Rams jet lag celebration completely backfires against 49ers
The 49ers got the last laugh.
In the first NFL game of the season, the Los Angeles Rams' pre-game celebration took a surprising turn against the San Francisco 49ers. The Rams opted to celebrate their interception with a nap in the end zone, poking fun at the travel debate surrounding the 17-hour time difference between California and Melbourne, Australia. However, their efforts ended up backfiring spectacularly as the 49ers responded with a 24-point barrage, securing a Week 1 victory.
The 49ers' defense remained strong throughout the game, preventing the Rams from scoring and turning Myles Garrett, the team's biggest offseason acquisition, into an invisible player. Rams linebacker Fred Warner even gave a playful response with a Steph Curry-style celebration. While the travel debate is far from over, the 49ers' superior preparation seemed to pay off, leaving the Rams to sleep more soundly in Melbourne.
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