The One 49ers Player Who Set a Franchise Record Against the Rams in Week 1

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Oct 19, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers middle linebacker Fred Warner stands on the sideline during warmups prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Levi's Stadium.

Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The San Francisco 49ers demolished their divisional rivals, the Los Angeles Rams, 27-7 to open their 2026 NFL campaign. It’s the dream start to the season, especially considering the 49ers were reportedly lobbied by the Rams to travel to the other side of the world for this matchup, only to watch Los Angeles suffer a humiliating defeat.

, but one player stood out above the rest, making history and setting yet another franchise record in red and gold. Oct 2, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers middle linebacker Fred Warner reacts after the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.

Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Fred Warner makes history yet again for the 49ers, this time overtaking Patrick Willis to become the all-time leading tackler in franchise history.this year. Don't forget that Warner was restricted to just six games last season, cutting short what would have been another incredible year.

Injuries are never nice, but the motivation heading into this matchup likely would have never been greater, considering he couldn't return to last year's NFC Championship Game as the 49ers lost out heavily to the Seattle Seahawks in the divisional round. Warner entered the game with 948 total tackles. After recording 11 in the season opener, he now sits at 959, overtaking Patrick Willis' 950 to become the 49ers' all-time leader in tackles.

Willis undoubtedly would have finished with even more tackles if he hadn't retired early, but Warner is now on a trajectory that could make his franchise records extremely difficult for anyone to beat. And this isn't the first time Warner has surpassed one of Willis' records. Last season, if you remember, he broke, adding another piece of San Francisco history to a debatable Hall of Fame résumé.

Warner will turn 30 in November and his Week 1 performance against one of the strongest teams on the schedule showed he has no signs of regressing. He finished the game with 11 total tackles, five solo and six assisted, as well as one forced fumble, the 18th of his career. Let's be honest, as far as I'm concerned, he's one of the best talents to ever grace San Francisco.

Few have had the same impact during the Kyle Shanahan era as much as him. Trusty, reliable, a strong leader of men and someone you want leading the lines, Warner is the heart and soul of this 49ers defense. Loading recommendations... Please wait while we load personalized content recommendationsHenry Cheal is a versatile sports journalist specializing primarily in his two biggest passions - American sports and motorsport.

He currently serves as the MotoGP and WorldSBK editor for Motorsport Week, where he leads the coverage of the two biggest motorcycle racing series in the world. He has previously contributed San Francisco 49ers content to VAVEL USA, The League Winners, and OffGrid NFL. His work includes a feature on quarterback Brock Purdy, as well as coverage of the 49ers’ 2023 Super Bowl run and 2024 campaign.

Based in the UK, Henry began following the organization in the 2011 season, before attending his first game in October 2022. Not only does he love all things 49ers, but he also bases his sporting interests around teams located in the San Francisco Bay Area.

As a result, you’re likely to read coverage from one of the most passionate 49ers fans outside of the team’s home region. Few things in this world excite Henry more than watching the 49ers on game day, regardless of the time zone.

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