Behind-The-Scenes Video Shows The Jaw-Dropping Amount Of Food New England Patriots Players Eat While Traveling
This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.
A fascinating behind-the-scenes video reveals just how much food the New England Patriots players are fed while traveling.
As some of the world’s greatest athletes, NFL players must pack their bodies with significantly more food than the average person. Some offensive linemen, for example, have to eat anywhere from 5,000 to 7,000 calories a day.
But how do players manage to pack in all those calories during a hectic travel period in the regular season? The New England Patriots offered a fascinating behind-the-scenes look on a recent X/Twitter post.
New England Patriots head dietitian Ted Harper broke down what a typical eating period looks like for the players when they travel. He claims there are 11 different opportunities to eat, starting with a pre-flight meal.
That’s followed by tarmac food, an in-flight meal and an arrival dinner at the hotel. The next phase is breakfast, a midday snack, a pregame meal and then a halftime snack. At night, they get a postgame meal before consuming more food at the tarmac. The last night is the in-flight meal:
NFL players get HOW MANY meals while traveling ⁉️ pic.twitter.com/0RX4R8coxi
— z – New England Patriots (@Patriots) January 2, 2026
With the Pats clinching their first AFC East division crown since 2019, it’s clear that Harper’s diet plan is working.
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