MYSTERIOUS: 5 | Mind Blowing Facts

Amid All the Rams Hype, 49ers Remind Us That They’re Great, Too

There was all this talk about L.A.’s acquisitions and star power, but it was San Francisco which showed up ready to play in Melbourne.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 11

Brock Purdy leads 49ers in stunning rout of Rams in NFL’s first Australia game

Mike Evans, Demarcus Robinson and Deebo Samuel caught touchdown passes from Brock Purdy, and the San Francisco 49ers routed the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in the first NFL regular-season game in Australia

The Independent UK · Sep 11

NFL fever Down Under y'all as fans bask in MCG clash

American football fans have travelled from across Australia and the world to witness a US sporting spectacle.

AAP · Sep 11

How the 49ers Have ‘Left a Bit of a Legacy’ in Australia

‘There’s red everywhere’ one Australian Niners fan told SI. The Rams, in contrast, have made it a short trip.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 10

Even at 38, Matthew Stafford Is ‘Getting Better’ and Eyeing Another Home Super Bowl Win

The NFL’s reigning MVP is having way too much fun to quit playing QB, which is good news for his coach who loves him ‘unconditionally.’

Sports Illustrated · Sep 10

The McVay-Verse: How One Coaching Tree Took Over the NFL

Sean McVay’s former assistants explain what makes him such a good coach, and how he prepared them to follow in his success.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 10

49ers vs. Rams: Three Bold Predictions for Thursday Night’s NFC West Bout Down Under

Both squads traveled over 7,500 air miles to Melbourne, Australia, to open up the NFL’s 2026 International Series slate.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 10

San Francisco legend's rallying call to Aussie NFL fans

The San Francisco 49ers have been active in Melbourne all week, which all-time great Jerry Rice expects to serve them well at the MCG.

AAP · Sep 10

Everything you need to know about the NFL in Melbourne

The NFL's first regular-season game in Australia is set to get underway on Friday, and it will be a historic moment for the sport.

AAP · Sep 10

Rams star addresses NFL's global push amid backlash

Rams player Puka Nacua has clarified his stance on the NFL expanding beyond the US, while a 49ers alum has blasted Los Angeles' travel plans.

AAP · Sep 10