I can hardly contain my excitement – the NFL season is back! We all know how hard it can be to wait from one season to another, especially those of us who bleed team colors and have kept track of the draft picks and offseason news all summer long. It’s like Christmas in September when the first kick-off of the season takes place. When does the NFL season start, you ask? It’s always the same time each season – the first Thursday of September. This year, the official start is on September 5th 2019.
It’s hard not to feel the energy build up in the weeks leading up to the NFL season. Every true-blooded fan has their own traditions before they watch the games. Some of us are really superstitious – we wear the same team, shirt or hat each game, never cut our nails leading up to the start of the season and so on. For me, I just try to make sure I’m in the vicinity of a TV when it’s the big kick-off. That’s when the fun truly begins.
I’m usually glued to the couch that entire first night too – what are the chances my team will start off with a bang? It’s a toss-up, even for the awesomest teams. Will their new acquisitions pan out? How are they looking on defense? Part of the fun of the NFL season is the journey and not necessarily knowing how it will turn out.
The first Thursday of the season brings a pulse of life to the stadiums. I’m sure you can feel the charge of energy coming off the screens. You can hear the chants of support from the stands and mixed in with the announcers’ words. It really is an experience like no other. That’s why even though it’s nearly impossible to make all the away games, I always stay tuned in for every single one of them.
The NFL season as a whole is an adrenaline-filled ride. One that takes us on an emotional rollercoaster every week – from the highs of the game-winning touchdowns to the lows of interceptions and blown opportunities. All of this can be felt in an instant. That’s why the majority of us make sure we check all the scores after every game. Knowing our team put in the hard work and came out on top is a feeling second to none.
This year, I know I’m as amped up as ever for the NFL season. I’m sure it will end up being an incredible one, with every team pouring their hearts into the game. The season opener is always full of surprises too, showing us just what we can expect in the weeks to come. It’ll involve state-of-the-art plays, rising stars, and of course, jaw-dropping touchdowns.
This year, I’m not just looking forward to the thrilling plays – I’m also anticipating being a part of the celebration. Wherever I am, I’m dedicating part of my Sundays to celebrating the highlights of the week. I’ll be cheering and high-fiving with friends over that last second interception – or maybe a 90-yard return for a touchdown. That’s part of what makes the season start so exciting – here’s to all the incredible moments throughout the year!