Learn about the people, the jobs and the technology that deliver the best game possible to NFL fans across the U.S. and around the world.
Gameday: Behind The Scenes
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the seven days leading up to an NFL game and the clockwork precision of the people, tasks and pregame rituals in advance of each week’s contests.
Learn MoreTechnology
Technology — from television to instant replay and tablets on the sideline — has forever changed the NFL. See how the stewards of the game balance tradition with innovation while protecting the game for future generations.
Learn MoreImpact of Television
No other technology has had the impact on the NFL that television has. TV helped fuel the dramatic rise in the NFL’s popularity, and now weekly games are considered appointment viewing.
Learn MoreHistory of Instant Replay
The NFL has come to embrace instant replay, but its history in professional football is filled with stops and starts; missteps and controversy; and modifications and improvements.
Learn MoreCreating the NFL Schedule
It takes 136 computers and four NFL executives to create the NFL's 256-game masterpiece.
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