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NFL·ANALYSIS·September 11, 2026 08:14 PM ET

Rams lose opener 27-7; Orlovsky leaves travel's role unresolved

Stafford threw for 155 yards and an interception.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 121 min read
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Blame the travel if you want, I have no clue if that’s why The Rams looked the way they did…but… Via @danorlovsky7 on X

What happened: Dan Orlovsky called Matthew Stafford's performance one of his worst in years. He said he did not know whether travel contributed to Los Angeles' struggles.

Why it matters: Los Angeles failed on fourth-and-goal from the 1-yard line before San Francisco drove 99 yards for a touchdown, turning a scoring opportunity into a 24-7 deficit. Stafford said the offense produced only two good drives. [Rams postgame coverage](https://www.therams.com/news/head-coach-sean-mcvay-quarerback-matthew-stafford-outside-linebacker-myles-garrett-defensive-end-kobie-turner-takeaways-rams-loss-49ers-australia-2026-press-conference)

By the numbers: San Francisco turned a 10-7 halftime lead into a 20-point winning margin, outscoring Los Angeles 17-0 after the break. [Rams game details](https://www.therams.com/news/head-coach-sean-mcvay-quarerback-matthew-stafford-outside-linebacker-myles-garrett-defensive-end-kobie-turner-takeaways-rams-loss-49ers-australia-2026-press-conference)

What to watch: Watch whether the Rams sustain more scoring drives in Week 2.

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