S2 E3 – How an NFL Team Prepares for International Travel

When you turn on this Sunday?s London Series matchup between the Texans and Jaguars, what you won't see is the time, effort, and resources it took to travel the teams overseas. For West Coast teams, the rigors of travel are amplified by the need to adapt.

When it comes to size, speed, and athleticism, there isn't much that separates most NFL players at each position. Often it's the details that make a difference, and perhaps no detail is more crucial to success on the field than footwork. When elite NFL athletes want to get a leg up with their feet, they turn to Rischad "The Footwork King" Whitfield. Whitfield is a movement specialist that trains some of the NFL's biggest stars to move more quickly, accurately, and efficiently on their feet, giving them an edge by helping them stay one step ahead of their opponents.

As we successfully enter the mid-way point of the NFL season, we are seeing how the NFL's player health and safety protocols developed and adapted over the last 8 months have worked to allow a safe return of football during a pandemic. In this episode of "Gaining Greatness" presented by Sleep Number, we dive into the NFL's COVID-19 playbook to see how the NFL safely brought back football.

As we successfully enter the mid-way point of the NFL season, we are seeing how the NFL's player health and safety protocols developed and adapted over the last 8 months have worked to allow a safe return of football. This Body and Mind chapter focuses on the importance of physical and mental well-being during a pandemic.

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison and Seattle Seahawks tight end Will Dissly give you a behind the scenes look of the new normal of training camp in a pandemic.

"Pound for Pound": that's the nickname Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler has earned among his teammates. At just 5'8 and 195 lbs, Ekeler is pushing weight you would only expect to see from a lineman. In this installment of Gaining Greatness presented by Sleep Number, we take you behind the scenes for an exclusive look at Ekeler's mind-blowing workouts to see what the NFL's strongest pound-for-pound player is capable of.

Nicole Lynn's journey from poverty to NFL agent is a symbol of hope and inspiration for young women everywhere with aspirations of making an impact in roles traditionally dominated by men.

As a strength and conditioning coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers - the first NFL team ever to hire two female full-time coaches - Maral Javadifar is a symbol of hope and a source of motivation for young women everywhere with dreams and aspirations of making an impact in a role, a league, and an industry historically dominated by men.

It was not long ago that Josh Jacobs had no home to call his own. Moving from motel to motel and often sleeping in his dad's car, he learned to take everything one day at a time - a mentality he has brought to the NFL. With fans buzzing with excitement over his hot start, we join the rising star at his new home in Oakland to see how he is living his best rookie life.

How does Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak take his game to the next level in 2019? Strength and conditioning is just one piece of the puzzle. By leveraging sleep science and personalized approaches to nutrition and hydration, Dak is gaining a competitive edge.

With the 2019 Draft approaching quickly, we join Alabama running back Josh Jacobs for an inside look at how this NFL prospect has evolved his approach to training and recovery to make the leap to the pros.

Take an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how top-tier NFL prospects are training to gain an edge for the most important job interview of their lives: The NFL Scouting Combine.

See how players are using sleep science to gain a competitive edge through the playoffs on their journey to Super Bowl LIII in the latest installment of Gaining Greatness presented by Sleep Number.

If you could dream up the perfect offensive lineman, he would probably look a lot like Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith. In this episode of 'Gaining Greatness' presented by Sleep Number, we discover how Tyron Smith uses sleep science to maintain an edge on his competition.

Get an inside look at the elite training program that's giving a competitive edge to top-tier NFL athletes such as Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones and New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.

For Tennessee Titans Pro Bowl Safety Kevin Byard, greatness is his Plan A and there is no Plan B. Find out how his intense and innovative training regimen is making him one of the most feared defenders in the NFL.

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Calais Campbell has been a model of physical and athletic consistency since he entered the league in 2008. Coming off the best season of his career at age 31, Campbell is a rare example of an athlete that has taken advantage of specialized and personalized training to extend the prime of his career. In 2017 - his 10th season in the NFL - the 3-time Pro Bowler registered 14.5 sacks, the team's all-time, single-season best. How does a 6'8, 300-pound veteran perform at such a high level beyond the 30-year mark? Find out in Episode 1 of Gaining Greatness, presented by Sleep Number.