The NFL is set to make history with its first-ever game in Brazil, featuring the Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers in Sao Paulo. This matchup comes after an exciting season opener between the Chiefs and the Ravens on Thursday night.
The Eagles are eager to recover from a disappointing conclusion to the 2023 season, where they finished with a 1-6 record, including a Wild Card playoff loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In contrast, the Packers concluded their season on a strong note, winning a playoff game on the road before being eliminated by the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round.
This game will be streamed exclusively on Peacock, marking only the third game to be made exclusive to the platform, following the Buffalo Bills against the Los Angeles Chargers last December and the Miami Dolphins’ playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs in January.
The game is scheduled for Friday, September 6, at 8:15 PM ET and viewers can watch it on Peacock.
All eyes will be on the quarterbacks and how their performances have diverged over the past season. Jalen Hurts entered 2023 as a promising talent, having led the Eagles to the Super Bowl in the previous season and subsequently signing a lucrative contract extension worth $255 million in April 2023. The Eagles had a strong start, winning 10 out of their first 11 games, but stumbled to a 1-6 finish that included a heavy playoff defeat. This shaky conclusion, exacerbated by injury, has raised doubts about Hurts’s ability to effectively lead Philadelphia’s offense.
On the other hand, Jordan Love of the Packers experienced a turnaround after a rocky 2-5 start to the season, finishing the regular season strong at 7-3 and securing a playoff spot. Love led the Packers to an impressive 48-32 victory against the Cowboys in the postseason before being stopped by the 49ers. His performance earned him a hefty four-year extension worth $220 million this summer.
The question remains: will Love continue his upward trend, or will Hurts reclaim his form? The outcome of the game will not only set the tone for the early season but also allow one of these quarterbacks to make a significant statement.