The NFL announced a few months ago that they would play a game in Brazil, and since it was Miami's market, many assumed that the Dolphins would be one of the participants. I had taken that assumption a step further by speculating that the Hawks would be asked to donate a home game. All AFC teams have just 8 home games this season, and the league will only force teams with 9 home games to donate one to the international series, and we're one of the few teams that have not donated a home game.
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There will be a number of firsts in this game. It's the first game in South America in the league's attempt to expand their market around the globe. Secondly, the game is being held in Week 1, a first for an international game. And lastly, it's being held on a Friday. In the past, the league had avoided scheduling games on Fridays, at least early in the season, in deference to the high schools. Since it helps soften the travel requirements by giving the two teams a long week prior to their next games, look for this to become SOP for future international games.
The stadium in Sao Paulo is a bit on the small side. Although they'll obviously bring in temporary seating for the game, the capacity is listed at 47,000.