xSICKxWITHxITx Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Didn't see it posted, but Mort on NFL32 stated they are flying all the way home. I think it could backfire, but in the end it shouldn't decide the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Brasky Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 They flew home last night. Were expected to get in around 12am-1am local time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF89 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 The Jet lag is gonna suck but I don't blame them for not wanting to spend all of this week in hotel and other unfamiliar confines. Either option can lead to fatigue might was well do it in the comfort of familiar surroundings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Sider Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 They fly home to stay Sunday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconstwopercentsized Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 jet lagged playing @ 10 am their time. falcons need to start out fast and don't let up til 0:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markieh18 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 i dont think many teams would have decided to mess up their routine by staying all week. I sorta wish they did stay though- mess em up a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdz4i Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 well if they had stayed, they would have needed to find facilities to use. and relocate the team to where ever. then they probably only had their game day equipment with them. would have taken a lot of time and effort to put together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markieh18 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) well if they had stayed, they would have needed to find facilities to use. and relocate the team to where ever. then they probably only had their game day equipment with them. would have taken a lot of time and effort to put together.with college football season over for our local teams it would have taken 1 phone call. Georgia Tech has a new indoor fieldhouse and boom it woulda been done. OR they could stay an hour away and use UGAs. Edited January 7, 2013 by Markieh18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Brasky Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I wouldn't worry too much about them not being ready because of the 10am their time kickoff. Between caffeine and smelling salts (and probably a few other things [looking at you Sherman]) they'll be up for the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DirtyBird- Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I live in Seattle and have done the ATL/SEA flight a few times and yeah it definitely messes with the internal clock. Going east was worst than going west. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconsd56 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 So that is a total of around 12,000 miles flown in about a week. 6 total time zones....That plays havoc with your body.Kick off will be about 10am their time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilco Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 So what, they should've stayed in Georgia and get egged for a week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vent King Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Yea, a lot of people want to compare this #1 seed Atl thing to the situation in 2010. I just don't see it adding up like that this time. Pack didn't have travel issues as far as time change, they were more disciplined, this wasn't their FIRST trip at the rodeo, nor is it Atlanta's, and most importantly - they didn't hv a rook at QB. With the Falcons desperate to get that monkey off their back AT HOME, I think with that time change a lot of people are about to be shocked with the Falcons this coming Sunday. Oh that media luv/respect whatever thing some of us crave is on the way buddy...I think the PeeHawks are overconfident and will get a much needed dose of humility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlantaFalconPokerPro Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Gotta be tough on the body. Not to mention, they are one of the younger teams in the NFL, and aren't used to a 16 game schedule. On top of that, the traveling west to east 2 times in 2 weeks. Plus, the extra game they played that we didn't have to is going to be a factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithful Falcon Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 The Jet lag is gonna suck but I don't blame them for not wanting to spend all of this week in hotel and other unfamiliar confines. Either option can lead to fatigue might was well do it in the comfort of familiar surroundings.True, but Atlanta is not one of those food poisoning cities. We treat all people the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithful Falcon Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 We win this game, and SF or a tired GB will have to travel here. GB with no bye, and being beat up by the Niners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconfan123 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 You guys are making it seem like the Seahawks will lose the game because of the jet lag. They have travelled before, it isn't very new to them I mean they play in the NFL. It's up to us to beat them, jet lag or not, and show everyone in the nation we are no joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birds_till_death Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Jet lag isn't a real issue, just the dehydration and fatigue from spending that much time on a plane. Most teams will stay on their home time zones internal clock. Smitty is notorious for this when we travel west. Dinner times, curfew etc... Is still on east coast time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastiemike Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Meh, the travel isn't going to make a difference in this game. I fly 75,000 miles a year for my job, including 3 trips from Seattle to Atlanta every year (will be four this year as I'm coming to the game next Sunday:-)If it was a 10 hour flight non stop from Seattle to Amsterdam, or a 15.5 hour flight from Seattle to Sydney, which Ive done several times, then sure the flight will mess with you. With a five hour flight from Seattle to Atlanta, it just isn't that big of a factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanForLife Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Just make sure we get the egg throwers to the airport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimus*Crimes Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I live in Seattle and have done the ATL/SEA flight a few times and yeah it definitely messes with the internal clock. Going east was worst than going west.Thats the truth. The short days mess with your body. When you leave west at 1pm and you land on the east at 7pm for a 3 hour flight, it jacks you up five ways from sunday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.11 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Geez, it's just a five hour flight. You'd think they were flying in from Japan or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimus*Crimes Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Geez, it's just a five hour flight. You'd think they were flying in from Japan or something.You say that, but it takes me about 3-4 days to get my body right after visiting Indiana from Phoenix for a few days. I flew back for an extended weekends a few months back, and it took about 3 days to get the sleep schedule back to normal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.11 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 (edited) You say that, but it takes me about 3-4 days to get my body right after visiting Indiana from Phoenix for a few days. I flew back for an extended weekends a few months back, and it took about 3 days to get the sleep schedule back to normal...I suppose it affects people differently, but I feel fine after flying long distance. Except for confined seating space, 8+ hour flights don't bother me. I just carry on like I usually do without any [conscious] readjustment. I had a layover flight from Washington, DC to Cameroon (which is 14 total hours flying) and I felt fine afterwards (well, it was hot and humid). Edited January 8, 2013 by JerseyNo12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperbh Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 You guys are making it seem like the Seahawks will lose the game because of the jet lag. They have travelled before, it isn't very new to them I mean they play in the NFL.No, not new to them at all. In fact, the Seahawks have traveled to the eastern time zone for a 1:00 pm kickoff twelve times over the last five years.They have won one game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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