According to Mark Murphy’s statement on Tuesday, the Packers will play the Philadelphia Eagles in Brazil to begin the 2024 season.
When the NFL revealed in February that the Philadelphia Eagles would kick off the 2024 regular season in Brazil, there was a lot of curiosity about who they would face in Week 1.
Over the previous few weeks, there have been rumors that the Cleveland Browns may travel to South America, while others have linked the Green Bay Packers.
Last month, Mary Kat Cabot of Cleveland.com reported that the Packers and Browns would make the final decision. However, it appears like the league has selected who will play in Week 1 in Brazil, which may or may not be exciting for Packers fans.
Packers Rumors: Green Bay Set to Face Eagles to Begin 2024 Season
According to ESPN’s Rob Demovsky, Packers president Mark Murphy made a minor error on Tuesday morning when addressing before the team’s annual Tailgate Tour, saying, “We’re either the first – or second-most popular team in Brazil.”
Based on Murphy’s comments, we can assume that Green Bay will go to Sao Paolo, Brazil, to play the Philadelphia Eagles on September 6. This is a watershed moment for the NFL because it has chosen two of its most iconic franchises to play in its first-ever NFL game in South America.
The Eagles are designated as a road opponent for the Packers this season, which means Green Bay will not lose a home game. This is great news for Green Bay Packers fans who are unable to go to Brazil in September.
Nonetheless, Packers against. Eagles should be one of the more entertaining games to kick off the 2024 season.
In this early season NFC game, two young dynamic quarterbacks, Jalen Hurts and Jordan Love, will face off against each other, as will Josh Jacobs and Saquon Barkley, who will be playing for their new teams for the first time.
If the Packers can beat the Eagles early in the season, it might pave the way for a great 2024 season.
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