Some of the players for the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers are not exactly looking forward to playing their regular-season opener and first-ever NFL game in Brazil because of safety concerns. Brazilian authorities are beefing up security ahead of the game.
Even though the NFL has boosted security for the event, there are still more precautions with the players venturing away from the team hotel or practice field. Gun violence and crime rates in Brazil are among the highest in Latin America.
