Rams and 49ers use different travel strategies for Australia opener

The Los Angeles Rams got blown out 27-7 by the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, and their decision to arrive in Australia just one day before the game is now facing severe criticism. The Niners, meanwhile, had been in Melbourne for a week before kickoff. However, Sean McVay is not putting the loss on the […] The post ‘I Don’t Believe That’s Why’ — Sean McVay Defends Rams’ Controversial Travel Plan After Blowout Loss appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay expressed doubt over his team's late arrival in Melbourne being the culprit behind their surprising 27-7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday night.

The 49ers and Rams took opposite approaches to the longest road trip in NFL history: The 49ers arrived in Australia a full week early to give themselves time to acclimate.

Embarking on a roughly 15-hour flight to Australia and arriving a day before playing a football game seemed foolhardy on the surface, but because the Los Angeles Rams are a model organization that does its homework, many fans withheld stern judgment. Well, now that the game is over, the skeptics are taking a victory lap on social media. The San […] The post 49ers news: Mike Evans had no idea about Rams' bizarre travel plans to Australia appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams had different travel plans for their Week 1 game in Australia, a roughly 15-hour flight for both teams. In the Niners’ case, they went to Melbourne about a week before the game to adjust to the time zone. Meanwhile, the Rams had the opposite approach. Los Angeles […] The post Mike Evans Doesn’t Hold Back on Rams Travel Plan After 49ers Win appeared first on HEAVY.

Though many Niners players applauded the team's decision to travel to Melbourne a week in advance, Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay both said they didn't think the Niners' and Rams' different arrival times factored into San Francisco's 27-7 win.

NFL fans have reacted to the Los Angeles Rams’ 27-7 defeat to the San Francisco 49ers in Australia, with several supporters questioning the team’s preparation and travel plans. The Rams took an early 7-3 lead after Matthew Stafford found Puka Nacua for a big gain before Kyren Williams finished the drive with a five-yard touchdown run.

Based on Thursday night's smothering down under by the 49ers against the Rams, it appears that San Francisco's early-arrival approach worked better than the Rams' strategy of barnstorming.

The 49ers and Rams approached the Week 1 game in Australia with two different travel strategies. Who will be right?

The Rams and 49ers chose different travel approaches for their NFL opener. Which team might have gained the edge?