Football is number one with fans and has more "avid" fans than any other sport in America. Now Scholastic brings the NFL alive in books that capture all the pulse-pounding action of the game.

Meet fourteen of the hottest players in the NFL right now. From Chicago's Brian Urlacher to Green Bay's Brett Favre to New York's Chad Pennington to Miami's Ricky Williams, these guys run faster, throw further, and hit harder than any one else. Veterans and rookies, they're all here. Who's your favorite? Find out how he stacks up against the competition.

Packed with facts, stats, and cool photos, this is a must for any fan of the NFL.