Hall of Fame Game Draws 7M Viewers
The Hall of Fame season is underscored by strong NFL momentum, with the Hall of Fame Game delivering notable preseason ratings and signaling broad interest for the coming season, even as debates about snubs and future candidates continue. Odds and coverage across outlets show Rob Gronkowski as the top first-ballot favorite for 2027, with Adrian Peterson and Ben Roethlisberger among other leading contenders, while Roger Craig’s enshrinement and ongoing talk about players like Aidan Hutchinson and Matthew Stafford keep the focus on who belongs in Canton next.
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About Ben Roethlisberger
Benjamin Todd Roethlisberger Sr., nicknamed "Big Ben", is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college football for the Miami RedHawks, and was selected by the Steelers in the first round of the 2004 NFL draft.
Everything about Ben Roethlisberger →- Occupation
- American football player
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- March 2, 1982
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