Rams evaluate performance grades following 27-7 loss to 49ers
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 12:53 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams fell 27-7 to the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday night to open the NFL season. Pro Football Focus performance grades identified guard Steve Avila and center Coleman Shelton as top offensive performers, while cornerback Trent McDuffie led the defensive ratings. Quarterback Matthew Stafford recorded one of his lowest grades of his tenure with the team, completing 15 of 25 passes with one interception. Wide receiver Puka Nacua paced the offense with 74 receiving yards, and Kyren Williams scored the team's only touchdown. The team now turns its attention to a Week 2 matchup against the New York Giants to address the deficiencies shown in the season opener.
- •The Rams lost 27-7 to the 49ers in the season opener on Thursday.
- •Guard Steve Avila earned an 84.9 grade to lead the Rams' offensive players.
- •Cornerback Trent McDuffie recorded 83.4 to lead defensive performers in his team debut.
- •Matthew Stafford finished with a 41.5 grade, completing 15 of 25 passes.
- •The team prepares for a Week 2 game against the New York Giants.
- 12:53 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers Offensive PFF Grades vs. Rams: Snap Counts, Top Performers, and Protection Metrics
- 3:45 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers PFF grades: Best and worst grades from upset Week 1 win vs. Rams
- 3:45 PMUSA Today — 49ers PFF grades: Best and worst grades from upset Week 1 win vs. Rams - Niners Wire
- 5:28 PMYahoo Sports — Rams PFF grades: Best and worst performers vs. 49ers in Week 1
"Brock Purdy’s dual-threat brilliance and Mike Evans’s scoring debut fueled a dominant victory in Melbourne, while PFF data reveals standout protection metrics and surprising interior line struggles.
"The San Francisco 49ers met the Los Angeles Rams in Australia on Thursday. Here were the best and worst PFF grades from the game.
"The San Francisco 49ers met the Los Angeles Rams in Australia on Thursday. Here were the best and worst PFF grades from the game.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 12:53 AM49ers Offensive PFF Grades vs. Rams: Snap Counts, Top Performers, and Protection Metrics
Brock Purdy’s dual-threat brilliance and Mike Evans’s scoring debut fueled a dominant victory in Melbourne, while PFF data reveals standout protection metrics and surprising interior line struggles.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 3:45 PM49ers PFF grades: Best and worst grades from upset Week 1 win vs. Rams
The San Francisco 49ers met the Los Angeles Rams in Australia on Thursday. Here were the best and worst PFF grades from the game.
- USA TodaySep 12, 2026, 3:45 PM49ers PFF grades: Best and worst grades from upset Week 1 win vs. Rams - Niners Wire
The San Francisco 49ers met the Los Angeles Rams in Australia on Thursday. Here were the best and worst PFF grades from the game.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 5:28 PMRams PFF grades: Best and worst performers vs. 49ers in Week 1
Matthew Stafford was one of the Rams' lowest-graded players against the 49ers, but new CB Trent McDuffie performed well.
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