I absolutely love Sundays. They are my days of rest, of relaxation, of football. My family has a long standing tradition of watching NFL Sundays every fall. Every year it’s different; different teams, different players, different storylines. Every year, we can’t wait to find out who’s playing NFL Sunday.
This year is no different. We’ve been following the teams, checking out who’s been signed and who’s been released, all to make sure we know who’s playing on Sunday. We’re so excited to see which teams will make the playoffs and which will be chosen for the Super Bowl. We’re all rooting for different teams to make it: The Eagles, The Packers, The Texans, even the Panthers!
It’s amazing to see the level of play received from some of the veterans returning for another season. Guys like Tom Brady, Adrian Peterson, and Ben Roethlisberger are some of the biggest names in the NFL, yet they find ways to still deliver the same level of play they had in their prime years. It’s fun to see them in action, especially while we anticipate who could reap the benefits of their veteran leadership on Sunday.
We also love to see the new faces on the field. Every Sunday there’re some of the rookies and second-year players we’ve been reading about throughout the off-season. Guys like Sam Darnold, Derwin James and Saquan Barkley that could have a breakout year and show off their skills. We always look forward to these matchups and boasting about these athletes’ successes.
Finally, there are the classic matchups between long time rivals. These teams have seen each other multiple times over the years, and it’s more like an old-school feud than a sport. Giants vs Cowboys, Steelers vs Ravens, Patriots vs Jets. Even when these teams don’t have the best records in the NFL, the competition is intense and the game is really exciting. We all look forward to these battles.
Being able to watch and discuss the games is a real bonding experience for us. We’ll watch the pre-game analysis where they discuss who’s playing in the week and who match-ups could be crucial. We’ll BBQ and share stories from past NFL Sundays as we each pick our teams for the week’s picks.
It’s always a great time hearing why others think their team will win on Sunday, offering their predictions and stats to support their pick. We always make some interesting wagers to keep it fun and enjoy the day. I’m so excited to do it all over again this Sunday. It’s going to be a blast!