San Francisco
49ers
0-0
20
FINAL
63
Los Angeles
Rams
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a stunning display of offensive firepower, the Los Angeles Rams crushed the San Francisco 49ers 63-20 in their Week 1 matchup of the 2026 season. With both teams vying for an early edge in the division, the Rams showcased their dominance from the opening whistle, leaving no doubt about their intentions for the season ahead.
Quarterback Matthew Stafford was nothing short of phenomenal, throwing for an eye-popping 694 yards and tossing eight touchdown passes. Puka Nacua emerged as his favorite target, racking up an incredible 367 receiving yards, consistently breaking through the 49ers’ secondary to keep the Rams' offense in high gear. Christian McCaffrey led the 49ers with 67 rushing yards, but his efforts were overshadowed by the Rams' explosive aerial attack.
On the defensive side, the Rams made crucial plays to stymie the 49ers' attempts at a comeback. Kobie Turner was a standout with three sacks, applying relentless pressure on the San Francisco quarterback, while Kamren Kinchens added an interception that shifted momentum firmly in Los Angeles' favor. The game’s turning point came in the second quarter when Stafford threw multiple touchdown passes in quick succession, effectively sealing the fate of the 49ers and setting the tone for a commanding Rams victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 40 | 25 | 694 | 8 | 1 | 135.4 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 39 | 17 | 273 | 1 | 2 | 54.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 16 | 67 | 4.2 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 10 | 67 | 6.7 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 5 | 25 | 5.0 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 12 | 367 | 30.6 | 4 | 50 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 7 | 247 | 35.3 | 3 | 51 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 7 | 114 | 16.3 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Tyler Scott | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobie Turner | DT | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gracen Halton | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Mustapha | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Martin | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 53 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |

