With love from across the pond: 10 reasons why UK fans loved the NFL's centenary season

#1 It's the most competitive division in world sport right now

We have no idea who will be at the Superbowl this year!

Because of the NFL's excellent draft-system, which enables weaker teams to get the first pick of college football's elite talents, the gap between the teams decreases each season. This helps to ensure parity between sides and keeps things competitive. Some teams are better than others - sure, but the league is in a good place right now and genuine stars/ future-stars are lining up at every franchise, so, unless you are traveling to Cincinnati, you're in for a tough game! (I'm just joking Bengals fans)

In addition to this, it seems the league is amid a shake-up. The Patriots, who have dominated in the Super Bowl in recent years, were not the offensive force of old last season, and there are a host of franchises eager to take the throne. The 49ers, the Packers, the Chiefs, the Seahawks, the Saints, and the Ravens all spring to mind - each team with players more than capable of keeping Belichick's greedy mitts off the Lombardi Trophy for the foreseeable future.

In short, the NFL is the most competitive sport in the world right now, and grueling, tight competition is what makes all sport so special.