{"id":277234,"date":"2026-04-25T07:47:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T11:47:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=277234"},"modified":"2026-04-25T07:47:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T11:47:18","slug":"food-football-and-the-nfl-mock-draft-of-the-best-foods-in-each-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2026\/04\/25\/food-football-and-the-nfl-mock-draft-of-the-best-foods-in-each-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Food, Football and the NFL: Mock Draft of the Best Foods in each City"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As each NFL team is preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft, fans across the country and world are also preparing to enjoy local and regional food favorites. Here is a look at these NFL cities&#8217; best foods, with a special twist on the draft:<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"2\">Food, Football, and the NFL: Mock Draft of the Best Foods in Each City<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"max-width: px\"><smartframe-embed class=\"smartframe_wp_element\" customer-id=\"b0c95bc04383cef69c6b47df872135cf\" image-id=\"WmOBFe4cTMqb\" style=\"width: 100%; display: inline-flex; max-width: 3000px; aspect-ratio: 3000\/2000;\" ><\/smartframe-embed><\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0<strong>Top Ten Picks<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-75\">Green Bay Packers:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-75\"> <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"><span class=\"citation-75\">Fried Cheese Curds<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-75\"> and <\/span><span class=\"citation-75\">Bratwurst<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"3,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-85\">Kansas City Chiefs:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-85\"> <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"3,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"20\"><span class=\"citation-85\">Burnt Ends<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-85 citation-end-85\"> or<\/span><span class=\"citation-85 citation-end-85\"> ribs with sweet, thick KC-style BBQ sauce<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"3,15,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-79\">Tennessee Titans:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-79\"> <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"3,15,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"><span class=\"citation-79\">Nashville Hot Chicken<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-79 citation-end-79\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"3,12,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-82\">New England Patriots:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-82\"> <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"3,12,0\" data-index-in-node=\"22\"><span class=\"citation-82\">Lobster Rolls<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-82 citation-end-82\"> or Boston Baked Beans<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"5,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">New Orleans Saints:<\/b> <b data-path-to-node=\"5,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"20\">Gumbo<\/b>, Jambalaya, or Beignets<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol><\/ol>\n<h3>Rising Stars<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"3,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Las Vegas Raiders:<\/b> <b data-path-to-node=\"3,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\">Tailgate Sliders<\/b> or high-end buffet-style catering.<\/li>\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"5,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-74\">Los Angeles Rams:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-74\"> <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"5,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"><span class=\"citation-74\">Korean BBQ<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-74 citation-end-74\"> (reflecting the city\u2019s massive K-Town food scene).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"5,13,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Seattle Seahawks:<\/b> <b data-path-to-node=\"5,13,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\">Seattle Dog<\/b> (hot dog with cream cheese and grilled onions).<\/li>\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"3,14,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-80\">Pittsburgh Steelers:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-80\"> <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"3,14,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"><span class=\"citation-80\">Kielbasa and Pierogies<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-80\"> or a <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"3,14,0\" data-index-in-node=\"49\"><span class=\"citation-80 citation-end-80\">Primanti Bros.<sup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"><\/sup><\/span><\/b> sandwich.<\/li>\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Detroit Lions:<\/b> <b data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\">Detroit Style Pizza<\/b> (square, deep-crust) or <strong>Coney Dogs.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><strong>Overrated Top 5<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"5,11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-72\">Philadelphia Eagles:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-72\"> <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"5,11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"><span class=\"citation-72\">Cheesesteaks<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-72 citation-end-72\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"3,13,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-81\">New York Jets:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-81\"> <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"3,13,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\"><span class=\"citation-81\">New York Style Pizza<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Atlanta Falcons:<\/b> <b data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\">Lemon Pepper Wings<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Dallas Cowboys:<\/b> <b data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\">Tex-Mex<\/b> <strong>(fajitas and queso) or Texas BBQ<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Buffalo Bills:<\/b> <b data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\">Buffalo Wings<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>The Rest of the NFL<\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"3\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_016313280c4ee46d-57\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-88\">Baltimore Ravens:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-88\"> <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"><span class=\"citation-88\">Pit Beef<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-88\"> (on a kaiser roll with horseradish) or <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"66\"><span class=\"citation-88\">Crab Pretzels\/Cakes<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-88 citation-end-88\">.<sup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"><\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_016313280c4ee46d-58\"><span class=\"citation-87\"><\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-87\">Cincinnati Bengals:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-87\"> <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"20\"><span class=\"citation-87\">Skyline Chili<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-87 citation-end-87\"> (served as a 3-way or on Cheese Coneys).<sup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"><\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Cleveland Browns:<\/b> <b data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\">Pierogies<\/b> (traditional potato-filled dumplings) or Stadium Mustard brats.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\" id=\"p-rc_016313280c4ee46d-59\"><span class=\"citation-86\"><\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-86\">Denver Broncos:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-86\"> <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"><span class=\"citation-86\">Green Chili<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-86 citation-end-86\"> (usually in a bowl or smothered over a burrito).<sup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"><\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Houston Texans:<\/b> <b data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\">Texas BBQ Brisket<\/b> or a high-end Steak.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,6,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Indianapolis Colts:<\/b> <b data-path-to-node=\"3,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"20\">Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches<\/b> (traditionally much larger than the bun).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,7,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Jacksonville Jaguars:<\/b> <b data-path-to-node=\"3,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"22\">Fresh Seafood<\/b> (specifically Florida mahi-mahi or shrimp).<span class=\"citation-85\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,10,0\" id=\"p-rc_016313280c4ee46d-61\"><span class=\"citation-84\"><\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"3,10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-84\">Los Angeles Chargers:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-84\"> <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"3,10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"22\"><span class=\"citation-84\">Authentic Street Tacos<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-84 citation-end-84\"> (carne asada or al pastor).<sup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"><\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,11,0\" id=\"p-rc_016313280c4ee46d-62\"><span class=\"citation-83\"><\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"3,11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-83\">Miami Dolphins:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-83\"> <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"3,11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"><span class=\"citation-83\">Cuban Sandwiches<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-83 citation-end-83\"> or Key Lime Pie for dessert.<sup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"><\/sup><\/span><span class=\"citation-82\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"5\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_016313280c4ee46d-67\"><span class=\"citation-78\"><\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-78\">Arizona Cardinals:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-78\"> <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"><span class=\"citation-78\">Navajo Fry Bread<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-78 citation-end-78\"> or <strong>prickly pear-infused drinks.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_016313280c4ee46d-68\"><span class=\"citation-77\"><\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-77\">Carolina Panthers:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-77\"> <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"><span class=\"citation-77\">Pulled Pork<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-77 citation-end-77\"> with vinegar-based (NC) or mustard-based (SC) sauce.<sup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"12\"><\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_016313280c4ee46d-69\"><span class=\"citation-76\"><\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-76\">Chicago Bears:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-76\"> <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\"><span class=\"citation-76\">Deep Dish Pizza<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-76\"> or an <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"37\"><span class=\"citation-76\">Italian Beef<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-76 citation-end-76\"> sandwich (dipped with giardiniera).<sup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"13\"><\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,8,0\" id=\"p-rc_016313280c4ee46d-72\"><span class=\"citation-73\"><\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"5,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-73\">Minnesota Vikings:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-73\"> <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"5,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"><span class=\"citation-73\">Tater Tot Hotdish<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-73 citation-end-73\"> (the ultimate comfort food casserole).<sup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"16\"><\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,10,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">New York Giants:<\/b> <b data-path-to-node=\"5,10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\">New York Style Bagels<\/b> or Sabrett\u2019s Hot Dogs.<span class=\"citation-72\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,12,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,12,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">San Francisco 49ers:<\/b> <b data-path-to-node=\"5,12,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\">Cioppino<\/b> (seafood stew) or Sourdough bread.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,14,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,14,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Tampa Bay Buccaneers:<\/b> <b data-path-to-node=\"5,14,0\" data-index-in-node=\"22\">Deviled Crabs<\/b> or Cuban Sandwiches.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,15,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,15,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Washington Commanders:<\/b> <b data-path-to-node=\"5,15,0\" data-index-in-node=\"23\">Half-Smokes<\/b> with chili or Georgetown Cupcakes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>***********************************************************************<\/p>\n<h3>Team by team Look<\/h3>\n<p>A look at all 32 NFL teams and their top local\/regional foods up for the draft<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"2\">AFC East<\/h3>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/bills\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Buffalo Bills<\/a>&#8211; <strong>Buffalo Wings, typically with Bleu cheese<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/dolphins\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Miami Dolphins<\/a>&#8211; <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"3,11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"><span class=\"citation-83\">Cuban Sandwiches<\/span><\/b><strong><span class=\"citation-83 citation-end-83\"> or Key Lime Pie for dessert<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/patriots\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">New England Patriots<\/a>&#8211; <b data-path-to-node=\"3,12,0\" data-index-in-node=\"22\"><span class=\"citation-82\">Lobster Rolls<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-82 citation-end-82\"> or <\/span><strong><span class=\"citation-82 citation-end-82\">Boston Baked Beans<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/jets\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">New York Jets<\/a>&#8211; <b data-path-to-node=\"3,13,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\"><span class=\"citation-81\">New York Style Pizza<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>AFC North<\/h3>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/ravens\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Baltimore Ravens<\/a> &#8211; <strong><span class=\"citation-88\">Pit Beef<\/span><span class=\"citation-88\">\u00a0 and <\/span><span class=\"citation-88\">Crab Cakes<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/bengals\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Cincinnati Bengals<\/a>&#8211; <strong>Skyline Chili<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/browns\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Cleveland Browns<\/a> &#8211; <strong>Pierogies <\/strong>or<strong> Stadium Mustard Brats<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/steelers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a>&#8211; <b data-path-to-node=\"3,14,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"><span class=\"citation-80\">Kielbasa and Pierogies<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-80\"> or a <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"3,14,0\" data-index-in-node=\"49\"><span class=\"citation-80 citation-end-80\">Primanti Bros.<sup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"><\/sup><\/span><\/b> sandwich<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>AFC South<\/h3>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/texans\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Houston Texans<\/a>&#8211; <b data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\">Texas BBQ Brisket<\/b> or<strong> a high-end Steak<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/colts\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Indianapolis Colts <\/a>&#8211; <b data-path-to-node=\"3,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"20\">Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/jaguars\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Jacksonville Jaguars<\/a>&#8211; <b data-path-to-node=\"3,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"22\">Fresh Seafood<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/titans\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Tennessee Titans<\/a>&#8211; <b data-path-to-node=\"3,15,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"><span class=\"citation-79\">Nashville Hot Chicken<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>AFC West<\/h3>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/broncos\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Denver Broncos<\/a>&#8211; <strong>Green Chili<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/chiefs\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Kansas City Chiefs-<\/a>\u00a0<span class=\"citation-85 citation-end-85\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"20\"><span class=\"citation-85\">Burnt Ends<\/span><\/b> or <strong>ribs with sweet, thick KC-style BBQ sauce<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/raiders\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Las Vegas Raiders<\/a>&#8211; <b data-path-to-node=\"3,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\">Tailgate Sliders<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/raiders\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Los Angeles Chargers<\/a>&#8211; <b data-path-to-node=\"3,10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"22\"><span class=\"citation-84\">Authentic Street Tacos<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>NFC East<\/h3>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/cowboys\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Dallas Cowboys<\/a>&#8211; <strong>Tex-Mex (fajitas and queso) <\/strong>or <strong>Texas BBQ<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/giants\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">New York Giants<\/a> &#8211; <strong>New York Style Bagels <\/strong>or <strong>Sabrett\u2019s Hot Dogs<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/eagles\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Philadelphia Eagles<\/a>&#8211; <b data-path-to-node=\"5,11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"><span class=\"citation-72\">Cheesesteaks<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-72 citation-end-72\"> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/washington-commanders\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Washington Commanders<\/a>&#8211; <b data-path-to-node=\"5,15,0\" data-index-in-node=\"23\">Half-Smokes<\/b> <strong>with chili <\/strong>or<strong> Georgetown Cupcakes<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>NFC North<span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/bears\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Chicago Bears<\/a>&#8211; <strong><span class=\"citation-76\">Deep Dish Pizza<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"citation-76\"> or an <\/span><strong><span class=\"citation-76\">Italian Beef<\/span><span class=\"citation-76 citation-end-76\"> sandwich<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/lions\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Detroit Lions<\/a>&#8211; <strong>Detroit Style Pizza <\/strong>or <strong>Coney Dogs<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/packers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Green Bay Packers<\/a>&#8211; <b data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"><span class=\"citation-75\">Fried Cheese Curds<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-75\"> and <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"42\"><span class=\"citation-75\">Bratwurst<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/vikings\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Minnesota Vikings<\/a>&#8211; <b data-path-to-node=\"5,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"><span class=\"citation-73\">Tater Tot Hotdish<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>NFC South<\/h3>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/falcons\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Atlanta Falcons<\/a>&#8211; <b data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\">Lemon Pepper Wings<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/panthers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Carolina Panthers<\/a>&#8211;<b data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"><span class=\"citation-77\">Pulled Pork<\/span><\/b><strong><span class=\"citation-77 citation-end-77\"> with vinegar-based (NC) <\/span><\/strong><span class=\"citation-77 citation-end-77\">or <\/span><strong><span class=\"citation-77 citation-end-77\">mustard-based (SC) sauce<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/saints\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">New Orleans Saints<\/a>&#8211; <b data-path-to-node=\"5,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"20\">Gumb<\/b><strong>o, Jambalaya, <\/strong>or <strong>Beignets.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/buccaneers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/a> &#8211; <b data-path-to-node=\"5,14,0\" data-index-in-node=\"22\">Deviled Crabs<\/b> <strong>or Cuban Sandwiches<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>NFC West<\/h3>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" 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