NFL Hits Australia for First Time | Sports News

The NFL just dropped history: the San Francisco 49ers face the LA Rams in the first-ever regular-season game Down Under, kicking off Thursday night in the U.S. but Friday morning in Melbourne—stream it live on Netflix. The 49ers flew a week early to acclimate, while the Rams squeezed in a last-minute Pacific crossing. Big blow for SF: DT Alfred Collins tore his patellar tendon and is out for the season, replaced by C.J. West and rookie Gracen Halton. But bright spots too—tight end George Kittle, recovering from an Achilles tear, is cleared to play, and DE Nick Bosa (knee) is also good to go. This global showdown promises drama, grit, and unforgettable football. 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/3e22bc31df3c85a4