The NFL has been ramping up investments in its global footprint over the past two decades, with a variety of international games. Let's revisit the roots of this worldwide initiative.
History of NFL international efforts
When and where was the NFL's first international game?
The NFL has held games in other countries for almost 100 years. The first international regular-season game took place in Mexico City in 2005, between the Arizona Cardinals and the San Francisco 49ers. The league stepped up its overseas efforts even more with the launch of the International Series on Oct.