Kyle Shanahan Anticipates 49ers Fan Dominance in Melbourne

Kyle Shanahan, head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, has expressed his views on the Rams' choice to move a home game to Australia, aiming to prevent a takeover by 49ers fans at SoFi Stadium. Now in Melbourne, Shanahan's perspective has shifted.

During a press conference, Shanahan stated that he believes the league has favored the Rams by allowing them to select the matchup against the 49ers for the international game. He anticipates that the 49ers' supporters will dominate the Melbourne Cricket Ground, which has a capacity of 100,000, during the game on Thursday night.

This matchup is significant due to its implications for division tiebreakers, raising questions about whether it should be included in the international series. Shanahan noted that the Rams' attempt to avoid a fan imbalance in Los Angeles may not change the dynamics in Australia.