The final time the NFL performed a sport in Munich, Tom Brady — within the closing 12 months of his profession, a shell of the model that gained seven Tremendous Bowls, however his worldwide aura nonetheless intact — was the focus, 800,000 followers plunged into the ticket queue to safe one of many 69,811 seats and seemingly everybody in attendance belted out the lyrics to “Take Me Dwelling, Nation Roads” within the closing minutes of the fourth quarter.

Throughout a Nov. 13, 2022, night that doubled because the league’s regular-season introduction to Germany, the NFL seemingly aced its take a look at. The excitement was palpable within the streets and definitely within the stadium. The star energy delivered with Brady tossing two touchdowns for simply the second time that season and holding off a comeback from the Seahawks’ Geno Smith — who would earn an invitation to the primary Professional Bowl of his profession later that 12 months.

After two video games in Frankfurt final season, the NFL returns to Munich and that very same scene Sunday. Daniel Jones, Bryce Younger, the 2-7 Giants and the 2-7 Panthers will probably be ready for them.

If something, the disparity within the matchup high quality — and the diploma of star energy — will present a litmus take a look at of kinds because the NFL continues to increase its worldwide footprint past its consolation zone of London.