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Robert Kraft puts his arm around former Patriots coach Bill Belichick at the end of a media availability on January 11, 2024.

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Owner Zygi Wilf, left, and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, of the Minnesota Vikings talk on the sideline prior to an NFL football game sideline prior an NFL football game on November 27, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Vikings Wait Until Worst Possible Moment To Implode

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Steve Tisch at "An Unforgettable Evening" 2025 Gala held at The Beverly Hilton on April 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

“An Unforgettable Evening” 2025 Gala

Giants Co-Owner Steve Tisch Says His Creepy Emails With Jeffrey Epstein Were About “Adult Women”

Head coach Bill Belichick of the North Carolina Tar Heels gives a thumbs up during the ACC Football Kickoff at Hilton Charlotte Uptown on July 24, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. He looks real weird doing it.

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Bill Belichick Becomes The Target Of Someone Else’s Pettiness, For A Change

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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick announces he is leaving the team during a press conference at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on January 11, 2024.

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Heartwarming: Miserable Man Frustrated In Ultimately Insignificant Way

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 25: Sam Darnold #14 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after defeating the Los Angeles Rams an NFC Championship NFL football game at Lumen Field on January 25, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.

NFC Championship Game: Los Angeles Rams v Seattle Seahawks

This Season Belongs To Sam Darnold

Head coach Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on before the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers.

NFC Wild Card Playoffs: San Francisco 49ers v Philadelphia Eagles

Who Dares To Coordinate The Philadelphia Eagles’ Offense?

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Denver, CO - January 25: Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham throws a backward pass in the second quarter. The New England Patriots played the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game at Empower Field at Mile High on January 25, 2026.

Patriots celebrate return to Super Bowl after 10-7 win over Broncos in AFC Championship

Jarrett Stidham Dropped The Ball

Sam Darnold of the Seattle Seahawks whoots enthusiastically following an NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field on January 25, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.

Sam Darnold Is An Exorcist

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Patriots And Broncos Stink On Ice

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AFC Divisional Playoffs: Houston Texans v New England Patriots

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Are ‘Jeopardy!’ Contestants Really That Bad At Questions About Sports? 

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott looks on from the sideline during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on January 17, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.

AFC Divisional Playoffs: Buffalo Bills v Denver Broncos

There’s No Such Thing As A Secure NFL Coaching Job

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott looks on in the first half during the AFC Divisional Round game

NFL: JAN 17 AFC Divisional Round Bills at Broncos

Sean McDermott Stood Up For Buffalo, And Now He’ll Get Out

Jarrett Stidham #8 of the Denver Broncos looks on against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field At Mile High

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Broncos Fans Have Six Days To Talk Themselves Into Jarrett Stidham

Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears throws the ball during an NFL divisional playoff football game on January 18, 2026 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.

NFL: JAN 18 NFC Divisional Round Rams at Bears

The Bears’ Final Magic Trick Was Almost Enough

K'lavon Chaisson #44 of the New England Patriots tackles C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans in the first half during an AFC Divisional Playoff game

C.J. Stroud’s Nightmare First Half Dooms The Texans

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Rashid Shaheed #22 of the Seattle Seahawks returns the opening kickoff for a touchdown during the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lumen Field on January 17, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.

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