The Los Angeles Rams will visit the San Francisco 49ers in Week 18, but fans won’t get to see many of the regulars. How will the regular-season finale shape the playoffs?The Los Angeles Rams successfully played themselves out of a do-or-die game against the San Francisco 49ers. As it turns out, the Week 18 finale won’t be as threatening as once anticipated, with the NFC’s top seed secure in San Francisco’s hands.

Unsurprisingly, the 49ers will not push any of their stars further than they feel necessary. Star running back Christian McCaffrey is out and Sam Darnold will be under center. Veterans like receiver Deebo Samuel, tight end George Kittle, and left tackle Trent Williams may see limited action, too.The Rams, meanwhile, have clinched a playoff spot, but not the highest seed possible. A Week 18 loss could send them to the seventh seed, depending on how the Green Bay Packers fare against the Chicago Bears. Even so, head coach Sean McVay has elected to sit quarterback Matthew Stafford, receiver Cooper Kupp, and running back Kyren Williams. Two keys to the defense – Aaron Donald and Ernest Jones – will also sit.