Rams say travel isn’t to blame for their Melbourne debacle. If so, that suggests bigger problems
- On Friday, the Los Angeles Rams opened their 2026 season with a disappointing 27-7 loss to San Francisco in Melbourne. Head coach Sean McVay took full responsibility for the defeat, stating he failed to prepare the team.
- The Rams landed 28 hours before the game, while San Francisco arrived in Australia a week before kickoff. McVay defended the preparation plan, noting it is "easy in hindsight to be able to say it was a miss."
- Quarterback Matthew Stafford completed 15 of 25 passes for 155 yards with one interception as the offense struggled to generate rhythm. San Francisco controlled the game, including a 99-yard touchdown drive after a fourth-down goal-line stand against the Rams.
- Drawing more than 100,000 fans to the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the Rams fell to 0-1. "First of all, congratulations to the 49ers. They outplayed us in every facet," McVay said after the game.
- Returning to the United States, the Rams will prepare for their next matchup against the New York Giants. McVay remains confident, emphasizing that one loss will not define their 2026 season.
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