The NFL is about to test the best way to survive a brutal work trip
The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams are utilizing contrasting travel strategies for their upcoming game in Melbourne, Australia. The 49ers arrived a week early to acclimate, while the Rams chose a last-minute arrival to minimize time away.
Why it matters
The logistical challenge of international travel for professional sports highlights the ongoing debate over performance optimization and athlete recovery in globalized sports leagues.
Martin KEEP / AFP via Getty Images The 49ers and Rams took very different approaches to getting to their upcoming game in Melbourne. The 49ers have been in Australia for a week. The Rams opted for a last-minute arrival. The two strategies highlight the different ways people tackle work trips. Wondering about the best way to plan your next work trip? A bunch of football players might hold the answer. The San Francisco 49ers take on the Los Angeles Rams Thursday in a clash of divisional rivals AND warring ideologies over the best way to travel for work. The game kicks off from Melbourne, Australia, at 8:35 p.m. ET on Netflix because the NFL won't stop until it has more money than God growing its global football fandom .
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