ESPN analyst questions Rams' playoff chances after Week 1 loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 8:31 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams suffered a disappointing 27-7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1 of the NFL season while playing in Australia. ESPN analyst Dan Graziano believes this early setback indicates the Rams could finish third in the NFC West and miss the playoffs. He cites key injuries, including Myles Garrett's knee injury, along with Aaron Donald's absence and struggles from quarterback Matthew Stafford. Graziano acknowledges it is premature to make definitive judgments based on just one game, especially considering the circumstances of the overseas matchup. The Rams will have to adjust following these challenges as they move forward in the season.
- •Rams lost 27-7 to 49ers in Week 1 of the NFL season.
- •Myles Garrett was placed on injured reserve after the game.
- •Aaron Donald did not play, and Stafford had a rough outing.
- •Graziano's assessment of the Rams is considered an overreaction.
- •The team will need to adjust as they return to the U.S.
- 8:31 PMYahoo Sports — Rams get ridiculous overreaction from ESPN analyst after Week 1 loss
"This reaction to the Rams' Week 1 loss is way too egregious.
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