49ers defeat Rams 27-7 in NFL's first Asia-Pacific game at Melbourne Cricket Ground
September 11, 2026 at 07:27 AM · Updated 35d ago
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(opens the publisher’s site)San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 before more than 100,000 fans at Melbourne Cricket Ground in the NFL's first game in the Asia-Pacific region.
- The game marked the NFL's first in the Asia-Pacific region and the first of a record nine international games in 2026.
- 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel said the Rams "can't fly 16 hours and be ready to play," noting San Francisco arrived in Melbourne a week before the game.
- Rams coach Sean McVay said his team "weren't good enough" and that he makes "no excuses" regarding the travel.
- NFL Australia and New Zealand general manager Charlotte Offord said the 49ers are Australia's most popular team, with 175,000 people registering for the 100,000-seat stadium.
Latest developments
- Sep 11 — Myles Garrett has recorded no tackles in his Rams debut, calling it
- Sep 11 — Garrett, who missed most of training camp with knee swelling, said he was not 100% healthy, while coach Sean McVay said Garrett was healthy to his knowledge.
- Sep 11 — The 49ers' offensive line limited the Rams' pass rush, with Los Angeles pressuring quarterback Brock Purdy on just 7 of 36 dropbacks.
- Sep 11 — Quarterback Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes after recovering from an early interception.
- Sep 11 — Rookie running back Kaelon Black impressed in his NFL debut as the 49ers rushed for 174 yards.
- Sep 11 — Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford threw an interception as Los Angeles struggled offensively.