NFL Fascination Rankings

I'll leave the power rankings to the pigskin pundits and bobbleheads. For me, the NFL is simply the best TV on TV, an annual miniseries with a narrative that turns on a dime, full of Emmy-worthy star turns in both lead and supporting roles, almost weekly reversals of fortune and heroic comebacks, a six month quest for the one true diamond-studded ring, with finales that both captivate and disappoint - depending on your geography and rooting interests.

So, here are my initial NFL Fascination Rankings for 2021…

The Desert

It's hot, was the first thing that Steve thought. And I have sand in my mouth. Why do I have sand in my mouth? Steve's head hurt. Steve's everything hurt. 

The Chessboard

 Glenn congratulated Roberto and smiled as he reset the chessboard. Winning isn't everything, he thought.

That was now. This is then... 

Not Wild About Harry

It's been a while since we've seen this kind of crazy in Foxborough.

The Boat

The boat rolled with the lapping swell at the edge of the lake, oars still in the water. 

Edelman Forever

Julian Edelman's 4th of July Instagram post as Evel Knievel had me thinking again about his HOF cred and prompted me to revisit his incredible 2018 playoff run.

The Cult of Aaron

Good to know the haters are still out there.