2024 NFL Season (Sportsish Version): 5 Things to Know
Football fans, get ready to cheer! The 2024-25 NFL season has officially kicked off, and we've got all the Sportsish updates you need to stay in the game and support your favorite team.
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Kendrick Lamar (Courtesy of PjLang)
A recent announcement revealed that the upcoming season finale, Super Bowl LIX, is set to take place on February 9, 2025, at the Caesars' Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The highly-anticipated event will feature the legendary rapper Kendrick Lamar as the headlining act for the halftime show. Kendrick Lamar previously made a memorable appearance at the halftime show during Super Bowl LVI alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and Mary J. Blige. However, this time around, he is set to take center stage as the main event.
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Eagles- Packers game in Sao Paulo, Brazil (Ap Photo)
The NFL recently made waves with its inaugural game in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and has its sights set on three more international matches in London, England, this October. Adding to the excitement, the New York Giants are gearing up to take on the Carolina Panthers at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, on November 10. Football fanatics should gear up for action-packed showdowns and prepare for the thrill across different time zones.
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Hailee Steinfeld's Josh Allen (Getty Photos)
Get this—there's now only one Josh Allen in the NFL, and he's the boo of none other than singer/actress Hailee Steinfeld! The Buffalo Bills quarterback's unique name was causing confusion with another player on the Jacksonville Jaguars, but that's all in the past. The Jags' Josh Allen changed his name to Josh Hines-Allen, leaving the NFL name game exclusively to the QB. So there you have it—no more mix-ups, just pure Josh Allen goodness in the NFL!
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Aaron Rodgers (AP Photo)
It's been all about age gaps in the NFL lately! At 40 years old, Aaron Rodgers has officially become the oldest player, and he's not stopping there - he's eyeing a few more years on the field. Meanwhile, the young guns making waves are Braelon Allen and Audric Estime, both just twenty years old. Looks like age is just a number in the NFL!
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New York Giants Retro Jersey (NFL)
Get ready for a blast from the past this NFL season! Teams like the New York Giants and the Jacksonville Jaguars are bringing back retro uniforms to celebrate their history. The Giants' "Century Red" design pays homage to their earliest seasons, while the Jaguars are reviving their 1990s look. It's a stylish salute to the past that's sure to turn heads on the field.