The San Francisco 49ers say they are dealing with lingering fatigue after an approximately 8,000-mile flight ahead of a game against the Miami Dolphins. Coaches and players describe a period of adjustment, with head coach Kyle Shanahan saying he “felt like crap” for three or four days.
Players similarly report sleep disruption and grogginess after the trip. Tight end George Kittle says it felt “really weird” to return to his normal sleep schedule, while linebacker Fred Warner describes being groggy for about a day. Multiple reports frame the complaints as a short-term side effect rather than a major football-related setback, with players indicating they are now ready to play.
Across outlets, the core focus is the same: travel fatigue from the long-distance flight and the time it takes the team to return to its routine. The coverage centers on the athletes’ personal experiences—symptoms such as feeling unwell, difficulty resetting sleep, and reduced energy—while confirming the team’s intention to move forward with the upcoming matchup.
