Rams and 49ers pit opposite jet-lag strategies against each other in Melbourne

The Rams arrive 24 hours before kickoff, while the 49ers arrived a week early to acclimatise.

Why it mattersThe game tests competing approaches to international travel fatigue, which could reshape how sports teams manage long-haul trips.

AustraliaMelbourne hosts a historic game while the NFL gathers data on jet lag management for future Australian sporting events.

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