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Garrett’s Rams debut exposes fitness concerns in Melbourne defeat
Myles Garrett recorded no tackles as the Los Angeles Rams lost 27–7 to the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne.
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Myles Garrett says knee was not 100% in Rams' loss to 49ers
Myles Garrett called his Los Angeles Rams debut the “worst version” of himself after the Rams lost 27-7 to the San Francisco 49ers in the first NFL game played in Australia. Garrett recorded no tackles and said he was not fully healthy because of a knee issue.
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Background
Why this event matters
The Los Angeles Rams lost 27–7 to the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, reportedly the first NFL game played in Australia. Rams defensive end Myles Garrett called his debut the “worst version” of himself, recording no tackles. He said his knee was not fully healthy. Garrett joined the Rams from the Cleveland Browns in a major June trade.
event-brief
Myles Garrett says knee was not 100% in Rams' loss to 49ers
The Los Angeles Rams lost 27–7 to the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, reportedly the first NFL game played in Australia. Rams defensive end Myles Garrett called his debut the “worst version” of himself, recording no tackles. He said his knee was not fully healthy. Garrett joine
Reporting trail
Fox Sports | https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/myles-garrett-postgame-quotes-49ers-rams-australia-game | published 2026-09-11T14:50:42.000Z | primary sourceFox Sports | Primary report containing Garrett’s comments, match statistics and team context.Event digest | Concise summary of Garrett’s criticism, knee concern and the 27–7 result.ESPN via retrieved context | Corroborates the knee concern and adds McVay’s differing assessment.ESPN | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49900643/rams-garrett-tackle-loss-49ers-cites-knee | published 2026-09-11T12:10:26.000Z | primary sourceESPN | Primary report containing Garrett’s comments, McVay’s response and game-performance statistics.Event digest | Concise summary of the reported knee concern and conflicting fitness assessments.Retrieved historical context | Background on Garrett’s Rams debut and the game in Melbourne; not new reporting for this update.
Fact cards
entity brief
Myles Garrett says knee was not 100% in Rams' loss to 49ers: key people and institutions
Key entities: Myles Garrett, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, Sean McVay.
faq brief
Myles Garrett says knee was not 100% in Rams' loss to 49ers: key questions
What was the result? San Francisco defeated Los Angeles 27–7. Where was the game played? Melbourne, in what the source described as the first NFL game played in Australia. How did Myles Garrett perform? He recorded no tackles. What did Garrett say about his fitness? He said his k
source brief
Myles Garrett says knee was not 100% in Rams' loss to 49ers: reporting sources
Fox Sports | https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/myles-garrett-postgame-quotes-49ers-rams-australia-game | published 2026-09-11T14:50:42.000Z | primary source | Fox Sports | Primary report containing Garrett’s comments, match statistics and team context. | Event digest | Concis
timeline brief
Myles Garrett says knee was not 100% in Rams' loss to 49ers: timeline
June 2026: The Rams acquired Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns in a major trade. Game day, date not specified: The 49ers defeated the Rams 27–7 in Melbourne. Post-match: Garrett said he was not fully healthy because of a knee issue and needed to recover and improve. Post-ma
Timeline
June 2026
The Rams acquired Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns in a major trade.
Game day, date not specified
The 49ers defeated the Rams 27–7 in Melbourne.
Post-match
Garrett said he was not fully healthy because of a knee issue and needed to recover and improve.
Post-match
Rams coach Sean McVay described the defeat as “a humbling day” and said Garrett was healthy to his knowledge.
FAQ
What was the result?
San Francisco defeated Los Angeles 27–7.
Where was the game played?
Melbourne, in what the source described as the first NFL game played in Australia.
How did Myles Garrett perform?
He recorded no tackles.
What did Garrett say about his fitness?
He said his knee was not 100% and that he was not fully healthy.
What differed in the assessments of Garrett’s fitness?
Garrett reported a knee concern, while Sean McVay said Garrett was healthy to his knowledge.
What did Myles Garrett say about his knee?
He said it was not 100 per cent during the Rams’ loss.
How did Garrett perform against the 49ers?
He recorded no tackles and three individual pressures.
What did Sean McVay say about Garrett’s fitness?
McVay said Garrett was healthy to his knowledge.
Which knee is affected?
Garrett did not identify the knee.
Will the issue affect Week 2?
The available material does not establish his availability or likely performance.