San Francisco
49ers
0-0
21
FINAL
52
Los Angeles
Rams
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding season opener, the Los Angeles Rams triumphed over the San Francisco 49ers with a final score of 52-21. The victory not only sets the tone for the Rams' 2026 campaign but also highlights their offensive prowess right out of the gate.
The Rams' offense was led by a stellar performance from their quarterback, who threw for 289 yards and two touchdowns. Complementing the passing game, the Rams' running back made significant contributions with 110 rushing yards, while the top receiver racked up 116 yards, showcasing a balanced attack that kept the 49ers' defense on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Rams made key plays that contributed to their dominant win, including an interception that shifted momentum in their favor. Although the 49ers managed to sack the opposing quarterback 1.5 times, it wasn't enough to stifle the Rams' offensive rhythm. The game's turning point came early in the second quarter when the Rams capitalized on a turnover, extending their lead and maintaining control for the remainder of the matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 23 | 17 | 74% | 289 | 2 | 1 | 126.6 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 21 | 11 | 52% | 196 | 2 | 4 | 76.7 |
| Mac Jones | QB | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Corum | HB | 14 | 110 | 7.9 | 22 | 3 | 57 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 2 | 85 | 42.5 | 5 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 12 | 68 | 5.7 | 28 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 7 | 116 | 16.6 | 56 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 3 | 84 | 28.0 | 26 | 2 | 61 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 1 | 61 | 61.0 | 25 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 10 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 36 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 23 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 19 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ji'Ayir Brown | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Mustapha | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maximus Pulley | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gracen Halton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade York | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 60 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

