49ers defeat Rams 27-7 in Melbourne after strong second half
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 11:03 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
The 49ers defeated the Rams 27-7 in Melbourne, Australia, on Thursday night. Although the Rams held a 7-3 lead early in the second quarter, the 49ers responded with a Demarcus Robinson touchdown to take a 10-7 lead into halftime. The 49ers defense held the Rams scoreless in the second half, including a critical goal-line stand in the third quarter that featured a failed fourth-down sneak by Matthew Stafford. Linebacker Fred Warner recorded 11 tackles and a forced fumble in his return from an ankle injury. Warner credited the team's preparation and early arrival in Australia for their second-half performance, suggesting the Rams faded as the game progressed. Both teams now face the challenge of returning home following the overseas contest.
- •The 49ers defeated the Rams 27-7 in Melbourne, Australia.
- •Fred Warner finished with 11 tackles and a fourth-quarter forced fumble.
- •The 49ers defense stopped the Rams on four consecutive goal-to-go plays during the third quarter.
- •San Francisco arrived in Australia one week before the game, while the Rams arrived the day prior.
- 11:03 AMNBCSports.com — Fred Warner felt the Rams "withered away" as game went on - NBC Sports
- 10:58 AMYahoo Sports — Fred Warner felt the Rams "withered away" as game went on
"The Rams took a 7-3 lead over the 49ers on the first play of the second quarter on Thursday night, but it was not a sign that things were going to go their way for the rest of their time in Melbourne, Australia.
"The Rams took a 7-3 lead over the 49ers on the first play of the second quarter on Thursday night, but it was not a sign that things were going to go their way for the rest of their time in Melbourne, Australia.
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External links- NBCSports.comSep 11, 2026, 11:03 AMFred Warner felt the Rams "withered away" as game went on - NBC Sports
The Rams took a 7-3 lead over the 49ers on the first play of the second quarter on Thursday night, but it was not a sign that things were going to go their way for the rest of their time in Melbourne, Australia.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 10:58 AMFred Warner felt the Rams "withered away" as game went on
The Rams took a 7-3 lead over the 49ers on the first play of the second quarter on Thursday night, but it was not a sign that things were going to go their way for the rest of their time in Melbourne, Australia.
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