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

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 on Friday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in the NFL season opener. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford completed 15 of 25 passes for 155 yards and threw an interception before being replaced by Stetson Bennett in the fourth quarter. Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes to lead the 49ers, while the Rams failed to record a sack. The Rams trailed 10-7 at halftime after a short touchdown run by Kyren Williams but were outscored 17-0 in the second half. This game marked the NFL season debut for both teams, with the 49ers spending a week in Melbourne to acclimate while the Rams arrived shortly before kickoff. The Rams are scheduled to play their next game on September 20, with the 49ers playing on September 19.

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