Star quarterback Matthew Stafford has thrown his 400th touchdown pass in his career as Rams blow out 49ers in first half.

It was a win Los Angeles felt it had to have, not just for the NFC West standings but for a healing of the soul.

It’s not like tight end George Kittle has been missing in action since returning a little more than a month ago from a torn hamstring. He’s been as relentlessly positive as ever, cracking up teammates while at the same time inspiring them to do greater things.

Two weeks in a row the 49ers defense has allowed easy opening drive touchdowns. LA went 64 yards on 10 plays with Kyren Williams capping the series with a two-yard touchdown run. He ran four times for 25 yards and Matthew Stafford completed four-of-six throws for 39 yards. Light work for a Rams offense that's rolling.

He’s been as relentlessly positive as ever, cracking up teammates while at the same time inspiring them to do greater things. It’s no accident the 49ers’ two best rushing games against Atlanta and the New York Giants came with Kittle delivering key blocks and setting a physical tone.