49ers dominate Rams 27-7 in NFL's first Australian game

Niners Nation • 12 sept. 13h00

The San Francisco 49ers routed the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in their season-opening game in Melbourne, defying pre-game expectations that favored the Rams.

San Francisco Chronicle • 12 sept. 01h37

San Francisco used a rapid short-pass attack to beat Los Angeles 27-7, limiting the Rams' pass rush and forcing turnovers.

NBC Sports Bay Area & California • 11 sept. 22h21

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.

Niners Nation • 11 sept. 18h30

San Francisco beat Los Angeles 27-7 in Melbourne, with offensive tackle Trent Williams, quarterback Brock Purdy and linebacker Fred Warner singled out as the game’s top performers.

NBC Sports • 11 sept. 11h03

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in Melbourne, with linebacker Fred Warner noting the Rams' late arrival and limited preparation as factors in the defeat.

Los Angeles Times • 11 sept. 06h39

The Los Angeles Rams, favored to win the Super Bowl, were defeated by the San Francisco 49ers 27-7 in the league's inaugural Australian matchup, prompting coach Sean McVay to cite the team's performance as a humbling moment.

NBC Sports • 11 sept. 03h38

San Francisco's quarterback Brock Purdy threw for three touchdowns as the 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in Melbourne, with the visitors outgaining the Rams in total yards and first downs.

New York Post • 11 sept. 03h35

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 at Melbourne Cricket Ground, gaining an early NFC West lead after both teams traveled to Australia for the league's first regular-season game on the continent.

NBC Sports Bay Area & California • 11 sept. 03h29

Quarterback Brock Purdy threw three touchdowns as San Francisco beat Los Angeles 27-7 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, while the defense limited Matthew Stafford to 155 yards and an interception.

NBC Sports • 11 sept. 01h45

Brock Purdy threw a 39-yard touchdown pass to Demarcus Robinson, giving San Francisco a 10-7 advantage late in the second quarter against the Rams.