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Chiefs unanimously took on Ravens in kickoff game; Packers or Eagles in Brazil?

Chiefs unanimously took on Ravens in kickoff game; Packers or Eagles in Brazil?

Why Dan chose the Packers: If these teams continue where they left off last season, Green Bay will shine in Brazil. I expect the Eagles complete collapse mode back in January, though, so this should be an entertaining matchup on the international stage. I don’t have a strong feeling who comes out on top here. There’s no doubt Philadelphia has the talent to beat a Packers team that came out on top in 2023, but in Week 1, I’m tipping Jordan Love and Co. because of the continuity they enjoy, especially on offense. Yes, Matt LaFleur has new players on his team, like every other team at the start of the season, but the Eagles are replacing the centerpiece of their franchise, Jason Kelce, and have new coordinators on both sides of the ball, with Jalen Hurts learning an offense that was “95 percent new” to him. I’m not sure it’ll work right away. If it does, the Packers (and the rest of the league) are going to be in trouble.