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

The San Francisco 49ers opened their 2026 NFL season with a 27-7 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia. Head coach Kyle Shanahan utilized a game plan centered on short, quick passes to neutralize a Rams defensive front featuring Myles Garrett. Quarterback Brock Purdy completed 25 of his 37 passes, primarily focusing on screen plays and shallow routes before connecting on a 39-yard touchdown pass to Demarcus Robinson. Fred Warner anchored the 49ers' defense with 11 tackles and a forced fumble against tight end Tyler Higbee in the fourth quarter. The Rams' offense, led by Kobie Turner, failed to record a sack or generate significant pressure throughout the contest. This performance marked the 49ers' first win of the season following a training camp period limited by Shanahan's recovery from a concussion.

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