49ers at Rams
Los Angeles Rams 13, San Francisco 49ers 10 · Belt Boyz Bowl Chasing
Final Score
49ers 10 1 TD · 1 FG · 1 XP
Rams 13 1 TD · 2 FG · 1 XPMatthew Stafford 258 yds passingChristian McCaffrey 91 yds rushingPuka Nacua 92 yds receivingDre Greenlaw 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 253 · 249Passing yards 148 · 248Rushing yards 105 · 1Completions 13/24 · 19/28Yards per carry 8.1 · 0.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 16h ago
In a tightly contested season opener, the Los Angeles Rams narrowly defeated the San Francisco 49ers by a score of 13-10. With both teams looking to make an early statement in the 2026 season, this matchup showcased the intensity and competitive spirit of the division rivals. The Rams emerged victorious, putting them in a favorable position as they seek to build momentum moving forward.
Los Angeles quarterback Matthew Stafford threw for 258 yards, leading the offensive charge for the Rams. Puka Nacua was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 92 yards, while Brock Purdy connected for a touchdown despite only passing for 162 yards for the 49ers. Christian McCaffrey was the workhorse for San Francisco, carrying the ball for 91 yards but ultimately fell short in the scoring department.
Defensively, the Rams made key plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Quentin Lake led the charge with five total tackles, while Cam Lampkin's interception proved crucial in denying the 49ers any chance of a late comeback. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Rams' defense held strong, forcing a turnover on downs that sealed the victory and showcased their resilience in a pressure situation.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | ||||||
| Brock PurdyQB | 13/24 | 54% | 167 | 1 | 1 | 72.7 |
| Rams | ||||||
| Matthew StaffordQB | 19/28 | 68% | 258 | 1 | 2 | 79.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||||
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 12 | 91 | 7.6 | 18 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Brock PurdyQB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Rams | |||||||
| Blake CorumHB | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 4 | -3 | -0.8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||||
| Mike EvansWR | 3 | 76 | 25.3 | 13 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| George KittleTE | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 14 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 25 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel SrWR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ricky PearsallWR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Rams | |||||||
| Puka NacuaWR | 7 | 92 | 13.1 | 14 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Davante AdamsWR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 3 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Tutu AtwellWR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 8 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Blake CorumHB | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 33 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Tyler HigbeeTE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 7 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||
| Dre GreenlawWILL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir BrownFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BosaLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques SigleSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred WarnerMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Deommodore LenoirCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik MustaphaSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden DuggerSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tatum BethuneMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo GreenCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Osa OdighizuwaDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton StoutCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rams | |||||
| Quentin LakeSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam LampkinCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron DonaldDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes JrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren KinchensFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam CurlSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron YoungLEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffieCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles GarrettREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate LandmanMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen WatsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kobie TurnerDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Omar SpeightsWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||
| Eddy PineiroK | 1/1 | 1 | 28 |
| Rams | |||
| Ethan EvansP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon McManusK | 2/2 | 1 | 50 |