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NFL fans in London preparing to watch the Atlanta Falcons take on the New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday were treated to a sensational performance from “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
Marisha Wallace sang a fantastic performance of the US National Anthem and did it in a daring way – high above the pitch at one of the highest points in the stadium.
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Marisha Wallace sings the U.S. National Anthem before an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Atlanta Falcons at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England on Sunday October 10, 2021.
(AP Photo / Ian Walton)
Wallace posted photos of herself on Instagram showing she was wearing a harness during the jaw-dropping performance.
The Falcons and Jets are playing their first away game since the 2019 season. The NFL canceled teams’ international travel last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars will also play in London next week.
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) takes the ball during an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Atlanta Falcons at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, on Sunday 10 October 2021.
(AP Photo / Alastair Grant)
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This is the second time the Jets have played in London. The team last played there in 2015 against the Dolphins and they won 27-14. Atlanta also played in London in 2014. The team lost by one point to the Detroit Lions, 22-21.
Both teams were looking for a victory to remain in some sort of contention in their divisions. Both teams have a win over the season.
Atlanta Falcons safety Jaylinn Hawkins (32) celebrates an interception during the first half of an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Atlanta Falcons at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, in England on Sunday October 10, 2021.
(AP Photo / Ian Walton)
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The Jets beat the Tennessee Titans last week and the Falcons won a narrow victory over the New York Giants two weeks ago.
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