Critics call out Rams' strategy after 2-3 start to NFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 5:12 PM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams have faced criticism for arriving late to Australia for their Week 1 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. This decision, along with playing an injured Myles Garrett, has been linked to their struggles in the 2026 NFL season, currently holding a 2-3 record. Tim Kawakami of The San Francisco Standard has publicly questioned the team's preparation. Garrett underwent knee surgery on September 17 after appearing in only one game, contributing to the Rams' difficulties. San Francisco, having beaten the Rams 27-7 in Melbourne, leads the NFC West with a 5-0 record and is set to face the Washington Commanders.
- •Rams are 2-3 in the current NFL season.
- •San Francisco defeated the Rams 27-7 in Week 1.
- •Myles Garrett played injured and has since undergone surgery.
- •San Francisco is undefeated at 5-0, leading the NFC West.
- •Rams will play the Arizona Cardinals next.
- 5:12 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers insider calls out Rams for insane Myles Garrett, Australia plan that ‘f****d up’ start of season
"The Los Angeles Rams’ decision to arrive late in Australia for their Week 1 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers and play an injured Myles Garrett continues to draw criticism as the team struggles through a 2-3 start to the 2026 NFL season. Tim Kawakami of The San Francisco Standard questioned the Rams’ preparation Tuesday after Los Angeles […] The post 49ers insider calls out Rams for insane Myles Garrett, Australia plan that ‘f****d up’ start of season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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