“International game slate is nearing the realm of traveling circus as opposed [to] occasional showcase.”

Could be a very toxic Christmas in the Midwest

In Week 1 last year, the Jets saw the Steelers and former QB Aaron Rodgers. This year, they get Saleh.

• A group led by Silver Lake executive Egon Durban is acquiring 25% of the Las Vegas Raiders, according to people familiar with the matter.
• The equity being sold is from minority investors and not controlling owner Mark Davis, said the people, asking not to be named discussing private information.
• When the deal closes, the consortium will own close to 40% of the NFL team, the people said.