Players on the 49ers described lingering effects after adjusting to a time zone change, with some experiencing fatigue and disrupted sleep patterns over several days. The team’s linebacker noted the initial grogginess but expressed renewed energy and readiness to perform. Athletes shared personal accounts of the unusual physical toll, highlighting how even minor disruptions can impact performance. The locker room’s collective mindset shifted quickly from discomfort to determination.
Kyle Shanahan said he “felt like crap” for three or four days. For George Kittle, “it was really weird” getting back on his normal sleep schedule. Fred Warner was groggy for “about a day,” he said. “And now we’re ready to rock.” The longtime linebacker summed up the general sentiment in the 49ers‘ locker room...
