49ers vs Rams predictions, graded
San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams · Week 1, 2026 · Thu, Sep 10 · Final: 49ers 27, Rams 7 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in 49ers vs Rams? Of 26 pundits with a call on record, 16 take the Rams and 10 take the 49ers. 6 named a score; the median has the Rams by 5.5. The 49ers won 27-7, so 10 of 26 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 34 out of 100.
Who the room took
26 pundits · each counted once, by their latest call49ers vs Rams picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- Sports IllustratedRams 6, 49ers 2
- CBS SportsRams 4, 49ers 1
- Locked On Rams (podcast)all 3 49ers
- Locked On 49ers (podcast)all 2 49ers
- The Rich Eisen Show (podcast)all 2 Rams
The other 6 pundits write or talk elsewhere: Rams 4, 49ers 2.
49ers vs Rams score predictions
6 pundits named a score; the median call is Rams by 5.5, and the final was 49ers by 20.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Jordan DajaniRams 24, 49ers 20Miss · 12
- Jared DubinRams 31, 49ers 21Miss · 26
- Richard Sherman49ers 27, Rams 24Close · 60
- Mike FlorioRams 24, 49ers 13Miss · 29
- Pete PriscoRams 28, 49ers 27Miss · 5
- John BreechRams 24, 49ers 17Miss · 19
49ers at Rams: how they came in
The 49ers went 12-5 last season and the Rams went 12-5 last season. It is a division game. On win totals, 13 pundits put the 49ers at 10.1 wins on average, and 15 pundits put the Rams at 11.8 wins on average.
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia · Division game
- Record coming in
- 0-0
- Unit ranks
- offense 2nd, defense 9th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 12-5
- Win-total calls
- 13 pundits · average 10.1 · 3 to 14 wins
- Record coming in
- 0-0
- Unit ranks
- offense 10th, defense 13th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 12-5
- Win-total calls
- 17 pundits · average 11.8 · 3 to 17 wins
49ers and Rams players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
49ers
- Brock PurdyStarting QB · QB
1,980 passing yards · 17 TD, 5 INT · 69.1% completions · 201 rushing yards · 8 games · 14th in the NFL in passing yards
Brock Purdy to stay with San Francisco 49ers
“QB Brock Purdy, 49ers ... the dozen players that most likely won't be traded” the article →
Brock Purdy to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“Consider him a low-end QB1 in 2026 fantasy drafts.” the article →
- Christian McCaffreyRB1 · RB
457 rushing yards on 102 carries · 10 TD · 36 catches for 270 · 8 games · 19th in the NFL in rushing yards
Christian McCaffrey to outplay his draft cost (that mid first round pick)
“Pat has them ranked number seven overall... So I think we just need to get like twelve or thirteen games, fourteen games out of him to have him be worth that mid first round pick... that's why I'm willing to draft Christian McCaffrey in the middle of the first round.” the article →
Christian McCaffrey to make the roster
“So Christian McCaffrey, Kyle Youssek locked in. Kalyn Black locked in. Jordan James locked in.” the article →
- Mike EvansWR1 · WR
27 catches for 420 yards · 3 TD · 6 games · 33rd in the NFL in receiving yards
“Evans figures to be back by Week 11 at the latest” the article →
Mike Evans to outplay his draft cost (a locked and loaded top twenty four guy)
“I'm drafting him, and I think he's gonna boom. I think he's gonna boom in this offense” the article →
- George KittleTE1 · TE
38 catches for 483 yards · 5 TD · 8 games · 25th in the NFL in receiving yards
George Kittle to make the roster
“I got three tight ends here. George Kittle, who is no longer gonna be on Pup, so he has to make the roster.” the article →
George Kittle to finish top 5 at his position, by fantasy points
“He's back comfortably in the top-5 TE rankings.” the article →
- DeForest BucknerSack leader · DT
4 sacks · 12 solo tackles · 8 games · 30th in the NFL in sacks
DeForest Buckner to move — “may ship out before the deadline”
“Outside of Nelson, running back Jonathan Taylor and pass rusher DeForest Buckner are other possible trade chips Indy may ship out before the deadline.” the article →
DeForest Buckner to move to San Francisco 49ers
“If I'm the Niners, I go after DeForest Bruckner.” the article →
- Fred WarnerTackle leader · LB
0.5 sacks · 36 solo tackles · 8 games · 14th in the NFL in solo tackles
Fred Warner to make All-Pro
“my preseason All-Pro team ... Linebacker: Fred Warner, San Francisco 49ers” the article →
Fred Warner to make the roster
“We know that Fred Warner is gonna make the roster.” the article →
Rams
- Matthew StaffordStarting QB · QB
2,374 passing yards · 16 TD, 9 INT · 66.5% completions · 9 games · 4th in the NFL in passing yards
Matthew Stafford to be 1st on the depth chart
“Stafford's our guy. This is Matthews' team. He was always gonna be the quarterback for 2026.” the article →
Matthew Stafford to outplay his draft cost (the middle rounds)
“Stafford seems well positioned for another big season.” the article →
- Kyren WilliamsRB1 · RB
593 rushing yards on 127 carries · 7 TD · 36 catches for 258 · 9 games · 13th in the NFL in rushing yards
Kyren Williams to be 1st on the depth chart
“At worst, Blake Corum will be the backup to Kyren Williams all season in what should be an outstanding Rams offense.” the article →
Kyren Williams to outplay his draft cost (third round)
“It's the value here running back, and it's Kyraen Williams if I can get him in the third round” the article →
- Puka NacuaWR1 · WR
70 catches for 715 yards · 4 TD · 7 games · 7th in the NFL in receiving yards
“it appears to be, as far as I know, all systems go for him to be back against Stevens (vs. Philadelphia, Week 4)” the article →
““it might even be worth trading Gordon for Puka Nacua, who should be back in time to help you in Weeks 15-17.”” the article →
- Tyler HigbeeTE1 · TE
28 catches for 287 yards · 1 TD · 8 games · 74th in the NFL in receiving yards
Tyler Higbee: a roster call with no direction stated
“They're gonna carry five tight ends more likely than not because I don't think they're getting rid of Higbee, Parkinson, Davis.” the article →
- Byron YoungSack leader · LB
4.5 sacks · 15 solo tackles · 9 games · 22nd in the NFL in sacks
- Quentin LakeTackle leader · S
37 solo tackles · 3 interceptions · 9 games · 13th in the NFL in solo tackles
Every call on 49ers at Rams
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Los Angeles Rams 24 — 49ers 20
Prediction: Rams 24, 49ers 20
Los Angeles Rams 31 — 49ers 21
Prediction: Rams 31, 49ers 21
Los Angeles Rams 31 — 49ers 21
Pick: Rams 31, 49ers 21
San Francisco 49ers to beat Rams
But I think the 49ers won the game. I do. ... So 49ers to win the game. Yes.
San Francisco 49ers to beat Los Angeles Rams
San Francisco 49ers (+3.5) at Los Angeles Rams ... But don't sleep on the Niners either. ... Kyle Shanahan has also typically gotten his team up for the opener, winning three-straight Week 1 contests entering 2026.
San Francisco 49ers 27 — Los Angeles Rams 24
I got San Francisco 24-27, or 27-24.
Los Angeles Rams 24 — 49ers 13
Rams 24, 49ers 13.
Los Angeles Rams to beat 49ers
49ers vs. Rams — Gilberto Manzano: Rams
Los Angeles Rams to beat 49ers
49ers vs. Rams — John Pluym: Rams
Los Angeles Rams to beat 49ers
49ers vs. Rams — Matt Verderame: Rams
San Francisco 49ers to beat Rams
49ers vs. Rams — Mike Kadlick: 49ers
Los Angeles Rams to beat 49ers
49ers vs. Rams (Melbourne, Australia) — Albert Breer: Rams
Los Angeles Rams to beat 49ers
49ers vs. Rams — Mitch Goldich: Rams
San Francisco 49ers to beat Rams
49ers vs. Rams — Eva Geitheim: 49ers
Los Angeles Rams to beat 49ers
49ers vs. Rams — Conor Orr: Rams
Los Angeles Rams 28 — 49ers 27
Pick: Rams 28, 49ers 27
San Francisco 49ers to beat Los Angeles Rams
I have them winning both games against the Rams this year. Super team? Come on. Bring it to Levi's.
San Francisco 49ers to beat Los Angeles Rams
I really like the 40 niners in week one against the Rams in Melbourne. I'm gonna go with the w.
San Francisco 49ers to beat Los Angeles Rams
So I'm looking forward to seeing a healthy the healthiest, youngest, most prescribed version of these 40 week one... I like the 40 niners in this game.
Los Angeles Rams 24 — 49ers 17
THE PICK: Rams 24-17 over 49ers
Los Angeles Rams to beat Niners
Next up, Niners Rams. This is next Thursday in Australia... I'm going with the Rams here. Favorite by three and a half
Los Angeles Rams to beat San Francisco 49ers
Richard, who do you think has the advantage going into this game? The Rams... The Rams, Mitchell. The Rams.
Los Angeles Rams to beat forty niners
how they could lose to the forty niners, but, you know, they don't have the best vibes going right now, so I'd be surprised
Los Angeles Rams to beat Niners
They're going to beat them by 20 points. They're going to beat the Niners by 20 points.
Los Angeles Rams to beat 49ers
49ers (vs. Rams). ... for that reason alone, I like the Rams. I also like the Rams because I think they have a better roster.