NFL Today Books in Order
NFL Today is a 14-book series by Michael E. Goodman for ages 9–12, at a grades 6–8 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 14
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
NFL Today Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most NFL Today books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennessee Oilers (NFL Today) 1996 | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 2 | Arizona Cardinals 1997 | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 3 | Atlanta Falcons 1997 | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 4 | Carolina Panthers 1997 | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 5 | Chicago Bears 1997 | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 6 | Denver Broncos 1997 | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 7 | Green Bay Packers 1997 | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 8 | Jacksonville Jaguars 1997 | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 9 | Minnesota Vikings 1997 | Level 7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 10 | New Orleans Saints 1997 | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 11 | New York Jets 1997 | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 12 | Pittsburgh Steelers 1997 | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 13 | Seattle Seahawks 1997 | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 14 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1997 | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
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 a grades 6–8 reading level, with average content intensity 1/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
The reading-order table above lists every book with per-volume reading level, age and intensity ratings 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.
All NFL Today Books
Tennessee Oilers (NFL Today)
Michael E. Goodman
Tennessee Oilers (NFL Today)
Michael E. Goodman
Arizona Cardinals
Michael E. Goodman
Arizona Cardinals
Michael E. Goodman
Atlanta Falcons
Michael E. Goodman
Atlanta Falcons
Michael E. Goodman
Carolina Panthers
Michael E. Goodman
Carolina Panthers
Michael E. Goodman
Chicago Bears
Michael E. Goodman
Chicago Bears
Michael E. Goodman
Denver Broncos
Michael E. Goodman
Denver Broncos
Michael E. Goodman
Green Bay Packers
Michael E. Goodman
Green Bay Packers
Michael E. Goodman
Jacksonville Jaguars
Michael E. Goodman
Jacksonville Jaguars
Michael E. Goodman
Minnesota Vikings
Michael E. Goodman
Minnesota Vikings
Michael E. Goodman
New Orleans Saints
Michael E. Goodman
New Orleans Saints
Michael E. Goodman
New York Jets
Michael E. Goodman
New York Jets
Michael E. Goodman
Pittsburgh Steelers
Michael E. Goodman
Pittsburgh Steelers
Michael E. Goodman
Seattle Seahawks
Michael E. Goodman
Seattle Seahawks
Michael E. Goodman
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Michael E. Goodman
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Michael E. Goodman
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Questions about the NFL Today series
- What reading level is the NFL Today series?
- NFL Today books are at a grades 6–8 reading level (average grade level 6.8), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 14 books in the series.
- What order should I read the NFL Today books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most NFL Today books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Tennessee Oilers (NFL Today) (1996); Arizona Cardinals (1997); Atlanta Falcons (1997); Carolina Panthers (1997); Chicago Bears (1997); and 9 more.
- What age is the NFL Today series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends NFL Today for ages 9–12. Content is gentle (HootRated intensity 1/5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.