Jet Lag Battle Before the Game | NFL News

0:00It's September 7th, NFL News Today starts now, AI powered and always on. The San Francisco 49ers are in Australia for a full week before their season opener against the Los Angeles Rams. Running back Christian McCaffrey says the long flight was more of a challenge than the time difference, and he feels ready for the game. The team arrived on September 2nd, giving them over a week to adjust. The 49ers received the very detailed plan from their staff covering sleep, meals, and even went to stay awake or nap. This strategy is designed to help the players recover and feel like themselves before kickoff. McCaffrey credits the team's preparation for making the jet lag manageable. Meanwhile, the Rams are taking a completely different approach. They plan to arrive in Melbourne just about 24 hours before the game. Their idea is to avoid fully adjusting to the 17-hour time difference and keep their body clocks closer to a specific time. This gamble is interesting because the game starts at 10.35 a.m. local time in Melbourne,

1:03which is 5.35 p.m. Pacific time on Thursday. Some sleep experts think this early kickoff might actually favor the Rams strategy. So we have two teams testing opposite theories on how to handle extreme international travel. The 49ers are betting on a week of preparation and recovery, while the Rams are banking on minimizing their time in the new zone. The fascinating behind the scenes battle that will play out on the field.