7 September 2026

49ers in Melbourne: Rams' plan to avoid San Francisco fans could backfire

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The NFL seemingly took away a significant advantage for the San Francisco 49ers by scheduling head coach Kyle Shanahan's team to face the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia, in Week 1.

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