For many fans, watching football on Sunday is a fall and winter ritual. (So is watching on Thursday, Saturday and Monday.) The NFL’s title game, the Super Bowl, is a can’t-miss event even if you don’t follow a particular team. The Big Game attracts between 90 million and 114 million viewers every year. So if you are ready for some football—and we know that you are—here is a rich trove of fascinating facts about pro football’s history, its most interesting players, and the teams that are considered dynasties. It’s enough to pump you up for the official kickoff of the 2024 season, and beyond.