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A massive NFL schedule change has been made, for Week 8.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the NFL schedule is undergoing a major shake-up for Week 8. The Washington Commanders-Chicago Bears game has been moved to the late afternoon 4:25 p.m. EST slot, with the Philadelphia Eagles-Cincinnati Bengals contest being bumped up to 1:00 p.m. EST.
Additionally, CBS’ top commentary team of Jim Nantz and Tony Romo will call for the first meeting between Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels, the first two picks in the 2024 NFL Draft.
The Eagles-Bengals game looked like a marquee matchup at the start of the season, but Joe Burrow’s squad is off to a disappointing 2-4 start. This game could still be a dandy, but it’s safe to assume that most fans are happy with the Week 8 NFL schedule change.
Nantz and Romo also called the Commanders’ Week 6 road game against the Baltimore Ravens, which Lamar Jackson and company won 30-23.
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Week 8 NFL Schedule Has Several Enticing Games
Aside from the Bengals-Eagles and Commanders-Bears games, several other Week 8 matchups bear watching. The Atlanta Falcons will visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a game that could ultimately determine the NFC South, with Kirk Cousins’ group winning the first meeting back in Week 5.
The Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers will meet on “Sunday Night Football” at Levi’s Stadium. Dallas is on a bye week, and pressure is mounting for Mike McCarthy’s group to turn things around after a humiliating 47-9 home loss to the Detroit Lions.
VIDEO: Everyone Noticed The Same Strange Thing About The NFL Fans In London During Bears-Jaguars Game
Bears fan in Mike Ditka outfit (Photo via NFL Network)
The Jacksonville Jaguars have become England’s team over the years, as they have built a solid fanbase overseas thanks to their annual tradition of playing games in London. However, there does appear to be one NFL figure who the English like more than their Jags: Mike Ditka.
The former Chicago Bears great appears to have a ton of supporters in London today, as many fans in attendance at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium were decked out in full Mike Ditka costumes as they watched his former team take on the Jags.
The NFL Network’s cameras caught a glimpse of several of these fans in their Ditka outfits. Those watching the game couldn’t believe how many Londoners were suited up in the Hall of Famer’s patented Bears sweater-vest.
Here’s how social media reacted to all of the Mike Ditkas spotted around the stadium.
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Seeing Mike Ditka outfits in the stands during Bears games is nothing new, but this many in London does seem a little out of the ordinary. Who knew the people of London were so infatuated with the former tight end and head coach.
Mike Ditka’s Old Team Looks To Keep Rolling In London
The Chicago Bears entered today’s game with a 3-2 record after winning their last two games against the Los Angeles Rams and Carolina Panthers. Their recent success largely has to do with the improved play of 2024 first-overall pick Caleb Williams.
After struggling out of the gate, Williams has finally found his footing in the NFL. In his last two contests entering today, Williams has passed for 461 yards, three touchdowns and zero interceptions.
