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49ers had zero sacks against the Rams, but still made massive improvements getting to the quarterback
58. That’s the number of quarterback hits the San Francisco 49ers generated in the 2025 season. That’s not very good. Even in Week 1, when the entire defense was healthy, the 49ers generated a paltry two quarterback hits and a single sack. Week 1 in their win over the Los Angeles Rams? Zero sacks, but […]
49ers-Rams: Exposing some bad takes made before the game
The San Francisco 49ers went to Melbourne, Australia, and beat the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 on Thursday. The 49ers were three-point underdogs, but the Rams were being seen as the darlings of the NFL. I think ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith said it best the next day when asked if the media overhyped the Los Angeles […]
49ers News: Now we wait on MRI news…
“Waiting for injury update” news days are the worst. At least this particular situation is 1) a Saturday after a big Thursday win 2) has plenty of exciting highlights from said win to dig through. I’ve been enjoying reading more about how Shanahan is using “rounded motions” with Kyle Juszczyk, all the ways he was […]
49ers Snap Counts and Grades: Nick Bosa and Fred Warner return and dominate
The San Francisco 49ers kicked off the 2026 season with a convincing and dominant win over the Los Angeles Rams Thursday night. The travel plans were discussed the entire week, but ultimately, the 49ers were sharper and executed better. Now, the Rams have a long, long flight back to figure out what went wrong in […]
49ers signed Kyle Shanahan to an extension this offseason
Kyle Shanahan will remain the 49ers head coach for the long term after signing an extension this offseason. The previously unreported move was revealed by Tom Pelissero of The Ringer and Netflix on Friday following the 49ers’ win over the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne. Shanahan, per Pelissero, was previously believed to be signed through […]
3 stars from the 49ers’ blowout win over the Rams: All hail, Trent Williams
One team on Thursday night looked like they were used to all the circumstances around playing on the other side of the world, while the other looked like they hobbled into Australia a little too close to game time. The San Francisco 49ers decimated the Los Angeles Rams to the tune of a 27-7 rout […]
49ers run game finds elusive balance in dominant Week 1 display
The 49ers’ run game has long since been a one-man show. Save for the 2024 season when he spent most of the season on the shelf through injury, the fortunes of the ground attack have hinged almost squarely on Christian McCaffrey. With McCaffrey now 30 years old, that did not seem like a sensible approach […]
Rapoport: De’Zhaun Stribling likely to miss some time; tests on hold until the weekend
The San Francisco 49ers cruised their way to a 27-7 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Australia in Week 1, putting their stamp on the NFL’s favorite to win the Super Bowl in a game where everything went right for them. Well, almost everything. San Francisco lost De’Zhaun Stribling early to an ankle injury, […]
3 quick takeaways from the 49ers dominant Week 1 win: Is this a true Super Bowl contender?
The San Francisco 49ers dominated the Los Angeles Rams in every facet of the game on Thursday evening, winning 27-7 in Australia as they were in control for all of the second half in a strong opener. The 49ers entered the game as 3.5-point underdogs with rep questions about Nick Bosa and George Kittle, who […]
49ers News: Nothing more grouse than a Victory Friday
No matter what happens, I’m just hoping that De’Zhaun Stribling is able to come back strong and still go on with his career at a high level after this injury. I don’t even care that he’ll miss time, I just saw such a talented dude that seemed super smart and committed to the game. You […]
49ers receive some good news about De’Zhaun Stribling’s injury
The San Francisco 49ers’ injury luck couldn’t have been worse coming into the season. It’s a team that consistently has been among the worst in the NFL in adjusted games lost. Unfortunately, that trend is continuing in 2026. De’Zhaun Stribling left the game early on, but shortly returned. When he did come back, Stribling was […]
49ers embarrass the Rams for the entire world to see
The San Francisco 49ers defense was on the field first, and it didn’t take long for Fred Warner and Nick Bosa to make an impact. Bosa hit Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford on his first dropback. He followed that up with a tackle for loss on the ensuing drive. Warner broke up the intended […]
49ers-Rams game thread: Will Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay put on a show?
The San Francisco 49ers season kicks off against the Los Angeles Rams in a battle between two teams with Super Bowl aspirations. If you’re new to SB Nation and have yet to download our app, check this out: We’ll be here discussing the game for the next three hours if this is your first time […]
Connor Colby gets the nod over Carver Willis at left guard for the 49ers
According to Matt Maiocco, the San Francisco 49ers will start second-year pro Connor Colby at left guard over rookie Carver Willis. Maiocco said Willis, who is active, could rotate with Colby. That’s the correct decision, in my opinion. It’s a question that was posed on a podcast yesterday: Who will start at left guard once […]
49ers inactives: 6 players on their rookie contracts won’t suit up vs. Rams
The San Francisco 49ers’ first inactive list of the season is out. They’ll lean into the veterans on the roster tonight, as every player on the inactive list is on a rookie contract: QB Kurtis RourkeCB Ephesians PrysockRB Jordan JamesWR Jordan WatkinsLB Tatum BethuneOT Enrique Cruz The 49ers having only two running backs active suggests […]
49ers elevate Ogbo Okoronkwo and a receiver from the practice squad
We’re a few hours away from the San Francisco 49ers kicking off their 2026 season against the Los Angeles Rams. Ahead of Week 1, the team officially placed defensive tackle Alfred Collins on the season-ending Injured Reserve List. No matter how you slice it, it’s a bummer for Collins. The second-round pick from a season […]
Deebo Samuel is a vintage performance away from a piece of 49ers history
Deebo Samuel has had a number of memorable performances against the Los Angeles Rams over the course of his 49ers career. After an unsuccessful year away with the Washington Commanders in which he did not face the Rams, he will renew acquaintances with them as the Niners face their division rivals in Melbourne. Samuel will […]
49ers-Rams preview: Familiarity, new looks, and aggressive QBs
By now, you’re sick of everybody with a platform predicting that the Los Angeles Rams will not only beat the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1, but also shift into cruise control after their inevitable victory en route to a Super Bowl win where nobody challenges them. That’s how football works, right? The best teams […]
Week 1 numbers to know: History is on the 49ers’ side with Brock Purdy as the starter
We’ve finally made it. The San Francisco 49ers open the 2026 campaign with a massive divisional matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. It was deemed such a big matchup that the NFL decided it would be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia, instead of at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California. So […]
49ers vs. Rams injury report: George Kittle and Nick Bosa have no designations
Ahead of Thursday night’s game (Friday local time) against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, the San Francisco 49ers released their injury report, and it’s got some good news. George Kittle and Nick Bosa are both off the injury report entirely, which bodes well for their Week 1 statuses. The only player out on the […]
49ers News: At long last, it’s Game Day!
This has felt like the longest offseason ever. Partially out of excitement and partially out of frustration. I’m so curious to see how this offense works with such different pieces. Lotta different faces since the last time they played. Seattle’s defense looks as good as ever. It reinforced my prediction that they’re gonna be such […]
49ers fans chat about Seahawks’ season opener
The Seattle Seahawks will look to defend their Super Bowl crown against the team they defeated en route to the title. It won’t be easy for the Seahawks to repeat, as they’ll need to outlast the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams. We’ll see both teams in action in about 24 hours. Until then, […]
3 biggest questions for the 49ers in Week 1: Who will step up at DL?
The San Francisco 49ers are inching closer to their Week 1 Australia game against the Los Angeles Rams, as both teams look to debut their prized additions from the offseason. San Francisco is a 2.5-point underdog heading into kickoff, while the projected total of 48.5 points indicates this should be one of the higher-scoring games […]
3 things to watch for in 49ers-Rams: Get the ball out quickly, Brock Purdy
Folks, we made it. The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will do battle in Australia on Thursday night. While the warm-up is the Super Bowl rematch tonight, the rumble down under feels like the official season opener, with the matchup getting more attention after an offseason of adding Myles Garrett and two new […]
4 bold predictions for the 49ers this season: Perfection, career-highs, and splash trades
Let’s get bold. The San Francisco 49ers kick off the 2026 season with a matchup against the Los Angeles in Melbourne, Australia on Thursday. The time for predictions is now. But my favorite type of prediction is the bold one. I get to say outlandish things, and when I am wrong, I can hide behind […]
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