Ritual - Season 1 Episode 8

RITUAL. Everyone has one. The pregame prep and meticulous steps. NFL players, coaches, fans. You. This is the story about two teams and their fans playing for Thursday Night Football bragging rights. Though, well before anyone takes the field or the stands, surprisingly intertwined game day rituals unfold. Washington Redskins Quarterback Kirk Cousins is Captain of the ship and a high-performing threat. The Dallas Cowboys have their own weapons, in brothers Jaylon + Rod Smith. Commanding a team or a color rush mission is never an easy battle but with a globe full of fans, all eyes are on them. From air to land and sea, these players serve on the field while their military fanbase serves on a different turf. The Thursday Night Football ritual provides comfort along with a blankie.