Shanahan’s Temporal Chaos in Australia | NFL News

0:00It's September 8th, NFL news today starts now, AI powered and always on. So, the San Francisco 49ers are out in Australia, getting ready to play the Rams. Coach Kyle Shanahan is straight up saying he's losing track of the days. The time difference is so wild, he feels like he's living in the future, constantly comparing his watch to what's happening back home with his family. This whole trip is a historic move, the first NFL game ever in Melbourne. The game is scheduled for Friday down under, but for folks watching in the States, it's Thursday night football. That's a serious schedule shake up, and Shanahan's trying to keep the players on their usual grind despite the temporal confusion. Shanahan even admitted he's calling today Wednesday because that's when they start their game plan, even though he thinks it's actually Monday, or maybe even Sunday depending on who you ask. It's a whole mental gymnastics routine just to figure out what day it is. He's also dealing with some real injury concerns. Sam Okwai Inonu broke his foot before they even left and needed surgery.

1:02Nick Bosa and Christian McCaffrey have been limited in practice as the team gets acclimated. Despite the jet lag and the calendar chaos, Shanahan says he's feeling good after a couple of days to adjust. Now, all eyes are on Friday's game to see if this unconventional preparation pays off against the Rams.