Admin September 6, 2024
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Whether it’s on a calendar or a map, the NFL continues to expand its footprint.
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.
USA TODAY Sports will have updates on the game throughout the evening, so check back here for more:
NBCUniversal’s grip on the American sports viewer will be tightened during the first weekend of the 2024 NFL regular season with three games in four nights on their properties, including its streaming arm, Peacock.
“They’re using sports as a key part of their identity for Peacock,” media analyst John Kosner told USA TODAY Sports.
Following the season opener between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens on NBC, the Brazilian matchup between the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles will air exclusively on Peacock. The weekend ends with the Los Angeles Rams facing the Detroit Lions on NBC for “Sunday Night Football.”
“So I think they can maintain the momentum,” Kosner said, “and it’s probably part of the plan for the NFL.”
What the return of investment is for Peacock and other streamers remains unclear, according to fellow streaming analyst Dan Rayburn, who contended that the NFL’s motivations hurt the average fan who wants to enjoy games with ease.
“The NFL is more fragmented than anybody else out there from a sports league standpoint, and obviously the reason for that is money,” Rayburn told USA TODAY Sports. “That’s all it is.”
Peacock paid a reported $110 million for last season’s wild-card playoff game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins. This year, that exclusive postseason streaming slot was awarded to Prime Video for $120 million. Netflix paid a reported $150 million for a pair of Christmas Day games, which this year will land on a Wednesday.
“The NFL is the most popular content on television in our country, so it’s clearly worth the investment,” Kosner said.
But how are fans − casual and hardcore − affected?
What time is Eagles vs. Packers kickoff?
The two teams are set to start things off at 8:20 p.m. ET on Friday, Sept. 6.
How to watch Eagles vs. Packers
Friday’s game is unique in that it is the lone game of the regular season that will be exclusive to Peacock, NBC’s subscription streaming service.
Watch Eagles vs. Packers on Peacock
- Jarrett Bell: Packers 27-24
- Chris Bumbaca: Packers 30-27
- Nate Davis: Packers 27-23
- Tyler Dragon: Eagles 26-21
- Mike Middlehurst-Schwartz: Packers 27-24
- Lorenzo Reyes: Packers 24-20
Eagles vs. Chiefs odds, moneyline, over/under
The Eagles are favorites to defeat the Packers, according to the BetMGM NFL odds. Looking to wager? Check out the best mobile sports betting apps offering NFL betting promos in 2024 including the ESPN BET app and Fanatics Sportsbook promo code.
- Spread: Eagles (-2)
- Moneyline: Eagles (-130); Ravens (+110)
- Over/under: 49
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Eagles vs. Packers injury report
- Eagles: CB Isaiah Rodgers (out, hand), LB Devin White (out, ankle)
- Packers: TE Tucker Kraft (questionable, back), RB MarShawn Lloyd (questionable, hamstring), RB Emanuel Wilson (questionable, hamstring)
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