San Francisco 49ers wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling sustains ankle injury in victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 3:52 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in their NFL Week 1 matchup held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. During the second quarter of the contest, rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling left the field with an ankle injury and did not return. Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed following the game that medical staff examined the player for a potential Achilles injury. That evaluation showed the Achilles tendon remains intact, though the severity of the ankle issue currently remains unknown. The team plans to conduct further medical testing once they return from Australia to determine the extent of the damage. Stribling, the 49ers' top draft pick, was sidelined as the team secured its opening win.
- •San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in Melbourne.
- •Wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling exited the game in the second quarter.
- •Medical evaluation confirmed Stribling's Achilles tendon is intact.
- •The 49ers will perform additional tests to assess the ankle injury.
- 3:52 AMYahoo Sports — Kyle Shanahan provides positive initial update on injured 49ers WR
"The San Francisco 49ers may have beaten the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1, but they lost their top draft pick and one of their best wide receivers.
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