San Francisco 49ers built an early advantage and beat the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 on September 11, 2026 at Melbourne Cricket Ground, improving to 1-0.
Quarter-by-Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF | 3 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 27 |
| LAR | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
What was supposed to be a strong showing from the Rams instead turned into a frustrating night for Matthew Stafford and an offense that never found its rhythm, as San Francisco rolled to a 27-7 victory. Los Angeles briefly looked ready to take control when Kyren Williams’ 5-yard touchdown run produced a 7-3 second-quarter lead, but that was the last time the Rams scored. Brock Purdy answered with a 39-yard touchdown pass to Demarcus Robinson before halftime, then found Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel Sr. for second-half scores. Purdy finished 25-of-34 for 205 yards, three touchdowns and one interception, while Christian McCaffrey rushed for 68 yards on 10 carries and Robinson led San Francisco with 50 receiving yards.
The most disappointing part for Los Angeles was how little resistance it offered after taking the lead. The Rams were shut out after halftime, converted only 2 of 9 third downs and were outgained 379-290 while committing two turnovers. Stafford struggled to generate anything consistent, completing 15 of 25 passes for just 155 yards with an interception. Puka Nacua provided one of the few offensive bright spots with five catches for 74 yards, while Blake Corum led the rushing attack with 54 yards and Williams managed 41 yards with the Rams’ lone touchdown. San Francisco simply dictated the game after halftime, leaving Los Angeles with a particularly disappointing offensive performance in a 20-point defeat.
Postgame Statistical Breakdown
Team Stats
| Stat | San Francisco 49ers | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 27 | 7 |
| Total Offensive Yards | 379 | 290 |
| Passing Yards | 205 | 168 |
| Rushing Yards | 174 | 122 |
| Total Plays | 64 | 57 |
| Yards Per Play | 5.9 | 5.1 |
| First Downs | 23 | 15 |
| Third Downs | 7-12 | 2-9 |
| Third-Down % | 58.3% | 22.2% |
| Fourth Downs | 0-0 | 1-3 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Total Offensive TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Interceptions Thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles Lost | 0 | 1 |
| Sacks Allowed | 0 | 0 |
| Penalties | 2 | 4 |
| Penalty Yards | 21 | 43 |
| Time of Possession | 33:50 | 26:10 |
Passing
San Francisco 49ers
- Brock Purdy — 25/34, 73.5%, 205 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT, 6.0 YPA, 0 SACK, 105.6 RTG
Los Angeles Rams
- Matthew Stafford — 15/25, 60.0%, 155 YDS, 0 TD, 1 INT, 6.2 YPA, 0 SACK, 61.2 RTG
Rushing
San Francisco 49ers
- Christian McCaffrey — 10 CAR, 68 YDS, 6.8 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 16
- Kaelon Black — 14 CAR, 65 YDS, 4.6 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 14
Los Angeles Rams
- Blake Corum — 10 CAR, 54 YDS, 5.4 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 13
- Kyren Williams — 11 CAR, 41 YDS, 3.7 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 8
Receiving
San Francisco 49ers
- Demarcus Robinson — 2 REC, 3 TGT, 50 YDS, 25.0 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 39
- Mike Evans — 6 REC, 7 TGT, 49 YDS, 8.2 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 13
- Deebo Samuel Sr. — 6 REC, 7 TGT, 48 YDS, 8.0 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 15
- Christian McCaffrey — 5 REC, 8 TGT, 20 YDS, 4.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 8
- Luke Farrell — 2 REC, 2 TGT, 19 YDS, 9.5 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 14
Los Angeles Rams
- Puka Nacua — 5 REC, 9 TGT, 74 YDS, 14.8 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 41
- Davante Adams — 3 REC, 6 TGT, 26 YDS, 8.7 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 13
- Kyren Williams — 3 REC, 3 TGT, 24 YDS, 8.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 16
- Davis Allen — 1 REC, 1 TGT, 13 YDS, 13.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 13
- Tyler Higbee — 2 REC, 2 TGT, 12 YDS, 6.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 8
Scoring Plays
| Qtr | Clock | Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 6:15 | San Francisco 49ers | Eddy Pineiro 20-yard field goal | SF 3, LAR 0 |
| Q2 | 14:57 | Los Angeles Rams | Kyren Williams 5-yard run (Harrison Mevis kick) | SF 3, LAR 7 |
| Q2 | 4:28 | San Francisco 49ers | Demarcus Robinson 39-yard pass from Brock Purdy (Eddy Pineiro kick) | SF 10, LAR 7 |
| Q3 | 11:03 | San Francisco 49ers | Mike Evans 2-yard pass from Brock Purdy (Eddy Pineiro kick) | SF 17, LAR 7 |
| Q4 | 12:57 | San Francisco 49ers | Deebo Samuel Sr. 15-yard pass from Brock Purdy (Eddy Pineiro kick) | SF 24, LAR 7 |
| Q4 | 9:43 | San Francisco 49ers | Eddy Pineiro 56-yard field goal | SF 27, LAR 7 |
Defense
San Francisco 49ers
- Fred Warner — 11 TOT, 5 SOLO, 1 PD
- Renardo Green — 3 TOT, 2 SOLO, 1 INT, 1 PD
- Nick Bosa — 4 TOT, 3 SOLO, 2 TFL, 1 QBH
- Osa Odighizuwa — 2 TOT, 1 SOLO, 4 QBH
- Marques Sigle — 9 TOT, 4 SOLO
- Deommodore Lenoir — 6 TOT, 3 SOLO
- Dre Greenlaw — 6 TOT, 1 SOLO
- Jaden Dugger — 5 TOT, 1 SOLO
- Keion White — 1 FR
- Ji’Ayir Brown — 4 TOT, 2 SOLO
Los Angeles Rams
- Quentin Lake — 10 TOT, 7 SOLO, 1 INT, 3 PD
- Nate Landman — 8 TOT, 5 SOLO, 1 QBH, 1 PD
- Trent McDuffie — 4 TOT, 4 SOLO, 1 TFL, 2 PD
- Kamren Kinchens — 9 TOT, 3 SOLO
- Josaiah Stewart — 6 TOT, 2 SOLO, 1 QBH
- Kobie Turner — 7 TOT, 2 SOLO
- Tyler Davis — 7 TOT, 2 SOLO
- Jaylen McCollough — 6 TOT, 3 SOLO
- Shaun Dolac — 6 TOT, 3 SOLO
- Jaylen Watson — 4 TOT, 2 SOLO
Kick Returns
San Francisco 49ers
- Deebo Samuel Sr. — 2 KR, 74 YDS, 37.0 AVG, LONG 45, 0 TD
Los Angeles Rams
- Jordan Whittington — 4 KR, 94 YDS, 23.5 AVG, LONG 31, 0 TD
Punt Returns
San Francisco 49ers
- Jacob Cowing — 2 PR, 17 YDS, 8.5 AVG, LONG 13, 0 TD
Los Angeles Rams
- Xavier Smith — 1 PR, 11 YDS, 11.0 AVG, LONG 11, 0 TD
