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Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / September 9
Kyle Shanahan reveals 49ers' keys to beating Rams, discusses revamped receiving corps
The San Francisco 49ers will face the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night, though the setting will be new for both teams. The NFC West rivals will meet at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia—a matchup that will actually be played Friday morning locally.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 9
4 49ers Rookies Who Can Earn Larger Roles During the Season
One of the most intriguing aspects about the San Francisco 49ers this season is their rookies. It was a polarizing draft class, one that didn’t seem like it would generate more than a couple of key contributors.
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / September 9
49ers vs. Rams injury report: 9 players limited in practice
The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday (Friday in Melbourne) at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia.
The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz
Can you name the active NFL quarterbacks with passing yards in their career?
George Kittle News / TWSN / September 9
The George Kittle Week 1 Fantasy Gamble Is Worth Taking
One of the more remarkable turnarounds this offseason has centered around George Kittle‘s Achilles recovery. With Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season here, and the San Francisco 49ers are set to face the Los Angeles Rams, Kittle’s status for the game remains a key factor to watch, especially for fantasy football.
When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?
All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / September 9
Rams arrive in Australia ahead of Week 1 matchup with 49ers
Well, the Los Angeles Rams made it. The team arrived in Melbourne, Australia, nearly a week after their Week 1 opponent, the San Francisco 49ers. The two teams will clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday night (Friday morning in Melbourne).
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 9
The 5 Greatest Strengths of the 49ers Heading Into 2026
The first game of the 2026 regular season is within a day of kicking off for the San Francisco 49ers. They'll look to begin their campaign to return to the playoffs after a miraculous 2025 season.
San Francisco 49ers News / EasySportz / September 9
WATCH OUT, NFL: The 49ers Are Loaded Again
The San Francisco 49ers enter the 2026 NFL season with plenty to prove. After a disappointing end to last season, when the 49ers were blown out 41-6 by the Seattle Seahawks in the playoffs, San Francisco is looking to bounce back and reestablish itself as one of the NFC’s elite teams.
Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / September 9
Was 49ers' Brock Purdy disrespected in Week 1 NFL QB rankings?
One would think San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has done enough to validate his status among the NFL's top signal-callers. However, his place among the league's elite quarterbacks remains a subject of debate.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 9
Rams are betting against conventional wisdom before 49ers showdown
The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers are traveling nearly 8,000 miles to play the same football game. They apparently want nothing to do with preparing for it the same way.
San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / September 9
San Francisco 49ers’ roster cuts decision is already coming back to haunt them, and the season hasn’t even started yet
The San Francisco 49ers chose Alfred Collins over Bryson Eason during 53-man roster cuts. That decision appears to have backfired with Collins suffering a season-ending injury.
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026
Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 9
49ers asked NFL for Week 2 schedule favor after Australia trip, and it was denied
It was a big ask for the San Francisco 49ers to travel to Melbourne, Australia, for their 2026 season opener. Well, the NFL didn't really ask. The 49ers had no choice.
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / September 9
49ers vs. Rams: 5 Players to Watch in Season Opener in Australia
It will have been 237 days since the San Francisco 49ers last played meaningful football as they prepare to kick off the 2026 NFL season. There has been
Osa Odighizuwa News / 49ers Webzone / September 9
Osa Odighizuwa: 49ers Interior Disruptor Who Could Be Key to the Pass Rush
Before the chaotic summer that led to some questionable decisions by prominent higher-ups, the San Francisco 49ers had a successful offseason in acquiring players.
Christian McCaffrey News / Larry Brown Sports / September 9
Christian McCaffrey has a little-known sports connection in Australia
Christian McCaffrey was born into an athletic family that has even made a mark in the Land Down Under. With the San Francisco 49ers in Australia for their Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams, the National Basketball League revisited the time when McCaffrey’s uncle, Billy McCaffrey, played a couple of seasons in the league in the 1990s.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 9
Brandon Aiyuk might still land with one of two desperate teams
Aiyuk burned all bridges with the San Francisco 49ers, reportedly not rehabbing the way he was supposed to, and then blasting the team on social media time and time again.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 9
6 greatest individual seasons in 49ers history: Can anyone top Jerry Rice?
The San Francisco 49ers have been fortunate enough to employ some of the greatest players in NFL history, some of whom have produced the most dominant individual seasons in 49ers history.
Alfred Collins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 9
49ers DT Alfred Collins Tore His Patellar Tendon In Practice Yesterday
49ers HC Kyle Shanahan announced that DT Alfred Collins tore his patellar tendon in practice and will miss the rest of the season, per Nick Wagoner. It’s
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 9
49ers insider floats DeForest Buckner reunion trade idea after Alfred Collins injury
The San Francisco 49ers are just one day away from their first game of the 2026 regular season. San Francisco faces off against Los Angeles in a huge NFC West contest from Australia in Week 1.
San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 9
Kyle Shanahan delivers unfortunate player news before 49ers-Rams game
The San Francisco 49ers absorbed a notable injury blow just days before the start of their 2026 campaign. San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan talked
Alfred Collins News / Yardbarker / September 9
49ers' Alfred Collins suffers season-ending injury days before historic Melbourne opener
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Alfred Collins tore his patellar tendon at a practice.
Myles Garrett News / Yardbarker / September 9
Rams' Myles Garrett addresses status for 49ers game after dealing with knee swelling
Garrett missed most of training camp and the preseason with knee swelling.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / September 8
49ers addresses George Kittle's recovery ahead of season opener
Once again, health is the biggest question mark for Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers.
Sam Okuayinonu News / Pro Football Rumors / September 7
49ers DE Sam Okuayinonu To Undergo Foot Surgery; 2026 Return Uncertain
Sam Okuayinonu was set to travel with the 49ers to Australia for the opening game of the season until a foot injury suffered in practice changed his and the team’s plans.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 7
Kyle Shanahan explains why he wasn't 'crushed' by Aaron Donald news
The San Francisco 49ers won't catch a break in the season opener.
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