San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy celebrates after a runs against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game, Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in Melbourne, Australia. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Demarcus Robinson celebrates after scoring against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game, Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in Melbourne, Australia. (AP Photo/Scott Barbour)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy passes under pressure from Los Angeles Rams linebacker Nate Landman during the first half of an NFL football game Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in Melbourne, Australia. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner celebrates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in Melbourne, Australia. (AP Photo/Scott Barbour)
In the nearly seven months since the San Francisco 49ers last played a game that counted, they watched the Seattle Seahawks celebrate a Super Bowl win in the Niners’ home locker room and the Los Angeles Rams get all the hype after an offseason that featured the addition of Myles Garrett.











