49ers dominate Rams 27-7 in Melbourne, Warner mocks pre-game comments

NBC Sports Bay Area & California • 11 Sep 16:59

San Francisco defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in Melbourne, with defensive end Nick Bosa saying the team's week-long stay helped them adjust to travel and time-zone changes.

NBC News • 11 Sep 15:14

San Francisco won 27-7 over Los Angeles in Melbourne, with analysts linking the result to the 49ers' week-long acclimation versus the Rams' late arrival.

NBC Sports • 11 Sep 14:39

San Francisco's 27-7 victory over Los Angeles in Australia moved the 49ers' Super Bowl odds to +1400, while the Rams' odds slipped to +600.

Bleacher Report • 11 Sep 14:15

San Francisco linebacker Fred Warner posted an Instagram clip of Rams coach Sean McVay’s remarks about the team’s rest before the 49ers’ 27-7 win in Australia, saying the 49ers grew stronger while the Rams faded.

ESPN • 11 Sep 06:22

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay said the teams' different arrival schedules did not determine the outcome of the NFL's first regular-season game in Australia, which the 49ers won 27-7.

SFGATE • 11 Sep 04:04

Los Angeles fell behind after a premature celebration, allowing San Francisco to score 24 unanswered points and win the season-opening NFC West game in Australia.

NBC Sports • 11 Sep 03:44

San Francisco beat Los Angeles in the season opener, while both clubs face demanding travel itineraries in the coming weeks.

Yahoo Sports • 11 Sep 03:27

The Los Angeles Rams were defeated by the San Francisco 49ers 27-7 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with travel fatigue cited as a factor in the Rams' sluggish performance.

ESPN • 10 Sep 17:23

The 49ers will open their season against the Los Angeles Rams at Melbourne's Cricket Ground, with tickets selling out quickly and the team expected to draw a large contingent of Australian supporters.

Yahoo Sports • 10 Sep 16:58

The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers will play the NFL's first regular-season game in Australia on Thursday, with contrasting travel plans and high-profile roster moves adding intrigue to the Week 1 matchup.

Yahoo Sports • 10 Sep 15:45

The NFL’s first international matchup of the 2026-27 season will feature the San Francisco 49ers against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia, and will be available exclusively via Netflix streaming.

NBC Sports • 10 Sep 13:25

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said his squad feels rested after landing in Melbourne, giving them roughly 28 hours to adjust before facing the San Francisco 49ers.

foxsports.com • 10 Sep 11:51

The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will play their Week 1 matchup on September 10, 2026, at Melbourne Cricket Ground, with the game broadcast on Netflix.

Yahoo Sports • 09 Sep 13:52

Experts are divided on whether the Rams' last-minute flight to Melbourne or the 49ers' week-long stay will give their team a competitive edge in the Thursday night matchup and subsequent weeks.

Defector • 08 Sep 13:03

Los Angeles Rams will depart Tuesday night for Melbourne, arriving Thursday morning for a Friday 10:35 a.m. local kickoff against the San Francisco 49ers, giving the team roughly one day to adjust to the time difference.

NBC Sports Bay Area & California • 07 Sep 22:48

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan joked about time-zone differences and travel adjustments during a press conference in Melbourne before the team's season-opening game against the Los Angeles Rams.

NBC Sports • 07 Sep 02:59

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan expects his team’s fans to outnumber the Los Angeles Rams’ supporters at the league’s first regular-season game in Australia, citing the matchup’s importance for division tiebreakers.

nbcsports.com • 07 Sep 02:26

Head coach Sean McVay said the Los Angeles Rams will fly to Australia on Tuesday night and aim to minimize their stay before Thursday's matchup, emphasizing a streamlined travel schedule.

nfl.com • 04 Sep 12:43

The 49ers touched down in Melbourne after a 15-hour flight and will spend a week acclimating before facing the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sept. 11.

NBC Sports • 03 Sep 13:54

The San Francisco 49ers will fly to Melbourne a week before their game against the Los Angeles Rams, while the Rams plan to arrive less than 24 hours before kickoff, highlighting differing approaches to the league's longest road trip.

Yahoo Sports • 02 Sep 14:05

Los Angeles will fly to Melbourne a day before kickoff and depart immediately after, while San Francisco will arrive a week early, prompting debate among sleep experts about the optimal approach.