49ers dominate Rams 27-7 in Australia despite travel challenges
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 4:36 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in their Week 1 matchup held in Australia. Coach Kyle Shanahan admitted the team struggled with the transition back to a normal schedule after their international trip, feeling unwell throughout the weekend. Despite the win, rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling sustained an ankle sprain that will require surgery and cause him to miss approximately 10 weeks. Following the game, the 49ers had light workouts and a day off to help players recover before hosting the Miami Dolphins on September 20 at Levi’s Stadium.
- •49ers beat Rams 27-7 in Week 1 in Australia
- •Kyle Shanahan felt unwell post-travel; players needed recovery time
- •De’Zhaun Stribling out for about 10 weeks due to ankle surgery
- •Next game is against the Dolphins on September 20
- 4:36 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers news: Kyle Shanahan's 'crap' admission about Australia trip
"The San Francisco 49ers delivered a dominant performance in Week 1 . San Francisco won a huge divisional matchup against LA, crushing them 27-7 in Australia . One 49ers coach was willing to admit that the transition back to a normal schedule was quite challenging for the team. Shanahan admitted that he “felt like crap” throughout the entire weekend […] The post 49ers news: Kyle Shanahan's 'crap' admission about Australia trip appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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