Richard Sherman predicts 49ers will defeat Rams in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 11:47 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

The San Francisco 49ers face the Los Angeles Rams in Australia for their season opener this week. Despite the Los Angeles Rams acquiring defensive players Myles Garrett and Trent McDuffie during the offseason, Richard Sherman expects the 49ers to secure a victory. Sherman cited travel fatigue and the ability of Kyle Shanahan to adjust his offensive scheme against the Los Angeles pass rush as primary factors in his assessment. The contest will take place without Aaron Donald, who remains inactive for the Rams. Both teams enter the game with high expectations for the season, with the Los Angeles roster also featuring Matthew Stafford, Davante Adams, and Puka Nacua. The matchup serves as the first test for both organizations following significant roster changes across the league.
- •The San Francisco 49ers play the Los Angeles Rams in Australia for the season opener.
- •Aaron Donald will not play for the Los Angeles Rams in the opening game.
- •The Los Angeles Rams added Myles Garrett and Trent McDuffie to their defense during the offseason.
- •Richard Sherman cited travel factors and coaching preparation as reasons for his 49ers prediction.
- 11:47 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers news: Why Richard Sherman believes San Francisco will beat the Rams
"The Los Angeles Rams had one of the best offseason performances in NFL history, and they are the consensus favorites to win Super Bowl 61 because of it. The team traded for Myles Garrett , a two-time Defensive Player of the Year fresh off breaking the sack record. Trent McDuffie, one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL, was traded for as well. […] The post 49ers news: Why Richard Sherman believes San Francisco will beat the Rams appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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