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NFL Lands Down Under: 49ers vs Rams in Melbourne
10 Sep
Summary
- NFL's inaugural game in Australia features 49ers vs. Rams.
- The game will be broadcast nationally on Netflix.
- Key players like McCaffrey, Garrett, and Stafford are featured.
The National Football League is set to make its historic regular-season debut in Melbourne, Australia, with a compelling matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams on Friday, September 11th. This inaugural game will be broadcast nationally on Netflix, marking a significant global expansion for the league.
Both teams are Super Bowl hopefuls, with the 49ers aiming to build on a successful 2025 season and the Rams bolstering their roster during the offseason. Key players such as Christian McCaffrey for the 49ers and Myles Garrett, acquired by the Rams, are expected to feature prominently in this historic contest, which kicks off at 10:35 a.m. local time.
The broadcast will feature Noah Eagle on play-by-play and analyst Luke Kuechly, with a halftime performance by the Jonas Brothers. This game is the first of five NFL contests scheduled for Netflix this season, expanding the streamer's sports offerings.
The 49ers are dealing with injuries, including the season-ending loss of defensive tackle Alfred Collins, but have key offensive and defensive players returning from injury, such as Christian McCaffrey and Nick Bosa. The Rams, coming off an NFC Championship Game appearance, have significantly upgraded their defense with additions like Trent McDuffie and Myles Garrett, and the return of Aaron Donald from retirement, though he will not play in the opener.
Historically, the 49ers hold a slight edge in the all-time series, but the Rams have won four of their last five meetings. Coaches Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay, who have a long history, will face off for the 20th time as head coaches.
