Los Angeles Rams prepare for NFL season opener in Melbourne
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 1:42 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026

The Los Angeles Rams enter the 2026 NFL season with a roster highlighted by several players featured in the league's top-100 player vote. Puka Nacua, Matthew Stafford, and Myles Garrett lead the team's representation among the league's top players. Following an offseason trade, Garrett joins the team as a defensive addition while Stafford continues to anchor the offense. The team released an unofficial depth chart ahead of their September 11 season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. This match is scheduled to take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia. Analysts have identified the team as a potential contender for the Super Bowl LXI title as they begin their regular-season schedule.
- •The Los Angeles Rams face the San Francisco 49ers on September 11 in Melbourne.
- •Myles Garrett, Matthew Stafford, and Puka Nacua were ranked in the NFL Top 100 players.
- •The Rams released an unofficial 53-man roster depth chart on September 3.
- •This game is the first regular-season NFL contest to be held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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