No jet lag for 49ers as Purdy routs Rams in Australia
The San Francisco 49ers thrashed the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 Friday in the NFL's first-ever regular-season game in Australia, quarterback Brock Purdy throwing for three touchdowns to dismantle this season's heavily hyped favorites.In the ensuing 99-yard San Francisco drive Samuel grabbed a third touchdown pass from Purdy, who paused and scrambled to his right before picking out his man for 27-7.
In a historic NFL game held in Australia, the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in the league's inaugural regular-season match in the country. Quarterback Brock Purdy shined, throwing three touchdown passes and overcoming a poor interception early in the game. The 49ers, who had arrived a week earlier to adjust to the 17-hour time difference, dominated the Rams, who had only made the trip to Melbourne the morning before.
Despite the Rams' home crowd of nearly 100,000 cheering them on in Melbourne's iconic MCG, San Francisco fans boosted their team throughout the match. Rams' star player Matthew Stafford and rookie Myles Garrett struggled against the well-prepared 49ers, who took control of the game from the start. The 49ers ended the first half with a slim 10-point lead and capitalized on a mistake by the Rams to secure the victory.
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