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Was Tom Brady Crud Today?

ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 27: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills looks to throw a pass and gets tackled by Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams during the second half at Bills Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Orchard Park, New York. Bills beat the Rams 35 to 32. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)

Josh Allen Looked Like A Star, And Got A Little Help

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 21: Safety Johnathan Abram #24 of the Las Vegas Raiders during the NFL game against the New Orleans Saints at Allegiant Stadium on September 21, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Saints 34-24. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

ESPN’s Camera Cart Really Messed Up Johnathan Abram

EDMONTON, ALBERTA - SEPTEMBER 26: Corey Perry #10 of the Dallas Stars celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second overtime period to give the Stars the 3-2 victory in Game Five of the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place on September 26, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

The Stars Stay Alive With A Little Old-Guy Magic

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 20: Jerick McKinnon #28 of the San Francisco 49ers scores a touchdown as Bradley McDougald #30 of the New York Jets defends during the second half at MetLife Stadium on September 20, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

There’s More To NFL Injuries Than The Jets’ Crappy Turf

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Adam Gase Says The Answer Is More Intensity

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 20: Cam Newton #1 of the New England Patriots looks on before their game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on September 20, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

The Seahawks Saw Cam Newton Coming

during the first half against the Georgia Southern Eagles at Sanford Stadium on November 21, 2015 in Athens, Georgia.

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Just Say Money

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 10: Players from the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans unite in a moment of silence before the start of a game at Arrowhead Stadium on September 10, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)