"Not all 49ers are looking forward to what could be a schedule with two international games on separate continents, which hasn't happened in NFL history. The 49ers are expected to host a December game in Mexico City, and although the NFL has yet to announce that, 49ers officials have indicated that is the plan. That's not fair. Then the NFL, I feel, is doing us a disservice, fullback Kyle Juszczyk said in an exclusive interview at Monday's Pro Bowl practice in San Francisco."
"The NFL confirmed Thursday the 49ers will match up with the Los Angeles Rams in the league's first regular-season game in Australia. This is a terrific opportunity to continue to support the league in its mission to grow the game of football, 49ers CEO Al Guido said in a statement. We look forward to working with the NFL to benefit local Australian communities through sport. A year ago, the NFL announced it would expand its international presence"
The NFL confirmed the San Francisco 49ers will play the Los Angeles Rams in the league's first regular-season game in Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. 49ers CEO Al Guido called the matchup a terrific opportunity to grow the game and to benefit local Australian communities. Several 49ers, including fullback Kyle Juszczyk and running back Christian McCaffrey, expressed concern about player health and safety if the team plays two international games on separate continents. The 49ers are expected to also host a December game in Mexico City, creating a condensed travel schedule. The team endured three regular-season games in a 13-day span the previous season.
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