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For the love of the game: competition. Sacrifice. Strategy. Surprise. Raw emotion. The basic elements that comprise pro football also are the reasons the NFL has such a grip on us.(Scouting The NFL)

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| September 06, 2004 | Pompei, Dan | COPYRIGHT 2004 Sporting News Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Put off our chores on Sunday afternoons. Buy a satellite dish and TiVo. Invite some buddies over. Wear our favorite player's jersey. Rise and fall with each play. Curse our fantasy team's luck. Vent to a sports talk-radio show. Stay up late to watch the highlights.

What is it about the NFL that sucks us in and doesn't let go? Why do we love this game?

"I think," says Broncos safety John Lynch, "that it's the greatest thing going."

These are some of the reasons.

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