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San Francisco 49ers News / Total Pro Sports / September 11
NFL Referees Were Using A Strange New Signal For Field-Goals During 49ers-Rams Game In Australia — Here’s The Reason Why
Thursday’s historic matchup in Melbourne gave the NFL plenty to celebrate. The Rams and 49ers became the first teams to play a regular-season game on Australian soil.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 11
49ers' Fred Warner makes feelings on travel narrative clear after blowout win over Rams
Following the Niners' win over the Rams, 49ers linebacker Fred Warner suggested that his team benefited from spending some extra time in Australia.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 11
Myles Garrett rips himself after dud of a Rams debut in loss to 49ers
Following the blowout defeat, Garrett acknowledged he didn't play as advertised in Melbourne, Australia.
The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz
How many of the 39 players in the NFL's Super Bowl era (since 1966) to catch at least 10 touchdowns in three or more seasons can you name in six minutes?
Sean McVay News / Yardbarker / September 11
Sean McVay addresses travel narrative about Rams' blowout loss to 49ers
Even before the final seconds of the Los Angeles Rams' 27-7 Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia, ticked off the clock, NFL fans posting on social media started roasting McVay for his team's travel schedule.
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.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 11
49ers Notebook: Two-headed monster shines at running back; Familiar faces make triumphant returns; Myles Garrett gets shut out
The 2026 season started with a bang for the San Francisco 49ers, who ran away from the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday in a 27-7 win at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia.
Mike Evans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 11
49ers’ Mike Evans had absolutely no idea about Rams’ bizarre travel plans to Australia
Embarking on a roughly 15-hour flight to Australia and arriving a day before playing a football game seemed foolhardy on the surface, but because the Los Angeles Rams are a model organization that does its homework, many fans withheld stern judgment.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 11
Key stats from the 49ers' 27-7 Week 1 win vs. the Rams
The San Francisco 49ers start their 2026 season with a 1-0 record after a 27-7 Week 1 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia. Below are several statistics and notes from Thursday's game (Friday in Melbourne), which were provided by the 49ers Communications staff.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 11
Matthew Stafford News Announced After Leaving 49ers Game
Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams had a rough outing to begin the 2026 NFL season, falling to 0-1 after a 27-7 loss to Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 11
49ers rave about Australia, and their travel plan that led to a win over the Rams
There was a time when it seemed like the San Francisco 49ers weren't excited about playing their season opener in Melbourne, Australia, but things worked out perfectly for them in the end.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 11
49ers' Kyle Shanahan praises Mike Evans after statement performance vs. Rams
Wide receiver Mike Evans finished Week 1 with six receptions for 49 yards and a touchdown on seven targets, helping the San Francisco 49ers beat their division rivals, the Los Angeles Rams, 27-7 in Melbourne, Australia.
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.
Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / September 11
49ers' Brock Purdy looked like a quarterback out to silence his critics
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy threw an interception while trying to connect with tight end George Kittle on a short pass. As he walked off the field, Purdy patted himself on the chest, acknowledging that he knew the throw was his mistake.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 11
49ers injury news: Kyle Shanahan shares updates on De'Zhaun Stribling, Jake Tonges after win vs. Rams
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan provided injury updates following the team's Week 1 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 11
Jon Gruden absolutely unloads on NFL’s international game obsession
The NFL has never been more committed to international games. Jon Gruden has apparently never been more convinced that the league is making a mistake.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 11
Rams fans will blame Sean McVay for Week 1 disaster, but that's the easy way out
Sean McVay is going to hear plenty about the Los Angeles Rams' travel schedule after losing 27-7 to the San Francisco 49ers in Australia. That's understandable.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 11
49ers-Rams 'TNF' takeaways: San Francisco's defense stifles Los Angeles offense in blowout
In the first major upset of the 2026 season, it was the San Francisco 49ers, not the Los Angeles Rams, who put on a show on Thursday night.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / September 10
Jake Tonges is latest 49ers player to suffer injury
San Francisco suffered not one, but two more injuries on the offensive side of the ball in its Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Fred Warner News / 49ers Webzone / September 10
49ers' Fred Warner surpasses Patrick Willis for franchise record
San Francisco 49ers star linebacker Fred Warner entered Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season with 948 career tackles, according to Pro Football Reference. That left him two tackles behind the franchise's all-time leader, Hall of Fame linebacker Patrick Willis, who recorded 950 tackles during his illustrious career.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 10
49ers injury issues keep mounting with De'Zhaun Stribling injury
Injuries have become a constant problem for the San Francisco 49ers, and they are not going away during the team's trip Down Under.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 10
Roger Goodell dons kangaroo jacket ahead of Rams-49ers clash in Australia
The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers are in Melbourne, Australia for a Week 1 showdown, And commissioner Roger Goodell got right in the swing — or should we say hop — of things.
San Francisco 49ers News / Action Network / September 10
San Francisco 49ers Season Preview: Will Injuries Doom Another Talented Roster?
San Francisco enters 2026 hoping health, not talent, was the difference in a 2025 season that still produced 12 wins and a road playoff win despite a wave of injuries to Brock Purdy, Fred Warner, Nick Bosa and George Kittle.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / September 10
49ers can finally put their chaotic offseason behind them
The organization spent much of the offseason making headlines for reasons that have little to do with football.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 10
'Thursday Night Football': How to watch 49ers vs. Rams
After months of anticipation, the NFL season is in full swing. So, if you're wondering, "Is there a 'Thursday Night Football' game on tonight?" the answer is finally, "Yes."
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.
Brandon Aiyuk News / Yardbarker / September 10
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.
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 10
Are 49ers still a Super Bowl contender?
Despite winning 12 games last year, the 49ers still finished third in their division, behind the Seahawks and Rams.
George Kittle 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.
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