As a fan that means it’s time to start preparing for the season. Studying for your fantasy draft, deciding which teams you’re going to back with your bets, or maybe even just figuring out how you will watch the games. Luckily for you, we’ve dug deep and found 10 apps perfect for NFL fans, all of which are available on Google Play for free.
1. NFL
Of course, the official NFL app should be the top priority of any football fan. Here, you can follow all of the latest news articles from NFL.com as well as video clips from the NFL Network. You can even add your favorite team and have a personalized newsfeed with your squad heavily featured. If you subscribe to the NFL’s Gamepass streaming service, you can also stream all of its available content directly through this app. This could become even more valuable as the NFL is expected to launch an expanded streaming service called NFL Plus soon.
2. DraftKings Sportsbook
In recent years, online sports betting has undergone a major transformation in the US. It’s now legal in dozens of states and Google Play has lifted its ban on gambling apps. DraftKings Sportsbook has become one of the top options for football betting through a litany of betting features and exclusive game types like survivor pools. BettingApps.com has praised DraftKings Sportsbook, hailing it as one of the very best mobile sports betting experiences in America, saying, “The DraftKings Sportsbook app is tremendously easy for users to pick up and play even if they’ve never bet online before.”
3. Bleacher Report
Bleacher Report has gone from a listicle & slideshow site to one of the powerhouses of online sports media over the past decade. Their mobile app is a huge reason why. With the ability to add in all of your favorite teams, as well your fantasy players, you can have a completely custom newsfeed that aggregates stories from all across the sports world. Outstanding convenience for one app. With relevant social posts added to the app, you’ll never miss out on what’s trending, either. Plus their scores tab has all of the box scores and live game tracking your heart desires. It’s a perfect sports news app in this day and age.
4. Underdog Fantasy
One of the (pardon the pun) underdogs of the growing fantasy landscape, Underdog fantasy is taking things to a new level. With paid fantasy for both daily and yearlong players, Underdog makes it easier than ever to compete against friends or strangers online and get your money fast. With one of the best “Best Ball” fantasy football offerings out there, you also never have to worry about injuries, waiver wires, or bad substitution decisions wrecking your week. Just draft a team at the beginning of the year and you’ll have the best team automatically selected for you after the fact!
6. Yahoo Fantasy Sports
For more yearlong fantasy football leagues, Yahoo is still one of the best options out there. Many serious fantasy football players prefer Yahoo over competitors like ESPN due to the deeper expert analysis and data provided in the app to help them make important line-up decisions.
7. ESPN
The worldwide leader still has got a ton to offer. With unique insights, readily available highlights, and some of the best box score tracking out there, most football fans would be remiss not to have already downloaded ESPN from Google Play. They lose a bit behind the competitors due to having some content like featured articles and videos behind the paywall of ESPN+.
8. PointsBet
If you’re looking for a bit of a change of pace from the traditional football betting experience, then PointsBet might just be a good option for you. Their proprietary PointsBetting system weighs spread bets based on just how much they were won or lost by, so even Thursday Night Football blowouts can be interesting for all four quarters. PointsBet has frequently been listed as one of the best Android betting apps available for download and it’s only growing in stature as the official betting partner of Sunday Night Football on NBC.
9. ESPN Fantasy Sports
Probably the most tried-and-true fantasy football app out there, ESPN fantasy certainly has its limitations but is still the go-to app for many fantasy players. If you’re in an office league or just a more casual league, then this is a reliable crowd-pleaser that’s easy to pick up and use.
10. Madden NFL Companion
A bit more niche than most of the other apps on this list, fans of the only licensed NFL video game series, Madden, would be smart to download this app. You have access to a number of features, but the highlight has to be Ultimate Team integration. Using the Madden Companion app, players can buy and sell Ultimate Team cards on the auction house, making it easy to play even if you’re on the move.
