Los Angeles Rams finalize travel schedule for upcoming trip to Australia

The Los Angeles Rams departed for Australia on Tuesday night, choosing to travel closer to their upcoming game than the San Francisco 49ers. This decision stands in contrast to the 49ers, who arrived in Australia last week to acclimate to the local environment. Rams coach Sean McVay described the transition as comparable to a Friday evening schedule, though the travel window involves a significant 17-hour time difference and distinct environmental shifts. Players face a flight duration of nearly 15 hours, followed by challenges related to humidity changes, temperature fluctuations, and air quality. The team remains on a compressed timeline for physical adjustment after leaving Los Angeles during the early fall for an early spring climate in Melbourne.

• 2:51 PMYahoo Sports — The Rams’ travel plans to Australia make absolutely no sense