Led by Brock Purdy's 3-TD night, 49ers remind NFL that Rams, Seahawks are no sure bet

The San Francisco 49ers upended NFC betting expectations in Melbourne, Australia, beating the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 and exposing early-season cracks in a roster many had pegged as a Super Bowl contender. Los Angeles entered Week 1 with the league’s best odds after offseason moves including signing reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett and pairing him with quarterback Matthew Stafford, plus cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson. Yet the 49ers’ offense delivered on third downs and red zone visits, with Brock Purdy throwing for 205 yards and 29 more rushing. Mike Evans, Demarcus Robinson and Deebo Samuel scored three touchdowns as the 49ers controlled time of possession.