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49ers Coach Not Happy About Historic Australia NFL Game
Kyle Shanahan criticized the NFL for scheduling a 19- to 20-hour flight to Australia without a bye week, raising concerns about fairness and player preparation.
- San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan publicly criticized the NFL's decision to schedule his team's 2026 season opener against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia, on Sept. 10.
- Shanahan said sarcastically, "That was our goal, to go 19 hours away," noting the team lacks a subsequent bye week to recover from the grueling travel logistics.
- General manager John Lynch said the 49ers are expected to arrive five to seven days before the game, positioning the team toward an NFL single-season record of more than 38,000 miles traveled.
- This international contest represents one of nine games the NFL scheduled outside the USA for 2026, with the 49ers also hosting a separate game in Mexico City later that season.
- While the NFL pursues global expansion, Shanahan contends the challenging itinerary disadvantages the 49ers; Rams coach Sean McVay has remained largely quiet on the historic trip logistics.
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49ers coach not happy about historic Australia NFL game
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan hasn’t hidden his displeasure at his team being scheduled to play in September’s historic NFL game in Australia, saying he couldn’t see “any pro” to making the trip.
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Once again, the NFL’s opening weekend finds two teams overseas, and one of the head coaches involved doesn’t like it. Much like the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers last season in São Paulo, Brazil, the NFL has scheduled division rivals, the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams, to take part in the first-ever game in Australia. The 49ers and Rams will kick off at 10:35 a.m. local t…
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49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan gives strong take on starting season in Australia: 'I don't see any pro'
Once again, the NFL’s opening weekend finds two teams overseas, and one of the head coaches involved doesn’t like it. Much like the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers last season in São Paulo, Brazil, the NFL has scheduled division rivals, the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams, to take part in the first-ever game in Australia. The 49ers and Rams will kick off at 10:35 a.m. local time in Melbourne on Sept. 11, which will be 8:…
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