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Tom Ley

Buffalo Bills v Cincinnati Bengals

NFL Exec Troy Vincent Claims League Never Intended To Restart Bills-Bengals Game

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Samer Kalaf

Buffalo Bills players react after teammate Damar Hamlin #3 was injured against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium on January 02, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Bills-Bengals Game Postponed After Safety Damar Hamlin Collapses On Field

NFL: JAN 01 Panthers at Buccaneers

This Is So Stupid

This Is Why You Never Count Out The Bucs

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How Many Snow Angels Is Too Many Snow Angels When A Guy Is Writhing In Pain Next To You?

Tennessee Titans v Washington Commanders

Ron Rivera Went Down With His Chosen Scrub

You can follow Will on Twitter (<a href="https://twitter.com/Senn_Spud" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@Senn_Spud</a>), Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/will_sennett/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@will_sennett</a>), and TikTok (<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@will_sennett" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@will_sennett</a>). You can listen to his podcast, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-closer-look-podcast/id1561306479" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">A Closer Look</a>, wherever you get your podcasts.

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Carolina Panthers v Cincinnati Bengals

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Hell Is Marvin Lewis: An Open Letter To Zac Taylor

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Ray Ratto

INGLEWOOD, CA - DECEMBER 8: Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders yells to teammates while stretching prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on December 8, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

Las Vegas Raiders v Los Angeles Rams

The Raiders Are Sending Derek Carr To A Farm Upstate

Washington Commanders v San Francisco 49ers

The Commanders’ Playoff Hopes Now Rest With Carson Wentz

DENVER, COLORADO - SEPTEMBER 18: General Manager George Paton of the Denver Broncos walks on the sidelines prior to the game against the Houston Texans at Empower Field At Mile High on September 18, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. ( (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Houston Texans v Denver Broncos

GM George Paton: The Broncos Have A Me Problem

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - DECEMBER 25: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins looks to the sidelines before a play during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Hard Rock Stadium on December 25, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

Green Bay Packers v Miami Dolphins

Who’s Going To Protect Tua Tagovailoa?

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

The Denver Broncos Head coach Nathaniel Hackett takes the field on December 25, 2022 in Inglewood, Colorado. The Los Angeles Rams take on the Denver Broncos during a Christmas Day game at SoFi Stadium.

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The Broncos No Longer Have A Nathaniel Hackett Problem

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Barry Petchesky

ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 11: Mike White #5 of the New York Jets looks to throw a pass against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)

New York Jets v Buffalo Bills

It’s Mike White Season Again

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 25: Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) takes the filed on December 25, 2022 in Inglewood, Colorado. The Los Angeles Rams take on the Denver Broncos during a Christmas Day game at SoFi Stadium. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

The Broncos Have A Russell Wilson Problem

2022 Huncho Day Celebrity Football Game

Willie McGinest On Crystal-Clear Video Of Him Jumping Some Guy: “Things Aren’t Always How They Seem”

Pittsburgh Steelers' running back Franco Harris is mobed by fans at Three Rivers Stadium after scoring the winning touchdown, nicknamed the "Immaculate Reception," during the American Football Conference (AFC) semi-final game against Oakland. Harris made the touchdown, one of the most famous single plays in the history of professional American football, on a tipped pass from quarterback Terry Bradshaw to Frenchy Fuqua to Harris for the score in the fourth quarter in Pittsburgh.

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They Don’t Make Fame Like Franco Harris’s Anymore

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 18: Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots reacts after losing to the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)

New England Patriots v Las Vegas Raiders

The Patriots Lost On The Funniest Play Of The Year

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Dan McQuade

Greg Joseph #1 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates with teammates after hitting the game winning field goal in overtime against the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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The Vikings Came Back

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Laura Wagner

Starbucks workers hold a rally on October 05, 2022 in New York City. Starbucks Workers United were joined in solidarity by various unions as they held a rally outside of a Staten Island store, slated to close for renovations later this month. They are calling for the right to negotiate employment terms and want an end to the union busting campaign that is being used against workers throughout the country.

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Starbucks VP Sends Pissy Letter To NFLPA Head Over Support For Workers

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 15: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers walks off the field after defeating the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on December 15, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers v Seattle Seahawks

Brock Purdy Is Probably Not The Second Coming

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Drew Magary

LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 22: ***U.S. TABLOIDS OUT*** Actor Bob Odenkirk farts during Comedy Central's First Ever Awards Show "The Commies" at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California. "The Commies" will air December 7, 2003 at 9pm pst on Comedy Central. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Comedians Don’t Have To Hate Their Audience

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Media Meltdowns

The ‘Trainwreck Tonight’ Podcast Regrets That Comments Were Made By A Guest

George Kittle shaking hands with Tom Brady. "Finally got to meet you, man. Keep doing your thing."

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Tom Brady Gracious At Postgame Fan Convention

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Matt Patricia Keeps Getting Away With It

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Lauren Theisen

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Maybe There’s No Curse On The Lions After All

Lions OT Penei Sewell flying fairly gracefully through the air after making a reception against the Vikings in a Detroit win.

Minnesota Vikings v Detroit Lions

Dan Campbell Is Absolutely Going For It