There were so many fun features this game nailed. Halftime shows with authentic (and fantastic) NFL Primetime music that would show highlights from the first half. You could watch weekly NFL Primetime highlights narrated by Chris Berman in franchise mode, and other voice work from NFL personalities. Fantastic Franchise and player modes too. Excellent community support with updated roster mods and other stuff.
The NFL 2k23 mod is crazy, but LostSouls rosters suck. Go to the discord and use Nemo sliders and CujoMattys rosters and it’ll play more like a modern NFL game
Probably the GOAT traditional sports game.