49ers running back Shaun Draughn (right) stiff-arms Rams safety T.J. McDonald on Monday night.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
Last time out: 49ers 28, Rams 0
Record: 1-0
Snapshot: Carlos Hyde had 88 rushing yards and two touchdowns, which was plenty of cushion as the defense dominated the Rams. Ray-Ray Armstrong and NaVorro Bowman each had interceptions as San Francisco outplayed expectations in its opener by cruising to the win.
Notable: It was Chip Kelly's debut, and the polarizing coach got off to a quick start in San Francisco. The 49ers were pegged as one of the worst teams in the NFL heading into the season, so this is an encouraging start. The defense gave up only 185 total yards and 10 first downs.
Quotable: "People counted us out before the season even started. We just stayed together as a group and worked together. It's us against the world. We just keep that mindset." – Hyde
Key stat:17. The margin of victory over the Vikings in last year's season opener, when the 49ers also impressed at home on Monday Night Football. They ended the season 5-11, and hope this year goes better moving forward.
Next up: The 49ers travel to play the Panthers in Week 2
Images from past matchups between the Cardinals and this week's opponent, the San Francisco 49ers
1978: Cardinals CB Roger Wehrli defends a pass to 49ers TE Paul Seal
1978: Cardinals LB Scott Williams tackles 49ers QB Scott Bull
1979: 49ers QB Joe Montana
1986: Cardinals QB Cliff Stoudt
1987: 49ers RB Roger Craig runs the ball as CB Ken Sims dives for the tackle
1991: Cardinals QB Stan Gelbaugh tries to evade 49ers DE Dennis Brown
1993: DB Chuck Cecil zeroes in on 49ers TE Brent Jones
1999: 49ers QB Jeff Garcia runs as Cardinals DL Brad Ottis tries to make the tackle
1993: Cardinals LB Eric Hill watches over the line of scrimmage
2000: Cardinals RB Thomas Jones
2002: Cardinals RB Marcel Shipp
2000: S Pat Tillman
2002: Cardinals QB Jake Plummer
2003: Cardinals K Tim Duncan celebrates a game-winning kick
2004: Cardinals RB Emmitt Smith is tackled by 49ers CB Mike Adams
2004: QB Josh McCown spikes the ball following a two-point conversion
2004: 49ers QB Tim Rattay scrambles as Cardinals DE Bertrand Berry gives chase
2005: WR Anquan Boldin gets tackled by three 49ers
2005: WR Larry Fitzgerald is upended by 49ers DB Derrick Johnson
2005: S Robert Griffith carries the Mexican flag before the game in Mexico City
2006: Cardinals WR Bryant Johnson tries to get away from 49ers CB Mike Adams
2006: Cardinals RB Edgerrin James scores a touchdown
2006: Cardinals S Antrel Rolle forces a fumble of 49ers WR Arnaz Battle
2007: 49ers Frank Gore breaks away as CB Antrel Rolle (left), LB Calvin Pace (middle) and DT Darnell Dockett pursue
2007: TE Leonard Pope catches a pass in front of DB Nate Clements
2008: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston stretches for the end zone
2009: Cardinals RB Beanie Wells scores a touchdown
2009: Cardinals LB Gerald Hayes tackles 49ers RB Frank Gore
2008: S Antrel Rolle does a backflip in the end zone
2010: WR Larry Fitzgerald scores a touchdown in front of 49ers CB Reggie Smith
2011: Cardinals S Adrian Wilson grabs a hold of 49ers RB Brian Westbrook
2011: Cardinals LB O'Brien Schofield celebrates a tackle
2012: WR Michael Floyd catches a touchdown in front of CB Chris Culliver
2012: Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson tackles 49ers WR Mario Manningham
2013: Cardinals RB Andre Ellington is tackled by 49ers S Eric Reid
2014: Cardinals WR John Brown catches a pass as 49ers CB Leon McFadden tries to bring him down
2014: Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald celebrates a first down catch
CB Justin Bethel returns an interception for a score
2015: S Tyrann Mathieu returns an interception for a touchdown
2015: WR Larry Fitzgerald stretches the ball out as he's tackled by 49ers S Jimmie Ward
2015: QB Carson Palmer spikes the ball after a rushing touchdown
2016: LB Markus Golden celebrates a sack
2016: QB Drew Stanton celebrates a touchdown pass
2016: RB David Johnson tries to get away from 49ers LB Ahmad Brooks
2016: DT Calais Campbell tries to tackle 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
Last time out: Seahawks 12, Dolphins 10
Record: 1-0
Snapshot: Russell Wilson found Doug Baldwin for a 2-yard touchdown pass with 31 seconds remaining to rally the Seahawks past the Dolphins. Seattle's offense was stuck in neutral for much of the night as its offensive line couldn't handle the Miami defensive front, but Wilson came through in the end.
Notable: The Seahawks defense was in midseason form, giving up only 11 first downs and 214 total yards. It sacked Ryan Tannehill five times. Seattle rushed the ball 32 times for 112 yards, an average of 3.5 yards-per-carry, in its first game without the retired Marshawn Lynch.
Quotable: "I was telling some of the coaches and some of the trainers that when I'm 43, 44, 45 years old and I'm still playing, that's probably what I'll look like out there." – Wilson, on his lack of mobility because of a sprained ankle.
Injury update:Wilson suffered the injury when he was sacked by Ndamukong Suh in the third quarter. Coach Pete Carroll expects him to play this week.
Next up: The Seahawks will travel to play the Rams in Week 2
Images of the Cardinals cheerleaders during the regular season finale against Seattle
LOS ANGELES RAMS
Last time out: 49ers 28, Rams 0
Record: 0-1
Snapshot: The Rams were hoping to start with a bang in their first game since moving to Los Angeles, but came out with a whimper. Quarterback Case Keenum was 17-of-35 passing for 130 yards and threw two interceptions. Star running back Todd Gurley was limited to 47 yards on 17 carries.
Notable: Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald was ejected late in the contest for making contact with an official. He was called for two personal fouls on the play, the first for grabbing the neck of 49ers wide receiver Quinton Patton and pushing off his helmet.
Quotable: "That wasn't what we expected, certainly not what I expected for the first game back in L.A. We have some work to do obviously." – Rams coach Jeff Fisher
Key stat:3.71. The yards per attempt on the night for Keenum. Jared Goff didn't show enough in the preseason to grab the starting job, but the outcry to see the No. 1 overall pick under center will grow louder if Keenum doesn't improve quickly.
Next up: The Rams host the Seahawks in Week 2
