Rams lose Australia opener 27-7 to 49ers

San Francisco defeated Los Angeles 27-7 on September 13, gaining 379 yards while Brock Purdy threw three touchdowns. Stafford's interception, a failed fourth-down sneak, a Higbee fumble and a 99-yard 49ers touchdown drive underscored the Rams' offensive and situational failures; follow-up coverage has reinforced concerns about preparation, predictability and inadequate adjustments.