Game Industry News
- Reviewed by Todd Hargosh, score: 4-1/2 out of 5.
- http://www.gameindustry.com/review/item.asp?id=49

GameSpy.com
- Reviewed by Jeremy Althof. "This is one of best-looking games of any genre I have played for a while." Includes screen shots. Score: 4 out of 5 stars.
- http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/espn-nfl-football/6190p1.html

GameZone
- Reviewed by Tim Surette. Includes screen shots. "With its improved gameplay, incredible presentation, and online capabilities, it’s definitely one of the top football choices for the Xbox." Score: 9.2 out of 10 and an Editor's Choice.
- http://xbox.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r22555.htm

Gaming World X
- Previewed by Nick Pappas, with screen shots. "ESPN NFL Football has more new features than just a simple name change, however."
- http://www.gamingworldx.com/ps2/ESPNNFLFootball.shtml

3D Avenue
- Review by Simon Hutchinson, with screen shots. Score: 92 out of 100.
- http://www.3davenue.com/index.php?mod=article&id=338

GameSpot Preview for the PS2
- By Alex Navarro. "...player-perspective mode puts you inside the helmet of your chosen player and lets you see the field the way a real NFL player would."
- http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/sports/nfl2k4/preview_6071078.html

IGN Preview for the PS2
- By Aaron Boulding. "ESPN NFL Football separates itself from the competition in how it treats franchise..."
- http://ps2.ign.com/articles/430/430366p1.html