A selection of handy resources for American football fans
From America to Ireland, football is a pastime that is enjoyed all around the world. Given the sport’s global popularity, fans are able to access an extensive range of useful resources that focus solely on it. From podcasts to YouTube channels, there are some passionate content creators that are sharing invaluable uploads that anyone with a penchant for oval-shaped balls will warm to.
In today’s world, generally, sports have more material based on them than ever before. For example, tennis fans can listen to a range of podcasts that give the lowdown on players’ form heading into major tournaments like Wimbledon. Likewise, Premier League football fans can follow an influencer’s predictions for the season before making their own calls with an online betting escapade. Additionally, there are YouTube channels containing plenty of basketball-themed rants, baseball accounts worth following on X, and games that are based on golf.
American football fans are also able to tap into a plethora of handy resources that are more than capable of keeping them firmly in the loop. It’s worth noting that most options in this area tend to focus on the NFL, though, but there are certainly some other options that take a deeper dive into the sport around the world. Let’s take a look at some of them below.
The best accounts to follow on X
Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is an application many American football fans have on their various devices. While following professional players on Instagram is also a preference, X tends to do a better job of serving up invaluable text-based information instead of images of an athlete’s healthy breakfast. Also a platform where football fans can engage in debates and get the latest news before it breaks anywhere else, X is a useful resource to have at your disposal.
There are so many viable accounts to follow, but the leading options include Adam Schefter, a respected journalist, Jay Glazer, who provides behind-the-scenes insights, and Next Gen Stats, an option that appeals to people with a passion for advanced statistics and analytics. If fantasy football is your thing, then X also features an array of content dedicated to it, with the likes of FantasyPros, Matthew Berry, and JJ Zachariason offering the information you need to nail your picks this season.
Other must-follow accounts on X include Mike Clay, Mina Kimes, Pardon My Take, Brian Baldinger, Daniel Jeremiah, and Warren Sharp.
Podcasts are popular
In today’s world, podcasts are booming. For American football fans, there are some fantastic options in this particular space. The Bill Simmons Podcast is certainly one of them, with the likable personality covering a range of topics around the NFL. Pardon My Take is another preference for many football nuts, with hosts Dan “Big Cat” Katz and PFT Commenter taking a comical dive into the sport’s biggest talking points. Also containing interviews with recognizable personalities from the sport, Pardon My Take is an excellent production. If coaching is more your thing, though, then The MMQB NFL Podcast is well worth listening to. Containing detailed discussions on NFL strategies, coaching decisions, and player performance, it’s a fantastic offering in this particular arena. Locked On NFL is another strong proposition, particularly given the up-to-date NFL news it shares and the in-depth analysis episodes tend to contain.
Other popular podcasts include Move the Sticks, The Fantasy Footballers, Around the NFL, The Ringer NFL Show, The Rich Eisen Show, and The PFF NFL Podcast.
YouTube is filled with football-related content
If listening to a podcast for an hour or two isn’t something you can see yourself doing, then YouTube might be the perfect alternative. The video sharing platform houses a wide range of content, from funny cats and amusing dogs, to stunning cooking recipes and controversial political takes. There is also a huge collection of sports content on YouTube, with American football audiences having a wide range of channels to watch on there.
For example, if you’re partial to the sport’s classic moments, then NFL Throwback is a channel you’ll adore. Reliving the greatest games and some unexpected outcomes, it’s a real throwback. Likewise, the NFL Players Association has its very own channel, with uploads tending to revolve around some of the sport’s biggest legends. Even former Super Bowl champion Von Miller is on the platform, with the Buffalo Bills player sharing pre-game content and providing a real insight into the life of a professional football player. If you’re keen to see how Von Miller is playing, though, then NFL Highlights is a channel that provides the latest game highlights from the biggest football competition around.
Other excellent YouTube channels to subscribe to include WiFiWillie NFL, Locked On NFL, NFL Matchup Highlights, NFL on ESPN, and the official NFL channel.
A selection of games to play
When the football action in the real world is on hold for whatever reason, fans of the sport also dabble in a selection of products that are based on the sport in the virtual environment. From mobile to console, there are so many viable options here. Additionally, some games contain a more detailed coaching aspect, others provide a truly authentic package, while there are also more casual products that serve up plenty of fun. Right now, though, the leading games in this category include Madden NFL 24, a highly-rated PlayStation 5 product, Mutant Football League 2, a PC favorite, and Front Office Football, a sports management title where players are in charge of an NFL football team.
A selection of other great games to play includes Blood Bowl 2, Bowl Bound College Football, NFL Clash, Retro Bowl, Rival Stars College Football, and Legend Bowl.
