Why the Monday After the Super Bowl Hits Texas Harder Than Anywhere Else

Super Bowl Sunday in Texas isn’t just a game. It’s an event. It starts with queso by noon, turns into brisket by kickoff, and somehow ends with somebody yelling at the TV while holding a plate they don’t remember making. And according to a recent survey, Texans are far from alone when it comes to feeling rough the next morning.

A nationwide study from Action Network found that a big chunk of NFL fans admit they’ve either called in sick or seriously considered it the Monday after the Super Bowl. Not because they’re sick… but because they’re Super Bowl sick. You know the kind.

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Super Bowl Sunday Drinking Hits Different in Texas

The survey also found that nearly one in five fans plan on drinking five or more drinks during the game. In Texas, that number feels… conservative. Between watch parties, backyard smokers, and “just one more” beverages, it adds up fast.

And let’s be honest, Dallas Cowboys fans may have their own reasons for overdoing it. When your team hasn’t made it past the divisional round in decades, sometimes the only playoff run happening is from the cooler to the couch.

Monday After the Super Bowl Should Be a Texas Holiday

The productivity hit nationwide is estimated in the billions, which makes sense when half the office is surviving on coffee, ibuprofen, and vibes. In Texas, that Monday usually includes slow emails, longer lunch breaks, and a whole lot of “circling back tomorrow.”

Between late kickoffs, long games, and even longer celebrations, Texans aren’t lazy, we’re just recovering.

The Real Texas Super Bowl Tradition

At the end of the day, the Super Bowl hangover is just part of the deal. We celebrate big, eat bigger, and pay for it on Monday morning. And honestly? Worth it.

Just don’t schedule any important meetings before noon.