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Eagles collect season-opening win over Packers in Brazil

The Eagles hosted the Packers at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil, and earned a 34-29 win to open the season.

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Eagles players celebrate after winning the NFL American football match between Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers at Neo Quimica Arena in Sao Paulo, on September 6, 2024 (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP) (Photo by NELSON ALMEIDA/AFP via Getty Images)

What to Know

  • Friday marked the first-ever NFL game in South America. The Eagles, who were technically the home team, beat the Packers 34-29.
  • The Eagles are now 4-0 in season openers under Nick Sirianni.
  • Jalen Hurts found Saquon Barkley in the second quarter for first his first touchdown as an Eagle.
  • Barkley had just his second-career three-touchdown game. His other came as a rookie in 2018.

The Eagles and Packers were in São Paulo, Brazil, for the first-ever NFL game in South America and the first time in 50 years that a Week 1 game was played on a Friday.

The Birds were victorious, 32-29. Re-live our live coverage from the day below.

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