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5 Irish Twitter accounts you should follow this NFL season

Like American football? These accounts will make your Sundays even more enjoyable.

Sam Monson

Twitter handle: @PFF_Sam

Typical Tweet:

Why you should follow: Sam writes for Pro Football Focus, a website that grades the performances of NFL teams and players. His own tweets during games provide good analysis of the minutiae of the sport.

Overtime Ireland

Twitter handle: @OvertimeIreland

Typical tweet:

Why you should follow: Brothers Colm and DJ Kelly have put together one of the most enjoyable podcasts this side of the Atlantic, one which regularly features NFL players and high-profile guests. There’s usually plenty of prizes on offer too.

Cian Fahey

Twitter handle: @Cianaf

Typical tweet:

Why you should follow: Cian writes for any number of outlets including Bleacher Report, Football Guys and his own analysis site Pre Snap Reads. He’s well worth checking out if you want the breakdown of exactly why a play worked or not.

NFL Ireland

Twitter handle: @NFLIreland

Typical tweet:

Why you should follow: Run by Steve McDonnell and a team of Irish writers, NFL Ireland does exactly what it says on the tin, coverage of the National Football League from an Irish perspective. They also cover the Irish American Football League.

The 819

Twitter handle: @819Football

Typical tweet:

Why you should follow: The 819 features podcasts, long form writing and in-depth interviews. Relatively new compared to the others but definitely an account to keep an eye on.

What about you, who are your favourite Irish NFL Twitter accounts? Let us know in the comment section below.

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