The Patriots and Raiders will play in Mexico City in 2017, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced on Wednesday during his annual pre-Super Bowl press conference.
The Raiders played the Texans in Mexico City last season. That was a Monday night game, and next season’s game figures to also be a nationally televised game.
“We had a great experience in Mexico,” Goodell said. “We couldn’t have asked for a better reception. We always envisioned it being more than a one-year commitment.”
I could’ve sworn this was announced months ago….or am I just psychic?
FIRE GOODELL!!!! Send HIM to Mexico and hopefully he will get stuck behind Trumps Wall
The field conditions were horrible and the smog is ridiculous. Thanks again, greedy NFL.
As long as they can still bring the laser pointers.
Half the raiders fans won’t be able to get back into the US after the game.
Oh, and who wants to be that it’s another “home” game for the Raiders? No way Kraft is going to give up a home game in NE.
Wow, the owners are kicking the Raiders out of the U.S.? It’s about time!
Here we go; passive aggressive actions from the NFL front office for the sake of parity. Send the Browns to play the 49ers.
This is officially becoming the plot from Ender’s Game. Next Goodell will make the Patriots play three teams at once while not wearing cleats. And then when they win anyway he’ll accuse them of cheating with bare feet.
tfavrat says:
Feb 1, 2017 2:20 PM
Oh, and who wants to be that it’s another “home” game for the Raiders? No way Kraft is going to give up a home game in NE.
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It was already said that this is a ” home game ” for the Raiders.
once again the raiders are the only team in the west losing a home game to play outside the USA. and of course its against a top tier team with playoff seeding at stake.
im sure the pats will be coming off a bye before this game and the raiders will probably be playing in NY or buffalo the Thursday before this game.
Goodell REALLY hates the Patriots!
Raiders might actually sell out a game.
To be fair to all teams, there should be 16 of these games per season so every team gives up one of their home field advantages.
So now we’ll have InflateGate?!
Great. Tom Brady gets the old laser treatment.
Is Mexico gonna pay for it? Or does the NFL pay and Mexico pays us back?
Half the raiders fans won’t be able to get back into the US after the game.
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that got a literal laugh from me.
What a joke. Raiders went 12-4 with 7 home games. Had to play on the road in playoffs against a 9-7 team.
Raiders new home
How are they going to get back after the wall is built?
Watch the game, but don’t drink the water.
weepingjebus says:
Feb 1, 2017 2:27 PM
This is officially becoming the plot from Ender’s Game. Next Goodell will make the Patriots play three teams at once while not wearing cleats. And then when they win anyway he’ll accuse them of cheating with bare feet.
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really ?? if this was such a big deal for the pats then it should be their home game.
And they wonder why they are losing fans.
Cool. Will Tim Brown be there explaining to us that Tom Brady would not be a starting QB without the Tuck Rule? Are all Radiers fans this oblivious?
Need eye shields to block the lasers.
Goodell couldn’t suspend Brady again so he’s deporting Brady to Mexico!
Ha! The jokes on Goodell! Brady’s not from there!
London gets the worst teams, Mexico City gets what could be a great matchup. Interesting.
jerze2387 says:
Feb 1, 2017 2:20 PM
Half the raiders fans won’t be able to get back into the US after the game.
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Serves them right for violating their probation by going
Patriots by 3. Touchdowns.
Of course they schedule the Pats “road” game for a neutral site. Would much rather they had to play in Oakland.
I was a Vegas Raider once but they always get it back, plus a little more.
Don’t go, Tom! Goodell probably has a hit squad waiting for him.
Should be a good game. Fans in London have gotten one or two good ones lately… Mexico City now getting a couple good ones also.
Venezuela wasn’t available?
Ok I get it, rodgie thought up new ways to make the patriots miserable, but what did the raiders do?
those two teams deserve to play in mexico city
Will either team be let back into the country? That’s what I’ll be waiting to see.
Probably a scouting mission. Brady and Belichick doing some work for Heir Trump, maybe seeing if they can get Mexico to pay for the wall.
Diehard Patriots fan, but enough is enough. For the diehard Raider and Jaguar fans, this is a great way to take away a HOME GAME for the fans. Pathetic.
Lyin Roger’s bringing his laser pointer to the game.
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tfavrat says:
Feb 1, 2017 2:20 PM
Oh, and who wants to be that it’s another “home” game for the Raiders? No way Kraft is going to give up a home game in NE.
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The league makes more money if the Raiders are the home team. The Raiders do as well. What’s your problem. There are more Raiders fans in Mexico anyway.
maust1013 says:
Feb 1, 2017 3:34 PM
Oh, and who wants to be that it’s another “home” game for the Raiders? No way Kraft is going to give up a home game in NE.
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Of course it will be a Raiders home game, that’s just good business on Davis’ part. It’s only a sport to the fans.
It’ll be at least 80% Raiders fans, maybe more.
All the snaps will be shotgun in that one.
Bloodfart says:
Feb 1, 2017 3:24 PM
Ok I get it, rodgie thought up new ways to make the patriots miserable, but what did the raiders do?
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What do you mean? Those bozos love going down there to play.
Don’t love giving up a home game (especially against New England) but considering the Raiders stadium situation not a shocker. This game should be on SNF on NBC.
Shrewd move by Goodell who knows that Tom Brady’s support of Donald Trump is going to make him a very unpopular figure in the host nation for this game.
What’s the problem? Last I heard the goal of our country was to sell to other countries not always buy from them. We don’t make fake dog poo anymore, China does – we sell services, entertainment, intellectual property, etc. Can we start screwing our heads on properly and trying to put America First for change.
Great Idea because one game won by fans with laser pointers aimed at the opposing QB’s eyes isn’t enough for Rodger .
Quick, build the damn wall.
Do the Raiders even have home games?
I bet slimeball Krafty hasn’t yet gave up a home game dispite this being their 3rd trip abroad.
Might as well call it the International Football League considering so many games aren’t even played for the fans who pay good money to see their cities team.
Raider fans are even whinier than Steeler fans, and frankly I did not think that was possible.
Special comment for Tim Brown: Tuck rule call made per NFL rules then in effect occurred at 1:50 with the Pats down 3. They kept possession on the Raider 41 yard line, then moved through the Raider defense like butter into FG range, tied it, then won in OT after the raiders had seemingly quit. Perhaps if the Raider D wasn’t so pathetic they could have stopped NE on one of those two drives.