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MEXICO CITY -- Mexican fans welcomed the NFL in raucous fashion, and it probably wont be the last time Azteca Stadium hosts American futbol.Next time, however, theyll try to ban laser pointers.Nearly 80,000 fans came to see the Raiders defeat the Houston Texans in a 27-20 win Monday night in what felt like a Raiders home game.The crowd harassed the Texans and supported the Raiders , one of the most popular NFL teams in Mexico.The success of the game and the full weekend of events could entice the league to bring more games to the Mexican capital.WILD FANSThe NFL says 76,473 fans were at the game, and the atmosphere was very different from the more neutral crowd for games in London. Thousands of other football fans attended a weekend-long fan fest.Although many wore silver and black, it was clear that the Cowboys, Texans, Steelers and Broncos also have fans south of the border.Besides the game, we had an excellent trip here, great experience for our players. Unbelievable crowd. Just a really cool atmosphere for both teams, Texans coach Bill OBrien said. It was a great trip as far as thats concerned.Before the game, there was concern that Mexican fans could boo the U.S. national anthem because of the political tension since Donald Trump was elected president, but the crowd did not .A SOCCER CROWDThe fans behavior was similar to the atmosphere when the Mexican national team or local club America play their soccer matches in Azteca Stadium.I was able to play at Wembley Stadium in my rookie year, and then being able to play here, I mean it was amazing, Raiders quarterback Derek Carr said. Theres so much history and so much rowdiness. I love soccer, so it gave me kind of a soccer feel.Throughout the game, the crowd chanted a gay slur that is common in soccer matches when the opposing goalkeeper clears the ball.This year, FIFA has fined Mexico three times for the chant. The NFL did not comment about the slur.Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler was targeted by a green laser on several plays, something that is common against visiting soccer teams playing at Azteca.Certainly, having a laser zoomed in on your eyeball definitely affects how you play, Osweiler said.THE MEXICO RAIDERS?The Raiders are exploring a move to Las Vegas, but in the meantime, they could consider another trip back to Mexico, where they clearly have a devoted fan base.According to the NFL office in Mexico, the Raiders are the fifth-most popular team in the country. They were clearly more popular Monday night than the Texans.Yon de Luisa, sporting vice president of the Televisa media company which owns Azteca Stadium, has said the deal with the NFL could include two future games in the venue.THE AZTECA RENOVATIONSAzteca Stadium, famous for hosting two World Cup finals, was renovated with a $12 million investment for its 50th anniversary and to celebrate club Americas 100th year. As part of the deal to bring the NFL back, Televisa had to comply with several upgrade requests by the league.Azteca built new football-only locker rooms, installed new seats and boxes that reduced its capacity from over 100,000, and added a new wireless internet network. The stadium still needs major renovations in other areas: the parking lot is insufficient, there are no escalators and the stadium lights and most of the ramps are 50 years old.ALTITUDEBefore the game, Mexico Citys altitude of 7,380 feet above sea level played was a cause for concern for both teams, who arrived a day earlier to avoid the effects as recommended by the NFL Mexico office.Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree had trouble breathing, and the Raiders called a timeout for their players to catch a break late in the game.I mean you talk about the elements is always a factor, but at the same time you talk about resiliency and the coaches having us prepared, Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack said. ... 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But Bourque, who has missed three games with a lower-body injury, wont be in the lineup when the Habs travel to Buffalo to take on the Sabres on Wednesday.Here are the most significant NFL players who got banged up in Week 10:Jordan Howard, RB, Chicago Bears: The Bears did not announce an injury for Howard during the game, but he got just two touches in the second half, and after the game, coach John Fox said the rookie RB sustained an ankle or Achilles injury. ESPN Bears reporter Jeff Dickerson said Howard did not mention the injury while talking to reporters after the game.Brandon Mebane, DT, San Diego Chargers:?Mebane will miss the remainder of the season after tearing his triceps on Sunday. The Chargers signed the defensive tackle to a three-year, $13.5 million deal this offseason.?According to ESPN Stats & Information, the Chargers have placed 20 players on injured reserve this season. Only the Seattle Seahawks have placed more (21).Eric Kendricks, LB, Minnesota Vikings: Kendricks collided with teammate Anthony Barr while trying to intercept a Kirk Cousins pass. Both players left the game momentarily. Barr returned, but Kendricks was listed as doubtful with a hip injury.?Audie Cole took Kendricks place in the Vikings base defense.Xavier Rhodes, CB, Vikings:?Rhodes was shaken up after colliding with Cole in the second half. The Vikings announced that their star cornerback was being evaluated for a concussion, and he did not return to the game.Mario Williams, DE, Miami Dolphins: Williams injured his ankle in the second half, and the team officially listed him as questionable, but he did not return.Phillip Gaines, CB, Kansas City Chiefs:?Gaines left Sundays game in the first half with a neck injury and did not return, which left Kansas City thin at cornerback with D.J. White banged up too.Kyle Long, G, Bears: Long had his leg/ankle rolled up on by teammate Paul Lasike in the second quarter. Trainers put an air cast on his right leg and carted him to the locker room. Right around the same time that Long was ruled out for the remainder of the game, the Bears also lost RT Bobby Massie?due to a concussion.Jake Long, LT, Vikings: Long sustained what looked to be a potentially serious left leg injury on the Vikings second-to-last play of the game while pass-protecting against Ryan Kerrigan. Long was in a lot of pain andd had to be carted off the field.ddddddddddddAfter the game, coach Mike Zimmer said Long has an Achilles injury and is likely done for the season.Nolan Carroll II, CB, Philadelphia Eagles:?Carroll took a hard hit to the helmet late in the first half and was diagnosed with a concussion. Leodis McKelvin, who is dealing with a hamstring injury and did not start, replaced Carroll in the lineup. McKelvin got burned for a 76-yard?Taylor Gabriel touchdown but sealed the game with an interception in the fourth quarter.T.J. Lang, G, Green Bay Packers: Lang hobbled off the field in the first quarter with what appeared to be a left ankle injury.?Don Barclay replaced Lang, who was on the sideline in street clothes in the second half with a boot on his left foot. The Packers also lost LB Jake Ryan early on with an ankle injury. Both players were listed as questionable before eventually being ruled out. After the game, coach Mike McCarthy said Langs injury didnt look good.David Bakhtiari, LT, Packers:?Green Bays offensive line took another hit late in the game Sunday, when Bakhtiari went down with a knee injury and did not return. On Monday, Bakhtiari said hes day-to-day.Will Sutton, NT, Bears:?Sutton sustained a left ankle injury in the third quarter and was ruled out for the remainder of the game. Hes the third starter Chicago lost today.Larry Fitzgerald, WR, Arizona Cardinals: Fitzgerald left the game late in the first half after being flipped and landing on his neck following a 7-yard catch. He went to the locker room with a Cardinals trainer just before halftime but returned in the third quarter.Branden Albert, LT, Miami Dolphins: Albert left the Dolphins game in the first half with a wrist injury, but he returned in the second half with a large cast on his hand. Albert said after the game that he suffered a dislocated wrist but had to play through it.Andy Lee, P, Carolina Panthers:?Lee hurt his hamstring in the first half, which left kicker Graham Gano as the teams punter. Ganos first punt went for 60 yards, and Lee did not return to the game. ' ' '