Quentin Lake intercepts Brock Purdy during Rams season opener against 49ers
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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Los Angeles Rams safety Quentin Lake recorded an interception during the team's season opener against the San Francisco 49ers on September 10 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia. The play occurred with 12:04 remaining in the second quarter when Lake jumped in front of 49ers tight end George Kittle to secure a pass thrown by quarterback Brock Purdy. This turnover marked the first of the season for the Rams defense. Following the interception, Lake and his teammates celebrated in the end zone with a choreographed sleep routine. The matchup between the two teams serves as a high-profile NFL game taking place in an international venue.
- •Quentin Lake intercepted Brock Purdy in the second quarter of the season opener.
- •The interception took place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
- •This takeaway was the first turnover of the season for the Los Angeles Rams.
- •Rams players celebrated the interception with a coordinated sleep-themed routine in the end zone.
- 1:46 AMYahoo Sports — Quentin Lake comes up with Rams' first turnover vs. 49ers, has fun celebration
"Rams safety Quentin Lake created the first turnover of the team's season with an interception in the season opener vs. the San Francisco 49ers.
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