With playoff spot secured, Rams likely will rest some stars vs. 49ers

THOUSAND OAKS — It’s against the nature of any NFL coach to keep his best players on the sideline, but for the Rams and Sean McVay this week, prudence might win out over competitiveness.
The Rams host San Francisco in their regular-season finale Sunday afternoon at the Coliseum. The game isn’t meaningless, but it’s close. The Rams are in the playoffs and are locked into a first-round home game. Their opponent isn’t yet known, but that’s somewhat out of their c