Rams–49ers Australia opener draws CBS Sports betting preview
CBS Sports has backed the Los Angeles Rams against the spread in their international meeting with the San Francisco 49ers, while outlining player-prop and touchdown markets.
The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers are set to meet in an NFL Week 1 international game in Australia, with retrieved background identifying the Melbourne Cricket Ground as the venue. The match date has not been confirmed in the supplied material.
CBS Sports lists the Rams as 3.5-point favourites and the total at 48.5 points. Both teams reportedly finished the 2025 season with 12–5 records.
The preview backs the Rams against the spread and anticipates a relatively high-scoring game, while noting the uncertainties associated with international travel and playing conditions. It also cites coach Sean McVay’s reported 3–0 record against the spread and outright in previous international games.
Suggested markets include Christian McCaffrey for 10 or more first-quarter receiving yards, Brock Purdy over 33.5 pass attempts and Puka Nacua for at least three rushing yards. CBS Sports also highlights Davante Adams and Jake Tonges as touchdown-scoring options.
The preview says Nacua is available and George Kittle is not listed on the injury report. Matthew Stafford, Myles Garrett, Nacua, Adams and McCaffrey are among the players featured, although availability, rosters and betting lines may change before the game.
