<p>The Los Angeles Rams play host to the San Francisco <a class='ath_autolink' href='https://theathletic.com/team/niners/'>49ers</a> at SoFi Stadium for their third meeting of the season. The last time closed the regular season and landed the Niners in the playoffs. This time it's for the NFC Championship and a trip to Super Bowl LVI to face the <a class='ath_autolink' href='https://theathletic.com/team/bengals/'>Cincinnati Bengals</a></p><p></p><p>The 49ers seem to be the division rival Rams' Achilles heel as winners of six in a row in the series. It's the perfect time for the Rams to end that streak, though, and perhaps a chance to host the Super Bowl LVI in their home stadium serves as extra motivation. </p><p></p><p>This live blog from <em>The Athletic</em> follows everything surrounding Sunday's NFC Championship matchup. Check out <em>The Athletic</em>'s other live blog for conference championship weekend covering <a href="https://theathletic.com/live-blogs/bengals-vs-chiefs-live-updates-nfl-afc-championship-news-start-time-tv-channel-odds-predictions/0m0UfYPllJKD/" target=_self>Bengals-Chiefs</a>.</p><p></p><p>Want a free subscription to <em>The Athletic?</em> Sign up for <a href="https://hub.theathletic.com/live-blogs/SignupforBetMGM" target=_self>BetMGM</a>, bet $10 and win $200 in free bets plus a free year-long subscription (or renewal).</p><p></p><p><strong>San Francisco at L.A. Rams, 6:30 p.m. ET</strong></p><p>TV: FOX | <a href="https://theathletic.com/3087240/2022/01/24/rams-vs-49ers-odds-picks-spread-expert-predictions-for-nfc-championship-game-between-nfc-west-california-foes/" target=_self>Odds</a> | <a href="https://theathletic.com/nfl/boxscore/?id=17992" target=_self>Box score</a></p><p></p><p><em>(Photo: Gary A. Vasquez / USA Today)</em></p>