Final2026 Week 1

Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, VIC

San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams, Week 1 2026

San Francisco 49ers

Won

27

Los Angeles Rams

7

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
49ers3771027
Rams07007

SF 27LAR 7 Final

  • Passing leader

    Brock Purdy

    SF · QB

    22.1PPR pts

    25/34, 205 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Deebo Samuel Sr.

    SF · WR

    18.0PPR pts

    6 REC, 48 YDS, 1 TD

  • Rams leader

    Kyren Williams

    LAR · RB

    15.5PPR pts

    11 ATT, 41 YDS, 1 TD, 3 REC, 24 REC YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Quentin Lake

    LAR

    1 INT, 10 TKL

49ers 27, Rams 7: San Francisco leads from start to finish

San Francisco led 10–7 at halftime and outscored Los Angeles 17–0 after the break to win 27–7. The 49ers finished with a 379–290 edge in total offense and averaged 5.9 yards per play.

The gap showed up everywhere. The Rams went 2-for-9 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the 49ers kept the ball for 33:50.

The two teams meet again in Week 14 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +0.8 yards/play SF 5.9 · LAR 5.1
  • +1 turnover margin SF 1 · LAR 2 turnovers
  • +89 total yards SF 379 · LAR 290

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the 49ers Won

San Francisco won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, 49ers vs Rams
49ersStatRams
5.9Yards per play5.1
1Turnovers2
379Total yards290
Other team stats
64Plays57
58%Third-down conversion22%
33:50Time of possession26:10

Scoring Summary

The 49ers scored three touchdowns and two field goals; the Rams scored one touchdown.

Scoring plays, 49ers vs Rams
TimeTeamPlaySFLAR
1st quarter
6:15SFEddy Pineiro 20-yard FG Takes lead30
2nd quarter
14:57LARKyren Williams 5-yard TD run Takes leadHarrison Mevis XP37
4:28SFBrock Purdy → Demarcus Robinson, 39-yard TD Takes leadEddy Pineiro XP107
3rd quarter
11:03SFBrock Purdy → Mike Evans, 2-yard TD Extends leadEddy Pineiro XP177
4th quarter
12:57SFBrock Purdy → Deebo Samuel Sr., 15-yard TD Extends leadEddy Pineiro XP247
9:43SFEddy Pineiro 56-yard FG Extends lead277

Fantasy Points: 49ers vs Rams, Week 1 2026

Fantasy leaders

  1. Brock PurdySFQB22.1 PTSQB10
  2. Deebo SamuelSFWR18.0 PTSWR13
  3. Mike EvansSFWR16.9 PTSWR14
  4. Kyren WilliamsLARRB15.5 PTSRB15

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Brock PurdySFQB22.1QB1025/34205315290105.6Start/Sit →
Matthew StaffordLARQB5.1QB3215/25155012-1061.2Start/Sit →
Stetson BennettLARQB1.4QB342/3130019075.7

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Deebo SamuelSFWR18.0WR13WR112076481
Mike EvansSFWR16.9WR14WR———76491Start/Sit →
Kyren WilliamsLARRB15.5RB15RB1141133240Start/Sit →
Christian McCaffreySFRB13.8RB19RB1068085200Start/Sit →
Demarcus RobinsonSFWR13.0WR25WR———32501
Puka NacuaLARWR12.4WR27WR———95740Start/Sit →
Kaelon BlackSFRB8.0RB36RB146501150Start/Sit →
Davante AdamsLARWR5.6WR66WR———63260Start/Sit →
Blake CorumLARRB5.4RB41RB10540————Start/Sit →
Luke FarrellSFTE3.9TE33TE———22190Start/Sit →
Ronnie RiversLARRB3.4RB54RB51901150
George KittleSFTE3.2TE41TE———52120Start/Sit →
Davis AllenLARTE2.3TE46TE———11130Start/Sit →
Jordan WhittingtonLARWR1.8WR98WR———1180Start/Sit →
Colby ParkinsonLARTE1.6TE56TE———2160Start/Sit →
Tyler HigbeeLARTE1.2TE62TE———22120Start/Sit →
Terrance FergusonLARTE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →
Konata MumpfieldLARWR0.0—WR———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

San Francisco 49ers

Snap Share

  1. Mike EvansWR49 snaps75%
  2. Luke FarrellTE46 snaps71%
  3. Demarcus RobinsonWR41 snaps63%
  4. Christian McCaffreyRB36 snaps55%
  5. Kyle JuszczykRB33 snaps51%

Target Share33 targets

  1. Christian McCaffrey24%, 8 targets
  2. Mike Evans21%, 7 targets
  3. Deebo Samuel21%, 7 targets
  4. George Kittle15%, 5 targets
  5. Demarcus Robinson9%, 3 targets
  6. Other9%, 3 targets

Carry Share30 carries

  1. Kaelon Black47%, 14 carries
  2. Christian McCaffrey33%, 10 carries
  3. Brock Purdy17%, 5 carries
  4. Deebo Samuel3%, 1 carries

Los Angeles Rams

Snap Share

  1. Colby ParkinsonTE47 snaps77%
  2. Puka NacuaWR43 snaps70%
  3. Kyren WilliamsRB39 snaps64%
  4. Davante AdamsWR33 snaps54%
  5. Terrance FergusonTE31 snaps51%

Target Share27 targets

  1. Puka Nacua33%, 9 targets
  2. Davante Adams22%, 6 targets
  3. Kyren Williams11%, 3 targets
  4. Tyler Higbee7%, 2 targets
  5. Colby Parkinson7%, 2 targets
  6. Other19%, 5 targets

Carry Share29 carries

  1. Kyren Williams38%, 11 carries
  2. Blake Corum34%, 10 carries
  3. Ronnie Rivers17%, 5 carries
  4. Matthew Stafford7%, 2 carries
  5. Stetson Bennett3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Colby ParkinsonLARTE4777%27%0
Mike EvansSFWR4975%721%0
Luke FarrellSFTE4671%26%0
Puka NacuaLARWR4370%933%0
Kyren WilliamsLARRB3964%311%11
Demarcus RobinsonSFWR4163%39%0
Christian McCaffreySFRB3655%824%10
Davante AdamsLARWR3354%622%0
Terrance FergusonLARTE3151%14%0
Kyle JuszczykSFRB3351%00%0
George KittleSFTE3046%515%0
Kaelon BlackSFRB2843%13%14
Deebo SamuelSFWR2742%721%1
Jordan WhittingtonLARWR2541%14%0
Davis AllenLARTE2134%14%0
De'Zhaun StriblingSFWR2132%00%0
Xavier SmithLARWR1626%00%0
Konata MumpfieldLARWR1626%14%0
Blake CorumLARRB1423%00%10
Tyler HigbeeLARTE1220%27%0
Ronnie RiversLARRB813%14%5
Jake TongesSFTE812%00%0
Jacob CowingSFWR58%00%0
KhaDarel HodgeSFWR12%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Christian McCaffreySF · RB13.820.0−6.255%33% car—01033%824%
Brock PurdySF · QB22.118.9+3.2100%34 att—34517%00%
Puka NacuaLAR · WR12.415.7−3.370%33% tgt—000%933%
Matthew StaffordLAR · QB5.112.9−7.884%25 att—2527%00%
Deebo Samuel Sr.SF · WR18.012.8+5.242%21% tgt—013%721%
Mike EvansSF · WR16.912.2+4.775%21% tgt—000%721%
Kyren WilliamsLAR · RB15.511.9+3.664%38% car—01138%311%
Davante AdamsLAR · WR5.610.5−4.954%22% tgt—000%622%
Kaelon BlackSF · RB8.010.2−2.243%47% car—01447%13%
George KittleSF · TE3.28.7−5.546%15% tgt—000%515%
Blake CorumLAR · RB5.46.0−0.623%34% car—01034%00%
Demarcus RobinsonSF · WR13.05.2+7.863%9% tgt—000%39%
Ronnie RiversLAR · RB3.44.8−1.413%17% car—0517%14%
Colby ParkinsonLAR · TE1.63.5−1.977%7% tgt—000%27%
Luke FarrellSF · TE3.93.5+0.471%6% tgt—000%26%
Tyler HigbeeLAR · TE1.23.5−2.320%7% tgt—000%27%
Stetson Bennett IVLAR · QB1.42.0−0.616%3 att—313%00%
Davis AllenLAR · TE2.31.7+0.634%4% tgt—000%14%
Jake BrendelSF · —1.21.7−0.5—3% tgt—000%13%
Jordan WhittingtonLAR · WR1.81.7+0.141%4% tgt—000%14%
Konata MumpfieldLAR · WR0.01.7−1.726%4% tgt—000%14%
Terrance FergusonLAR · TE0.01.7−1.751%4% tgt—000%14%

Team totals: 49ers 34 targets and 30 carries; Rams 27 targets and 29 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2026 season: 1.75 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.60 per carry and 0.47 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Brock Purdy

SF · QB · 22.1 pts on 18.9 expected

25 of 34 passing for 205 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception; 5 carries for 29 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.9 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Broncos. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Brock Purdy →

Matthew Stafford Unlucky

LAR · QB · 5.1 pts on 12.9 expected

15 of 25 passing for 155 yards, 1 interception; 2 carries for -1 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 12.9 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't. Next up: Week 4 against the Eagles. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Matthew Stafford →

Christian McCaffrey Unlucky

SF · RB · 13.8 pts on 20.0 expected

8 targets (24% of the team's), 5 catches for 20 yards; 10 carries (33% of the team's) for 68 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 20.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't. Next up: Week 4 against the Broncos. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Christian McCaffrey →

Deebo Samuel Sr. Ran hot

SF · WR · 18.0 pts on 12.8 expected

7 targets (21% of the team's), 6 catches for 48 yards and 1 touchdown; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for 12 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Broncos. Bet on the role more than the result.

Puka Nacua Volume, no payoff

LAR · WR · 12.4 pts on 15.7 expected

9 targets (33% of the team's), 5 catches for 74 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.7 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Eagles. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Puka Nacua →

Kyren Williams

LAR · RB · 15.5 pts on 11.9 expected

3 targets (11% of the team's), 3 catches for 24 yards; 11 carries (38% of the team's) for 41 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.9 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Eagles. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Kyren Williams →

George Kittle Unlucky

SF · TE · 3.2 pts on 8.7 expected

5 targets (15% of the team's), 2 catches for 12 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 8.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't. Next up: Week 4 against the Broncos. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: George Kittle →

Demarcus Robinson Ran hot

SF · WR · 13.0 pts on 5.2 expected

3 targets (9% of the team's), 2 catches for 50 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 5.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Broncos. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit Decisions

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2026 through Week 3.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 49ers defense and Rams defense
Points allowed to49ers DRams D
QBs14.915.8
RBs22.717.4
WRs28.129.4
TEs11.17.7

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Los Angeles opened at 60% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.

Rams win probability

Rams win probability by game minuteRams started at 60%, stood at 45% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 6 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −10Pineiro 20-yd FG59% → 50%Q1 6:15
  2. +23Williams 5-yd TD run49% → 71%Q2 14:57
  3. −26Purdy → Robinson, 39-yd TD72% → 46%Q2 4:28
  4. −26Purdy → Evans, 2-yd TD43% → 17%Q3 11:03
  5. −7Purdy → Samuel, 15-yd TD7% → <1%Q4 12:57

Swing in Rams win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, 49ers vs Rams
San Francisco 49ersMeasureLos Angeles Rams
64Plays57
53%Pass rate49%
6.0Yds / dropback6.0
5.8Yds / carry4.2
7/12Third downs2/9

Efficiency edge San Francisco ran 7 more plays and gained 1.6 more yards per carry.

  • Top targets
  • SF McCaffrey 24% · Samuel 21% · Evans 21%
  • LAR Nacua 33% · Adams 22% · Williams 11%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, 49ers vs Rams
ResultSFLAR
Touchdowns31
Field goals20
Punts23
Turnovers12
Turnovers on downs02
Missed field goals10

SF turnover edge: +1

  • The 49ers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 15-play, 65-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
  • The 49ers drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to six minutes.
All 19 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
LARQ1 15:00391:32Punt
SFQ1 13:2815657:13Field goal
LARQ1 6:156152:57Punt
SFQ1 3:18381:26Punt
LARQ1 1:524571:55Touchdown
SFQ2 14:576232:53Interception
LARQ2 12:047343:12Interception
SFQ2 8:529864:24Touchdown
LARQ2 4:284131:45Punt
SFQ2 2:435412:23Punt
LARQ2 0:201-10:20End of half
SFQ3 15:007513:57Touchdown
LARQ3 11:0312727:22Downs
SFQ3 3:4111995:44Touchdown
LARQ4 12:574201:49Fumble
SFQ4 11:08451:25Field goal
LARQ4 9:436191:49Downs
SFQ4 7:547164:25Missed FG
LARQ4 3:2910453:29End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

49ers vs Rams Head-to-Head

The 49ers and Rams first met in 1950 and have played 155 times since. They have been NFC West rivals since 1970.

All-time series
80–72–349ers lead, 155 meetings since 1950
Postseason
1–149ers won in 1989; Rams won in 2021
Largest 49ers win
48–01987
Largest Rams win
56–71958

Since 2021

7–5 49ers lead

12 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. 4 = 49ers win, R = Rams win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 14 Rams at 49ers Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 3)

The 2026 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, 49ers vs Rams
49ersStatRams
3-0Record1-2
32.7Points per game20.3
399.3Yards per game417.7
7.3Yards per play6.3
16.7Points allowed per game21.0
313.0Yards allowed per game272.7

49ers vs Rams Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
LAR −3.5Rams failed to cover by 23.5
Total
47.5Under: 34 points scored (by 13.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Rams25.57−18.5
49ers22.027+5.0

The 49ers beat their implied total and the Rams fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Last 6 meetings: 49ers 6–0 ATS, unders 4–2.

Each team's 2026 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

San Francisco 49ers

Against the spread
1–0
Over/under
0–1
ATS as underdog
1–0
ATS on the road
1–0

Los Angeles Rams

Against the spread
0–1
Over/under
0–1
ATS as favorite
0–1
ATS at home
0–1

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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49ers vs Rams Fantasy Outlook for 2026

One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 14 in San Francisco. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2026 Game Logs for Players in This Game

49ers vs Rams Game FAQ

Who won the 2026 49ers vs Rams Week 1 game?

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams 27–7 in Week 1 of the 2026 season. The game was played at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, VIC, on September 10, 2026. See the 49ers' 2026 schedule.

What was the final score of 49ers vs Rams?

The final score was 49ers 27, Rams 7. The 49ers led 10–7 at halftime, and the second half went 49ers 17, Rams 0.

What happened in the 49ers vs Rams game?

San Francisco led 10–7 at halftime and outscored Los Angeles 17–0 after the break to win 27–7. The 49ers finished with a 379–290 edge in total offense and averaged 5.9 yards per play. Brock Purdy led all players with 25 of 34 passing for 205 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 5 carries for 29 rushing yards. The Rams committed 2 turnovers, the 49ers 1.

Who scored the most fantasy points in 49ers vs Rams?

Brock Purdy led the game with 22.1 PPR fantasy points, the QB10 of Week 1, on 25 of 34 passing for 205 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 5 carries for 29 rushing yards. Deebo Samuel was next with 18.0 (WR13). See Brock Purdy's 2026 game log.

Who led 49ers vs Rams in passing, rushing and receiving?

Brock Purdy (SF) led all passers with 25 of 34 for 205 yards, 3 touchdowns and an interception. Christian McCaffrey (SF) led in rushing with 10 carries for 68 yards. Puka Nacua (LAR) led in receiving with 5 catches for 74 yards.

How many fantasy points did Brock Purdy score against the Rams?

Brock Purdy scored 22.1 fantasy points against the Rams in Week 1 of the 2026 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 25 of 34 passing for 205 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 5 carries for 29 rushing yards.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in 49ers vs Rams?

Demarcus Robinson outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 13.0 PPR points on 5.2 xFP (+7.8). Matthew Stafford fell furthest short, with 5.1 points on 12.9 xFP (−7.8). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the 49ers beat the Rams?

The 49ers beat the Rams 27–7 because they averaged 5.9 yards per play to 5.1, won the turnover battle 2–1, and outgained them 379–290.

Which team won the turnover battle in 49ers vs Rams?

The 49ers won the turnover battle 2–1: the Rams gave the ball away 2 times and the 49ers 1 time. The 49ers won the game.

What is the all-time 49ers vs Rams record?

The 49ers lead the all-time series 80–72–3 across 155 meetings since 1950, including a 1–1 record in the postseason.

When did the 49ers and Rams last play before this game?

Before Week 1 of 2026, they last met in the 2025 season on November 9, 2025, when the Rams beat the 49ers 42–26.

Have the 49ers and Rams met in the playoffs?

Yes, 2 times, most recently in the 2021 playoffs. The 49ers are 1–1 against the Rams in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for 49ers vs Rams?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Rams −3.5, making the Los Angeles Rams 3.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 47.5. That implied about 25.5 points for the Rams and 22.0 for the 49ers.

Did 49ers vs Rams go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 47.5, and the teams combined for 34 points, 13.5 under the number.

Who covered the spread in 49ers vs Rams?

The 49ers covered as 3.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Rams −3.5. The final margin was 20 points.