San Francisco 49ers defeat Los Angeles Rams in Australia
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Last updated Sep 11, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in the first NFL regular-season game held in Australia. A crowd of 100,021 attended the event, which was broadcast by Netflix. San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy completed 25 of 34 passes for 205 yards and three touchdowns. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford did not throw a touchdown pass and was removed from the game before the final whistle. The 49ers entered the game after a 12-5 season in 2025, while the Rams arrived in Australia only one day before kickoff. The contest featured a halftime performance by the Jonas Brothers. San Francisco rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling exited the game in the first half due to a leg injury.
- •The 49ers defeated the Rams 27-7 in Melbourne.
- •Attendance at the Melbourne Cricket Ground reached 100,021.
- •Brock Purdy recorded three touchdown passes for San Francisco.
- •De'Zhaun Stribling left the game during the first half with a leg injury.
- •The game aired as part of a partnership with Netflix.
- 4:59 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers news: SF insider puts Rams on blast for 'punting' Australia game
- 3:14 PMNBC News — 49ers easily defeat ‘withered’ Rams in battle of competing Australian jet lag strategies - NBC News
- 2:02 PMAndscape.com — 49ers get right, Rams get shot of resilience in NFL’s Australia game - Andscape
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Worst performers from 49ers's upset win vs. Rams in Australia
- 12:04 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers best performers from Week 1 win over Rams
- 7:43 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers say ‘Night Night' to weary Rams, who depart Down Under in desperation
- 4:48 AMESPN — Breaking down the 49ers' win against the Rams in Australia
- 3:38 AMYahoo Sports — Winners and losers of 49ers' thrashing of not-so-super Rams in Australia
"The San Francisco 49ers handled business against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1, defeating them 27-7 in Australia. The big news coming out of the game was how prepared the 49ers were, flying into Melbourne a week before the game, while the Rams flew in a day before and looked out of sorts on the field. Days later, things didn’t get any better for […] The post 49ers news: SF insider puts Rams on blast for 'punting' Australia game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The San Francisco 49ers easily dispatched the “withered” — and perhaps jet lagged — Los Angeles Rams, 27-7, scoring a decisive victory for hyper-punctual business travelers across the globe.
"The San Francisco 49ers won over Australia. And in a much more significant development, they trounced their sleep-deprived division rival, the Los Angeles Rams.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 4:59 PM49ers news: SF insider puts Rams on blast for 'punting' Australia game
The San Francisco 49ers handled business against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1, defeating them 27-7 in Australia. The big news coming out of the game was how prepared the 49ers were, flying into Melbourne a week before the game, while the Rams flew in a day before and looked out of sorts on the field. Days later, things didn’t get any better for […] The post 49ers news: SF insider puts Rams on blast for 'punting' Australia game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- NBC NewsSep 11, 2026, 3:14 PM49ers easily defeat ‘withered’ Rams in battle of competing Australian jet lag strategies - NBC News
The San Francisco 49ers easily dispatched the “withered” — and perhaps jet lagged — Los Angeles Rams, 27-7, scoring a decisive victory for hyper-punctual business travelers across the globe.
- Andscape.comSep 11, 2026, 2:02 PM49ers get right, Rams get shot of resilience in NFL’s Australia game - Andscape
The 49ers raced to a great start in the season opener in Australia, but despite the loss, the Super Bowl-hopeful Rams are the story.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 1:01 PMWorst performers from 49ers's upset win vs. Rams in Australia
The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in Australia. It was tough to pick, but here were their worst performers from the win.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 12:04 PM49ers best performers from Week 1 win over Rams
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia. Here were the best performers from the affair.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 7:43 AM49ers say ‘Night Night' to weary Rams, who depart Down Under in desperation
The San Francisco 49ers won over Australia. And in a much more significant development, they trounced their sleep-deprived division rival, the Los Angeles Rams.
- ESPNSep 11, 2026, 4:48 AMBreaking down the 49ers' win against the Rams in Australia
Los Angeles flew in the day before the game, but it was the Niners who walked away with the win.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 3:38 AMWinners and losers of 49ers' thrashing of not-so-super Rams in Australia
More than 100,000 folks descended on the Melbourne Cricket Ground to watch the NFL in Australia. Here are the winners and losers.
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