The Los Angeles Rams are gearing up for a marathon travel schedule in the 2026 season, ranking as the NFL's second-most-traveled team behind only their division rivals, the San Francisco 49ers. With a staggering 34,847 miles on the itinerary—including a season-opening trip to Melbourne, Australia—fans might wonder if all those air miles will take a toll on the team's performance. But recent history suggests otherwise.

For context, the distance from Los Angeles to Melbourne clocks in at over 7,900 miles one way. That's a long flight, even for seasoned pros. Yet, being well-traveled doesn't seem to derail success. Last season, the Rams covered 34,832 miles, second only to their SoFi Stadium co-tenants, the Los Angeles Chargers. And guess what? Both L.A. teams made the playoffs. The Chargers, in fact, were the most-traveled team for two consecutive years and still punched their postseason ticket each time.

This isn't just a fluke. According to NFL Operations data, all five of the most-traveled teams in the 2025 season advanced to the playoffs. Looking back over the past five years, the league's road warriors have consistently performed well, with only one exception: the 2022 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who finished 8-9 but still won their division. Remarkably, no team that logged the most miles in a season since 2021 has missed the playoffs.

For the Rams, this trend is nothing new. Since returning to Los Angeles, they've routinely ranked among the NFL's most-traveled squads. In 2021, they were fourth in travel miles—and we all remember how that season ended (hint: it involved a Lombardi Trophy). So, while packing snacks for that Australia flight might be a good idea, Rams fans can rest easy knowing that a heavy travel load doesn't spell doom. If anything, it might just be a sign of good things to come.