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.
- 4:48 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
"More than 100,000 folks descended on the Melbourne Cricket Ground to watch the NFL in Australia. Here are the winners and losers.
"Los Angeles flew in the day before the game, but it was the Niners who walked away with the win.
Sources
External links- 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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