An Absolutely Horrific Patriots Loss, the Rams-49ers Travel Bowl, and Hottest Takes
Sep 9, 2026 · 1h 12m · take 10 of 26
- The 49ers struggle after returning from Australia, while the Rams are fine in Week 2.
“I think long -term it's going to be bad”
49ers beat the Rams 27-7 in Australia, then beat Miami 35-13 in Week 2 and sit 4-0 through Week 4. Rams did bounce back (28-6 over Giants), but the 49ers showed no post-trip struggle.
- Source: NFL.com ↗ 2026 NFL season, Week 2: What We Learned from Sunday's games · Sep 21, 2026
In context
Billweek early.
BillNo, here's my take. Like, I know you guys have talked about this too, but we can all do it together. I think the Niners did it.
BillIt's going to lead to a win tomorrow would be my bet.
BillI think long -term it's going to be bad because everybody says the longer you stay over there, the harder it is to adjust when you come back. Whereas the Rams are basically like, not throwing away the game, but rolling the dice with this game, going in and out. But then when they come back, they'll be fine for week two.
BillSo it's almost like a short -term, long -term play. The only quibble
HeifetzI'd have with that bill is everyone like the whole, well, I went for a week for Australia and I came back. No one's ever flown to Australia for a day and then flew back like 30 hours later, except for the one scout. They, the Rams sent to test this whole theory.
HeifetzAnd so I don't, I kind of keep wondering if the Rams are going to be just as troubled. Who was it? I know. Did he have to audition? Like how
From the episode transcript around 00:32:01. Speaker names are recognized by voice.

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