MUNICH, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 10: Ihmir Smith-Marsette of New York Giants is challenged by Claudin Cherelus of Carolina Panthers during the NFL Munich Game 2024 between New York Giants and Carolina Panthers at Allianz Arena on November 10, 2024 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images) Getty Images
The countdown to kickoff for the 2025 NFL season is on, but this year, the NFL has plans beyond game day statistics. For the first time in league history, there will be three consecutive weeks of games that spotlight mental health, with Raise Awareness for Mental Health Games taking place in Washington DC, Phoenix, and Los Angeles. This is a bold and important step for a sport known for its physical intensity.
Just last season, there was only one mental health awareness game: the