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49ers net 28-0 win over L.A.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers opened the Chip Kelly era with a dominating win while the Rams are still seeking their first points since moving back to Los Angeles.

Carlos Hyde ran for 88 yards and two touchdowns and the San Francisco 49ers posted their first season-opening shutout in franchise history to spoil the return of the Los Angeles Rams with a 28-0 victory Monday night.

“It’s huge any time you can get a conference win, opening night win,” quarterback Blaine Gabbert said. “It’s a big momentum driver for the team.”

Shaun Draughn also ran for a score and Gabbert threw a touchdown pass to Vance McDonald to help the 49ers win their first game under coach Chip Kelly in convincing fashion.

After Los Angeles football fans waited more than 21 years to once again be able to call a team their own, they need to wait at least another week to see that team score.

“That wasn’t what we expected, certainly not what I expected for the first game back in L.A.,” coach Jeff Fisher said.

Case Keenum threw for just 130 yards with two interceptions.

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