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NFL sets record overseas schedule with five straight weeks

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 4:51 PM UTC · How we work

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NFL Sets Overseas Record

The league set a record number of overseas dates this season, establishing a precedent for future international expansion.
The NFL schedule includes five consecutive weeks with overseas games.
Paris will host a game in Week 7 and Mexico City in Week 11.
The Rio de Janeiro contest proceeded without field-surface complaints despite a halftime show by Ricky Martin and Pedro Sampaio.

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Washington Upsets Seattle

Seattle's 315-day winning streak ended with a 33-31 upset loss to the Washington Commanders.
Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota improved to 3-0 against Seattle, each win with a different team.
Seattle outgained Washington 437-258 yards but committed three turnovers to none.
Rookie Jadarian Price fumbled in the first quarter, sparking Washington’s early lead.
Washington converted a crucial fourth-down play despite only three of thirteen third-down conversions.

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Sonny Styles Intercepts

Sonny Styles recorded the first rookie linebacker interception-and-forced-fumble combo since Shaquille Leonard on Nov. 18, 2018.
The NFL’s proposed fine point-system could convert repeat violations into suspensions and partial refunds.
Chop Robinson was penalized for roughing the passer after “stuffing” Patrick Mahomes, prompting rule-interpretation debate.
Officials must determine whether a defender’s full-body-weight fall breaches NFL Rule 12, Section 2, Article 11.

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NFL Sets Overseas Record

The league set a record number of overseas dates this season, establishing a precedent for future international expansion.
The NFL schedule includes five consecutive weeks with overseas games.
Paris will host a game in Week 7 and Mexico City in Week 11.
The Rio de Janeiro contest proceeded without field-surface complaints despite a halftime show by Ricky Martin and Pedro Sampaio.

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