NFL Must-Haves for Tailgating, Binge-Watching, Traveling & Styling
The Relish Must List: NFL Kick-off Edition
Ahhh football season. Not only do we get to devote every Sunday (and Thursday night and Monday night) to eating, drinking, cheering on our favorite team or pretend team (Fantasy!) — it also means we have permission to buy a bunch of really cool football stuff. Here, our roundup of NFL-related things you must have, read, eat, devour, go and more.
MUST READ (AND THEN MUST EAT): Daina Falk is not only one of our Favorite Fans of the Week, but she is the daughter of famed sports agent David Falk — meaning she’s been surrounded by sports her entire life. She has fused her love of the game and gameday food on her web site, The Hungry Fan. Her new cookbook is out this week, featuring shareable, portable, delicious recipes like Bacon Truffle Dip and Texas Toast Brisket Sandwiches, as well as recipes from some players and sports personalities — like former NFL linebacker Will Witherspoon’s Andouille-stuffed Dates … current NFL running back Adrian Peterson’s Deep-Fried Okra and Potatoes … or former NFL receiver Antwaan Randle El and his wife Jauné’s Poppin’ Peach Cobbler. Mmmmmm. (Buy here on Amazon, for just $13.40.)
MUST BOOK (AND THEN MUST GO): Yes, you probably knew there were a couple international NFL games this season in London (three to be exact):
- Indianapolis Colts vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, October 2 at Wembley
- NY Giants vs. LA Rams, October 23 at Twickenham
- Washington Redskins vs. Cincinnati Bengals, October 30 at Wembley
All games will be played at 9:30 a.m. ET. Tickets are available here (hint hint: they are a lot cheaper than NFL games in the U.S.!)
Did you also know that this year will be the first MNF game played outside of the U.S., as the Houston Texans play the Oakland Raiders at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on November 21? Tickets are sold out, but you can watch on ESPN at 8:25 p.m. ET — and don’t worry, we are sending a correspondent from The Relish.
MUST BINGE: Check out our roundup of binge-worthy series that will allow you to get your football fix on non-gamedays — including our new favorite Last Chance U (Netflix), based on an article in GQ, as well as All or Nothing (Amazon) and Ballers (HBO) and more.
MUST HAVE (AND THEN MUST DRINK): Etsy has a ton of super cute NFL-related items — everything from jewelry to man-cave signage and she-cave signage. But we fell in love with these cute little “Tony Romo Makes Me Drink” koozies. Get ’em now folks, they might end up being a collectors’ item. (Check them out here, starting at only $7.99.)
> MUST HAVE NOW: TOP NFL FASHION
Touch by Alyssa Milano NFL Maternity Line Now Available at Motherhood Maternity. Check out this adorable new line of officially licensed NFL tee-shirts and long-sleeve shirts featuring NFL team colors, just for moms-to-be as they wait for their future little fan to arrive. (See the whole collection here, starting at $34.98. And their blog is really cute, too.)
Junk Food has always been a favorite of ours … Soft, retro, comfy, nothing pink or bedazzled. This year, they unveil a whole new line for the LA Rams, plus every other team you know and love. We’ll take one of everything. (Shop here, tanks start at $30.)
Levi’s just launched a casual-chic new line of subtly branded NFL team flannels and denim jackets that are stylish, laid back and don’t scream “I paint my face and shotgun beers every Sunday!!!” We like that. (They also have an MLB line. Check them out here, flannels starting at $78, denim jackets at $108.)
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