NFL Football, released for the Intellivision in 1979, is a classic sports video game that simulates American football. As one of the early representations of football in video games, it proved popular among fans of the sport. Featuring a top-down view and simple graphics typical of its time, players could select plays, pass, and run with the ball. Although it lacks the sophistication of modern titles, it played an important role in the early evolution of sports gaming.