Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday for family, food, football, and discovering that Uncle Bob still thinks he’s a Division I quarterback. And nothing makes a backyard Thanksgiving football game more memorable than a great Turkey Bowl team name. Whether your family plays a highly competitive game of touch football or something resembling organized chaos in […]
Inspirational Football Stories Archive
You'll find interesting football stories on individual players and coaches. You'll find insights into how players think about the game.
Check out our fun and interesting features on pros like Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers. Or, learn about NFL teams like the Cowboys and Broncos, college teams, and youth squads. We cover topics like the history of college football and fun facts about the Super Bowl.
Many of our readers enjoy stories of players overcoming obstacles. For example, read about the cancer survivor who went on to play D1 college ball. Or another example, you might like the Iowa Hawkeyes tradition of players, coaches, and fans acknowledging hospital patients. And we have fan guides for pro and college teams. There's even an article with some winning tips for your Thanksgiving game of touch.
And that's not all. One of our favorites is a story about the homecoming queen who kicks a winning field goal. Also, find out all you can about one of the rising stars of the NFL: Lamar Jackson. We take a deep dive into his bio, quotes, and fun facts.
NFL Games On Thanksgiving
If you love NFL Thanksgiving games, 2026 might require a bigger television, a more comfortable recliner, and an understanding family. The NFL is expanding its holiday football tradition with five nationally featured games over three days, beginning Wednesday, November 25, and continuing through Black Friday, November 27. The centerpiece remains Thanksgiving Day’s traditional tripleheader, but […]
Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Games
Watching the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys play on Thanksgiving is a tradition, like serving turkey and stuffing for a Thanksgiving meal. It seems many families plan their Thanksgiving meal around the timing of the football games, eating either at halftime or between games. How did NFL games on Thanksgiving become such a popular tradition? […]
Thanksgiving Football Trivia Challenge
Thanksgiving football trivia is the perfect way to settle that annual family argument over who knows the most about America’s favorite sport. It’s also an excellent distraction when Uncle Bob starts explaining, for the fourth consecutive year, why his fantasy football team should be undefeated. Thanksgiving has given football fans some spectacular memories. Randy Moss […]
Football Puns and Captions
Are you looking for some funny football puns and captions? Maybe you’re posting on Instagram or Facebook, throwing a football party, hosting a fantasy football draft, or need an apt phrase to bring additional attention to your photo. We can help. Football has dominated TV ratings for years, and the Super Bowl has become a […]
Best Football Quotes
The best football quotes can motivate a team, inspire a fan base, and prepare everyone for the game. We’ve reviewed quotes from players, coaches, and football analysts to develop this collection. Here’s the kick-off. Good Football Quotations Here are some of the best football quotes from NFL stars. Players who have competed at the highest […]
Coaching Football Quotes
Good coaching football quotes can inspire a team, move a fan base, and create a rallying cry. So, buckle up, armchair quarterbacks and sideline warriors, as we dive into the world of motivational football quotes, where clichés meet shoulder pads and victory speeches double as life commentary. We’ve assembled some of the best football quotes […]
Brian Flores
There is a particular look Brian Flores wears on an NFL sideline. The cap is pulled low. The headset is on. The arms may be folded. And somewhere beneath the brim is a scowl suggesting that whatever the opposing offense thinks it has figured out, it probably hasn’t. Flores does not exactly project the energy […]
Football Sayings
Football sayings are part of the game. We’ve assembled some of the most popular ones right here. When championship teams win the big games, everyone remembers their football slogan. It almost makes you think the football slogans had something to do with all the wins. Well, maybe not. But a good football saying can be […]
Football Slogans
Well-chosen football slogans can inspire and motivate a team and its fan base. Over the years, we’ve collected the best football slogans, mottos, and sayings and compiled them into the list below.than You might use these inspirational football slogans on locker room signs, in pre-game huddles, or for team communications. Mike O’Halloran, the author of […]
Funny Fantasy Football Team Names
How do you come up with one of those great fantasy football team names? Every fantasy football season starts the same way: you’ve studied the rankings, mock-drafted three times, and now you’re staring at a blank “Team Name” field with the draft clock running. A great team name does double duty. It gets a laugh […]
Why Every NFL Team Has Its Name
Did you ever wonder how NFL team names came about? Football fans love debating quarterbacks, arguing about dynasties, and insisting their team’s throwback uniforms are vastly superior to everyone else’s. But every Sunday, millions of fans cheer for names they rarely stop to think about. Why are Green Bay’s players called the Packers? What exactly […]