San Francisco
49ers
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24
FINAL
36
Los Angeles
Rams
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AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Los Angeles Rams kicked off the 2026 season with a commanding 36-24 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting year in the Madden franchise. This Week 1 matchup showcased two division rivals eager to establish dominance early in the campaign.
Leading the charge for the Rams was quarterback Ty Simpson, who threw for 284 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers. Wide receiver Davante Adams was a standout performer, racking up 138 receiving yards, while running back Kyren Williams added a strong ground game with 114 rushing yards, making for a balanced offensive attack that kept the 49ers on their heels.
Defensively, the Rams made crucial plays to secure the win, with Kobie Turner recording 1.5 sacks to disrupt the 49ers' offensive rhythm. While Dre Greenlaw led the 49ers with seven total tackles, it was the Rams' ability to pressure the quarterback that proved pivotal. The turning point came in the third quarter when Simpson threw two touchdowns in quick succession, giving Los Angeles a lead they would not relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Simpson | QB | 42 | 23 | 284 | 4 | 0 | 107.6 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 41 | 23 | 173 | 3 | 0 | 90.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 19 | 114 | 6.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 13 | 68 | 5.2 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan James | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Juszczyk | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davante Adams | WR | 8 | 138 | 17.3 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jordan Whittington | WR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| George Kittle | TE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Jake Tonges | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 1 | 10 | 2 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 5 | 5 | 1.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Kyle Juszczyk | FB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Mustapha | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Al'Zillion Hamilton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Graham | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley Bailey | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mykel Williams | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Martin | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 45 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 48 |

