Sports Media World Reacts to Rams' Travel Plan After Blowout Loss to 49ers in Australia

Humbled Rams refuse to blame travel for shock loss

The Los Angeles Rams' poor on-field performance in Melbourne fuelled critics of their tight travel schedule around their NFL season opener.

Sports media world reacts to Rams' travel plan after blowout loss to 49ers in Australia

The Los Angeles Rams won the offseason — Aaron Donald and Myles Garrett and Trent McDuffie, oh my! — but they lost their first game of the 2026 NFL regular season. Bill Plaschke’s undefeated season prediction went up in smoke when the San Francisco 49ers blew out the Rams, 27-7, in the NFL’s first-ever game…

Sean McVay defends Rams' Australia travel plans after loss to 49ers

The Rams' travel plans were viewed by many as questionable. The loss to the 49ers in Australia didn't change many minds.

Rams roasted for travel plans as 'in-and-out' strategy backfires in NFL Australia loss

The Rams' two-year dedication to figuring out the best way to get to and from Australia resulted in a decisive loss.

"Sports can humble you": Sean McVay doesn't hold back after 49ers humiliate Rams 27-7 in Australia

Sean McVay's 2026 campaign with the Los Angeles Rams started on a disappointing note. On Thursday, they lost 27-7 to the San Francisco 49ers in their season opener in Melbourne, Australia.

Sean McVay delivers ‘humbling’ verdict after Rams’ 49ers debacle

Sean McVay had no interest in blaming the Rams’ travel itinerary for their 27-7 debacle against the 49ers. “Sometimes sports can humble you, and today was one of those days.” McVay said, “I make no excuses.” Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams is tackled after making a pass in the first quarter. The lopsided...