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    What NFL game is on today? Packers vs. Eagles, Friday night in Brazil

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    The NFL’s first game in Brazil takes place Friday night between two rising NFC teams.

    Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles take on Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers at Corinthians Arena in San Paulo.

    Hurts and the Eagles enter the season after an early postseason exit last season after reaching the Super Bowl in 2022-23.

    Love and the Packers surprised the world in last year’s playoffs by beating the Dallas Cowboys and then losing to NFC champion San Francisco 49ers.

    The Packers and Eagles are likely to be playoff contenders this season, with a thrilling game scheduled for Friday night in South America to kick off the 2024 NFL season.

    How can you watch the Packers vs. Eagles game on Friday night?

    The Packers-Eagles game starts at 8:15 p.m. ET and can be streamed live on Peacock.

    Watch Packers vs. Eagles on Peacock

    Packers vs. Eagles Betting Odds

    The Eagles (-150) are the moneyline favorite, while the Packers (+125) are a slight underdog. The over/under is set at 48.5 points, with the Eagles being a 3-point favorite, according to BETMGM.

    The NFL plays its first game in Brazil

    The NFL will play its first game in Brazil on Friday as the league continues to expand its international footprint with an entry into South America. Brazil is a key market for the NFL, which has played games in England, Germany and Mexico in recent years. The league will play a game in Madrid in 2025.

    “Introducing the NFL to new continents, countries and cities around the world is a critical part of our plan to grow the game globally,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement when the sport was first announced last December.

    “Brazil has established itself as a key market for the NFL and we are excited to play in Brazil and São Paulo for the first time in 2024. We look forward to partnering with the city of São Paulo, SP Turis and Corinthians Arena to deliver a world-class game-time experience to this passionate and growing fan base.”

    Spotlight on the Quarterbacks: Jordan Love vs. Jalen Hurts

    Hurts enters his fifth NFL season as the Eagles’ $51 million starter. Only Patrick Mahomes (36) and Josh Allen (35) have more wins than Hurts (33) since the start of the 2021 season. Expect Hurts to expand his leadership role this season after longtime center Jason Kelce retired. But a return to the playoffs is necessary for Philadelphia.

    Love enters his second season as the Packers’ starter (fifth overall) after signing the richest contract for a quarterback in NFL history (four years, $220 million) this offseason. Love will earn a league-high $55 million this season, with expectations high after a storming playoff run last season. The Packers defeated the Cowboys 48-32 but lost to the 49ers 24-21 in the NFL title game.

    Player to watch: Eagles RB Saquon Barkley

    Running back Saquon Barkley was the face of the New York Giants. He now plays for the Eagles after signing a three-year, $37.75 million contract this offseason. He will bolster an offense behind Hurts that features dynamic receivers AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith. The Eagles could lean on their run game behind Hurts and Barkley to keep the Packers’ offense off the field in their season opener.

    Predictions for Friday’s Eagles-Packers game

    Here are the USA TODAY Sports staff’s predictions for Friday’s game against Brazil:

    • Jarrett Bell: Packers 27-24
    • Chris Bumbaca: Packers 30-27
    • Nate Davis: Packers 27-23
    • Safid Deen: Eagles 27-23
    • Tyler Dragon: Eagles 26-21
    • Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz: Packers
    • Lorenzo Reyes: Packers 24-20

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