49ers dominate Rams as Warner posts social media jab
The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in Week 1, with linebacker Fred Warner recording 11 tackles and later posting a mocking comment about the loss on social media.
The San Francisco 49ers opened the season as 3.5-point underdogs against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne but turned the game around with a 27-7 victory, driven by a strong defensive effort. Linebacker Fred Warner contributed 11 tackles, moving past the franchise record for total tackles and helping limit the Rams to a single score.
Warner, who missed most of the previous season due to an ankle injury, returned to the field and used the win as an opportunity to post a teasing message about the Rams on social media, referencing a controversial figure named Daejon Love.
A four-time Pro Bowl and All-Pro selection, Warner was a third-round pick in 2018 and has recorded over 100 tackles in each of his first three full seasons. After playing six games last year before his injury, he hopes to stay healthy and anchor the defense for the full 17-game schedule.
The 49ers, who finished 12-5 the prior season but fell short in the NFC Divisional Playoffs, will look to build on the opening win as they prepare for a Week 2 home game against the Miami Dolphins on Sept. 20.