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“Irrelevant”: Kyle Shanahan Calls Out NFL’s International Schedule As 49ers Face Major Competitive Disadvantage
- Kyle Shanahan says the NFL’s international schedule puts the 49ers at a competitive disadvantage this season.
- San Francisco travels to Australia for the season opener, followed by several road games in December and January.
- Shanahan notes three home games do not offset the extra road games and lost recovery time.
- The schedule includes long travel miles, with the team predicted to cover about 38,105 miles in a season.
- Two international games in one season make the 49ers part of NFL history, traveling to both Australia and Mexico City.
- Altitude in Mexico City adds a different challenge, with plans to acclimate in Colorado Springs before the game.
- Shanahan emphasizes the loss of four days of recovery due to travel and time zone changes.
- The article notes the Niners’ mixed schedule includes joint practices with Titans and Chargers amid travel demands.
- NFL geography and scheduling experts discuss the broader implications of international games on team health.
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