Shanahan, McVay brush off travel plans as factor in Niners' win over Rams
NFL coaches brush off travel factors following the 49ers' win over the Rams in an Australian opener.
📍 How it ended
{ "epilogue": "Following the 49ers' win over the Rams in Australia, both Shanahan and McVay dismissed differing travel plans as a factor in the game. McVay defended the Rams' travel schedule while describing the loss as a humbling day, though commentary and coverage noted the team appeared weary and jet-lagged during the opener.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage." }
Epilogue added 44d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Following the recent game, coaches Shanahan and McVay have dismissed differing travel plans as a significant factor in the outcome. Coverage from ESPN, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, and NBC News details the aftermath of the matchup played in Australia.
While the 49ers delivered a decisive victory, commentary from outlets like the Los Angeles Times and The New York Times points to potential fatigue and a jet-lagged performance by the Rams following their journey Down Under. The discussions center on whether the lengthy travel schedule heavily impacted the team's readiness during the opener.
Despite the commentary surrounding the travel gamble and weary departure, the coaches maintain that the logistical arrangements did not dictate the game's result. Coverage does not yet specify whether future international scheduling adjustments will be made by either team.
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In Australia, the NFL’s Super Bowl favorite looked a world away from its potential NBC News · 46d ago broke it first
Quick answers
What did Shanahan and McVay say about travel plans?
They brushed off the teams' differing travel plans as a factor in the game.
Where was the game played?
The game took place in Australia.
Which teams played in the opener?
The San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams played in the matchup.
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