San Francisco 49ers defeat Los Angeles Rams in season opener in Melbourne

The San Francisco 49ers opened the 2026 NFL season with a 27-7 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne. Quarterback Brock Purdy finished with 205 passing yards and three touchdowns, connecting with Demarcus Robinson, Mike Evans, and Deebo Samuel for scores. The 49ers recorded 174 rushing yards, utilizing a split workload between rookie Kaelon Black and Christian McCaffrey. Defensively, San Francisco forced two turnovers, including an interception by Renardo Green and a fumble recovery by Keion White. While tight end George Kittle returned to the lineup following an Achilles injury, he recorded two catches on five targets. The win moves San Francisco to 1-0 on the season.

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