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49ers Rout Rams 27-7 in Melbourne, Purdy Shines

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 9:28 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in Melbourne, Australia.
Quarterback Brock Purdy threw three touchdowns, ran 29 yards and led the passing attack.
Linebacker Fred Warner recorded 11 tackles, forced a fumble and earned an A-grade rating.
NFL Australia GM Charlotte Offord said the 49ers are the league’s most popular team in Australia.

History

Historical Context

On Oct 2 2005 the NFL staged its first regular-season game abroad, branding it “Fútbol Americano” as the Arizona Cardinals defeated the San Francisco 49ers before a record 103,467 fans at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca. That breakthrough spurred the International Series, which now reaches the Melbourne Cricket Ground, where the 49ers’ 27-7 win over the Rams continues the league’s Asia-Pacific expansion slated for 2026.

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Story summary

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in Melbourne, Australia.
Quarterback Brock Purdy threw three touchdowns, ran 29 yards and led the passing attack.
Linebacker Fred Warner recorded 11 tackles, forced a fumble and earned an A-grade rating.
NFL Australia GM Charlotte Offord said the 49ers are the league’s most popular team in Australia.

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