# Ep 1237 | Sean McVay's Casual Travel Schedule Exposes NFL's Weak 1 Mistake

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Published: 2026-09-11T17:00:00+00:00
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The NFL traded meaning for inventory, and Week 1 in Australia proved it. Sean McVay treated Rams vs. 49ers like a preseason game, rested starters, arrived late, and got humbled. San Francisco took it seriously and showed what urgency looks like. Under a 16-game schedule, every loss mattered; now a loss disappears by Wednesday. Jason breaks down how the 17-game schedule created load management football and why adding an 18th game will make it worse. ➢​​Today's Sponsors Keksi is a family-owned bakery from Fort Worth, Texas, that offers nationwide shipping for its diverse menu of artisanal cookies. You can get 15% off your order by using the promo code JASON at https://Keksi.com.  Try NMN (Anti-aging & NAD+): (LABOR DAY BIGGEST DEAL OF THE YEAR BUY ONE GET ONE FREE + FREE NMN FOR 48HRS ONLY!): https://blackforestsupplements.com/WHITLOCK  ➢ Show Outline 0:00 - Rams vs 49ers Initial Reaction 23:10 - Why the 49ers Are Undervalued 47:55 - Aaron Rodgers Sounds Off 54:00 - Caitlin Clark and the WNBA Narrative ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://www.youtube.com/@skap_attack https://x.com/SteveKim323 ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockClips?sub_confirmation=1 ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  https://x.com/JasonWhitlock  https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Sup…

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