NFL stolen by UK again...

[mattieuk]

The NFL is heading back across the pond.

After playing a highly successful game in London last October, the NFL announced that it would return to the United Kingdom for a regular-season game in 2008 as part of the NFL’s International Series of regular-season games.

“The game in London was undoubtedly one of the highlights of the entire 2007 season,” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. “The fan interest was tremendous. The passion they demonstrated for our sport that day continued throughout the season, as television viewership in the U.K. has grown by 40 percent since the game. We had an overwhelmingly positive response to the event from all involved – the teams, our sponsors and business partners and of course the fans themselves. We look forward to another spectacular event in 2008.”

Details about the game -– including the venue and competing teams -– are expected to be confirmed during Super Bowl week (Jan. 28-Feb. 3) in Arizona.

In 2006, NFL owners approved a five-year plan to stage a limited number of regular-season games outside the United States. The series kicked off in London on October 28 when the New York Giants defeated the Miami Dolphins, 13-10, before a sellout crowd of 81,176 at Wembley Stadium.

The NFL played its first-ever regular-season game outside the United States on Oct. 2, 2005 at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. A crowd of 103,467 –- the largest for a regular-season game in NFL history –- saw the Arizona Cardinals defeat the San Francisco 49ers, 31-14.

Us Brits are getting regular season football again next year! After being at the Miami-Giants game last year, I can only hope I get tickets again, but here the speculation starts...

Who will the UK get for the 2nd NFL Regular Season Matchup?

Whilst I can't see it (and wouldn't want to rob you guys of a game at the Reliant), I would obviously to see DeMeco cracking some skulls over here.

In realistic thinking though, I can see the Packers or the Raiders coming over here to get a bit more enthusiasm going due to the large amount of support...although the Texans vs anyone, or the Cowgirls vs anyone would be a no brainer!

[brakos82]

Phins and Ravens... snooze bowl!

[mattieuk]

Originally Posted by brakos82

Phins and Ravens... snooze bowl!

And I thought last years game was bad enough...

Just please don't send the Phins again...we'll promise good weather!

[kastofsna]

Jacksonville vs. Green Bay or Minnesota

[Brando]

Originally Posted by mattieuk

And I thought last years game was bad enough...

Just please don't send the Phins again...we'll promise good weather!

The Phins will be better next year. Parcells will get that franchise turned around quick.

I'm a Parcells fan and the last two jobs was with teams I hate. (Cowboys,Dolphins)

[tulexan]

I bet it's going to be Falcons v. Eagles

[nero THE zero]

I'm going to go with Bears vs Colts

[kastofsna]

Originally Posted by nero THE zero

I'm going to go with Bears vs Colts

the NFL would never take a home game away from either team.

[GuerillaBlack]

Especially the Colts and their new stadium.

[kastofsna]

plus the NFL wants to have both conferences represented.

[ATX]

What's up with UK fans and Demeco? Tell us why y'all love him.

[gwallaia]

It will really suck if its the Texans and Packers.

[Joe Texan]

That game will be a road game for both teams as each team will have 8 games at home.

[kastofsna]

Originally Posted by Joe Texan

That game will be a road game for both teams as each team will have 8 games at home.

nope, that's impossible. one team will be the designated home team.

[Lucky]

“The game in London was undoubtedly one of the highlights of the entire 2007 season,” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. “

Goodell has a future in politics.

[GuerillaBlack]

Originally Posted by gwallaia

It will really suck if its the Texans and Packers.

No it won't. It would be a Texan away game.

[Grid]

From another forum

Some of the games being suggested according to sources in the league office are:

Buffalo Bills vs Arizona Cardinals (home game for Arizona)
Cincinnati Bengals vs Houston Texans (Home game for Cincinnati)
Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans (home game for Cleveland)
Kansas City Chiefs vs Carolina Panthers (home game for KC)
Tamp Bay Bucs vs Detroit Lions (home game for TB)

[TexanSam]

Originally Posted by Grid

From another forum

I'd be ticked if they took a home game away from us. I imagine fans of any team that's picked and has a home game taken away would be too.

[ChildressTitanMan]

My guess at the next UK crapola bowl.......Redskins vs 49ers

[sakebomb]

Cincinnati Bengals vs Houston Texans (Home game for Cincinnati)

Now that would be one hell of a road trip.