Overview
- Following Miami’s 16-13 overtime win over Washington in Madrid, Tagovailoa said it would be “cool” to play in Jerusalem.
- The Madrid matchup marked the NFL’s first regular-season game in Spain, with Tagovailoa throwing for 171 yards.
- Asked about future sites, he first mentioned Hawaii, noting his ties to the state and his family there.
- The NFL has not staged a regular-season game in the Middle East or Asia, and Roger Goodell has said the league will look to Asia after playing in Australia.
- Reporting highlights obstacles for Jerusalem, including sub-32,000 stadium capacities versus past international attendances over 47,000 and security concerns tied to the Israeli–Gaza conflict.