San Francisco
49ers
0-0
32
FINAL
41
Los Angeles
Rams
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 1 matchup, the Los Angeles Rams outlasted the San Francisco 49ers with a final score of 41-32, kicking off the 2026 season with a statement victory. With both teams eager to make an impact, the Rams showcased their offensive firepower and strategic depth to secure the win.
Quarterback Joe Milton led the charge for Los Angeles, throwing for an impressive 433 yards and five touchdowns, establishing himself as a dominant force in the game. Milton's favorite target was Brock Bowers, who amassed 187 receiving yards, making crucial catches that kept drives alive and the scoreboard ticking. Rachaad White contributed with a steady ground game, adding 47 rushing yards to the Rams' offensive output.
Defensively, it was the Rams' ability to force turnovers that proved pivotal in this contest. Treydan Stukes made a significant impact with three interceptions, disrupting the 49ers' rhythm and providing critical momentum shifts. The Rams' defense, coupled with Aidan Hutchinson's 1.5 sacks for San Francisco, highlighted a compelling back-and-forth battle, but ultimately, it was Los Angeles' ability to capitalize on opportunities that secured their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 22 | 15 | 68% | 433 | 5 | 2 | 112.6 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 27 | 14 | 52% | 280 | 3 | 5 | 85.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachaad White | HB | 12 | 47 | 3.9 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 8 | 16 | 2.0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 3 | -8 | -2.7 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Bowers | TE | 8 | 187 | 23.4 | 56 | 3 | 40 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 3 | 142 | 47.3 | 53 | 2 | 78 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 4 | 80 | 20.0 | 33 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 2 | 73 | 36.5 | 18 | 2 | 66 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 10 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 10 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | — | 0 | 32 | 1 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Da'Shawn Hand | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 49 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 51 |

