WEEK 1 PREVIEW: 49ers ADVANTAGE Setting up Shop in Australia a Week Before Rams

San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams kick off the 2026 NFL season with a high-stakes showdown in Melbourne, raising big questions about travel strategy, roster health, and elite matchups. Will the 49ers’ early acclimation give them an edge, or will the Rams’ SEAL Team 6-style arrival preserve their Pacific rhythm? The absence of Aaron Donald and the debut of Myles Garrett in the Rams’ defensive front spark intrigue, while injury updates on stars like Nick Bosa and George Kittle loom large for San Francisco.