How to Watch 49ers vs. Rams: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time
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Key Points:
- The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will play a historic regular-season NFL game on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia, with kickoff at 8:35 p.m. ET.
- The Rams enter the 2026 season as favorites to win Super Bowl LXI at +500 odds, having narrowly lost to Seattle in the previous NFC Championship Game, while both teams finished the 2025 season defeated by Seattle.
- Key players to watch include Rams receiver Puka Nacua and 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, both expected to be healthy and pivotal for their teams' offenses in this opener.
- San Francisco's tight end George Kittle's status remains uncertain due to an Achilles issue, and his presence could be crucial for the 49ers' offensive structure and quarterback comfort.
- Rams player Terrance Ferguson is healthy but his role in the offense is unclear, making his usage an interesting factor to monitor as the season begins.
