49ers, Rams Take Opposite Travel Approaches

The 49ers have already begun their 16-hour flight to Melbourne, wanting plenty of time to adjust to the time zone before their game against the Rams on September 10. In contrast, the Rams are reportedly leaving on September 9, arriving less than 24 hours before kickoff at 8:35 p.m. Eastern (10:35 a.m. Friday in Melbourne).

The Rams believe delaying international travel is the smarter approach, citing their successful performance last year in London when they arrived the day before facing the Jaguars. The NFL requires teams to maintain minimum travel buffers, and the Rams are cutting it as close as league rules permit. chickenroad-game.rodeo