San Francisco 49ers' week in Melbourne is their edge over arriving Rams
The 49ers spent a full week in Melbourne preparing for Friday's historic MCG game. The Rams arrived Thursday.
The San Francisco 49ers have been in Melbourne for a full week, getting to know the local community before Friday's historic MCG game against the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams arrived Thursday and plan to keep their body clocks on California time.
The Rams are the official home team, which surprised 49ers legend Jerry Rice. He expects many 49ers fans in the sold-out crowd of about 100,000 and tips a 49ers win.
- Full week early
- 49ers arrival
- Thursday before Friday game
- Rams arrival
- About 100,000 fans, sold out
- MCG crowd
- MCG, Melbourne
- Venue
Why it mattersThe first regular-season NFL game in Australia tests an important question. Does extended time to prepare give a team an edge, even if the other team is the official home team?
AustraliaThe MCG match is a milestone for Australian football fans and shows the NFL's commitment to growing the sport beyond North America.
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