My Search for a Free NFL Checklist
So yesterday I decided to track NFL games this season properly. Thought grabbing a pre-made scoresheet would be smart. Typed “free 2024 NFL checklist” into Google expecting quick results.
First few websites wanted credit card info even for “free” templates. Nope! Closed those tabs fast. Then tried a popular document sharing platform I usually trust. Saw a nice template, clicked download button… bam! Required account subscription for access. Seriously?
Got frustrated after 30 minutes. Almost paid $5 for an Etsy template when I remembered – NFL fan forums! Joined a big football discussion board and asked veterans. Within hours, three users DMed me their homemade spreadsheets.
Template Goldmine
Here’s what worked in those free templates:
- Simple weekly matchup tables
- Boxes to check final scores
- Playoff tracker sections
- Auto-calculating win-loss columns
Downloaded two formats – a printable PDF for my fridge and an Excel sheet for laptop use during games.
Final Setup
Printed the cleaner PDF version at Staples for 50 cents. For the digital one, I customized team columns to match my fantasy league preferences. Now my gameday routine is set:
- Open checklist during Thursday kickoff
- Mark scores live with red pen
- Update Excel during halftime
- Review mistakes Monday morning
Whole process cost me zero dollars and one lunch break. Pro tip: always ask real fans before opening your wallet!
