49ers adjust to Australia ahead of upcoming matchup with Rams
Sports Illustrated • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers, preparing for a game against the Rams, practiced in Melbourne on September 4. Player Kyle Juszczyk noted the challenge of jet lag, finding relief through melatonin and caffeine. The 49ers aim to acclimate to the time difference prior to their matchup. This trip marks a notable moment for the team as they adapt to an international setting in the NFL.
- •49ers practiced in Melbourne on September 4
- •Kyle Juszczyk used melatonin and caffeine to combat jet lag
- •The team is preparing for a game against the Rams
- •Traveling overseas is part of the NFL's global strategy
- 10:00 AMSports Illustrated — Inside the 49ers’ Trip to Australia and How They Defeated Jet Lag and the Rams - Sports Illustrated
"For San Francisco’s longest-tenured player, all it took was some melatonin, ‘a lot of caffeine’ and time for his body to wake up Down Under.
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