The game presented long-time fans like Tom Huskerson, who described himself as being a Commanders fan "since I was old enough to walk," from the United States with a can't-miss opportunity as well. Huskerson bought tickets for himself and his wife as a birthday present, which conveniently is Nov. 16 -- the same day as Washington's matchup with Miami.
Huskerson has been through the ups -- the Super Bowl wins and Pro Football Hall of Fame selections -- as well as the downs, and it means "a lot" to him that the franchise has gained this much support around the world. Earlier in the week, he met a fan from Australia who had never attended an NFL game prior to this weekend and made a 22-hour flight with his son to see the Commanders play.
"I love to see all the Commanders faithful just stepping up, no matter what our record is," Huskerson said.
Fans are hoping for a win against the Dolphins, although they're aware of the obstacles in the Commanders' way. Paige cited all the injuries the team has dealt with this year as well as Daron Payne's one-game suspension. The defense, he said, has also had its issues, but he has faith the Commanders will emerge victorious and snap their five-game losing streak.
But the game is almost a secondary issue for some fans when compared to simply being with people who support the same team. Like Paige, Glaswell lives in a country where he said the country's sports "don't have this kind of culture" that he experiences within the Commanders' fanbase. He felt "immediately at home" when he attended Washington's Week 12 game last season because of the welcoming environment the team and his fellow fans created.
"The legendary players, these guys that come out and like shake your hand and take pictures with no problem," Glaswell said. "It's just unbelievable."
And like Paige and the rest of the Commanders fans who traveled to Spain for the game, Glaswell expects a great game on Sunday, but for him, supporting the team is about more than the wins or losses.
"It's about wearing these colors of pride and enjoying everything that comes with that."