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Lauren Theisen

Jason Sanders has his field goal attempt blocked by Brenden Schooler

Miami Dolphins v New England Patriots

At Least The Patriots Had A Neat Blocked Field Goal

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Tom Ley

Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates after recovering a fumble against the New York Jets during the second half at AT&amp;T Stadium on September 17, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.

New York Jets v Dallas Cowboys

Nobody’s Playing Better Football Than Micah Parsons

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Kelsey McKinney

Jordan Love Loses To Not The Bears And It Remains Unclear If He Is Good

Kansas City Chiefs v Jacksonville Jaguars

I Will Not Be Calling This Man “Steezy Trev”

Josh Harris (C), a new owner of the Washington Commanders, poses for a photo with his wife Marjorie Harris (L) and mother Sylvia Harris after a press conference introducing the team's new ownership at FedExField on July 21, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. NFL teams owners have unanimously approved a $6.05 billion sale of the Commanders from Dan Snyder to a group led by Josh Harris.

Washington Commanders Introduce New Ownership Group

What Will The Future Of NFL Ownership Look Like?

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Dan McQuade

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 14: A Philadelphia Eagles fan looks on during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on September 14, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Eagles Fans Deal With Aftermath Of Another Heartbreaking Victory

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Drew Magary

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 17: Andrew DePaola #42 of the Minnesota Vikings signs a jersey for a fan before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jamboroo logo overlaid.

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Jamboroo

Fuck Fanatics And Fuck Michael Rubin

circa 1885: A couple of men playing a leisurely game of chess. The photo is in black in white. The men are dressed in suits. One of them is also petting a dog.

Chess Game

This Is So Stupid

I Have A Beef With Immaculate Grid, And It Is Exceptionally Petty

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Chris Thompson

Brian Daboll stands on the sideline during New York's blowout loss.

Media Meltdowns

Michael Kay Apologizes For Ripping Brian Daboll Over Child’s Birthday Celebration

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Ray Ratto

A New York Jets fan looks on from the crowd during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MetLife Stadium on Saturday, August 19, 2023, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers v New York Jets

For Jets Fans, Disaster Is The Only Love Language

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Jim Trotter’s Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Makes Working For NFL Network Sound Like A Nightmare

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Israel Daramola

A screenshot of the Manningcast reacting to Aaaron Rodgers's injury

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The Manningcast Was The Perfect Companion To That Insane Jets Game

Buffalo Bills v New York Jets

Josh Allen Was The Problem

Aaron Rodgers sits on the turf during an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J.

Aaron Rodgers Is Broken And The Jets Are Back In The Mud

Green Bay Packers v Chicago Bears

I Will Have No Idea Whether Jordan Love Is Good Until He Plays Not The Bears

A member of the Washington Commanders cheer squad celebrates a touchdown during the NFL game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Washington Commanders on September 10, 2023 at Fed Ex Field in Landover, MD.

NFL: SEP 10 Cardinals at Commanders

The Washington Commanders Played A Football Game And Dan Snyder Had Nothing To Do With It

FOXBOROUGH, MA - SEPTEMBER 10: Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (2) takes an interception to the house during a game between the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles on September 10, 2023, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

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Eagles Suffer Unbearable Victory

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Barry Petchesky

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 10: Mark Glowinski #64 of the New York Giants recovers a fumble during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on September 10, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Dallas Cowboys v New York Giants

The Giants’ Flaws Are Obvious: They Don’t Have Enough Captains

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 10: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Jacksonville Jaguars throws a pass in the second half of a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Jacksonville Jaguars v Indianapolis Colts

Jaguars Junction: Week 1

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after running for a first down in the fourth quarter of a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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The Steelers Stink!

Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions celebrates their 21-20 win over the Kansas City Chiefs

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Holy Shit! Look At The Goddamn Lions!

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A Big Honking TV Is Family

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Samer Kalaf

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon

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The Search Continues For A Single Reason To Believe In Jonathan Gannon

Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys warms up prior to a game against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Levi's Stadium on January 22, 2023 in Santa Clara, California.

NFC Divisional Playoffs – Dallas Cowboys v San Francisco 49ers

Dak Prescott Finally Ready To Win Super Bowl After Learning Tactical Breathing Maneuvers From Ex-Navy SEALs

In this handout image provided by the Kansas City Chiefs, Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs pose during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVII Ring Ceremony at Union Station on June 15, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVII Ring Ceremony – Red Carpet

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Kansas City Chiefs