NFL betting: Rams look stellar but 49ers seem steady for matchup in Australia

The NFL is holding a regular season game between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia. The 49ers arrived in Australia, recovered from their long flight, and are prepared for the matchup. The Rams arrived about 36 hours before their planned departure, following an unusual and demanding travel schedule. Both teams are now in Australia ready to play their season opener.

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National29 articles from 17 sources across the spectrum· Updated 19d ago

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The story so far

5 developments
  1. Sep 349ers’ early Australia arrival puts all pressure on them — not Rams
  2. Sep 7Only center coverage:The 49ers are refreshed in Australia and preparing for the opener vs. the Rams
  3. Sep 8Rams’ Insane Australia Travel Schedule Has NFL Fans Talking
  4. Sep 9Australians love sport - but can the NFL win them over in debut Melbourne match?
  5. Sep 10Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers play season-opening game in Australia

Who covered each development

No new developments

Quiet for 19 days

Last development · Sep 10 — Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers play season-opening game in Australia

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How each side is putting it

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 22d ago· ran in 2 outlets

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Center

10 viewpoints
Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· 19d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Rams finally join 49ers for Australia’s first NFL game and Myles Garrett’s LA debut

KYMA YumaCenter· 19d ago

Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers play season-opening game in Australia

WHEC RochesterCenter· 19d ago· ran in 2 outlets

LA Rams finally arrive in Melbourne, still confident in their unusual travel plan for 49ers clash

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 19d ago

Pro Picks: Rams will beat the 49ers in the NFL's first regular-season game in Australia

BBC NewsCenter· 19d ago

Australians love sport - but can the NFL win them over in debut Melbourne match?

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New York PostLean Right· 19d ago

Rams’ controversial Australia flight plan was two years in the making

New York PostLean Right· 19d ago

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Fox NewsRight· 19d ago

Rams' travel gamble could give 49ers the edge in Thursday Night Football's Australia opener

AL.comLean Right· 19d ago

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New York PostLean Right· 19d ago

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