Eagles vs. Packers live updates: Score, how to watch, latest on NFL game in Brazil
Following the Kansas City Chiefs’ thrilling season-opening win over the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night, the league will host its first ever regular-season game in Brazil on Friday when the Philadelphia Eagles face the Green Bay Packers. The game will be a rarity not only for its international flare but also its timing, as it will mark just the 13th game on that day of the week since 1970. Beyond the unique setup, there should be no shortage of storylines on the field, either, as the matchup features two NFC powers as well as marquee quarterbacks in Jordan Love and Jalen Hurts.
Will John Mara sleep tonight?
As Saquon Barkley continues to tear through the Green Bay Packers defense during his debut with Philadelphia tonight, it’s hard not to flash to the offseason version of HBO’s “Hard Knocks,” which featured Barkley’s original team, the New York Giants. As the team weighed whether or not to re-sign their best player during free agency or spread the money around to sign several veterans to a weakened roster, there’s no forgetting what team owner John Mara told GM Schoen as free agency was commencing.
“I’ll have a tough time sleeping if Saquon goes to Philadelphia, I’ll tell you that,” Mara said in Schoen’s office. “As I’ve told you, just being around enough players, he’s the most popular player we have, by far.”
Might want to pour yourself a strong one before you hit the hay tonight, Mr. Mara. Feels like the G-Men are already 0-1. At least.
Saquon Barkley up to three TDs in Eagles debut
The Eagles defense got their first takeaway of the night.
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Packers QB Jordan Love threw off his back foot and lofted an errant pass to TE Luke Musgrave. Eagles safety Reed Blankenship came darting in and made an impressive diving catch for the interception.