Niners Adjust to Aussie Time Zone | NFL News

0:00On September 7th, so the Niners are out in Australia getting ready for their season opener, and their head coach Kyle Shanahan is already feeling. The jet lag, he was trying to explain the team's practice schedule, but the time difference between the US and Australia had him completely turned around. He admitted he was confused about what day it was, even saying it felt like yesterday was today. It's a tough adjustment for sure, trying to get your body right while also preparing for a big game. The team's schedule is pretty intense, with practices and media sessions happening at odd hours due to the time difference. They're trying to get their game plan locked in, with Wednesday being their first real day of preparation, followed by more work on Thursday and Friday. Saturday is a walkthrough, and then its game day on Sunday, which is basically Friday back in the States. Shanahan even joked he wasn't seeing any kangaroos or crocodiles, just a normal city, which is probably a good thing. Meanwhile, there's some news on the roster front. Tidean Brayden Willis went unclaimed after being waived, but the team plans to bring him back

1:05to the practice squad. He showed some versatility in the preseason, even lining up at fullback quite a bit. This could be his best path to contributing, especially if he gets elevated to the active roster for the upcoming game against the Rams. Speaking of the game, some key players like Nick Bosa and Christian McCaffrey didn't participate in the portion of practice open to the media. Bosa, however, seemed pretty confident, saying he was flying out to play. McCaffrey also spoke to reporters, but wasn't on the field during the media's viewing window. It's early in the week, so hopefully, everyone will be ready to go. It's definitely a unique start to the season, with the team adjusting to a new continent and a demanding schedule. The time difference is no joke, and it's clear it's affecting everyone. We'll have to see how the Niners shake off the travel and get into game shape as they head into their matchup with the Rams. Stay locked in with NFL News today. AI-powered updates.