The Rams, on the other hand, arrived in Australia in the days leading up to their matchup. The 17-hour time difference and late arrival may have played a big hand in the Rams' toothless performance: quarterback Matthew Stafford finished the matchup 15-of-25 for 155 yards and an interception and was noticeably off-target on several throws.

Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes, Mike Evans scored in his San Francisco debut and the 49ers' defense smothered the preseason Super Bowl favorites

When the Los Angeles Rams took care of the New York Giants in commanding fashion in Week 2 , securing a 28-6 win under the Monday Night Football lights, a prevailing narrative emerged that the team would be 2-0 if it wasn’t for Sean McVay’s decision to fly his team out two days before their season debut in Australia instead of a week in advance

The Rams are hosting the 49ers in Melbourne today, their first game of the 2026 season. Follow along for live updates and analysis.

The Los Angeles Rams were thoroughly dominated by the San Francisco 49ers in their season opener after a 27-7 defeat in Melbourne, Australia and now McVay has spoken out.

Even while considering that New York played the lion's share of the game with backup Jameis Winston at quarterback, this was an impressive effort that shifts the forecast for the Rams back in their favor following their Week 1 Australia debacle against the San Francisco 49ers.

Everything you need to know in order to watch the Los Angeles Rams against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.

The San Francisco 49ers face the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1. Follow live score updates, highlights, injury news, key plays and instant analysis.

HC Kyle Shanahan said DL Romello Height broke his hand and will need surgery, but there's still a chance he will play in Week 3. (Matt Barrows) Shanahan mentioned they will manage WR

The 49ers have signed Brandin Cooks to their practice squad, bringing him back to the NFC West.