an entire NFL franchise flew 4,000 miles to be the away team at a stadium that has no home team

Colts vs. Commanders NFL London Game Preview: Mariota Starts Again, Both Teams 1-2

The Indianapolis Colts play the Washington Commanders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Sunday, with Marcus Mariota starting at quarterback for Washington for a second straight week. Both teams sit at 1-2, and the Colts are the designated home team despite the game being played roughly 4,000 miles from Indianapolis. ESPN analysts flagged the Colts' ground game and Washington's quarterback uncertainty as the matchups to watch, while oddsmakers list the game near a pick'em.

Source: Colts vs. Commanders NFL London Game Preview: Mariota Starts Again, Both Teams 1-2 — ESPN

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