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North London NFL

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October is here, which means that the NFL games at Tottenham are only days away!

For many of you who have never been to London, or to a game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, we have a few tips, tricks and hints to help you plan your trip as we look at North London NFL.

Tottenham

Unlike Wembley which is located in Northwest London, Tottenham is in northeast London, and not a very quick trip if you get the stadiums  confused.

The area of Tottenham itself is pegged as ‘up and coming’ which roughly translates as ‘don’t go there at night.’

There isn’t much built up around the stadium, so if you are looking to hang around the area, or God forbid book a hotel in the are, we would say ‘NO!’. It’s not worth it.
The stadium is gorgeous and has all the food and drink you need within its dome.

Getting there is pretty straight forward, as it is served by the London overground, the tube and numerous buses. ‘White Hart Lane’ is a stop on the overground from Liverpool street, Hackney, as well as Seven Sisters Tube station. It gets pretty busy on game day, so it’s always good to have options.

Petrol Crisis

If you’re not living in Britain, you may not know that we have a petrol (gas) crisis on right now. Stations are rammed, neighbourhoods are frayed, and horn honking rules the day and night.

Driving and parking in the area isn’t advised as a result, not to mention the new construction problems, road works, and Sunday crowds which can put the kibosh on local driving.

London petrol stations are out of fuel, and those that do have it are lined up and prone to acts of idiocy and violence from pump hunters.

As a result, the price of Ubers has sky rocketed, with fares from Tottenham to central London rising over 2500% during the Anthony Joshua fight.
(taxis were going as high as £900 for a 20 minute ride).

Uber will be pricey and we’re low on drivers, tube & train stations will be packed, so look at buses and neighbourhood parking as a quick way out.

However you plan on getting around, the tube is probably your best option.

The Stadium

You will need to follow all the rules for the stadium under this new normal.

Visitors will need to be double vaxxed, show proof of this, and may be asked to leave if they fail to provide this.

For all the rules and regulations, make sure you check out here.

https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-london-games-gameday-guide

Close to

If you’re looking to be close to the stadium and not miss out on some London vibes, may we suggest the following areas to consider to stay and hang out.

Old Street-Close to Hackney, central London and the WHL (White Hart Lane), this area is always happening, and safe at night.

Finsbury Park-Located on most major travel lines, and very close to the stadium. Loads of students in this area make it a fun party place to go.

Wood Green-A diamond in the rough, this area has loads of new hotels and is only a 15 minute walk to the stadium.

Crouch End-A lovely village near Tottenham, this is close to the tubes and has excellent parking to reach the stadium. Not as busy, but a trendy, celebrity filled hood.

The Princess Alexandra

If you’re looking for a place to party before the game, and head to afterwards, consider the Princess Alexandra in Crouch End for your NFL Sunday Funday.

https://princessalexandran8.co.uk/

10 minutes from Finsbury Park station, this lovely local pub is a scant 15 minute bus ride directly to the stadium via the W3 bus.

The pub will be open early so that you can get your pregame burger and beers in, before grabbing the bus directly to the stadium.

After the game, hop back on the bus and your straight to the pub before many of your mates even make it through the queue at the White Hart Lane train station.

Best of all, the pub is open LATE on London game days, so that you can get stuck in to watch the NFL all night on their many TVs.

If you have any other questions about the NFL game at Tottenham, where to stay, or what other things you might need to know about the games, just get in touch!

Stay safe and see you Sunday at the Sports Bar & Grill Clapham, or Old Street.

 

 

Week 3 Review

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Whew doggie! What a wild week it was in the NFL, as we went on a crazy ride of adrenalin to see some teams go to 3-0.
Other teams (Kansas City) continued to slump away their post season chances.

Wade and Ryan talk all about it in this weeks podcast, Week 3 Review.

Among some of the other things that the guys discuss in this episode of the podcast includes:

London Games

Have you been vaxxed yet? Do you have proof of vax? Are you willing to take a test to prove that you don’t have the ‘vid’?

These are some of the rules in place for the 2021 London games, so don’t be surprised when you get there. The NFL is all about keeping people safe at the games, so please read ahead what those rules are before you take to social media.

The guys also talk about the London pre and post game parties that they are hosting at the Sports Bar & Grill Old Street, Clapham, and the Princess Alexandra in Crouch End.

Make sure you book now to avoid disappointment!

Old Street Sports Bar & Grill

What an amazing night we had at our DraftKings League competition night at the Sports Bar & Grill Old Street.

Easily the best sports bar in London, this massive bar boasts over 50 TVs, a HUGE selection of beers, and is right across the street from the tube station.

Everything you need for an epic night of London NFL fun.
We’re throwing parties there every Sunday, so don’t miss out!
Book ahead so that you can guarantee yourself a seat for the big games.

DraftKings Tickets

What a close contest we had in our Florida Panhandle DraftKings contest in Week 3.

Congrats to Conor O’Hora from Dublin, who took the tickets and the top prize in this weekly contest.

Conor and a mate are off to see the Dolphins play the Jaguars at Tottenham Stadium on October 17th.

If you want a chance to win tickets, cash and or prizes, all you have to do is join our DraftKings League (NFL in London), where you can collect oodles of free stuff just by playing along.

https://dkn.gs/r/JeTpJZadl0-vIhMhVV5Bfw

Big Ben

Tick tock, Big Ben is getting fat, and we’re not talking about the clock near the Thames.
Pittsburgh’s Big Ben may have lost the weight, but it might have taken some of the zip off the ball from him as well.

The Steelers may have started at 11-0 last season, but the spice is definitely not there anymore.

His O-line has been slowly fading away, as his ageing receivers struggle to be Insta-worthy on the field.

Chiefs

Hold that Tomahawk Chop Kansas City, something is going on with the Chiefs.

Now standing at 1-2, the Chiefs are starting to cause some hiccups in the Midwest as loyal fans have no watched their team drop to last place in the division.

Patrick Mahomes is starting to have his ‘no-look’ passes suddenly become ‘seen’ by defences, while their D is horrendous at the deep ball.

The worry button has yet to be pressed in KC, but with a bunch of tough games ahead, there’s a chance the Chiefs will struggle to make the playoffs.

Keep in touch

Watch this space for all the news around the London games, and things to do when you’re in London.

We’ve got parties planned, as well as recommendations for visitors to the UK on places you can catch NCAA football, MLB playoffs as well as the start of the NHL season.

We will also have some links of things to do on the week as well.

Reach out if you have any questions, queries or need to know anything about the NFL, London and the NFL in London.

Stay safe, stay sane, and watch out for those Jets!

NFL in Clapham

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South London has often been under served when it comes to American football.

Sure, the London Warriors might reign supreme in British football, but when it came to watching the games on a Sunday, there was much left to be desired.

Thankfully now all that has changed, now that the Sports Bar & Grill is showing the NFL in Clapham.

Located right on the high street, The Sports Bar and Grill Clapham Junction is your new favourite home for sports.

Location

Smack dab in the middle of Clapham Junction and close to Clapham Common, the Sports Bar & Grill is easily accessible to all major tube lines and bus lines.
The brand spanking new Northern Line station at Battersea and Nine Elms isn’t too far away, if you’re looking to sniff some of that new tube smell.

The exact address of the pub is:
4 St John’s Hill, London
SW11 1RU

Make sure you pop that postcode into CityMapper if you’re looking to head to the pub from across the city.
We highly recommend CityMapper to anyone who is visiting London to help you get around.

To check out the pub and see the menu, make sure you click here.

https://www.sportsbarandgrill.co.uk/clapham

NFL Sundays

South London is usually pretty dead on a Sunday, which is why the NFL nights are something to stat up for.

With loads of TVs to choose from, you can watch any or all of the NFL games on that night.

Usually the pub closes at 11pm, so you can only watch the early games, but that’s great too.

There will be some nights when the Sports Bar & Grill Clapham will be open late, and we will keep you in the loop about those.

Make sure you book ahead if you have a group to avoid disappointment and to make sure that you can watch it at the TV of your choice.

Click here to book your group in:

https://www.sportsbarandgrill.co.uk/clapham/party-booking

London Games

Are you looking for a place to watch the NFL before, after or even during the London games at Tottenham stadium?
Then the Sports Bar  Grill Clapham is your south London destination to catch the games.

On Sunday October 10th, the Jets and Falcons will be battling it out at Tottenham stadium for a 2:30pm GMT derby.
Head to the bar after the game for a late night party until 12:30am!
They will be showing all the games, as well as offering up great food and drink all day long.

Sunday October 17th sees the Dolphins and Jaguars fighting out their Florida turf war in north London.
The Sports Bar will stay open until 11pm that night, giving folks plenty of time to catch the 6pm games.

Other Events

The Sports Bar & Grill Clapham is more than just your friendly neighbourhood sports bar, they also put on cool events as well.

If you’re looking for place to host your Thanksgiving party this year, get in touch with them and they can let you know all the fantastic things that they have planned for turkey day.

Planning a Christmas or holiday party? Hit up the SB&G and they will share the menus and all the fun festivities planned for this season.

See you Sundays and beyond!
Keep supporting live sports viewings in South London!

 

 

 

Week 3 Tips

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Another betting week is upon us, as we get ready for an exciting Sunday of NFL games.

With plenty of heavy hitting matches on tap, there are loads of opportunities to make some cash with smart bets.
To help you out (or not), we offer you some Week 3 Tips to increase your betting odds.

Wade and Ryan remarkably chose a lot of the games the same, which doesn’t happen very often.

That being said, the guys each have some value in their picks to help you make the right betting decision for you.

Make sure you join our Florida Panhandle DraftKings contest to WIN tickets to the Jaguars vs Dolphins at Tottenham stadium October 17th.
Open to UK residents only.
Here is the link
https://www.draftkings.com/contest/draftteam/114108483

Now let’s break down some of the top plays for this week according to our pundits.

Ryan

For Ryan it’s all about the Bills this week, as he has high hopes for his Buffalo team that struggled against the Steelers in Week 1.
He is also offering his last heap of praise on the Falcons for this season, disappoint him, and be shamed for ever (or until next season).

Among some of Ryan’s top picks:

Bills -7.5

Buffalo is home at Orchard Park, which means the tables will be smashing to the sound of music.
Home field music. Ryan thinks his Bills will squash the Washington running game en route to a big beating for the home crowd.

LA Chargers +6.5

Justin and the boys are rolling into Kansas City to face Patrick Mahomes and the down trodden Chiefs. After losing to the Ravens last week, Ryan thinks they will struggle against a tough LA squad.
He’s got the Chargers to cover in this one.

Falcons +3

The devil might have Daniel Jones, but the Falcons have Matt Ryan and he’s going to win. This could/ should/ would be the last chance to invest in Atlanta. Don’t let him down this week.

LA Rams +1.5

Tom Brady might have it all, just not a victory on Sunday. Ryan thinks that the Rams will stuff the Bucs, allowing Matt Stafford plenty of time to get the ball around.

Wade

Wade is coming off some tough fantasy weeks, so is a bit tender when it comes to betting this week. Baby steps baby.
He does have some nuggets of gold that he sees, after correctly picking the Panthers and Broncos to go 2-0 at this point despite the odds.

Lions +8

Lamar might be back, but much of their team is down to injury. After an emotionally inspired win over the Chiefs in week 2, Baltimore might simply be out of gas (like Britain) after that game.
Detroit finds a way to grab points in garbage time, so it seems foolish to totally count out Goff when he has so much to prove.

Saints +3

Bill Belichick always has a plan, but so does Jameis Winston. ‘Chuck it deep.’
It seems a bit insulting to favour the Patriots by 3 after the whooping that the Saints laid on the Packers in week 1. Mac Jones will struggle against this D, and Kamara looks to have a beast of a game.

Bengals +3

Pittsburgh is a bunch of broken toys after week 2, losing key parts of their D. Once TJ Watt was out last week, the team collapsed on itself. The Bengals on the other hand almost came back from the Bears, and will be motivated to knock out the pesky Pittsburgh team.

Bears +7

7 points is a lot to give to a broken Baker Mayfield who is missing some of his key receivers.
Justin Fields gets his start after being okay’ish against the Bengals last week.
Chicago might lose this game, but they won’t get blown out.

Join us at the Sports Bar and Grill Old Street on Sunday to watch all the games until the wee hours.
We will also be giving away the DraftKings tickets, so make sure you come along to watch all the games in action.

 

Week 3 Preview

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An epic week of game awaits as we head into another tasty week of the NFL.

Wade McElwain and Ryan Cull break down all their picks and predictions in this Week 3 Preview podcast.

If you love the podcast, come meet us in person this week, as we hit the sports Bar & Grill Old Street. It’s open until 12:30am, so you can watch all the games until the tubes shut.

Best of all, we’re running a DraftKings contest this week, where the winner gets 2 tickets to the Dolphins vs Jaguars at Tottenham stadium.
This is the only contest where you can win.

https://www.draftkings.co.uk/draft/contest/114108483?bypassChallPop=true

We’ve got parties on for the London games as well as all of the London locations. Get in touch if you want to book a table.

As for the picks this week, Wade and Ryan have a crazy amount of similarities in their picks, despite not having chatted about it prior.

Among some of the games they discuss in this one:

Ravens (1-1) -8 vs Lions (0-2)  +50

Baltimore is fresh off a beating of the AFC title holders, with a duke and dunk scheme by Lamar Jackson that was enjoyable to watch. Despite having a slew of injuries, Baltimore was once again able to show why they are contenders in the division.

Detroit is bad. Just bad. Goff has been saddled with a broken team and even worse, trapped in a broken vision for the franchise. What they heck are they doing there on Michigan?
The Lions are continually faded in games because anyone can score on them.

Ryan thinks that Lamar and the boys will rip another hole through the roof of the Lions, with an easy victory to continue their AFC bravado.

Wade feels that the Ravens will tear off to an early lead, but fall victim to the resolve of the Lions who will look to TJ for late points to make this close.

Ryan- Ravens 34 Lions 23
Wade-Ravens 30 Lions 24

Washington (1-1) vs Bills (1-1) -7.5 +45.5

The Bills return home to northern New York, after disappointing home fans against the Steelers in their opener. Josh Allen has been fine, but not as great as people have hoped thus far.

Washington and their new QB haven’t been given much hope, and their D has shown a lot of nope in their first two games. It won’t be easy against a Bills D that stiffs the run with ease.

Ryan is all over his Bills, calling this one by 10000 points. He does think that the Bills should handle the new QB, as well as get the ball out deep to some Diggs action.

Wade sees the Bills once again struggling at home, but this time getting the win. Washington will use this one as a chance to get the D rocking again, and Josh Allen will struggle.

Ryan-Bills 38 Washington 20
Wade-Bills 24 Washington 18

Falcons (0-2) vs Giants (0-2) -3  +47.5

The Falcons can buy a win. Matt Ryan and the boys have been beaten by two top teams on their way to a battle against an equally struggling New York.

The Giants have all the hype, but no winning wipe. Daniel Jones is running from the devil every week, and it’s only a matter of time before that turns into an ugly scene unless he gets protection.

Ryan is believing in Atlanta one last time. He utters this phrase every season, but at varying intervals. This year we get it at week 3. He thinks that they can overcome the sad Giants to an upset.

Wade likes DJ, and is down on the home squad. Sterling Shepherd is on the fantasy list this week, as the Falcons will be forced contain a whole host of passing options.

Ryan- Falcons 27 Giants 23
Wade- Giants 24 Falcons 20

That’s it for this week, listen to the whole podcast to get all out picks and predictions.

Join the DraftKings contest and we’ll see you on Sunday!