Jaguars coach Liam Coen downplays any jet-lag edge over Rams, who arrive Saturday in London
The upcoming game in London between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Los Angeles Rams at Wembley Stadium has caught the attention of jet lag researchers. Both teams have made adjustments to their travel schedules for this game, which could potentially impact their performance on the field.
The Rams, under coach Sean McVay, are set to arrive in England on Saturday morning, a day later than their previous arrivals in London. On the other hand, the Jaguars, who typically arrive on a Friday, decided to switch things up this time by arriving in London on Tuesday.
Jags coach Liam Coen commented on the change in schedule, stating that there are arguments for both early and late arrivals in terms of sports science. Both teams are currently 4-2, with Jacksonville looking to bounce back from a recent loss to Seattle.
Coen, who previously worked under McVay as the Rams’ offensive coordinator in 2022, mentioned that the decision to arrive earlier was partly influenced by having a bye week following the London game.
This game will mark Jacksonville’s 14th appearance in London, with their usual travel schedule involving a Thursday evening departure and Friday morning arrival. However, last year saw a delay in their travel plans due to a hurricane, resulting in a rescheduled news conference.
The Rams, coming off a victory against the Ravens, have been practicing in Baltimore this week before heading to London on Friday evening. McVay highlighted the team’s past success with a similar travel pattern, citing wins in London against the Cardinals and Bengals in previous years.
Overall, the adjustments in travel schedules for both teams add an interesting dynamic to Sunday’s game at Wembley Stadium. It remains to be seen how these changes will impact the teams’ performance on the field. Fans can look forward to an exciting matchup between two competitive teams in this international game.
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