The Los Angeles Rams lost five games last season by a total of 17 points. In their first game of 2026, they were blown out by the San Francisco 49ers, 27-7.
It was an embarrassing showing for the Super Bowl favorites, getting absolutely steamrolled by Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers in Australia. Was it jet lag? A lack of preparation? Just some poor execution? No matter the reason, the Rams couldn't have started the year in worse fashion.
Given the high expectations, fans and analysts naturally had plenty of jokes. The Rams got trolled relentlessly on social media, drawing criticism for sleeping through their season opener. Here's how the NFL world reacted to their shocking loss in Melbourne.
How the Rams playing against the Niners in Melbourne pic.twitter.com/6vkd4CD9w9
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) September 11, 2026
Rams have a Super team?
— Ted Nguyen (@FB_FilmAnalysis) September 11, 2026
49ers: pic.twitter.com/Z7TzPLcPh6
The Rams look like they took a flight to Australia 36 hours ago
— JJ Zachariason (@LateRoundQB) September 11, 2026
Rams might need to reconfigure their science department.
— Chris Biderman (@ChrisBiderman) September 11, 2026
Think of San Francisco had Daejon Love in the line up! This wouldn’t even be close.
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) September 11, 2026
Prices would be sky high in the “Gucci store on Saks 5th Avenue”! 😂
Shula’s playcall on 3rd & short pic.twitter.com/IUDZaKOh6t
— 1st & Tuna 🏈 (@1standtuna) September 11, 2026
The super team super sucked.
— Tony Grossi (@TonyGrossi) September 11, 2026
Matthew Stafford in Week 1 pic.twitter.com/Luglak3Wta
— Jarrett Bailey (@JBaileyNFL) September 11, 2026
It feels like Aaron Donald and Myles Garrett are making about the same impact on the 49ers offensive line.
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) September 11, 2026
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: NFL world roasts Rams for getting blown out by 49ers in Week 1
