What reading level is the NFL Today series?

The NFL Today series by Michael E. Goodman is at a Grades 6.4–7.7 reading level (average Grade 6.8). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 14 books in the series.

What order should I read the NFL Today books?

The NFL Today series has 14 books in order: 1. Arizona Cardinals, 2. Atlanta Falcons, 3. Carolina Panthers, 4. Chicago Bears, 5. Denver Broncos, and 9 more.

What age is the NFL Today series appropriate for?

The NFL Today series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 1/5.

NFL Today Books in Order

14 books by Michael E. Goodman. Reading level: Grades 6.4–7.7. Middle Grades (Ages 9–12).

Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. NFL Today (14 books by Michael E. Goodman) lands at reading level Grades 6.4–7.7, with average content intensity 1/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series — a kid who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.

The reading-order table below lists every book with per-volume reading level and intensity badges so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.

Books

Grades 6.4–7.7

Reading Level

1/5

Avg. Intensity

Middle Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

First book Latest book

NFL Today Reading Order

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
1	Arizona Cardinals Michael E. Goodman	Level 6-7	Gentle
2	Atlanta Falcons Michael E. Goodman	Level 6-7	Gentle
3	Carolina Panthers Michael E. Goodman	Level 7-8	Gentle
4	Chicago Bears Michael E. Goodman	Level 6-7	Gentle
5	Denver Broncos Michael E. Goodman	Level 6-7	Gentle
6	Green Bay Packers Michael E. Goodman	Level 6-7	Gentle
7	Jacksonville Jaguars Michael E. Goodman	Level 7-8	Gentle
8	Minnesota Vikings Michael E. Goodman	Level 7	Gentle
9	New Orleans Saints Michael E. Goodman	Level 6-7	Gentle
10	New York Jets Michael E. Goodman	Level 6-7	Gentle
11	Pittsburgh Steelers Michael E. Goodman	Level 6-7	Gentle
12	Seattle Seahawks Michael E. Goodman	Level 6-7	Gentle
13	Tampa Bay Buccaneers Michael E. Goodman	Level 6-7	Gentle
14	Tennessee Oilers (NFL Today) Michael E. Goodman	Level 6-7	Gentle

Level 6-7 Gentle

Questions about the NFL Today series

What reading level is the NFL Today series?: The NFL Today series by Michael E. Goodman is at a Grades 6.4–7.7 reading level (average Grade 6.8). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 14 books in the series.
What order should I read the NFL Today books?: The reading-order table above lists all 14 books with per-volume reading level and intensity ratings. Start with book 1 and read in publication order unless the table indicates a different recommended order for newer readers.
What age is the NFL Today series appropriate for?: The NFL Today series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 1/5. Check the intensity trajectory above to see whether content gets heavier across the series — if it does, sensitive readers may want to stop earlier in the run.