NFL Quarterback Club 2001 is one of those N64 football games that actually holds up if you're into the slower, more methodical side of the sport. The passing mechanics feel weighty—none of that arcade-style flinging—and the playbooks are deep enough that you can really dig into strategy if you want. The QB Challenge mode is where it shines, though. Timing throws to hit moving targets while dodging obstacles is way harder than it sounds, and it’s weirdly addicting once you get the hang of it.

Player stats matter here more than in some of the flashier football games from that era, so if you like tweaking rosters or playing to a team’s strengths, this one’s got you covered. Just don’t expect Madden-level polish—it’s got that classic N64 jank in the animations, but in a way that kinda adds to the charm. Definitely a solid pick if you’re nostalgic for early 2000s football sims.