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49ers Rout Rams 27-7 in Melbourne, Australia

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 10:04 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

49ers defeated Rams 27-7 in Melbourne, Australia.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan signed a multiyear contract extension in the offseason.
Shanahan suffered a concussion, three broken ribs and a broken left hand in a July 14 car crash.
With two games remaining, Shanahan can tie Bill Walsh for most games coached in franchise history.
Shanahan holds an 83-67 regular-season record, five 10-plus-win seasons and two Super Bowl appearances.

History

Historical Context

Since the NFL launched its International Series in 2007, the league has staged regular-season games in London, first at Wembley and later at Tottenham, to grow overseas fans. Building on that model, the NFL announced its first Australian regular-season game for 2026 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with the Los Angeles Rams as host, underscoring a broader push into Asia and Oceania.

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Story summary

49ers defeated Rams 27-7 in Melbourne, Australia.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan signed a multiyear contract extension in the offseason.
Shanahan suffered a concussion, three broken ribs and a broken left hand in a July 14 car crash.
With two games remaining, Shanahan can tie Bill Walsh for most games coached in franchise history.
Shanahan holds an 83-67 regular-season record, five 10-plus-win seasons and two Super Bowl appearances.

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