49ers at Rams
San Francisco 49ers 21, Los Angeles Rams 12 · The Other Guys League
Final Score
49ers 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Rams 12 1 TD · 2 FG · 0 XPMatthew Stafford 177 yds passingKaelon Black 156 yds rushingPuka Nacua 67 yds receivingFred Warner 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 259 · 191Passing yards 100 · 168Rushing yards 159 · 23Completions 8/19 · 21/26Yards per carry 9.9 · 2.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 20d ago
The San Francisco 49ers kicked off the 2027 season with a solid 21-12 victory over the Los Angeles Rams. With both teams eager to set the tone for the year ahead, the 49ers emerged as the early frontrunners in what promises to be a competitive NFC West.
Offensively, it was a dominant performance from Kaelon Black, who bulldozed his way to 156 rushing yards, providing a powerful ground game that the Rams struggled to contain. Matthew Stafford led the Rams' offense with 177 passing yards and one touchdown, but his efforts weren't enough to match the explosive plays from the 49ers.
Defensively, San Francisco's unit was a force to be reckoned with, led by Dre Greenlaw's six tackles and a key interception from Fred Warner, which shifted momentum in the 49ers' favor. The Rams had their chances but ultimately faltered, with Gracen Halton's sack proving pivotal in stalling a late drive that could have altered the game's outcome. The 49ers' ability to control the clock and make critical stops defined this contest, setting a strong precedent for the season ahead.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | ||||||
| Brock PurdyQB | 8/19 | 42% | 100 | 0 | 0 | 59.1 |
| Rams | ||||||
| Matthew StaffordQB | 21/26 | 81% | 177 | 1 | 1 | 91.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||||
| Kaelon BlackHB | 15 | 156 | 10.4 | 24 | 3 | 35 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun StriblingWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rams | |||||||
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 7 | 21 | 3.0 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Terrance FergusonTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Davante AdamsWR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||||
| De'Zhaun StriblingWR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| George KittleTE | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Kaelon BlackHB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ricky PearsallWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Mike EvansWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Rams | |||||||
| Puka NacuaWR | 8 | 67 | 8.4 | 20 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 7 | 45 | 6.4 | 38 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tyler ScottWR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Davante AdamsWR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Max KlareTE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||
| Fred WarnerMIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Dre GreenlawWILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gracen HaltonDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik MustaphaSAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore LenoirFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir BrownSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo GreenCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack JonesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello HeightLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BosaLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rams | |||||
| Kamren KinchensFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona FordDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie TurnerDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam CurlSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Jaylen WatsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate LandmanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Elias NealMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin LakeSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffieCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||
| Eddy PineiroK | 0/1 | 3 | 0 |
| Rams | |||
| Andre SzmytK | 2/2 | 0 | 37 |