A take from The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 9, 2026
- The 49ers are alive as 3.5-point underdogs
“I just think Shanahan gives them an edge.”
100%The final score alone shows whether San Francisco covered the 3.5-point spread.
How it’s graded: The 49ers cover +3.5 against the Rams: they win outright or lose by 3 or fewer points in their next game after 2026-09-09. Source: Official NFL final score (NFL.com or ESPN box score). Settles: Final whistle of the next 49ers-Rams game in 2026.
Who said it (100%): Reviewed and confirmed by an editor
Result: Won by 20
