49ers Find Answers After Rams Win

49ers' Week 1 win over Rams answers two biggest questions with strong defense and offensive line performance.

Sep 17, 2026

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49ers Find Answers After Rams Win

49ers' Week 1 win over Rams answers two biggest questions with strong defense and offensive line performance.

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49ers' Week 1 win over Rams answers two biggest questions with strong defense and offensive line performance. The 49ers' 27-7 victory over the Rams resolved concerns about their defensive line and offensive line by generating 14 pressures and strong running game. Originally reported by California Post.

49ers Regroup After Australia Trip

49ers Regroup After Australia Trip

The San Francisco 49ers returned from Australia for their first practice after a 27-7 win over the Rams.

Key Players Confirmed Healthy

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaking at a news conference.

Kyle Shanahan confirmed Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, Fred Warner, and Nick Bosa were ready for the game.

Defensive Line Concerns Resolved

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle James Thompson Jr. celebrates after winning the NFL match.

The 49ers lost two defensive linemen but managed to generate 14 pressures against the Rams.

Offensive Line Performance

Myles Garrett (95) attempting to get past Colton McKivitz during an NFL football game.

Connor Colby played all 65 snaps at left guard, helping the 49ers run for 101 yards on 18 handoffs.

“I thought he did awesome. Not just doing his job but going above and beyond, finishing guys downfield. He did an incredible job. I think the whole O-line really set the tone for that game.”

Pass Rush Success

San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Khalid Kareem (47) practicing.

The 49ers generated 37.5% pressure on Rams dropbacks compared to only 19% for Purdy.

Defensive Coordinator Impact

Raheem Morris' debut as defensive coordinator generated 14 pressures with minimal blitzes.

“I thought [Morris] did a real good job just mixing up the fronts, the looks, the stunts, picking the right times when to pressure, some four-man, some five-man.”

Team Readiness Confirmed

Khalid Kareem, who traveled from Atlanta, played 19 snaps and generated a hurry.

“Usually guys this time of year, you don’t expect a guy to be that ready. He told us about his travel beforehand too. He was all over the states before he came to Australia. It was rough. But he looked pretty good.”

In short

The 49ers' 27-7 victory over the Rams resolved concerns about their defensive line and offensive line by generating 14 pressures and strong running game.

Read the original on California Post

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