San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams inactives: Who’s in & out for NFL Australia battle?

The NFL season-opening week continues Thursday in the Land Down Under! The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams are set to kick off the NFL's first-ever game in Australia.

Los Angeles and San Francisco will battle at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne. Kickoff is set for 8:30 p.m. ET, with the game streaming exclusively on Netflix. While fans are excited to see meaningful football continue its return, several key players will be missing for both teams.

George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey are among the notable players active for the 49ers.

However, both teams will be without multiple wide receivers, and each has a third-string/emergency quarterback designated for the game.

Sep 9, 2026; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) at press conference at AAMI Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)

Which players will miss the first NFL game in Australia?

Let's take a full look at the list of inactives for both teams.

Aug 27, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Ty Simpson (15) moves out to pass against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)

All of the information you need to watch Thursday night's NFL Australia battle can be seen below.

Aug 13, 2026; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers fans cheer and do the wave in the third quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)

TV Channel: National – Netflix; Local – KNTV/NBC (San Francisco); KNBC/NBC (Los Angeles)

Betting Odds : Rams -3.5, O/U : 47.5 (via DraftKings Sportsbook )

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