Myles Garrett’s big debut for the Los Angeles Rams against the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne was… well, it was quiet, folks. The guy who just had a record-setting 23 sacks last season rolled out for his new squad and put up no tackles, no pressures, and no sacks through the entire first half of their season opener on Thursday. This isn’t exactly the impact the Rams were dreaming of when they pulled off that blockbuster trade for the defensive end this offseason.
High Hopes Meet a Brick Wall
Let’s be real, after Garrett’s 23-sack monster season, one of the best defensive performances in NFL history, everyone expected him to absolutely dominate from the jump. Rams fans were banking on him to immediately give them an elite defensive line, ready to wreck opposing offensive lines. But the 49ers clearly did their homework. They were prepared for the star pass rusher and managed to shut him down early, turning him into essentially a non-factor through those first two quarters. The disappointment was palpable, even if it’s just one half of football.
Our Seahawks Kick Off Strong While Others Wait
Now, while some teams are still figuring things out, our Emerald City squad is already making noise! You saw it, right? That game-winning INT for our Seahawks? What a clutch play! We kicked off the season with a hard-fought 13-10 victory over the New England Patriots. That’s the kind of start you want to see, putting points on the board and locking down the win. Back in Melbourne, for the Rams, it’s a different vibe. Garrett’s slow start in the season opener, played literally on the other side of the world, does come with some built-in excuses. There’s still plenty of time for him to get things going, especially with Aaron Donald coming out of retirement to join him. That duo is supposed to be unstoppable. But for now, the Rams are left hoping their massive investment finds his stride sooner rather than later.
It’s just the first game, and Garrett is undoubtedly a game-wrecker when he’s on. The Rams are counting on him returning to his typical self, because a duo of him and Donald would make for one of the best defenses in the entire league. But as we look ahead to the next matchups, we’re watching closely to see if Garrett can shake off the rust and deliver on that huge offseason trade. For our Seahawks, though, we’re already riding high with a win to start the year! Let’s keep that momentum rolling, Seattle!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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