With Super Bowl LVI bringing the latest NFL season to a close, fans will be searching for something to fill their Sunday evenings. Thankfully, there is plenty of wonderful football-related content that is just as thrilling as the intense game the Rams and the Bangels played on February 13.

Not only is football a fun sport to watch, but it also perfectly captures the tenacity of the American spirit and brings together citizens from every walk of life. The following films and TV shows capture that same feeling fans get when the score is close and the clock is ticking. So, instead of watching all of the Super Bowl's big trailers for the tenth time, why not give these stories a chance.

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Safety Is a Safe Choice for a Good Time

Disney's Safety

While not widely talked about, Safety has the potential to join the ranks of underrated sports classics like Breaking Away, Brian's Song and The Rookie. Based on the heartwarming true story, it captures a beautiful portrayal of brotherhood, sacrifice and diligence. Ray McElrathbey is accepted into Clemson University and selected to join the school's prestigious football program. However, early on in his career at school, Ray learns that his mother has relapsed and that his younger brother, Fahmarr, is staying in an unsafe space. Ray decides to bring Fahmarr back to Clemson and hide him in his dorm room to ensure he doesn't lose his brother to the foster system. This film is certainly a tear-jerker and can be streamed on Disney+.

The Replacements Is the Perfect Underdog Story

Shane Falco laying on the field

The Replacements is one of those movies that's so bad it's good. With only a few games left before the playoffs, the fictional Washington Sentinals are forced to find new players when their entire team goes on strike. One of the washed-up players given a second chance is former All-American quarterback Shane Falco, played by Keanu Reeves. The movie is based on the NFL strike of 1987, but certainly takes liberties with what actually occurred during that season. For anyone who doesn't take the sport too seriously, is looking for a few laughs and wants to revisit a classic Reeves performance, this movie will do the trick. The Replacements is available to rent on Prime Video or Apple TV.

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Remember the Titans Deserves a Rewatch

Denzel Washington stands with his team in Remember The Titans

If someone is a football fan, they have surely seen this classic family feature. That being said, it is certainly worth the rewatch. Set in 1971, Remember the Titans film follows a community's reckoning with its deep-seated racism. This movie depicts the complexity of individuals coming to terms with their inherent bias incredibly well for a movie geared towards families and features a powerhouse performance from Denzel Washington. Every team member also feels authentic, and the ending will surely make viewers misty-eyed, no matter how many times they've seen it. Remember the Titans is available to stream on Disney+.

Friday Night Lights Is a Great Football Adaptation

Players, coach, and cheerleader from Friday Night Lights

This hit NBC series, based upon the book and 2004 film, is one of the greatest shows the network has ever put out. Taking place in Dillon Texas, this five-season Emmy-winning series centers around high school football coach Eric Taylor, his team and his family. This piece is truly an ensemble show that sparked the careers of many great actors like Michael B. Jordan, Jesse Plemons, Minka Kelly and Taylor Kitsch. Creator and showrunner Peter Berg did not hold back regarding the content of the series and fostered a collaborative environment where the actors guided their character's arc. For those looking for a new series to binge, boot up Hulu or Peacock and toss on Friday Night Lights.

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Heaven Can Wait Is One of Warren Beatty's Best Flicks

Heaven Can Wait is one of the funniest and most critically acclaimed sports movies ever made. Warren Beatty co-directed the film with Buck Henry, who also stars in the film, and co-wrote the screenplay with the one and only Elaine May. The film follows the Los Angeles Rams and their backup QB, Joe Pendelton, as the team tries to make a Super Bowl run. One day before practice, Joe is on a bike ride when he comes upon an oncoming semi-truck. Joe's guardian angel, played by Buck Henry, thinks he is about to die and pulls the athlete into the afterlife. Joe is positive that it wasn't his time yet, but since his body was cremated, must find another body to inhabit. As wacky as the concept sounds, Heaven Can Wait is truly hysterical and deserved its nine Oscar nominations. Curious fans can rent this classic on Prime Video.

The League Makes Fantasy Football Fun for Everyone

While The League doesn't feature too much actual football, any fan of the game will love this FX series. Available to stream on Hulu, this seven-season series follows the lives of a close-knit group of friends who take their fantasy football league just a tad too seriously. The semi-improvised comedy features comedic goliaths like Nick Kroll, Paul Scheer and Jason Mantzoukas, whose jokes will leave new viewers gasping for air between laughs. The endearing antics of the group will pull anyone in and make them feel like they have a stake in that fantasy season.

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Last Chance U Captures the Fighting Spirit

Last Chance U is one of the best sports documentaries to hit in recent years. It chronicles the lives of young men playing at the community college level, with each season focusing on a different team. The drama of the series revolves around disenfranchised young men hoping to redeem themselves of past failures and get picked up by a division one school. The sympathetic struggle of the athletes is captured beautifully as the series paints an honest picture of overcoming various walks of life and the mental gymnastics required to succeed in the sport. All five seasons are available to stream on Netflix, and a dramatized version of the series, which will star Courtney Cox, is coming soon.

Any Given Sunday Is a Classic for a Reason

Al Pacino from Any Given Sunday

Prior to 1999, Oliver Stone directing a football film would have been a laughable idea. Thankfully, the acclaimed director surprised both film and football fans with his adaptation of NFL legend Pat Toomy's 1984 novel, Any Given Sunday. Following the hectic season of the fictional football team the Miami Sharks, this movie sports a fantastic ensemble cast with some stunning performances. Compared to the rest of the football content mentioned above, this one is certainly the most gritty and features a memorable performance from Al PacinoAny Given Sunday has a hefty runtime of two hours and forty-two minutes and is available to stream on HBOMax.

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