49ers Crush Rams 27-7 in Australia Opener as Purdy Throws 3 Touchdowns
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Updated · ESPN · Sep 11
49ers Crush Rams 27-7 in Australia Opener as Purdy Throws 3 Touchdowns
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Sep 11
Summary
Brock Purdy answered a second-quarter interception by throwing three touchdowns on San Francisco's next four drives, finishing 25-of-34 for 205 yards in the 27-7 win.
San Francisco controlled the game on the ground with 174 rushing yards at 5.8 per carry, getting 65 yards from rookie Kaelon Black and 68 from Christian McCaffrey.
Fred Warner, Nick Bosa and George Kittle all returned from significant injuries and contributed, while Renardo Green's interception and a goal-line fourth-down stop helped blunt Los Angeles' offense.
Los Angeles managed 245 total yards, went 2-of-8 on third down and 0-of-2 on fourth down, and saw Matthew Stafford finish with 155 passing yards and his first interception against the 49ers since 2023.
The result undercut preseason hype around the Rams and defending champion Seahawks, signaling the 49ers remain a serious NFC West contender despite fresh injury concerns for De'Zhaun Stribling and Jake Tonges.