Los Angeles Rams San Francisco 49ers Kyle Shanahan Monday Night Football NFL scheduling

The NFL has granted the Los Angeles Rams an additional day to recover after their Week 1 game in Australia, leaving the San Francisco 49ers without the same adjustment period. The decision comes after 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan publicly criticized the league’s scheduling during the annual NFL meetings in March, arguing that the 49ers were unfairly burdened by a long trip to face the Rams.

Shanahan specifically claimed that the Rams had requested the international game, a point he emphasized when expressing his frustrations. While he hoped for some form of consideration for his team upon their return to the U.S., the league ultimately sided with the Rams.

The Rams will host the New York Giants on Monday Night Football on September 21, giving them an extra day to adjust after their Week 1 matchup. The 49ers, however, will not receive the same benefit.

Only one of the two teams playing in Australia could be granted the additional recovery time. The decision has sparked speculation about whether Shanahan’s vocal complaints influenced the league’s choice. Historically, the NFL has shown little tolerance for public criticism from coaches and teams, and past decisions have sometimes appeared to reflect a response to such grievances.

Shanahan, known for his candid remarks, did not shy away from addressing the issue directly. If he believes the league’s decision was a subtle reaction to his public statements, he has not hesitated to voice that opinion as well.

Source: Pro Football Talk
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