SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Marc Bulger and the St. Louis Rams already endured the longest season-opening winless streak in their franchise's 70-year history this fall. Their defense has struggled, their offense is injury-riddled and the coaching staff has been roundly criticized.
And the Rams won't even be the most dysfunctional team in Candlestick Park on Sunday.
St. Louis (1-8) actually is favored in its annual visit to face the San Francisco 49ers (2-7), who have lost seven straight with a horrific offense on pace to challenge several NFL marks for futility - the same pace held by the Rams until they scored 37 points last week. (Full Story)