Photo by Ronaldo Bolaños/Los Angeles Times via Getty ImagesNFL fans have reacted to the Los Angeles Rams’ 27-7 defeat to the San Francisco 49ers in Australia, with several supporters questioning the team’s preparation and travel plans.The Rams took an early 7-3 lead after Matthew Stafford found Puka Nacua for a big gain before Kyren Williams finished the drive with a five-yard touchdown run.However, San Francisco responded with 24 unanswered points to comfortably take control of the game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty ImagesRams’ Australia trip sparks strong reaction from NFL fansBrock Purdy threw three touchdown passes while the 49ers’ defence forced two turnovers. San Francisco also controlled possession for nearly 34 minutes and finished with a 379-291 advantage in total yards.The Rams had opportunities to make the game closer, including a fourth-down goal-line attempt that Stafford was stopped on, but the 49ers pulled away in the second half.That led to plenty of reaction online, with some fans pointing towards the unusual international schedule.One supporter wrote: “Turnovers and bad play calls. Guess they should have flew in a bit earlier ”Another added: “Great travel plans bozos 💀😂😂😂😂”The criticism continued with: “Ain’t nothing but lamb chop. Superteam my ahhhhh”Others simply celebrated San Francisco’s dominance, with one fan posting: “49ers own them”Another wrote: “Rams got roasted in Oz, 49ers served the tea.”One supporter took an even more extreme view: “Swim in shark infested Australian waters > Follow Mcvays international flight plan”There was also praise for the 49ers, with a fan writing: “This schedule was perfect. Dub City baby”Another added: “Hell yeah my Boys brought it. Great win! Let’s go #Niners #FTTB”The travel debate returned with: “That’s what happens when you fly into a continent on the other side of the country one NIGHT before the game 🤦🏻♂️”And one supporter summed up the performance simply: “They seemed like they were all really tired.”The Rams will now have to turn their attention to what comes next after opening the season with a heavy divisional defeat, while San Francisco can take plenty of confidence from a statement win over a team widely viewed as a Super Bowl contender.Read more:‘Alcohol was definitely a thing’: Rams star Puka Nacua opens up on what he went through with NFL lifeMike Evans passes Seahawks legend to crack NFL’s top 20 in 49ers debut vs Rams‘Waste of jet fuel’: Fans troll MCG after viral clip sparks questions over Rams-49ers clash in Australia
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