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EPISODE · Sep 9, 2026 · 34 MIN

Do Melbourne travel plans give 49ers edge over Rams in Week 1 showdown?

from 49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast · host NBC Sports Bay Area

“49ers Talk” co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan preview San Francisco’s Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday in Melbourne, Australia, and discuss the teams’ different approaches to international travel. Then, Matt sits down with coach Kyle Shanahan to break down key matchups in their NFC West division rivalry game. Also, former 49ers great Ricky Watters joins Matt in Melbourne to discuss San Francisco's international brand appeal.--(1:33) Key takeaways from 49ers’ week in Melbourne, Australia(7:37) Did 49ers or Rams have better travel strategy?(12:44) Latest roster, injury updates ahead of 49ers-Rams(16:13) Kyle Shanahan explains 49ers’ approach to Melbourne travel plans(18:01) Shanahan details keys to success for offense vs. Rams’ defense(18:34) Shanahan shares what veteran Mike Evans brings to 49ers(20:09) Shanahan thrilled to have Deebo Samuel back with 49ers(28:03) Ricky Watters discusses 49ers' international brand appeal Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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“49ers Talk” co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan preview San Francisco’s Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday in Melbourne, Australia, and discuss the teams’ different approaches to international travel. Then, Matt sits down with coach Kyle Shanahan to break down key matchups in their NFC West division rivalry game. Also, former 49ers great Ricky Watters joins Matt in Melbourne to discuss San Francisco's international brand appeal.

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