Myles Garrett faces criticism following Rams debut loss to 49ers
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 7:16 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams fell to the San Francisco 49ers on September 11, 2026, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Rams defender Myles Garrett recorded zero tackles, zero assists, and zero sacks during the season-opening loss. Broadcast analysts noted Garrett appeared physically fatigued throughout the contest, and reports confirmed he entered the game while managing knee tendinitis. This outing marked the first game since 2018 in which the defender failed to generate a single pressure, as he was effectively neutralized by the San Francisco game plan. The Rams acquired Garrett through a significant trade involving draft capital and Jared Verse. Following the loss, social media criticism focused on Garrett’s lack of defensive impact during his 40 snaps on the field.
- •The 49ers defeated the Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 11, 2026.
- •Myles Garrett finished the game with no tackles, sacks, or pressures.
- •Garrett played 40 defensive snaps despite lingering knee tendinitis.
- •The Rams previously sent multiple draft picks to acquire Garrett from the Cleveland Browns.
- 7:16 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Could’ve stayed in Cleveland’: Fans question Myles Garrett after brutal truth emerges from Rams debut
- 6:45 AMYahoo Sports — Myles Garrett Called Out After 49ers Shred Rams in Australia
"Myles Garrett has faced a wave of criticism from NFL fans after admitting he was not at his best during the Los Angeles Rams’ 27-7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Garrett was making his Rams debut after arriving from the Cleveland Browns, but his first outing did not go as planned as San Francisco controlled the game in Melbourne.
"Los Angeles Rams star Myles Garrett was the subject of pointed comments before and during the loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The post Myles Garrett Called Out After 49ers Shred Rams in Australia appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 7:16 AM‘Could’ve stayed in Cleveland’: Fans question Myles Garrett after brutal truth emerges from Rams debut
Myles Garrett has faced a wave of criticism from NFL fans after admitting he was not at his best during the Los Angeles Rams’ 27-7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Garrett was making his Rams debut after arriving from the Cleveland Browns, but his first outing did not go as planned as San Francisco controlled the game in Melbourne.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 6:45 AMMyles Garrett Called Out After 49ers Shred Rams in Australia
Los Angeles Rams star Myles Garrett was the subject of pointed comments before and during the loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The post Myles Garrett Called Out After 49ers Shred Rams in Australia appeared first on HEAVY.
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