<p>FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons are set to host a home game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London as part of the NFL’s expanded schedule this season, though final approval will be based on the status of the coronavirus pandemic.</p>
<p>The team on Thursday announced the October game, which would be part of an increased focus on games outside the United States when the league goes to a 17-game schedule. The opponent and exact date have yet to be determined.</p>
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<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nfl-sports-beijing-football-roger-goodell-514fb8c5082a0094648aab40ae29bfa2">NFL owners voted this week</a> to add a game to the regular season, which means all NFC teams will have a ninth road contest in 2021. </p>
<p>If the Falcons get the go-ahead to travel to London, they will have two preseason and seven regular-season games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2021. The team would issue a credit to season-ticket holders for the lost home game.</p>
<p>The game could be shifted back to U.S. if travel restrictions, spectator limits or other COVID-19 roadblocks prevent a game in England.</p>
<p>This would be Atlanta’s second trip to London. <a href="https://apnews.com/article/da9dccfc8fc74f8d8c63e80a5d5b4bf6">The Falcons lost to the Detroit Lions 22-21</a> at Wembley Stadium in 2014.</p>
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