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49ers crush jet-lagged Rams in Australia opener behind Brock Purdy, dominant defense

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Super Bowl favorite Los Angeles Rams in convincing fashion in their season-opener, 27-7, at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Image from article: 49ers crush jet-lagged Rams in Australia opener behind Brock Purdy, dominant defense — San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) throws a pass during the second quarter of an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground stadium in Melbourne, Australia on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. (Sydney Low/For the S.F. Chronicle)

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