In a highly anticipated game, Saquon Barkley's Philadelphia Eagles faced the Green Bay Packers in Brazil, marking the NFL's first regular-season matchup in South America. However, the excitement was overshadowed by poor field conditions, causing multiple players to slip, including Barkley and Packers' Christian Watson.

Former NFL player J.J. Watt and NBA star LeBron James both criticized the playing surface, adding to the challenges of the rare Friday night game. The NFL aims to expand internationally, but inadequate field conditions raised concerns about player safety and performance.