CROSSOVER: These HUGE MATCHUPS are Key for the Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers in Australia

The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams kick off the 2026 NFL season with a high-stakes showdown in Melbourne, Australia, but does jet lag or coaching strategy tip the balance? Brian Peacock and Travis Rodgers spotlight the chess match between Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay, the Rams’ SEAL Team 6 travel plan, and whether acclimation or chaos will determine the outcome. Key injuries loom large—Aaron Donald is out, Nick Bosa is limited, and key rookies could make the difference in the trenches.Can Myles Garrett’s arrival supercharge the Rams’ defensive line against Brock Purdy, or will the 49ers exploit L.A.’s secondary overhaul with Mike Evans and Christian McCaffrey? The hosts break down pivotal battles at tackle, red zone mismatches, and the impact of unpredictable preseason strategies. Will a field goal frenzy decide this NFC West clash, or does one team emerge as an early favorite for playoff supremacy?JOIN THE EVERDAYERS CLUB: www.lockedonrams.supercast.comFollow on X: @GavinCarlson_Follow on X: @TravisRodgersFollow the show on Twitter: @LockedOnRamsFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-rams/Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, & More🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nfl/Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclubSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!HomeChefFor 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.QuoTry QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/LOCKEDONNFL.IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.PrizePicksVisit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNFL and use code LOCKEDONNFL and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup!OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.GustoTry Gusto today at http://gusto.com/LOCKEDONNFL, and get three months free when you run your first payroll.KALSHIFor a limited time,Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10.GametimeToday'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.FanDuelGet 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.COMFANDUEL 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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.