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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 16: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after being sacked during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Why Your Team Sucks 2026: Pittsburgh Steelers

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INGLEWOOD, CA - DECEMBER 14: Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell cheers on his team on the field during pregame warmups before an NFL football game between the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium, December 14, 2025, in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Tony Ding/Icon Sportswire)

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (L) speaks with U.S. President Donald Trump as Commanders team owner Josh Harris looks on at the NFL football game between the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 26: Cam Skattebo #44 of the New York Giants warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on October 26, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)

Why Your Team Sucks 2026: New York Giants

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TEMPE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 03: New Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur speaks to the media during a press conference at Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center on February 03, 2026 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)