San Francisco 49ers star edge rusher Nick Bosa will delight fans with his mindset heading into showdown vs. LA Rams
The San Francisco 49ers were drowning in injuries last season, but none affected them more than the torn ACL that Nick Bosa suffered in late September. The 2022 Defensive Player of the Year had posted 53.5 sacks in his previous four seasons combined, forcing offensive linemen to constantly work. Despite Robert Saleh’s play-calling excellence, the Niners defense was unable to compensate for Bosa’s absence on the edge. They recorded an NFL-worst 20 sacks.
No. 97 aims to serve as an elixir for their pass-rushing woes. The first step is getting on the field. Bosa is excited for Thursday’s Australian face-off with the Los Angeles Rams.
“I couldn’t be happier with where I’m at,” the star defensive end said, per reporter Cam Inman. “I’m 100% ready to go for the first game.”
The 49ers survived in rough conditions during the 2025 campaign, earning a 12-5 record and gutting out a 23-19 Wild Card victory over the then-defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. Their schedule is more difficult this year, but a healthy Bosa could potentially mitigate any additional adversity that blocks San Francisco’s path.
The 49ers expressed little doubt about the five-time Pro Bowler’s availability for Week 1, with new defensive coordinator Raheem Morris being completely straightforward about his status. They are not afraid of the Rams, and Nick Bosa is ready for battle.
The 28-year-old may have some rust to shake off following another ACL recovery, but a strong showing in Melbourne against the Super Bowl favorites would likely provide a massive boost. Opening kickoff is set for 8:35 p.m. ET on Thursday.
The San Francisco 49ers were drowning in injuries last season, but none affected them more than the torn ACL that Nick Bosa suffered in late September. The 2022 Defensive Player of the Year had posted 53. 5 sacks in his previous four seasons combined, forcing offensive linemen to constantly work.