As the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles gear up to kick off their season in Brazil, both teams are faced with the challenge of enduring unusually long flights to reach their destination. The teams will be traveling for an estimated 12 hours from Wisconsin to Sao Paulo, while the journey from Philadelphia will take over nine hours.

While some players are determined to utilize the flight time to fully focus and mentally prepare for the upcoming game, others have shared their plans to pass the time during this extended travel period. According to NBC Sports Philadelphia, the Eagles have strategically opted for a daytime flight, allowing the team to arrive in Brazil, have dinner, and enjoy a good night's sleep.

However, even with the intention of rest, several Eagles players, including Dallas Goedert, Avonte Maddox, Jalen Carter, and Jeremiah Trotter Jr., have expressed their desire to take naps or get some sleep during the journey, ensuring they are well-rested for their season opener.

On the other side of the matchup, the Green Bay Packers are also prioritizing rest during their flight. As revealed on the Packers website, players such as Jordan Love, Christian Watson, and cornerback Eric Stokes are aiming to maximize their sleep duration. Stokes admitted that he anticipates feeling sleepy when the flight departs in the morning and plans to get a solid five hours of sleep. Despite the initial grogginess, he is determined to "thug it out" once the flight lands.

While watching movies, playing games, or indulging in other forms of entertainment are popular ways to pass the time during long flights, it seems that the primary focus for these football players is to ensure a balance between rest and staying energized for the upcoming game.

As the Packers and Eagles make the journey to Brazil, it is evident that they are mindful of the challenges posed by the lengthy flights. With various strategies in place, including designated sleep and rest time, both teams are aiming to arrive in Brazil in the best possible shape to compete in their season opener.

In the end, it's clear that although being an avid reader, movie buff, gamer, or "show guy" isn't necessary to get through a long international flight, it certainly doesn't hurt to have some entertainment options to make the journey more enjoyable.