WEEK 1 PREVIEW: 49ers ADVANTAGE Setting up Shop in Australia a Week Before Rams

San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams kick off the 2026 NFL season with a high-stakes showdown in Melbourne, raising big questions about travel strategy, roster health, and elite matchups. Will the 49ers’ early acclimation give them an edge, or will the Rams’ SEAL Team 6-style arrival preserve their Pacific rhythm? The absence of Aaron Donald and the debut of Myles Garrett in the Rams’ defensive front spark intrigue, while injury updates on stars like Nick Bosa and George Kittle loom large for San Francisco. Brian Peacock and Travis Rodgers spotlight critical battles in the trenches, the impact of revamped secondaries, and the chess match between head coaches Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay. With newcomers like Mike Evans entering the fray and positional versatility from playmakers Deebo Samuel and Christian McCaffrey, which NFC powerhouse will seize early momentum? Tune in for sharp analysis, injury intel, and bold predictions in this can’t-miss season opener breakdown. San Francisco 49ers fans are treated to daily news and analysis with Locked On 49ers, hosted by football analyst Brian Peacock and former NFL/AFL cornerback Eric Crocker. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... Follow Brian Peacock and Eric Crocker on Twitter, where they’ll be sharing the latest news about the Niners and talking with fans. Twitter: twitter.com/BDPeacock, twitter.com/eric_crocker Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! HomeChef For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners FIFTY PERCENT OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to http://HomeChef.com/LOCKEDONNFL. Quo Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/LOCKEDONNFL. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. PrizePicks Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO... and use code LOCKEDONNFL and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Gusto Try Gusto today at http://gusto.com/LOCKEDONNFL, and get three months free when you run your first payroll. KALSHI For a limited time,Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Get three hundred fifty dollars in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)