CatchThat Football

CatchThat Football is a football management sim built on a real play-by-play engine. Rather than abstracting a drive into a single dice roll, the engine simulates all 22 players on the field on every snap, so blocking assignments, routes, coverage and tackling all resolve individually. That detail underpins both of the game's core modes.

In franchise mode you run the team: build a dynasty over decades, manage the roster and make the long-term calls. If you prefer to be on the sideline, you can take the headset and call every play yourself and let the engine show you what happens. The website includes an interactive preview of a real engine play so visitors can see the decision-making in action.

The project is currently in development and heading to Steam, built by Sam Sausville in Seattle. There is no published release date yet; the site invites interested players to join an email list for dev updates and launch news, and notes that the game is independent and not affiliated with the NFL or the NFL Players Association.