NFL Showdown: Vikings Challenge Browns at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Fifth Week Action
Key Player Josh Metellus Expresses Thoughts on Special UK Vibe
Drafted in 2020, Josh Metellus is gearing up to play his fourth international game, even though the Minnesota team were defeated in Ireland last week. In the past, they triumphed in both their previous appearances to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Metellus stated, "We've got to maintain that momentum," noting his excitement for a further London game.
"Usually, when you play, the spectators display identical team shirts, but en route to the stadium at Spurs' ground, I saw like thirty-two different kits—I noticed every team," said the player.
"I was like 'whoa, I assumed it was a Vikings event.' But that was amazing to see, fans just enjoy NFL. I saw a group of diverse fans of all shapes and sizes, who enjoyed the game and the events preceding it. You aren't required to be a fan of one club, you know. It's just enjoying the action and developing a passion."
When asked if that created a unique atmosphere: "For sure. The people in London do a great job of creating excitement. Whichever team comes out with the greatest intensity can shift the game and rally the spectators, so indeed, it certainly produces a special occasion. It's similar to a collegiate championship. It's a impartial venue where it can turn either side, based on game dynamics and such elements."
"I'm a big fan of the stadium," he continued. "It feels like a ideal location to play overseas. The locker room's nice, the feel of it when you walk inside, it feels like the attention is focused on you. I'm a big fan of playing in stadiums that are comfortable, especially those that we triumph at!"
