Giants flying to LA early to get players ‘at their peak’ for Rams Monday night
NEW YORK — The Giants are taking more time to adjust to the three-hour West Coast time change than the Los Angeles Rams did to make the 11-hour switch for their season opener in Australia. John Harbaugh is flying the Giants to L.A. on Saturday night for the team’s Week 2 Monday Night Football game at SoFi Stadium instead of the making the traditional day-before trip on Sunday to The Golden ...
The New York Giants are flying to Los Angeles early, ahead of their Week 2 Monday Night Football game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. This decision comes after the Rams' last-minute travel to Australia for their season opener, which has been scrutinized for its impact on player performance. Giants head coach John Harbaugh is taking the unusual route, inspired by Andy Reid's method during his time as an Eagles assistant.
The move aims to help players adjust to the West Coast time change and peak for the Monday night game. Harbaugh explained that it's been effective in Philadelphia, where they've employed the same strategy. While the Rams faced criticism for their travel to Australia, Coach Sean McVay attributed their loss to lackluster execution rather than the grueling trip.
However, Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale believes the early flight will benefit the team, as he witnessed its drawbacks during a 2023 game in Arizona. Running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. will be absent from the practice due to illness, which could further influence the team's performance.
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