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.".

IGN Preview for the PS2 - By Aaron Boulding. "ESPN NFL Football separates itself from the competition in how it treats franchise...".

3D Avenue - Review by Simon Hutchinson, with screen shots. Score: 92 out of 100. (December 30, 2003).

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. (September 22, 2003).

GameSpy.com - Review of Xbox version by Jeremy Althof. Includes screen shots. "Madden finally has a worthy competitor." Score: 4 out of 5 stars. (September 21, 2003).

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. (September 14, 2003).

Game Industry News - Reviewed by Todd Hargosh, score: 4-1/2 out of 5. (2003).