Shanahan Delays 49ers Injury Update by 17 Hours Ahead of NFL Opener in Australia
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Sep 7
Shanahan Delays 49ers Injury Update by 17 Hours Ahead of NFL Opener in Australia
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Sep 7
Summary
Melbourne's 17-hour time gap let Kyle Shanahan joke that the 49ers were "in the future," giving him cover to postpone an injury update before Thursday night's opener against the Rams.
The scheduling quirk matters because San Francisco is managing several health questions, with Sam Okuayinonu out with a fractured foot and Nick Bosa and George Kittle still working back.
San Francisco arrived a week early to adjust sleep, training and nutrition for the 10:35 a.m. local kickoff at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, while the Rams plan to arrive much closer to game time.
Christian McCaffrey said players received detailed travel packets on routines and supplements, underscoring how seriously the 49ers are treating the NFL's historic Australia season opener.