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The NFL and footy came together in holy matrimony this past week thanks to the crossover appeal of ties and people not kicking well, and, let’s be honest, NFL fans were not happy about it. We hold these truths to be self-evident: Draws in places like the Premier League and the World Cup group stage are a fitting outcome that usually serves to highlight the flow of 90 minutes and heightens further drama down the road; ties in the NFL are an absolute nonsense after three hours of start-stop pointgasms. 

The National Football League kicks off its 2018 season Thursday night as the Atlanta Falcons take on the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.

Who wants to see some NFL players pick World Cup teams to root for?

All of these NFL players probably had no idea that the U.S. didn’t qualify for the World Cup in Russia. So, they embarked on a strenuous journey to find a new team support. Not really, they just ate candy, put on hats and picked their ideal vacation. They clearly had a fun time taking part in this quiz and you will probably enjoy watching them take it.

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt spent his Saturday watching a different kind of football than what he's typically used to at the scenic Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah. The four-time NFL Pro Bowl selection was taking in an NWSL match between the Houston Dash and Utah Royals.