Kyle Shanahan, 49ers 'Fired up' to Play in Australia Despite Losing L.A. 'Home Game' vs. Rams
Players say jet lag is easing as San Francisco prepares for the first NFL regular-season game in Australia.
- The San Francisco 49ers arrived in Melbourne to prepare for the NFL's first regular-season game in Australia against the Los Angeles Rams, holding their first full practice Monday at AAMI Park.
- Coach Kyle Shanahan's initial concerns about the 16-hour flight dissipated after arriving, and he now views the high-stakes Week 1 matchup as "the right place to be" for his team.
- Players are embracing the 100,000-seat Melbourne Cricket Ground atmosphere, with running back Christian McCaffrey calling it "so cool" and linebacker Fred Warner saying, "I love the people."
- Citing time zone differences, Shanahan declined injury updates until the Rams practice, though the team confirmed defensive end Sam Okuayinonu broke his foot during Wednesday's final practice before departure.
- Reflecting on the logistics, Shanahan recalled his father Mike coaching the Denver Broncos in a 1999 Sydney preseason game, noting this contest carries far greater division rival stakes than that exhibition.
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