# Los Angeles Rams NFL season opening

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/los-angeles-rams-nfl-season-opening
> Updated: 2026-09-15T10:00:44.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Los Angeles Rams suffered a 27-7 defeat against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFL opening weekend in Melbourne, Australia. While coach Sean McVay denied that the team’s recent arrival in Australia impacted their performance, some observers suggested the travel schedule may have played a role in the loss.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-15: NFL opening weekend setbacks for Matt LaFleur and Sean McVay

NFL opening weekend saw coaching gambles and travel issues impact the Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Rams during their respective losses.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nfl-opening-weekend-setbacks-for-matt-lafleur-and-sean-mcvay

### 2026-09-14: Los Angeles Rams face Week 2 after opening loss to 49ers

Following a Week 1 loss to the 49ers, Rams coach Sean McVay discussed his past struggles with the profession, while Matthew Stafford praised Giants QB Jaxson Dart ahead of their Week 2 matchup.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/los-angeles-rams-face-week-2-after-opening-loss-to-49ers

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