Mike Evans, Demarcus Robinson and Deebo Samuel caught touchdown passes from Brock Purdy, and the San Francisco 49ers routed the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in the first NFL regular-season game in

A hard hit on San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy during game against Los Angeles Rams could result in punishment from the NFL.

The San Francisco 49ers delivered a dominant 27-7 win over the Los Angeles Rams in front of more than 100,000 fans at Melbourne Cricket Ground, marking the NFL’s first game in the Asia-Pacific region.

After throwing for three touchdowns in a 27-7 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy received high praise from teammate Fred Warner.

The 49ers won the logistics’ battle with their week-long acclimation, but there also was top-notch coaching that went into on-field play calls. Several offensive players were surprised the Rams’ defense skirted its base formation for a nickel package. Raheem Morris’ debut as defensive coordinator made for a … g’day.

The <a href=" are atop the NFC West two days into the NFL season after <a href=" the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia on Friday morning there, and Thursday night stateside.<a href=" Purdy had three touchdown passes to three different receivers in the 27-7 win and six different 49ers had two or more catches.

San Francisco 49ers record dominant 27-7 victory over Super Bowl favourites Los Angeles Rams in front of a crowd of more than 100,000 at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers both traveled extreme distances to get to Melbourne. They used different travel approaches; while the Rams traveled to Australia the day before, while the 49ers had been there for a week.

Damien Harris said the Rams lacked fresh legs.