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

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

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

The Los Angeles Rams fell 27-7 to the San Francisco 49ers in their season opener on Thursday. Despite the loss, running back Blake Corum recorded 54 rushing yards on 10 carries, while receiver Puka Nacua led the team with 74 receiving yards. Quarterback Matthew Stafford completed 15 of 25 passes for 155 yards and threw one interception. Defensively, Trent McDuffie contributed four tackles and two pass breakups, though the team struggled to contain the San Francisco offense. Myles Garrett failed to register a tackle or quarterback hit in his Rams debut, and tight end Tyler Higbee recorded a lost fumble. The defeat marks a challenging start to the season for the Rams as they prepare for upcoming games.

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  • The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 on Thursday night.
  • Matthew Stafford finished with 155 passing yards and one interception in the loss.
  • Myles Garrett failed to record a single tackle or quarterback hit during his debut.
  • Blake Corum rushed for 54 yards on 10 carries as a primary offensive bright spot.
  • Tyler Higbee recorded two catches before committing a fumble that effectively ended the contest.
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Three Rams players stood out in a positive way, but many of their biggest stars were letdowns in Week 1.

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