The NFL Schedule of games for Thanksgiving 2023 – Thursday, November 23 – is once again a tripleheader. Check out the teams playing, scheduled game times, and TV channels to view the games below. NFL Game Schedule – Thanksgiving 2023 The three games are as follows: 1.) Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions.Start Time: 12:30 […]
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.
American Football vs. Canadian Football
Gridiron Football has taken shape in two different formats: American Football and Canadian Football. While the two takes on the game of football are similar, there are some key differences. Canadian Football is about eight years older than its southern counterpart, first being played in 1861. American Football, first played in 1869, gradually created interest […]
Football Jokes
Looking for some funny football jokes to tell your friends? We’ve got you covered like the stingiest man-to-man defense. From the simple, “What do you get when you cross a quarterback with a carpet? A: A throw rug, to the more sophisticated, “My girlfriend broke up with me because she said I was obsessed with […]
Football Field Dimensions, Size, Diagram
American football field dimensions and size are standard across all levels of play, including high school, college, and pros. Football Field Dimensions Let’s take a look at some of the critical measurements and distances used on the gridiron. A football field’s dimensions are 360 feet long by 160 feet wide. This includes room for both […]
NFC South Division — NFL
The NFC South, or The National Football Conference – South, is one of the four National Football Conference (NFC) divisions in the National Football League (NFL). This division features the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons, and the Carolina Panthers. Based on these teams’ all-time winning percentage, this has traditionally been one of […]
Football Slang
Football slang has some pretty strange terms. What’s a slobberknocker? Does everyone know what the A-Gap is? How about a pooch kick? Many of the terms have meanings outside of football, such as bye, scramble, and shotgun. But within the game – especially to coaches, players, and serious fans – the football slang terms take […]
NFC West Division – NFL
The NFC West Division of the National Football League comprises four teams: San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks, and Arizona Cardinals. It’s a very competitive division with great rivalries among all four teams. All four NFC West teams have made it to the Super Bowl. The SF 49ers made it seven times (1982, […]
NFC East Division – NFL
The NFC East, or The National Football Conference – Eastern Division, is one of the four National Football Conference (NFC) divisions in the National Football League (NFL) and arguably the most successful. This great division showcases the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, and the Washington Commanders. The division was established in 1967 as […]
NFC North
The NFC North, or The National Football Conference – Northern Division, is one of the four National Football Conference (NFC) divisions in the National Football League (NFL). This tough division features the Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, and Detroit Lions. The division was established in 1967 as the Central Division. In 1970 the […]
AFC West Division of the NFL
The AFC West, or The American Football Conference – Western Division, is one of four American Football Conference (AFC) divisions in the National Football League (NFL). This competitive division features the Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, and Los Angeles Chargers. The AFC West was established in 1960 as the American Football League’s […]
How Rings Does Tom Brady Have?
Tom Brady is regarded as the greatest quarterback of all time. His astounding success has led him to seven Super Bowl rings. That total is more than any other player or coach in NFL history. Winning six Super Bowls with Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots, Brady moved to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and […]
How many teams make the NFL playoffs?
No game in the NFL is easy to win. That is especially true in the playoffs when the season is on the line. The NFL playoffs pit the best teams against each other in a single-elimination format, the only league to do that of the four major professional sports leagues in the United States. It […]