Easily defeat 'withered' Rams in battle of competing Australian jet lag strategies

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in the NFL’s first game in Australia, using what the article frames as a contrast in strategies for coping with jet lag. In Melbourne, San Francisco arrived Sept. 4 and kicked off at 10:37 a.m. AEST (8:37 p.m. EDT/5:37 p.m. PDT). Wide receiver Mike Evans had 6 catches for 49 yards and a touchdown, saying the team acclimated and attacked the adjustment. Los Angeles, described as having a 3.5-point favorite entering the game, reportedly arrived about 28 hours before kickoff. San Francisco outscored L.A. 17-0 after halftime, with linebacker Fred Warner saying the Rams faded late.