# Call Sheet: 5 reasons why we should care about preseason football

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Podcast: [FFSN NFL](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ffsn-nfl-6252661)
Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

The NFL drew 7.7 million viewers for its Hall of Fame game last week, and ratings for the Week 1 of the pre-season were high. Why the intrigue? On today's Call Sheet podcast, we discuss the value of the NFL pre-season, and give listeners five reasons why it matters. This podcast is a part of the Fans First Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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