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NFL-49ers Coach Shanahan Feels Like He Is in the Future Before Landmark Australia Game
Shanahan joked the 49ers could delay injury updates because Monday in Melbourne makes the team "technically in the future" before the Week 1 opener.
- On Friday, the San Francisco 49ers face the Los Angeles Rams at the 100,000-seat Melbourne Cricket Ground in the NFL's first regular-season game in Australia.
- Head coach Kyle Shanahan joked the squad is "technically in the future" while adjusting to the 17-hour time difference; detailed sleep and nutrition protocols helped players acclimate to local time.
- Running back Christian McCaffrey praised the travel preparation, while defensive end Sam Okuayinonu was ruled out with a broken foot; the team is preparing to face Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald.
- Sticking to a different schedule, the Rams arrive 24 hours before kickoff, while the NFL continues contract talks with Visit Victoria regarding a possible return game next year.
- Players face unique challenges in the non-football stadium, yet Shanahan expects the "Faithful" to dominate the venue during the match.
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NFL-49ers coach Shanahan feels like he is in the future before landmark Australia game - Regional Media News
By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE, Sept 7 (Reuters) - San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan is not entirely sure what day it is after the long-haul trip to Australia but says his team is fired up for their NFL season-opener against the Los Angeles Rams. The [...]
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