Wednesday night's presidential debate between President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney was watched with great interest by millions of Americans, many of whom shared their instantaneous thoughts on Twitter.

Here is a small sample of tweets from the NFL community:

Don't know who I am voting for... Both have some really good points... Just really have to think what's best for America period!!

- NickBarnett (@NickBarnett) October 3, 2012

Mitt Romney was very assertive and direct in the debate. I liked both of their poise..cuz i felt a lil tense watching. Lol

- Lance Briggs (@55Berger) October 3, 2012

I tried to watch the debate objectively. I think Romney did well! However I feel he promotes ideas whereas Obama has solutions

- Brendon Ayanbadejo (@brendon310) October 3, 2012

2012 presidential debate is pure reality TV lol who can talk themselves out of a whole the fastest wins... And crack a joke here and there

- Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins) October 3, 2012

I would not want to be the President. I like my hair to stay black!! Become President and go gray! Lol

- Michael Strahan (@michaelstrahan) October 3, 2012

I think Romney was over aggressive at times but definitely won the debate. However I think Obama will be re elected as president

- Reggie Bush (@reggie_bush) October 3, 2012

Did Obama just say social security is structurally sound??? Yeah, so is the post office

- Jay Feely (@jayfeely) October 3, 2012

Perhaps the funniest tweet for NFL fans came courtesy of Seattle Seahawks beat writer John Boyle:

Imagine how mad Obama and Romney are both going to be when they find out that Golden Tate is being named the winner of this debate.

- John Boyle (@johnpboyle) October 3, 2012