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49ers, Rams Take Opposite Travel Approaches

Published September 3, 2026 · Updated September 3, 2026 · NBC Sports

The 49ers have already begun their 16-hour flight to Melbourne for Week 1, while the Rams reportedly plan to arrive less than 24 hours before kickoff, taking opposite approaches to the NFL's longest road trip.

The San Francisco 49ers are taking an early approach, flying to Melbourne 7.5 days before their Week 1 matchup against the Rams to adjust to the time difference. In contrast, the Rams are delaying their departure until September 9, believing the last-minute approach is smarter.

Last year, the Rams arrived in London the day before their game and defeated the Jaguars decisively. While the NFL requires teams to have travel buffers to prevent game delays, the Rams are cutting it close to the league's minimum requirements as the NFL continues to expand internationally. chickenroadslot.lat

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