San Francisco 49ers defeat Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in Melbourne

The San Francisco 49ers opened their season with a 27-7 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday in Melbourne, Australia. After falling behind early, the 49ers offense stabilized behind quarterback Brock Purdy, who threw three touchdown passes to erase a 7-3 deficit. Trent Williams anchored an offensive line that limited the Rams pass rush to one sack while keeping Purdy clean for the majority of the contest. The San Francisco defense also contributed to the win, holding the Rams and creating an interception for Renardo Green. The 49ers utilized a balanced attack that included contributions from running backs Christian McCaffrey and Kaelon Black to secure the decision. This matchup served as the opening game for both teams in the 2026 season.

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