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The 49ers belted the Rams in week 1 (Game Reaction)

9/11/2026
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THE 49ERS JUST DESTROYED THE RAMS IN WEEK 1…JV breaks down everything that happened in the San Francisco 49ers’ dominant 27-7 Week 1 victory over the Los Angeles Rams and explains why a healthy Niners team might legitimately be one of the five best teams in football. Brock Purdy responded to an early interception with an outstanding performance, showcasing his mobility, pocket presence, confidence, and ability to create outside of Kyle Shanahan’s system while once again making his case as one of the NFL’s most underrated quarterbacks. But the biggest story was Shanahan completely outcoaching Sean McVay, using quick throws, screens, motion, and creative play designs to neutralize Myles Garrett and a loaded Rams defensive front while consistently putting San Francisco’s playmakers in advantageous situations. That included Mike Evans, who immediately showed why he can still be a major weapon at this stage of his career, becoming a reliable third-down and red-zone target for Purdy while finishing with six catches, 49 yards, and a touchdown. Defensively, Raheem Morris’ debut could hardly have gone better, with Fred Warner, Dre Greenlaw, Nick Bosa, and the rest of San Francisco’s defense constantly pressuring Matthew Stafford and making one of the NFL’s most talented offenses look completely out of rhythm. On the Rams side, Stafford struggled badly, finishing with just 155 passing yards, an interception, and a 61.2 passer rating, while Garrett was largely neutralized and Los Angeles failed to consistently get Puka Nacua or Davante Adams involved. Kyren Williams and Blake Corum provided one of the few bright spots with an impressive performance on the ground, but JV explains why some of the Rams’ biggest weaknesses from last season—particularly the secondary and special teams—still appeared to be major problems in Week 1. The Rams should still be a legitimate playoff and Super Bowl contender, but after completely outclassing them on both sides of the football, San Francisco sent an immediate message that when this team is healthy, the 49ers remain one of the most dangerous teams in the entire NFL.📱 Follow The JV Show: https://linktr.ee/the.jv.show#NFL #49ers #SanFrancisco49ers #Rams #LosAngelesRams #BrockPurdy #KyleShanahan #MatthewStafford #MikeEvans #NFLWeek1 #NFL2026 #NFLRecap #NFLNews #NFLAnalysis #NFLPodcast #TheJVShow

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