Crossing Time Zones for the Win | Oakland News

The NFL’s longest-ever regular season trip heads to Melbourne, pitting the San Francisco 49ers against the LA Rams in a high-stakes showdown across time zones. The 49ers flew out early last Wednesday to acclimate, hydrate, and adjust to the jet lag over a week — but experts warn full recovery is tough when crossing so many zones. Meanwhile, the Rams are flying in just one day before kickoff, betting on sticking to their body clock for peak performance, a strategy that worked in London last year. While the Rams face immediate flight fatigue and dehydration, the 49ers may struggle more with readjusting back home. Ultimately, it’s not about which approach is better — it’s about which team adapts better under these extreme conditions, with game day execution likely deciding the outcome. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/20c0e276fed1053c