The NFL’s passport is getting one other stamp, however the drama again house is simply as intense.
From revenge video games to division battles, right here are 5 things to know heading into Week 11.
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For the first time ever, the NFL is headed to the Spanish capital.
The Miami Dolphins and Washington Commanders will sq. off in Madrid in the league’s first regular-season recreation in the nation.
The historic matchup will happen at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, house of Real Madrid, and will shut out this yr’s worldwide slate. Spain turns into the seventh nation outdoors the United States to host an NFL regular-season recreation, becoming a member of Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil and Ireland.
So set these alarms early on Sunday – kickoff from Madrid is at 9:30 a.m. ET.
The Atlanta Falcons may have additional motivation Sunday after they host the Carolina Panthers. The final time these two met in Week 3, Carolina rolled to a 30-0 win.
Atlanta has dropped 4 straight and sits at 3-6. The offense has been brutal, changing simply three third downs in its final three video games – 3 for 29 in that span. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will want to regular the ship if the Falcons hope to cease the slide.
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The excellent news? Their subsequent three opponents – Panthers, Saints and Jets – are all beatable.
Matthew Stafford is on a tear. The Los Angeles Rams quarterback is rewriting the document e book, changing into the first in NFL historical past to throw 20 landing passes with out an interception over a six-game stretch.
In his final three outings alone, Stafford has tossed 13 touchdowns. He’s now tied with New England’s Drake Maye as a favourite for league MVP.
Another milestone: By beating the 49ers final week, Stafford’s profession document lastly hit .500 at 115-115-1. After all these tough years in Detroit, that’s no small feat. A win Sunday in opposition to the 7-2 Seahawks would give him a profitable document for the first time – and first place in the NFC West.
Every week, the Denver Broncos appear to pull one other rabbit out of the hat.
Sean Payton’s workforce has punted greater than any workforce in the league, but they’ve received a league-high seven straight and sits atop the AFC West at 8-2.
During this streak, Denver’s margin for error has been razor-thin – wins by 4, 3 (twice), 2 and 1 level.
At some level, the one-score magic runs out… or possibly this workforce simply has it.
But this week’s take a look at is completely different: Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs go to Mile High. The Chiefs are coming off a bye and a loss to Buffalo. History says that’s unhealthy information for Denver – Andy Reid is 22-4 after a bye week.
Sunday Night Football brings a heavyweight NFC conflict as the Philadelphia Eagles host the Detroit Lions.
The defending champs are 7-2, however their followers nonetheless really feel disrespected. When the stage is large, the Eagles often ship – since 2021, they’ve received 10 straight in opposition to the Lions, Rams and Packers.
Lions head coach Dan Campbell lately took over play-calling duties, and it paid off instantly with 44 factors on Washington.
The Eagles’ protection, although, is a a lot harder take a look at. This one may simply be a preview of the NFC Championship Game.