The 49ers' Week 1 win over the Rams resulted in a shift in betting odds, but perhaps not as big a shift as some would think.

Commentator Colin Cowherd has often been critical of the 49ers, and he wasn't sold on the Niners' big win over the Rams on Thursday.

Returning from a grueling injury, the All-Pro linebacker anchored a dominant defensive showcase in Australia, silencing the Rams and proving he remains the Niners' definitive championship X-factor.

The 49ers are atop the NFC West two days into the NFL season after dominating the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia on Friday morning there, and Thursday night stateside. Brock Purdy had three touchdown passes to three different receivers in the 27-7 win and six different 49ers had two or more catches.

The Miami Dolphins will travel more than 3,000 miles to face the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday, but they can expect favorable weather when they arrive.

De'Zhaun Stribling will miss at least four games while recovering from an ankle issue.