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San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams take completely different approaches to Australia travel ahead of Week 1 opener

Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay are utitilizing different strategies for their season opener in Melbourne, Australia, and it has much of social media running wild.

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49ers insider predicts addition of veteran defensive end to bolster pass rush

The San Francisco 49ers' pass rush produced an NFL-low 20 sacks last season, and there are no guarantees that Nick Bosa's return will provide a significant enough boost during the team's 2026 campaign.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 8

49ers' Trent Williams reacts to Aaron Donald joining Myles Garrett: 'When it rains, it pours'

San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams has plenty of respect for Aaron Donald and Myles Garrett. However, he could do without facing both defensive stars in Week 1, when the 49ers take on the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.

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The '18-sack NFL seasons' quiz

The NFL officially started recording sack totals during the 1982 season, and since then a player has totaled 18 or more sacks in a season on 36 occasions. How many of the 36 can you name in five minutes?

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The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

How many of the signal callers tabbed to start under center in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

The '4,500-passing-yard NFL seasons' quiz

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Brock Purdy News / HITC / September 8

Brock Purdy reveals what he wants to ‘teach all of Australia’ in 49ers’ Melbourne game vs LA Rams

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy wants to teach Australians something during the NFL Melbourne Game. Purdy will lead the 49ers in their clash against the Los Angeles Rams at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday.

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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.

Trent Williams News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Trent Williams Is Believed To Be the First NFL Player To Achieve a Unique Honor

The San Francisco 49ers’ core of stars may be aging, but one advantage that gives them is experience and wisdom, not to mention leadership. Trent Williams, their starting left tackle, is 38 years of age, but he’s still going strong.

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.

49ers' George Kittle doesn't hold back on Brock Purdy expectations for 2026

Kyle Shanahan had great way of dodging question about 49ers’ injuries

Kyle Shanahan explains why he wasn't 'crushed' by Aaron Donald news

The 'NFL active receiving leaders' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Chances of Nick Bosa and George Kittle Playing in Week 1 Are Looking Good

The previous two NFL seasons were a nightmare for the San Francisco 49ers in terms of injuries. While they’re still dealing with injuries to a few rotation players right now, their most important players are getting healthier, and that includes two stars who suffered season-ending injuries last fall and winter.

Brock Purdy News / HITC / September 8

‘Resonated with me’ – Brock Purdy shares Steve Young’s Super Bowl advice to San Francisco 49ers

As the San Francisco 49ers get ready to kick off the 2026-27 NFL season, Brock Purdy shared some old advice Steve Young gave the team ahead of their 2024 Super Bowl appearance.

Nick Bosa News / EasySportz / September 8

Nick Bosa Is Back. The NFL Might Have a Problem.

The NFL season has not even officially started yet, and Nick Bosa is already giving everyone something to talk about. The San Francisco 49ers defensive star is expected to play Thursday against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne after missing the 2025 season with a torn ACL.

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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.

Kyle Shanahan News / HITC / September 8

‘In the future’ – Kyle Shanahan admits confusion as 49ers face major time zone mix-up

Kyle Shanahan has admitted he is struggling to keep track of the days as the San Francisco 49ers prepare to face the Los Angeles Rams in Australia. The

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 8

Brock Purdy: De'Zhaun Stribling is 'blessed' to be in 49ers receiver room

The San Francisco 49ers' wide receiver room appears to be an ideal environment for a talented young player like rookie De'Zhaun Stribling. Much of that has to do with the veteran presence in the room, including Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel, and others.

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 8

49ers' Trent Williams pays Brock Purdy a huge compliment, downplays travel strategy narrative

San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams spoke to reporters after the team's second full practice of the week as the team prepares for its Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 8

One 49ers Practice Update May Indicate That Their So-Called Injury Jinx Is Easing

It is well-known that the San Francisco 49ers were hit extremely hard by the injury bug during the previous two seasons. In fact, for much of Kyle Shanahan’s nine seasons as their head coach, they have often had to deal with key injuries coming in bunches.

NFL News / Field Level Media / September 8

Rival Rams, 49ers jet to Australia for abnormal Week 1

Familiar foes find an entirely foreign entry into the 2026 season this week when the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers play in the first regular-season game ever staged in Australia.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 8

49ers have strong practice participation numbers ahead of Week 1 vs. Rams

The San Francisco 49ers kicked off their second full practice of the week on Tuesday as they prepare for their Week 1 showdown with the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 7

ESPN Analyst on How Far 49ers Must Go To Make the 2026 NFL Season Successful for Them

The San Francisco 49ers may have a good amount of talent, but many would agree that their roster is uneven. They have their usual concerns about the interior of their offensive line, and many are also worried about the team’s pass-rush attack and secondary.

Nick Bosa News / 49ers Webzone / September 7

49ers coach on Nick Bosa's status vs. Rams: 'He'll be there. We're not hiding that'

While the Los Angeles Rams are keeping the status of defensive tackle Aaron Donald under wraps—though he is widely expected to play against the San Francisco 49ers—the 49ers aren't playing any games when it comes to the availability of their star pass rusher.

Raheem Morris News / Larry Brown Sports / September 8

49ers’ Raheem Morris had an unusual mishap on the way to Australia game

Raheem Morris became the ultimate victim of circumstance this week. The San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Morris celebrated his 50th birthday on Thursday … well, at least in theory.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 7

49ers named as possible landing spot for veteran receiver by CBS Sports

Surprisingly, the New York Giants released veteran wide receiver Darius Slayton ahead of the 2026 season, and one CBS Sports writer believes the San Francisco 49ers could make sense as a potential landing spot.

San Francisco 49ers 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.

Mike Evans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 7

Mike Evans Says Training Camp Injuries Weren’t Significant

49ers WR Mike Evans wasn’t a full participant most of camp due to groin and quad issues, and his presence is even more vital with Ricky Pearsall and Christian Kirk on injured reserve.