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Rams vs. 49ers: 5 Reasons San Francisco Wins in Week 1

By Peter Panacy

January 3, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers kicker Phil Dawson (9) is congratulated after kicking the game-winning field goal during overtime against the St. Louis Rams at Levi's Stadium. The 49ers defeated the Rams 19-16. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
January 3, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers kicker Phil Dawson (9) is congratulated after kicking the game-winning field goal during overtime against the St. Louis Rams at Levi's Stadium. The 49ers defeated the Rams 19-16. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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September 14, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers players run onto the field before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
September 14, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers players run onto the field before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 5: 49ers Have a Five-Game Week 1 Winning Streak

The 49ers own Week 1, even with last year’s abysmal 5-11 record, and haven’t lost a season opener since 2010.

Niner Noise chronicled San Francisco’s winning streak to kick off seasons dating back to 2011. That year, the Niners upended the Seattle Seahawks. In 2012 and 2013, the Green Bay Packers fell victim to San Francisco. 2014 saw a road victory over the Dallas Cowboys go in favor of the 49ers.

And, of course, former head coach Jim Tomsula’s Niners routed the Minnesota Vikings at home on Monday Night Football.

Let’s pay attention to the last comparison.

The Vikings are, far and away, a better team than the Rams. And this year’s 49ers should be vastly improved over what was fielded under Tomsula. At least in the trenches where it matters most.

Week 1 games frequently generate overreaction, which means upsets often take place.

So look for the 49ers to keep this streak going. If they do, they’ll still be atop the leader board for Week 1 wins in a row.

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