OPINION: Football fans, please bet responsibly. We’re counting on you this NFL season.

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 8:51 PM
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  • Bill Miller, USA Today

The 2024 National Football League season culminated in a thrilling Super Bowl showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, with more than 127.7 million viewers and an estimated $1.39 billion wagered on the game. After a long summer without football, the anticipation for the 2025 season is only growing.

This season promises no shortage of storylines: Can Jayden Daniels lead the Washington Commanders back to the NFC championship? Will Saquon Barkley have another blockbuster year?

Long before the first kickoff, for many fans, their first bet will already be placed. Fans are projected to wager about $30 billion on the NFL this season – up 8.5% from 2024.