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

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in the NFL season opener held in Australia. The Rams struggled offensively throughout the contest, managing only 15 first downs and turning the ball over twice. Matthew Stafford recorded an interception, and the team was held to under 10 points for only the second time in his last 85 starts. A critical fourth-down failure by the Rams at the goal line preceded a 99-yard touchdown drive by the 49ers, which ultimately secured the result. The Rams, who arrived in Australia only two days before the game, will now return to the United States. They face the New York Giants on September 21, 2026, in their next game.

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