The San Francisco 49ers are weighing a travel adjustment ahead of their Week 11 game in Mexico City that could prevent them from setting an NFL record for most miles traveled in a season.
Kyle Shanahan said the team plans to practice in Colorado Springs the week before facing the Minnesota Vikings to acclimate to the high altitude of 7,350 feet. The move would follow their Nov. 15 game against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 10 and cut total travel by 1,321 miles compared with returning home first.
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South Korea's national football team completed specialized training in Mexico to adapt to high altitude and heat ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The NFL has set the San Francisco 49ers against the Minnesota Vikings for a Sunday Night Football game on November 22 at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City, marking the league's return to the country.
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Former NFL player Chris Long highlighted how the Pittsburgh Steelers face limited time zone shifts during their 2026 season, calling it a significant advantage aside from one trip abroad.
Several strong NFL teams enter the 2026 season with challenging schedules that could complicate their playoff hopes. The Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Chargers, Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys and New England Patriots stand out for their difficult paths ahead.