EAGLES STAR A.J. BROWN DOESN'T HOLD BACK ON EXPERIENCE IN BRAZIL

The historic game in Brazil went to the Philadelphia Eagles after they trounced the Green Bay Packers, 34-29, on Sept. 6 at the NeoQuimica Arena in Sao Paulo.

New acquisition Saquon Barkley had a dazzling debut for the Eagles with three touchdowns, delighting the fans in the NFL's first-ever game in South America.

Wide receiver A.J. Brown was also a big factor in the win, catching five passes for 119 yards, including a 67-yard touchdown.

Brown, along with other players, had serious concerns prior to the trip to Brazil, particularly regarding the country's high criminal rate. But after their experience, the 27-year-old Brown had a more positive opinion, although he had an honest observation about the fans.

“I don't know if Sao Paulo knows when to cheer, but it was great,” Brown said in a report from the Associated Press (AP). “It was loud the entire time.

"They kind of got a bad rap. We got a whole bunch of 'Don't do's,' but it's been great ever since we got here.”

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni echoed Brown's comments, touting the atmosphere in the venue.

“Did Brazil get a great game tonight or what?” Sirianni said. “I know we converted some people to be big-time football fans tonight.”

According to another report from AP, around "20% of the expected crowd of 42,000 was from the United States."

The Eagles will gun for back-to-back wins when they host the Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 16.

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