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Green Bay Packers Philadelphia Eagles Matchup In Brazil
Here are scores and highlights of the Green Bay Packers Philadelphia Eagles game in Brazil
The Philadelphia Eagles on Friday emerged winners in a much awaited an NFL’s first game in Brazil by defeating the Green Bay Packers 34-29.
It was a game in which running back Saquon Barkley shone brightly as he scored three touchdowns.
Two of those was on the ground and one receiving and gained a total of 132 yards.
Packers receiver Jayden Reed also got accolades, scoring twice for the Green Bay, but in the end, it was the Philadelphia Eagles that came out victorious.
The game held on Friday night in São Paulo, Brazil.
At the end of regulation time, Packers lost 29-34 to Eagles;
A major highlight was that Jordan Love, key player in the game for his side, got injured in final seconds of the game
The status of Jordan Love remained unknown after he was helped off the field He needed assistance in leaving the field.
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Packers’ vs Eagles box score
Team 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter FINAL
GB 6 13 7 3 29
Philly 0 17 14 3 34
Jordan Love threw for 280 yards and two touchdowns and Jalen Hurts threw for 278 yards and a pair of scores.
Hurts was intercepted twice, Love threw one.
- The Packers did a good job keeping Hurts in front of them as he only rushed for 33 yards on 13 carries.
- Some NFL fans defy host soccer club’s preference by wearing green to Packers-Eagles game in Brazil
- The NFL game was the first in the season
- the Green Bay Packers dominated the venue in their green colours