Melissa Jacobs

The Football Girl’s Next Chapter

Hi friends. It’s been a while. It’s also been a major time of transition for The Football Girl.  I started this website to elevate women in football, to make women the ...

Holiday Gift Guide: Football Goodies For The Whole Family

Of course your football-loving child, friend or significant other would love to receive a Super Bowl ticket on the 50-yard line. But in the real world, you're probably shopping for something more modest this holiday season. To tak...

NFL Overtime Rules Explained

In the wake of an AFC playoff battles for the ages with Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs marching down the field in overtime without Josh Allen and the Bills getting a shot, the NFL once again tinkered with its overtime rules. ...

NFL Draft 2022: OROY Contenders To Know

The NFL Draft is nearly upon us, and it’s possible we may not see a quarterback selected until deep into the first round. While the top of this year’s draft class may feature edge rushers and players in the trenches, there wil...

Aaron Rodgers to Remain in Green Bay

Sorry Bears fans, Aaron Rodgers will officially be tormenting you for years to come. Per multiple reports, the latest version of Rodgers offseason drama has concluded before it...

TFG Pod: 49ers’ Golden Playoff Ticket

The 49ers punched their ticket to the postseason after an emotional 27-24 OT win over the Los Angeles Rams. To dissect a game for the ages, not to mention San Francisco's sixth straight win over Los Angeles, Melissa Jacobs called ...

NFL World Mourns Death of Demaryius Thomas

What seemed to start as an ugly Internet rumor became a tragic reality Thursday night when reports confirmed that former NFL wide receiver Demaryius Thomas was found dead in his home in Roswell, Georgia. He was just 33. ...

My Cause My Cleats Could Have Much Broader Impact

Since 2016, the NFL's My Cause My Cleats campaign has allowed players to break free of its strict uniform rules to display charitable causes on their cleats during Week 13. This merging of humanity and individuality is a departure...