Titled: Chiefs Soar Over Dolphins in Frankfurt, Bolstering Their Season Record
Having clinched the triumph in Frankfurt, the Kansas City Chiefs emerged victorious in the NFL's premier game against the Miami Dolphins. Quarterback sensation Patrick Mahomes led the team to a far-from-routine 21:14 (21:0) victory in front of an energetic crowd of 50,023, adding their seventh win to their tally in the ninth match of the season.
Miami's generally explosive offense, which had notched up an impressive 70 points in a single game this season, struggled to make a significant impact in the match. The crowd's beloved pop sensation, Taylor Swift, who was recently spotted alongside Chiefs player Travis Kelce, was absent from the stands.
One year on from its inaugural debut in Munich, this NFL contest marked the second time the league had graced German soil during the current season. While the English cubs, particularly at the Wembley Stadium in London, have hosted such games for many years, this year's International Games series continues unabated. The New England Patriots will square off against the Indianapolis Colts in Frankfurt next weekend (3.30 pm/RTL and DAZN). A further fixture is slated for Munich in 2024.
While Miami's high-scoring offense struggled in the face of the Chiefs' formidable defense, the 50,023 spectators still enjoyed the thrilling encounter, witnessing the Chiefs, under Mahomes' guidance, clinch a hard-fought victory against the Dolphins. The dynamic of the game may have been influenced by the spirit of victory that seemed to permeate Chicago Stadium, even in the absence of Swift's presence.
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NFL games in Germany have been on the rise, with increasing frequency, coinciding with the league's international expansion plans. Over the years, the NFL has played games in Frankfurt and Munich five times, with upcoming contests planned even further afield. The NFL will host another regular-season game in Berlin, Germany, at the Olympic Stadium in 2025, heading towards a possible scheduling of up to eight regular-season games internationally in 2025, with fixtures also scheduled in London, Madrid, and Berlin.
According to recent plans, the Indianapolis Colts will host the NFL's first regular-season game in Berlin, Germany, at the Olympic Stadium in 2025, with the opponent to be revealed with the unveiling of the 2025 NFL schedule this spring.
