San Francisco 49ers defense stops Los Angeles Rams on fourth down

The San Francisco 49ers defense held the Los Angeles Rams to seven points through three quarters in their Week 1 NFL matchup on September 11, 2026. A pivotal moment occurred when the San Francisco 49ers prevented a touchdown on a fourth-and-goal attempt from the one-yard line. Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford attempted a sneak to break the plane but was met by the entire defensive unit, resulting in a turnover on downs. Through three quarters of play, the San Francisco 49ers defense limited the opposition to 209 total offensive yards and 10 first downs. This outing marks the debut for Raheem Morris as the team's defensive coordinator. The game remains in progress as the team looks to maintain its defensive lead.

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