San Francisco 49ers Secure 27-7 Victory Over Rams in Australia Season Opener

Brock Purdy threw three touchdowns as the San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in Melbourne.

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in Melbourne, Australia, to open the 2026 NFL season. Quarterback Brock Purdy completed 25-of-34 passes for 205 yards, recording three touchdowns and one interception. Following a second-quarter pick, Purdy led three scoring drives on the next four possessions, completing 12-of-14 passes for 125 yards during that stretch. San Francisco’s rushing attack generated 174 yards on 30 carries, averaging 5.8 yards per attempt. Rookie Kaelon Black led the backfield with 14 rushes for 65 yards, while Christian McCaffrey added 68 yards on 10 carries.

Los Angeles managed just 122 total yards of offense and failed to reach double-digit points for the first time in 43 games. Quarterback Matthew Stafford finished 15-of-25 for 155 yards with one interception, ending the game with a 61.2 QB rating. The Rams offense struggled on situational downs, finishing 2-of-8 on third down and 0-of-2 on fourth down. Running back Kyren Williams recorded 50 yards on nine carries as the team utilized a committee approach with Blake Corum, who had nine rushes.

The 49ers defense secured the win with a turnover battle victory and a key fourth-down stop at the goal line. Cornerback Renardo Green recorded an interception immediately following Purdy's second-quarter turnover. Despite the win, San Francisco saw rookie wideout De'Zhaun Stribling carted off the field and tight end Jake Tonges exit with a knee injury. The Rams, who flew into Melbourne the day before the game, suffered their first double-digit loss since Week 12 of the 2024 season.