49ers secure divisional win over Rams, Seahawks start season strong

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Last updated Sep 14, 2026

49ers secure divisional win over Rams, Seahawks start season strong
Summary

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in a divisional matchup, placing the 49ers at the top of the NFC West standings after Week 1. Despite the victory, the 49ers faced injury concerns, losing tight end Jake Tonges and wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling. The Seattle Seahawks also began their season with a 13-10 win against the New England Patriots, highlighted by Drew Lock's solid performance after Sam Darnold's early exit due to a hip injury. Week 1 results featured every NFC West team winning except for the Rams, who will need to regroup for their upcoming matchups.

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  • 49ers start the season 1-0 and lead the NFC West.
  • Rams fall to 0-1 after the loss to the 49ers.
  • Seahawks defeat Patriots 13-10 in Week 1.
  • Stribling expected to miss at least a month for the 49ers.
  • Darnold's injury puts Seahawks quarterback situation in flux.
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  • 3:01 PMYahoo SportsNFC West Recap: 49ers in first place after Week 1; the Rams are not
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It’s only one game, but the 49ers’ one game was a divisional one, and the win puts them in first place.

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