By Debra Rich Gettleman

It’s my least favorite time of year. I used to adore autumn. The cool  crisp air, vibrant colored falling leaves, the anticipation of fall and winter holidays. But now it’s just the time of year when my husband abandons me. It’s NFL football season.

I don’t enjoy football, watching or playing it. My Saturday date nights disappear. When my kids are home, I’m practically invisible. There’s just nothing for me to get excited about.

Until now. Did you know there were Jewish NFL players? Now that’s interesting to me. And some of them are really good. We’ve got tight ends and running backs, offensive linemen and tackles, kickers, even a quarter back. In fact, Josh Rosen was considered a very promising QB a few years ago. Full disclosure, he’s had more interceptions than touchdowns in his 24 game NFL history. But we can still hope.

Sam Sloman

Anthony Firkser

Watch for these Bar Mitzvah boys when you’re chugging beer and enjoying those delicious doughy pretzel bites this season.

A.J. Dillon, Green Bay Packers running back

Greg Joseph, Minnesota Vikings kicker

Michael Dunn, Cleveland Browns offensive lineman

Jake Curhan, Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle

Wandering Jews (aka Free Agents):

Anthony Firkser (tight end)

Sam Sloman (kicker)

Josh Rosen (quarterback)