REPORT: Head-Scratching Details Emerge On The Ridiculous Journey The Green Bay Packers Will Have To Endure Just To Get To Their Week 1 Game vs. Eagles In Brazil
The Green Bay Packers reportedly have another long commute ahead of them for tomorrow’s season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles at Arena Corinthians in São Paulo, Brazil.
Matt LaFleur’s Green Bay Packers landed in São Paulo on Wednesday evening after a lengthy 10-hour flight. The NFC North club is designated the “away” team, with Philadelphia as the “home” team.
According to a report from Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports, the Eagles were assigned a hotel closer to Arena Corinthians. Jones also reports that based on estimations, the Packers’ commute to the stadium will last 1.5-2 hours because of traffic.
Friday’s showdown between the Eagles and Packers will mark the first NFL game in Brazil, as the league continues to expand its International Series.
There will be three games in London, England: New York Jets vs. Minnesota Vikings on Oct. 6, Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Chicago Bears on Oct. 13 and New England Patriots vs. Jacksonville Jaguars on Oct. 20.
