Hi Folks,
I say the same thing every year, but I think it's fitting the regular season wraps up around the Holidays. Because for me, the NFL season is sort of like Christmas: Tons of anticipation, and then it seems to be over before I know it.
Part of the fun in writing this column is that I know I'll get to share some thoughts with folks like yourself who love football as much as I do. And that strikes me as a very good thing. I've had a blast throwing out my goofy observations this season, and I've smiled at the emails from people telling me they've thought some of the same things as they were watching the games.
It's a shared experience thing. I'm not telling jokes here. I'm talking about stuff you and I both have probably seen. Not to get too dramatic about a football column, but it's bigger than a football column. It's community. And things bigger than football. So here we are.
As I wrap up the regular season this Week 18, I've pulled up some of the more interesting things I remember seeing during the year. It's my sincerest hope that you've enjoyed reading this column a fraction as much as I enjoyed writing it.
And if you're up for it, we'll do it again next season. And if you've got thoughts and ideas on how this thing can be better or just want to yell at me about my preseason Justin Jefferson ranking, feel free to shoot me a note at bryant@footballguys.com.
Here's to Football,
J
FROM WEEK 1
I don't know if he'll be a factor at this level, but Cam Skattebo is fun to watch.
Skattebo with his first touch just destroys 3 people. pic.twitter.com/1hjeAcOtXU
— Jordan Simone (@JordanSimone38) September 7, 2025
I love Mike Tomlin. I'm not sure there's another person in the game who says more with fewer words.
“Our kicker is a serial killer. He got a low pulse rate” pic.twitter.com/LYNL9imKGk
— Nick Maraldo (@nickmaraldo) September 7, 2025
Thanks to Sigmund Bloom for that one.
What have I done?
Drafting fantasy football teams all offseason vs setting lineups and waivers pic.twitter.com/M63qeMsW2h
— Dave Kluge (@DaveKluge) September 3, 2025
I love these guys.
Travis Kelce just caught me so off guard opening their press conference with the Mahomes voice impression. I’m crying laughing. π€£π€£ππ pic.twitter.com/ZXs3i23IhN
— Lexi (@lexiosborne) September 4, 2025
FROM WEEK 2
Listen to my friend, Ian.
It's a humbling game.
August: I’m going to draft Mark Andrews and Colston Loveland to the same fantasy team. Andrews will get me through the early-season stretch where Loveland chills, then we’ll be great from there.
— Ian Hartitz (@Ihartitz) September 16, 2025
Week 3: You know, Cade Otton is getting healthier and could have an okay floor
As if you needed a reminder, it's a difficult game to predict...
Just like we all expected, the NFL leading passers through 2 weeks are Russell Wilson (618) and Daniel Jones (588) π€― pic.twitter.com/AUvEAib9Cp
— Bovada (@BovadaOfficial) September 17, 2025
TRENDING: New #Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon was shown on the sideline during the game taking notes on her team’s performance.
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) September 14, 2025
Carlie wears headphones with the play calls during the game & is in the teams meetings during the week.
She is fully-involved.pic.twitter.com/UPpEuRZChu
Related: Her reaction to the play call here was gold.
— Welp, I’m an idiot (@VeveJones007) September 15, 2025
FROM WEEK 3
With Jahmyr Gibbs in my lineup, this felt a little too close to home.
David Montgomery when Jahmyr Gibbs gets tackled at the one... pic.twitter.com/jIec9MLesC
— Joe Bryant (@Football_Guys) September 24, 2025
No objection.
Best podium in NFL history. pic.twitter.com/EneiVSzGhg
— FB_Helmet_Guy (@FB_Helmet_Guy) September 17, 2025
Why they play the games.
Wait, what?
Did Zaccheaus legit fall out of a tree trying to celebrate? ππ pic.twitter.com/SKr15h3r19
— Jake Ciely (@allinkid) September 21, 2025
Thanks to Hutchison Brown for that one.
FROM WEEK 4
If a fantasy football season were 9 seconds like this video, we're about 2 seconds in.
But so far, this feels pretty accurate.
Make sure to have the sound on.
A fantasy football season in 9 seconds…
— Joe Bryant (@Football_Guys) September 10, 2023
Can't wait.pic.twitter.com/ocfGdFUuSk
I could probably stop right here.
Thanks to Drew Davenport for that one.
He's 41 years old, so the wheels may come off at any moment. But this has been fun for anyone who's ever been told they were too old, or not good enough anymore, or no longer had what it takes.
Aaron Rodgers was cut by the Jets in the offseason. He beat them.
— Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) September 28, 2025
Rodgers wanted to play for the Vikings. They declined.
The Rodgers revenge tour rolls on as he’s now beaten both https://t.co/jvi7BRJXN8
Sports Fans in one tweet.
The Eagles are geniuses playing aggressive, innovative football. When it works.
When the same play doesn't work, the Saints are the dumbest team in the league.
The Saints just turned in the dumbest play of the season pic.twitter.com/rDmvQc1BDu
— Hater Report (@HaterReport_) September 28, 2025
Jameis Winston might be the best teammate in the NFL.
— Jameis Winston (@Jaboowins) September 28, 2025
I love Eli Manning.
There is an Ole Miss class that teaches us these dance moves. https://t.co/USOqfquBxh
— Eli Manning (@EliManning) September 28, 2025
Dak Prescott with a relatable line.
Dak Prescott was asked about having a heating pad on his back during the game: “Everything’s great,” he said with a smile. “Just getting older.” pic.twitter.com/DEwaAQKAbP
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) September 29, 2025
This is mean.
Not untrue. But mean.
Justin Herbert if there was only 3 weeks in the season pic.twitter.com/ykcsUG5tMd
— TAEξ¨ (@15RINGSZN) September 28, 2025
FROM WEEK 5
When things are looking bad, remember this:
Trevor Lawrence scored a touchdown on this play pic.twitter.com/XMMid5F40I
— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) October 7, 2025
Related:
Just how we drew it up!!!!#DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/lMqJ4hktaJ
— Trevor Lawrence (@trevorlawrence) October 7, 2025
I need to report a murder.
They’ll always have Sam Houston. https://t.co/rgwvdVyuiB
— Robert Behrens (@rcb05) October 4, 2025
I felt this.
“TOUCHDOWN LADD MCCONKEY” pic.twitter.com/G6tzFbr9Ws
— Sleeper (@SleeperHQ) October 5, 2025
Guy looked like a video game.
The most disrespectful hurdle I’ve ever seen ππ
— Fantasy Footballers (@TheFFBallers) October 5, 2025
pic.twitter.com/lpcUaALUuv
FROM WEEK 6
I could probably stop right here.
πππππ pic.twitter.com/J8aU9yDz9o
— Mace (@realmaceblack) October 12, 2025
This surprises exactly zero people.
Thanks to Joe Schad for that one.
Related:
I miss tweeting about Skatt so here’s my favorite video of him. Seems fitting for what he’s doing against the Eagles right now. pic.twitter.com/ineBekgb2S
— Marco Salas (@SunDevilMarco59) October 10, 2025
Thanks to Dave Kluge for that one.
And fair point:
I don’t know if Skattebo could pass a blue tent test when fully healthy
— Clem (@TheClemReport) October 10, 2025
The "Unc Bowl".
With an 8:15 kickoff!
How are they supposed to stay up that late?
Much of my family is from Pittsburgh. I love the area and people.
This felt like Pittsburgh in a picture to me. This could be one of my aunts.
May God Bless. And Go Steelers.
— No Context Pittsburgh (@PGHNoContext) October 12, 2025
Lane Kiffin and Kirby Smart. Thank you, Internet.
You& your brother waiting for Dad to notice the dent you put in his truck pic.twitter.com/fmX0svrNX7
— Chad Barker (@cbarkeratl) October 14, 2025
This comment from Trevor Mitchell:
"Lane: “Ok, here he comes. You good?”
"Kirby: “I can’t do this.”