Rams coach McVay questioned on travel strategy before Australia game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 4:08 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
FootballLos Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay faced scrutiny for the team's travel plans before their game in Australia against the San Francisco 49ers. The Rams arrived in Melbourne less than two days before the September 16 matchup, while the 49ers had a week to acclimatize, which many observers believe contributed to the 49ers’ strong performance. Call upon insights from college football experiences, past teams traveling to Australia adjusted their schedules for better outcomes. The Rams' following game is on September 18 against the New York Giants, where they will seek to regroup after the challenging trip.
- •Rams played 49ers in Melbourne on September 16.
- •Rams arrived less than two days before the game.
- •49ers had a week to adjust, contributing to their performance.
- •Rams next face the Giants at home on September 18.
- 4:08 PMYahoo Sports — Dave Reardon: Rams could have asked UH about effects of traveling to Australia
"It is sometimes said that the guys who coach football games on Sunday learn from those who coach the games played on Saturday. But that’s usually in reference to creativity on offense, not intercontinental travel logistics. Still, maybe Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay should have asked Sonny Dykes or Nick Rolovich about the wisdom of arriving less than two days before a game in Australia ...
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