Los Angeles Rams tight end Davis Allen was evaluated for a concussion following a brutal hit during the team's opening game against the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia. The incident occurred in the third quarter on Friday, September 11, 2026, after Allen caught a 13-yard pass from quarterback Matthew Stafford.
As Allen was heading out of bounds, he was tripped and then hit in the head by 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw. Video footage appeared to show Allen's body reacting to the impact, with some observers suggesting a "fencing position," a potential indicator of a head injury. Following the hit, Allen struggled to remain upright as he made his way toward the sideline and immediately entered the team's medical tent for evaluation.
After his examination in the tent, Allen was taken to the Rams' locker room via cart. The team announced he was questionable to return and was undergoing evaluation for a possible concussion. He did not return to the game.
The Rams lost the matchup to their NFC West rivals by a score of 27-7. The team had traveled to Australia less than 48 hours before the game, a decision that head coach Sean McVay acknowledged may have impacted the team's performance.
"They outplayed us in every facet. I didn't do nearly a good enough job," McVay told reporters after the game. "This is a humbling day for us, and this will define us only if we allow it to. I didn't coach good enough and we'll look at it and we'll move forward."