49ers vs Los Angeles Rams Match Player Stats
The 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams match player stats from the 2026 NFL Week 1 opener tell a clear story of San Francisco controlling the game after a competitive second quarter. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27-7, improving to 1-0 while the Rams opened the season 0-1. The game was played on September 11, 2026, and featured strong quarterback play from Brock Purdy, a productive rushing attack, three San Francisco passing touchdowns, and a defense that repeatedly limited Los Angeles when the game became decisive.
For readers looking beyond the final score, the player numbers explain why the result became so one-sided. Purdy completed 25 of 34 passes for 205 yards and three touchdowns. Christian McCaffrey added 68 rushing yards on only 10 carries, while Kaelon Black produced 65 rushing yards on 14 attempts. Demarcus Robinson led San Francisco’s receiving group with 50 yards and a touchdown.
The Rams had useful individual performances, but they struggled to turn those plays into points. Puka Nacua led Los Angeles with 74 receiving yards, including a 41-yard reception. Blake Corum rushed for 54 yards, while Kyren Williams scored the Rams’ only touchdown on the ground.
The team statistics also show a major difference in efficiency. San Francisco produced 174 rushing yards and 205 passing yards. Los Angeles finished with 122 rushing yards and 168 passing yards. The 49ers also avoided a lost fumble, while the Rams lost one and threw one interception.
49ers vs Los Angeles Rams Match Player Stats: Game Overview
San Francisco won each quarter except the second, when both teams scored seven points. The 49ers opened the game with a 3-0 first quarter, but Los Angeles responded with its only touchdown before halftime.
After the break, however, San Francisco pulled away.
The quarter-by-quarter scoring was:
| Quarter | 49ers | Rams |
| Q1 | 3 | 0 |
| Q2 | 7 | 7 |
| Q3 | 7 | 0 |
| Q4 | 10 | 0 |
| Final | 27 | 7 |
The most important part of this scoring pattern is the second-half control. The Rams entered halftime with the game tied 10-10, but they failed to score again.
San Francisco added seven points in the third quarter and 10 more in the fourth. That 17-0 second-half advantage transformed a close game into a comfortable 20-point victory.
The official NFL game information also records the matchup as a 27-7 San Francisco win, with the game taking place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in East Melbourne, Victoria.
Final Team Comparison
| Category | 49ers | Rams |
| Final Score | 27 | 7 |
| Passing Yards | 205 | 168 |
| Rushing Yards | 174 | 122 |
| Total Offensive Yards | 379 | 290 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions Thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Sacks Allowed | 0 | 0 |
| Team Fumbles | 0 | 2 |
| Fumbles Lost | 0 | 1 |
| Team Tackles | 69 | 78 |
San Francisco gained 89 more total yards than Los Angeles. More importantly, the 49ers converted their offensive production into touchdowns much more effectively.
Brock Purdy’s Performance
Brock Purdy was the most important offensive player for San Francisco.
He completed 25 of 34 attempts for 205 yards, giving him a completion rate of 73.5 percent. He threw three touchdowns and one interception. His passer rating was 105.6, while his QBR was listed at 81.5.
Those numbers show a controlled passing performance rather than a high-volume deep passing game.
Purdy averaged 6.0 yards per attempt, but San Francisco did not need him to throw for 300 or more yards. The 49ers balanced his passing workload with a strong ground attack.
His passing line was:
| Statistic | Brock Purdy |
| Completions | 25 |
| Attempts | 34 |
| Completion Rate | 73.5% |
| Passing Yards | 205 |
| Average | 6.0 |
| Touchdowns | 3 |
| Interceptions | 1 |
| Sacks | 0 |
| QBR | 81.5 |
| Passer Rating | 105.6 |
Purdy also contributed 29 rushing yards on five attempts. His longest run went for 18 yards.
The most important part of his performance was touchdown efficiency. Three passing touchdowns from 34 attempts allowed San Francisco to finish drives without requiring a huge number of offensive plays.
Matthew Stafford’s Numbers
Matthew Stafford completed 15 of 25 passes for 155 yards. He finished with no passing touchdowns and one interception.
His passer rating was 61.2, while his QBR was 30.7.
Stafford’s average of 6.2 yards per attempt was slightly higher than Purdy’s 6.0, but the difference came in scoring efficiency. Stafford’s passing attack produced zero touchdowns.
| Statistic | Matthew Stafford |
| Completions | 15 |
| Attempts | 25 |
| Completion Rate | 60.0% |
| Passing Yards | 155 |
| Average | 6.2 |
| Touchdowns | 0 |
| Interceptions | 1 |
| Sacks | 0 |
| QBR | 30.7 |
| Passer Rating | 61.2 |
Stafford also recorded two rushing attempts for minus-one yard.
Stetson Bennett IV completed two of three passes for 13 yards and did not throw an interception. His listed passer rating was 75.7.
The Rams’ combined passing numbers were 17 completions on 28 attempts for 168 yards, with no passing touchdowns and one interception.
That distinction is central to understanding the game. Los Angeles moved the ball at times, but it did not finish enough possessions with points.
Christian McCaffrey Leads the 49ers Ground Game
Christian McCaffrey produced 68 rushing yards on 10 carries.
His 6.8 yards-per-carry average was the best among the primary San Francisco rushing contributors. His longest run was 16 yards.
McCaffrey also caught five passes for 20 yards on eight targets.
| Player | Carries | Rush Yards | Average | TD | Long |
| Christian McCaffrey | 10 | 68 | 6.8 | 0 | 16 |
| Kaelon Black | 14 | 65 | 4.6 | 0 | 14 |
| Brock Purdy | 5 | 29 | 5.8 | 0 | 18 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr. | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 |
| 49ers Total | 30 | 174 | 5.8 | 0 | 18 |
One interesting detail is that Kaelon Black received more rushing attempts than McCaffrey.
Black carried the ball 14 times for 65 yards, averaging 4.6 yards per attempt. That workload gave San Francisco another effective option and helped keep the rushing attack productive throughout the game.
The 49ers finished with 174 rushing yards at 5.8 yards per carry.
That is a strong foundation for any passing offense. It also reduced the need for Purdy to carry the entire offense through the air.
Rams Rushing Leaders
The Rams finished with 122 rushing yards on 29 attempts.
Blake Corum led the team with 54 rushing yards on 10 carries. He averaged 5.4 yards per attempt and had a long run of 13 yards.
Kyren Williams carried 11 times for 41 yards and scored the Rams’ only rushing touchdown.
| Player | Carries | Rush Yards | Average | TD | Long |
| Blake Corum | 10 | 54 | 5.4 | 0 | 13 |
| Kyren Williams | 11 | 41 | 3.7 | 1 | 8 |
| Ronnie Rivers | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | 0 | 7 |
| Stetson Bennett IV | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 |
| Matthew Stafford | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Rams Total | 29 | 122 | 4.2 | 1 | 13 |
The Rams’ ground game was not ineffective. It averaged 4.2 yards per carry.
The larger problem was the lack of complementary passing production and the inability to maintain scoring momentum after halftime.
Demarcus Robinson Makes a Major Impact
Demarcus Robinson was the leading San Francisco receiver by yardage.
He caught two passes for 50 yards and one touchdown. His 25.0 yards-per-reception average was the highest among the 49ers’ listed receivers.
His longest reception traveled 39 yards.
| Player | Receptions | Yards | Average | TD | Long | Targets |
| Demarcus Robinson | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 1 | 39 | 3 |
| Mike Evans | 6 | 49 | 8.2 | 1 | 13 | 7 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr. | 6 | 48 | 8.0 | 1 | 15 | 7 |
| Christian McCaffrey | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Luke Farrell | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 14 | 2 |
| George Kittle | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 5 |
| Kaelon Black | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Jake Brendel | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
The distribution is notable because San Francisco did not rely on one receiver for the entire passing attack.
Robinson scored once, Mike Evans scored once, and Deebo Samuel Sr. scored once.
That gave Purdy multiple touchdown options.
Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel Sr.
Mike Evans caught six passes for 49 yards and a touchdown.
He received seven targets and averaged 8.2 yards per reception.
Deebo Samuel Sr. matched Evans with six receptions and finished with 48 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Samuel also added 12 rushing yards on one carry.
His contribution extended beyond offense because he also handled kick returns. He returned two kicks for 74 yards, averaging 37.0 yards per return.
That produced a strong all-around statistical contribution.
George Kittle’s Receiving Numbers
George Kittle finished with two receptions for 12 yards on five targets.
His role in the box score was smaller than that of Robinson, Evans, or Samuel.
However, the overall San Francisco distribution is more important than any single player’s reception total.
The 49ers completed 25 passes, and eight listed players recorded receptions. That spread helped prevent the offense from becoming overly dependent on one matchup.
Puka Nacua Leads the Rams in Receiving
Puka Nacua was the leading Los Angeles receiver.
He caught five passes for 74 yards on nine targets. His average was 14.8 yards per reception, and his longest reception went for 41 yards.
That 41-yard play was the Rams’ biggest individual receiving gain in the game.
| Player | Receptions | Yards | Average | TD | Long | Targets |
| Puka Nacua | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 0 | 41 | 9 |
| Davante Adams | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 13 | 6 |
| Kyren Williams | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 16 | 3 |
| Davis Allen | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Tyler Higbee | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| Jordan Whittington | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Colby Parkinson | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Ronnie Rivers | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Nacua’s performance demonstrates that a productive receiver does not necessarily translate into a productive team passing game.
He generated 74 yards, but the Rams finished with zero passing touchdowns.
The difference between yardage and scoring efficiency became one of the defining themes of the matchup.
Davante Adams’ Production
Davante Adams caught three passes for 26 yards on six targets.
His longest reception was 13 yards.
The Rams therefore had two receivers who combined for 100 receiving yards, but neither scored.
That is a significant contrast with San Francisco, where three different receivers recorded touchdown receptions.
The Rams generated explosive receiving plays, but San Francisco was more successful at turning passing opportunities into points.
Defensive Player Stats
The defensive numbers provide another useful way to understand the game.
Fred Warner led San Francisco with 11 total tackles, including five solo tackles and one pass defended.
Marques Sigle recorded nine total tackles.
Deommodore Lenoir and Dre Greenlaw each recorded six total tackles.
Nick Bosa finished with four total tackles, three solo tackles, two tackles for loss, and one quarterback hit.
| 49ers Defender | Total Tackles | Solo | Key Detail |
| Fred Warner | 11 | 5 | 1 pass defended |
| Marques Sigle | 9 | 4 | Strong tackle volume |
| Deommodore Lenoir | 6 | 3 | Defensive contribution |
| Dre Greenlaw | 6 | 1 | Defensive contribution |
| Jaden Dugger | 5 | 1 | Defensive contribution |
| Nick Bosa | 4 | 3 | 2 TFL, 1 QB hit |
| Ji’Ayir Brown | 4 | 2 | Defensive contribution |
| Renardo Green | 3 | 2 | 1 interception, 1 PD |
| Malik Mustapha | 3 | 2 | Defensive contribution |
San Francisco recorded one interception through Renardo Green.
The defense did not record a sack, but it did generate eight quarterback hits.
That distinction matters because quarterback pressure does not always result in a sack. Eight recorded quarterback hits indicate that the pass rush and defensive front were still affecting the pocket.
Rams Defensive Leaders
Quentin Lake led the Rams with 10 total tackles and seven solo tackles.
He also recorded three passes defended and intercepted Brock Purdy once.
Kamren Kinchens added nine total tackles.
Nate Landman recorded eight tackles, five solo tackles, one pass defended, and one quarterback hit.
Kobie Turner and Tyler Davis each recorded seven total tackles.
| Rams Defender | Total Tackles | Solo | Key Detail |
| Quentin Lake | 10 | 7 | 3 PD, 1 INT |
| Kamren Kinchens | 9 | 3 | Defensive contribution |
| Nate Landman | 8 | 5 | 1 PD, 1 QB hit |
| Kobie Turner | 7 | 2 | Defensive contribution |
| Tyler Davis | 7 | 2 | Defensive contribution |
| Jaylen McCollough | 6 | 3 | Defensive contribution |
| Shaun Dolac | 6 | 3 | Defensive contribution |
| Josaiah Stewart | 6 | 2 | 1 PD |
| Trent McDuffie | 4 | 4 | 1 TFL, 2 PD |
| Jaylen Watson | 4 | 2 | Defensive contribution |
The Rams actually finished with more total tackles than San Francisco, 78 to 69.
That number should not be interpreted as proof that the Rams defense played better.
A defense can accumulate tackles while still allowing too many scoring drives.
The 49ers’ offense produced 27 points, while the Rams managed only seven.
Turnovers and Their Importance
Turnovers were another important part of the matchup.
San Francisco threw one interception, with Renardo Green recording an interception for the defense.
The Rams also threw one interception through Quentin Lake’s defensive play.
The biggest difference came with fumbles.
The 49ers recorded zero fumbles and recovered one loose ball credited to Keion White.
The Rams recorded two team fumbles and lost one.
Tyler Higbee was charged with a lost fumble, while Jordan Whittington fumbled but recovered the ball.
| Turnover Category | 49ers | Rams |
| Interceptions Thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions Made | 1 | 1 |
| Team Fumbles | 0 | 2 |
| Fumbles Lost | 0 | 1 |
The turnover numbers were not overwhelmingly different, but the Rams’ lost fumble came as part of a broader offensive problem.
NFL.com’s postgame coverage also noted that Los Angeles had an interception, a lost fumble, and two failed fourth-down attempts during the stretch when San Francisco took control.
Special Teams Player Stats
Special teams also contributed to the final statistical picture.
Eddy Pineiro handled the kicking duties for San Francisco.
He converted two of three field-goal attempts and made all three extra-point attempts. His longest field goal was 56 yards, and he scored nine points.
Harrison Mevis made his only extra-point attempt for Los Angeles.
| Kicker | FG | FG % | Long | XP | Points |
| Eddy Pineiro | 2/3 | 66.7% | 56 | 3/3 | 9 |
| Harrison Mevis | 0/0 | 0.0% | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
San Francisco’s punter Corliss Waitman punted twice for 94 yards, averaging 47.0 yards.
His longest punt was 51 yards.
Rams punter Ethan Evans had three punts for 145 yards, averaging 48.3 yards. His longest punt went 54 yards, and two punts landed inside the 20-yard line.
Kick Return Statistics
Deebo Samuel Sr. led San Francisco’s kick return production.
He returned two kicks for 74 yards, averaging 37.0 yards, with a long return of 45 yards.
The Rams had more total kick returns.
Jordan Whittington returned four kicks for 94 yards, while Xavier Smith added one return for 25 yards.
The Rams finished with 119 total kick return yards compared with 74 for San Francisco.
That gave Los Angeles a special-teams yardage advantage, but it did not translate into enough offensive scoring.
What the Numbers Say About San Francisco’s Offense
The most revealing part of the game was balance.
San Francisco produced 174 rushing yards and 205 passing yards.
That is almost an ideal statistical split for an offense that wants to remain difficult to defend.
The 49ers did not need Purdy to throw 40 or 45 passes.
They also did not need McCaffrey to handle 20 or more carries.
Instead, multiple players contributed.
McCaffrey averaged 6.8 yards per carry.
Kaelon Black provided 65 rushing yards.
Purdy added 29 rushing yards.
Robinson, Evans, and Samuel all caught touchdown passes.
That variety created multiple ways for San Francisco to move the football.
What the Numbers Say About the Rams Offense
Los Angeles produced 290 total yards, which is not an extremely low number.
The issue was what happened after those yards were gained.
The Rams generated 168 passing yards and 122 rushing yards.
Puka Nacua averaged 14.8 yards per reception and recorded the game’s longest Rams reception.
Blake Corum averaged 5.4 yards per carry.
Kyren Williams scored a rushing touchdown.
Yet the Rams scored only seven points.
This is an important lesson when reading player statistics: individual production and team success are not always directly connected.
A receiver can post 74 yards and still finish on a losing team.
A running back can average more than five yards per carry and still have limited impact if the offense cannot sustain scoring drives.
Why the Second Half Changed the Game
The halftime score was tied 10-10.
That makes the final 27-7 result more significant.
San Francisco scored 17 unanswered points after halftime.
The 49ers’ offense continued to produce, while Los Angeles failed to add another point.
The defensive pressure also became more important as the game progressed.
San Francisco finished with eight quarterback hits and four passes defended.
The Rams defense had seven passes defended and two quarterback hits.
Neither team recorded a sack.
This suggests the game was decided less by conventional sack totals and more by down-to-down execution, turnovers, field position, and scoring efficiency.
The Most Important Player Matchups
Brock Purdy vs. Matthew Stafford
Purdy clearly won the statistical comparison.
He had more completions, more yards, three touchdowns compared with zero, a higher QBR, and a higher passer rating.
Stafford’s 6.2 yards per attempt was slightly better than Purdy’s 6.0, but touchdown production made the larger difference.
Christian McCaffrey vs. Rams Run Defense
McCaffrey averaged 6.8 yards per carry.
That is a strong return from 10 rushing attempts.
The Rams prevented him from scoring a rushing touchdown, but they did not stop San Francisco’s rushing attack overall.
The 49ers finished with 174 team rushing yards.
Puka Nacua vs. San Francisco Secondary
Nacua was the Rams’ most productive receiver.
His 74 yards accounted for a large portion of Los Angeles’ 168 passing yards.
His 41-yard reception was also the Rams’ longest receiving play.
Still, the 49ers prevented the Rams from turning that production into a passing touchdown.
Fred Warner vs. Rams Offensive Consistency
Warner’s 11 tackles led San Francisco.
His presence was especially valuable in a game where the Rams needed sustained drives to stay competitive.
The Rams produced yards, but their scoring opportunities did not keep pace with their yardage.
Three Statistical Lessons From the Game
1. Total yardage matters, but touchdown efficiency matters more
San Francisco gained 379 yards.
Los Angeles gained 290.
The 89-yard difference was meaningful, but the larger story was the touchdown difference.
The 49ers scored three passing touchdowns and one field goal more than the Rams’ total offensive production would suggest.
Los Angeles scored only one touchdown.
2. Balance creates offensive flexibility
San Francisco finished with 174 rushing yards and 205 passing yards.
That balance prevented the Rams from focusing entirely on Purdy or the running game.
The 49ers also spread their receiving touchdowns across three players.
3. Second-half execution can completely change a close game
The halftime score was 10-10.
The final score was 27-7.
San Francisco outscored Los Angeles 17-0 after halftime.
That is the clearest statistical explanation for the final margin.
Key Player Stats at a Glance
| Player | Team | Key Performance |
| Brock Purdy | 49ers | 25/34, 205 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT |
| Christian McCaffrey | 49ers | 10 carries, 68 yards |
| Kaelon Black | 49ers | 14 carries, 65 yards |
| Demarcus Robinson | 49ers | 2 receptions, 50 yards, 1 TD |
| Mike Evans | 49ers | 6 receptions, 49 yards, 1 TD |
| Deebo Samuel Sr. | 49ers | 6 receptions, 48 yards, 1 TD |
| Fred Warner | 49ers | 11 tackles, 1 PD |
| Matthew Stafford | Rams | 15/25, 155 yards, 0 TD, 1 INT |
| Puka Nacua | Rams | 5 receptions, 74 yards |
| Blake Corum | Rams | 10 carries, 54 yards |
| Kyren Williams | Rams | 11 carries, 41 yards, 1 TD |
| Quentin Lake | Rams | 10 tackles, 3 PD, 1 INT |
How to Read These Player Stats Correctly
When analyzing an NFL box score, it is easy to focus on the largest numbers.
That can lead to an incomplete understanding.
For this matchup, the better approach is to connect individual production to team efficiency.
Puka Nacua led the Rams in receiving yards, but the Rams scored only seven points.
Christian McCaffrey led San Francisco in rushing, but Kaelon Black had more carries.
Fred Warner led the 49ers in tackles, while Nick Bosa recorded only four total tackles but contributed two tackles for loss and one quarterback hit.
Quentin Lake recorded 10 tackles and an interception, but the Rams still allowed 27 points.
The lesson is simple: player statistics are most useful when viewed alongside team statistics.
For readers who want to verify official game information and league statistics, the NFL’s official game center provides the matchup recap and statistical information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 49ers vs Rams game?
The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in the Week 1 matchup.
What were Brock Purdy’s stats against the Rams?
Brock Purdy completed 25 of 34 passes for 205 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. He also rushed for 29 yards on five attempts.
How many yards did Christian McCaffrey have?
Christian McCaffrey rushed for 68 yards on 10 carries, averaging 6.8 yards per attempt. He also caught five passes for 20 yards.
Who led the Rams in receiving?
Puka Nacua led the Rams with five receptions for 74 yards. His longest catch was 41 yards.
Who led the 49ers in receiving?
Demarcus Robinson led San Francisco in receiving yards with 50 yards on two receptions. He also caught one touchdown and had a 39-yard reception.
What was the biggest difference between the teams?
The biggest difference was offensive efficiency. San Francisco produced 379 total yards and three passing touchdowns, while Los Angeles produced 290 total yards and only one touchdown.
Conclusion
The 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams match player stats show why San Francisco finished Week 1 with a 27-7 victory.
Brock Purdy delivered three touchdown passes while completing 73.5 percent of his attempts. Christian McCaffrey and Kaelon Black combined for 133 rushing yards, giving the 49ers a strong ground foundation.
San Francisco’s receiving production was also well distributed. Demarcus Robinson, Mike Evans, and Deebo Samuel Sr. each caught a touchdown pass.
For Los Angeles, Puka Nacua was the clear receiving standout with 74 yards. Blake Corum led the rushing attack with 54 yards, while Kyren Williams scored the team’s only touchdown.
The defensive statistics tell another part of the story. Fred Warner led the 49ers with 11 tackles, while Renardo Green recorded an interception. Quentin Lake led the Rams with 10 tackles and also intercepted Purdy.
The biggest statistical takeaway remains the second half. After entering halftime tied 10-10, San Francisco scored 17 unanswered points. The 49ers combined balanced offense, efficient passing, productive rushing, and defensive pressure to close the game strongly.
The final box score therefore reflects more than a 20-point margin. It shows a San Francisco team that converted offensive opportunities into touchdowns and maintained control when the game became decisive.
