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McVay Plans Brief Melbourne Visit to Ease Week 2 Pressure

9/7/2026

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Sean McVay plans a brief, business-style visit to Melbourne, Australia for the Rams.
He says the schedule will keep players’ normal rhythm and ready them for a three-hour game window.
McVay hopes the short stay will lessen pressure for the Week 2 game against the New York Giants.
The NFL says its priority is globalizing football, putting international expansion above short-term team impacts.

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Sean McVay plans a brief, business-style visit to Melbourne, Australia for the Rams.
He says the schedule will keep players’ normal rhythm and ready them for a three-hour game window.
McVay hopes the short stay will lessen pressure for the Week 2 game against the New York Giants.
The NFL says its priority is globalizing football, putting international expansion above short-term team impacts.