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Myles Garrett Held Without a Trace in Rams’ 27-7 Loss to 49ers

Garrett’s scoreless debut raises questions about his knee and the Rams’ defensive readiness as Aaron Donald did not travel with the team.

An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows San Francisco 49ers cornerback Renardo Green intercepts a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, Image 2 shows Los Angeles Rams defensive end Myles Garrett (95) plays defense against the San Francisco 49ers at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Image 3 shows A bizarre Myles Garrett-Puka Nacua comparison captures how completely the 49ers dismantled the LA Rams in their Week 1 opener in Melbourne, Australia
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Overview

  • Los Angeles opened the season with a 27-7 loss to San Francisco in Melbourne, a game that exposed problems across the Rams’ defense.
  • Garrett recorded zero pressures, zero sacks, zero quarterback hits and zero tackles on 27 pass-rush snaps, a rare outcome that Pro Football Focus said was his first game without a pressure since 2018.
  • Garrett called the outing “the worst version of myself” and cited knee tendinitis and conditioning as factors that limited his play.
  • San Francisco attacked with the run and strong line play, finishing with 174 rushing yards and using Trent Williams to neutralize Garrett on the edge.
  • Aaron Donald was held out of the trip so the Rams did not field the interior-edge pairing they expected, a detail that increases scrutiny of travel choices and sets up questions about the defense once Donald returns.