San Francisco 49ers defeat Los Angeles Rams in NFL Melbourne season opener
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Last updated Sep 12, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers opened the NFL regular season with a victory over the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Attended by 100,021 spectators, the game marked the first NFL regular-season matchup held in Australia. The 49ers utilized a week of preparation in the country, contrasting with the Rams' arrival only days before the contest. Rams coach Sean McVay and defensive player Myles Garrett acknowledged the team's poor execution after the offense produced its fewest points with quarterback Matthew Stafford. The 49ers travel to face the Miami Dolphins on September 20, while the Rams look to rebound against the New York Giants on September 21. Ed McCaffrey, father of running back Christian McCaffrey, attributed the win to the 49ers' proactive acclimation strategy.
- •San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
- •The match drew a crowd of 100,021 fans in Melbourne.
- •Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford struggled as the team recorded its lowest point total under his leadership.
- •The Rams play the New York Giants on September 21.
- •The 49ers play the Miami Dolphins on September 20.
- 1:17 AMYahoo Sports — Christian McCaffrey’s Dad Savagely Trolls Rams After 49ers Beatdown in Australia
- 8:08 AMYahoo Sports — ‘They Won Over Down Under’ — Christian McCaffrey’s Dad, Ed, Takes Jab at Rams After 49ers’ Blowout Win
"All the talk heading into the San Francisco 49ers’ showdown against the Los Angeles Rams was about whose science would pay off in this early kickoff. Would the Niners come out on top after making the trip to Australia bright and early to get acclimated, or would LA’s take-it-easy approach pay off after making the trip much later? Christian McCaffrey and the 49ers had been in the country for a week, while the Rams arrived in Australia on Thursday morning, and the diametrically opposite approaches
"Heading into Thursday’s Week 1 matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams in Australia, all anyone wanted to talk about was each team’s travel schedule.The 49ers landed in Australia a full week before the game to give their bodies time to adjust and acclimate to the time difference (California is approximately 16-19 […] The post Christian McCaffrey’s Dad Savagely Trolls Rams After 49ers Beatdown in Australia appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 1:17 AMChristian McCaffrey’s Dad Savagely Trolls Rams After 49ers Beatdown in Australia
Heading into Thursday’s Week 1 matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams in Australia, all anyone wanted to talk about was each team’s travel schedule.The 49ers landed in Australia a full week before the game to give their bodies time to adjust and acclimate to the time difference (California is approximately 16-19 […] The post Christian McCaffrey’s Dad Savagely Trolls Rams After 49ers Beatdown in Australia appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 8:08 AM‘They Won Over Down Under’ — Christian McCaffrey’s Dad, Ed, Takes Jab at Rams After 49ers’ Blowout Win
All the talk heading into the San Francisco 49ers’ showdown against the Los Angeles Rams was about whose science would pay off in this early kickoff. Would the Niners come out on top after making the trip to Australia bright and early to get acclimated, or would LA’s take-it-easy approach pay off after making the trip much later? Christian McCaffrey and the 49ers had been in the country for a week, while the Rams arrived in Australia on Thursday morning, and the diametrically opposite approaches
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