The San Francisco 49ers are back home after their recent road game against the Cleveland Browns. The team made the decision to return to their practice facility in Santa Clara and prepare for their upcoming game against the Minnesota Vikings on their normal routine.
Coach Kyle Shanahan explained that the 49ers had an extra day, so the travel back to California did not bother them as much. They will have an eight-day week, which is uncommon in the NFL, and felt that they did not need to conduct practice elsewhere.
The team arrived in San Jose at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, allowing players and coaches to get a full night of sleep despite the long flight.
As they look ahead, Shanahan acknowledges the challenges that lie ahead. After the Cleveland-Minnesota games, the 49ers will face a short week leading up to their game against the Cincinnati Bengals on October 29. Shanahan wanted the players to be in their own homes this week to ensure they have some rest and normalcy before the demanding schedule that awaits them.
The team is now focused on their next game against the Vikings, which will take place next Monday night at U.S. Bank Stadium. After this game, they will have a quick turnaround before facing the Bengals at Levi’s Stadium.
Despite the difficulties that lie ahead, the 49ers are confident in their ability to perform and are determined to come out victorious in their upcoming matches.