The Financial Machine Behind Week 1 in the NFL - Gambling, International Games, and More

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MoneyBallers | Breakdown on Contracts, Media Deals, Franchise Values, and the Business of the NFL

Life in the Stands

29 episodes

3 days ago

Welcome to Moneyballers, the show where the X’s and O’s meet the dollars and cents. Football might be won on the field, but the decisions that shape the league are often made long before kickoff — in contract negotiations, salary cap calculations, ownership boardrooms, and billion-dollar media deals. We dive into the business side of pro football, from the intricacies of player contracts to franchise valuations, revealing how money drives the strategy behind the game you love.

This isn’t just another recap show. Whether it’s breaking down a blockbuster trade, analyzing the ripple effects of a record-setting contract, or unpacking how new media partnerships will change the way fans watch, Moneyballers connects the dots between the business of the NFL and the action on the field. Episodes drop every Tuesday + Thursday, giving you a fresh look at the weekend’s games through the lens of the league’s economics. Key takeaways each episode:

Exclusive insights into the league’s financial strategies
Analysis of high-profile trades, contracts, and team-building moves
Updates on media partnerships and the NFL’s global expansion

If you’ve ever wondered what makes the NFL the financial powerhouse it is today — and how those boardroom decisions shape what happens on the field — this is the show for you. Follow us on X @stands_life, Instagram @litsnetwork, TikTok @lifeinthestands, and YouTube @lifeinthestands!

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Exclusive insights into the league’s financial strategies
Analysis of high-profile trades, contracts, and team-building moves
Updates on media partnerships and the NFL’s global expansion

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The Financial Machine Behind Week 1 in the NFL - Gambling, International Games, and More

MoneyBallers | Breakdown on Contracts, Media Deals, Franchise Values, and the Business of the NFL

9 minutes

2 months ago

The Financial Machine Behind Week 1 in the NFL - Gambling, International Games, and More

The NFL is back — and Week 1 isn’t just football, it’s big business. In this episode of Moneyballers, Zach breaks down why opening weekend is one of the league’s most valuable assets. From billion-dollar TV rights and record ad rates, to sky-high ticket sales and luxury suite revenue, to the explosion of legal sports betting, Week 1 is a financial machine like no other. We’ll also dive into how player contracts and roster guarantees hinge on being active for kickoff, why preseason money doesn’t come close to regular season dollars, and what this all means for the future of the NFL schedule and international expansion.

If you’ve ever wondered why networks spend billions to air these games — or why owners are pushing for 18 regular season contests — this episode lays it all out. And if you’re enjoying the show, the best way to support it is by leaving us a rating and review on your podcast app. It helps more fans find Moneyballers and keeps us breaking down the business of the NFL all season long. You can find us on X, TikTok, and Instagram, so come check us out!