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NFL Breaks Attendance Record in Mexico City

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The National Football League (NFL) made history by breaking the attendance record in Mexico City for a regular-season game, with a staggering 103,467 fans attending the Arizona Cardinals' 31-14 win over the San Francisco 49ers. The game was marked by six clutch field goals by Neil Rackers, who was booed by the crowd on several occasions. Despite the booing, Rackers remained calm and focused, contributing significantly to the Cardinals' victory. The game was a significant milestone for the NFL, showcasing its growing popularity in Mexico.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Arizona Cardinals broke the attendance record in Mexico City for a regular-season game, with 103,467 fans attending the match.
  • Neil Rackers' six field goals were the most heavily booed action in the game, with fans wanting a more aggressive approach from the Cardinals.
  • Rackers' performance set a new record, with him being 16-for-16 this season.
  • The Cardinals' quarterback Josh McCown credited the city of Mexico for its hospitality and claimed that the crowd was the MVP of the game.
  • The San Francisco 49ers struggled to gain offense, with quarterback Tim Rattay amassing only 126 yards on 11-for-21 passing.
  • Rookie Alex Smith replaced Rattay and attempted to lead the team to a comeback, but ultimately failed to turn the game around.

Statistics:

  • The attendance record at Estadio Azteca was broken with 103,467 fans attending the game.
  • The Cardinals' 385 yards in total offense more than doubled the 49ers' total offense of 168 yards.
  • Neil Rackers' six field goals were from 40, 45, 48, 23, 43, and 24 yards, respectively.
  • The 49ers needed only nine seconds to turn a game-opening sack into a touchdown.
  • Arizona's Larry Fitzgerald outleaped Willie Middlebrooks for an end-zone catch, scoring a touchdown for the Cardinals.

Sources:

  • Weir, T. (2005). "NFL Breaks Attendance Record in Mexico City". Unknown source.

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