The Ringer NFL Show Things We Are Thankful For in the 2025 NFL Season
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Nov 26, 2025 
Billy Gil, a witty writer and contributor at The Ringer, joins Sheil Kapadia to express gratitude during the 2025 NFL season. They dive into the appeal of Black Friday football, debating its future beyond one day. Celebrating teams defying expectations, they discuss playoff hopes, led by players like Jahmyr Gibbs. The conversation takes a quirky turn with a showdown over Thanksgiving ham and nostalgia-filled mall food court memories. They highlight the significance of both traditionalist and analytical views in football discourse, wrapping up with a heartfelt thanks to listeners.
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Black Friday Becomes Its Own Football Event
- Black Friday football creates a new special event window distinct from Thanksgiving Day games.
- Amazon Prime integrates shopping deals into broadcasts to monetize viewership and keep fans engaged.
Mall Memories Shape Black Friday View
- Billy Gil recounts working retail at the mall and camping out for Black Friday deals in college.
- He contrasts that nostalgia with today's online Black Friday and the NFL's new Friday slate.
Season Of Hope For Teams And Players
- The hosts call 2025 a