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At this point, many fans have already found ways to stay on top of their favorite games. If you’re still looking for ways to follow the games, then it’s time you started looking into football apps for your mobile device. Here are our top 5 favorites:

1. NFL Mobile: Whether it’s game day or non-game day, the NFL mobile app gives users what they’re looking for when it comes to football. This app provides fans with news, up-to-minute scoring, in-game highlights, live videos and more. Many users hail this app as having better coverage than ESPN while giving fans extremely detailed information on what’s happening in football today. You can also live-stream games within the NFL Mobile app.

• PROS: Live-Streaming, Detailed Updates, Notifications

• CONS: Some issues with video/streaming for many users

2. ESPN: You can’t have football without ESPN, and the app for ESPN is the #1 app in the market today. The app gives you up-to-the-minute scores and the latest news, live video and audio streaming across ESPN’s networks, and loads of video highlights. Users can interact via social media as well, giving them a more comprehensive experience.

• PROS: Ease-of-Use, High-Quality Video, Great Material Design Implementation

• CONS: Limited Selection of Teams

3. FOX Sports GO: With FOX Sports GO, you can watch live sports. Depending on your TV provider, FOX Sports, FS1, FS2, your regional FOX Sports Network, FOX Soccer Plus, FOX College Sports and FOX Deportes may be available.

• PROS: Great Mobile Compatibility

• CONS: Low Video Quality

4. NFL Sunday Ticket: Stream live, out-of-market NFL games every Sunday afternoon and track your fantasy football team, all from this app! A directv.com account and DIRECTV NFL SUNDAY TICKET MAX or NFLSUNDAYTICKET.TV subscription are required to watch live video.

• PROS: High Video Quality

• CONS: Buffering Issues, Login Problems for Some

5. theScore: This app sets itself apart from the others by delivering completely customizable scores, stats, news, and alerts for Android devices and Android Wear. It’s been awarded one of Google Play's 'Best Apps of 2015', one of Business Insider's '100 World's Greatest Apps', Phandroid's 'Best Sports App' , and one of PCMag's Best Android Apps.

• PROS: Push Notifications, Player Alerts, Personalized News Stream

• CONS: App Uses Their Own Abbreviations for Some Teams (Causing User Confusion)

Football fans are always looking for new ways to take the games on-the-go when they’re unable to keep up with games on their home televisions. These apps are a great way to stay in-touch with the latest football news and games, giving users unique experiences for their football interests.