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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 07: Daniel Jones #17 of the Indianapolis Colts is checked on by trainers after an injury during the first quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

Indianapolis Colts v Jacksonville Jaguars – NFL 2025

That About Does It For The Colts

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Tom Ley

Azeez Al-Shaair #0 of the Houston Texans intercepts a pass intended for Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter at Arrowhead Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Houston Texans v Kansas City Chiefs – NFL 2025

The Chiefs Are No Longer Getting Away With It

Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including Point B. Handsomest man in the world.

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Drew Magary

Photo by Tim Leedy 1/1/09Pork and Sauerkraut on New Year's day.Paul and Sara Wixon of Muhlenberg twp have a family dinner at Wegman's restaurant in Muhlenberg Twp.

Photo by Tim Leedy 1/1/09Pork and Sauerkraut on New Year’s day.Paul and Sara Wixon of Muhlenberg twp have a family dinner at Wegman’s restaurant in Muhlenberg Twp.

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Eat Dinner Early

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Ray Ratto

Keyshawn Johnson of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on during a NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens on September 15, 2002. He's kind of smirking a bit.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Baltimore Ravens

Can You Really Tell The Story Of The Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Just 10 Hours?

Hamilton Nolan is a journalist based in New York City. Subscribe to his work at <a href="https://www.hamiltonnolan.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.hamiltonnolan.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1687350200913000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0naFbUVOe-5ZgtPDtIM3gz">HamiltonNolan.com</a>.

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Hamilton Nolan

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 30: Andrew Wingard #42 of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates after a victory against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on November 30, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)

Jacksonville Jaguars v Tennessee Titans – NFL 2025

Jaguars Junction: Week 13

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Dan McQuade

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 30: Charlie Smyth #39 of the New Orleans Saints attempts an onside kick against the Miami Dolphins during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on November 30, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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Charlie Successfully Kicks Football

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Aaron Rodgers Is All Fucked Up

CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 30: Jauan Jennings #15 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after scoring touchdown during the fourth quarter of the NFL 2025 game against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on November 30, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers v Cleveland Browns – NFL 2025

Everyone Wants To Punch Jauan Jennings In The Nuts

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Samer Kalaf

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff #16 throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions

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Nothing Is Coming Up Lions

View of American media mogul and businesswoman Martha Stewart, in a blue, striped apron, as she works in her kitchen, Westport, Connecticut, August 1976.

Martha Stewart At Home

Confessions Of A Domestic Demigod

ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 23: Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa (97) sacks Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles on November 23, 2025 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

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The Eagles’ Struggles Are Simply Offensive

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Lauren Theisen

GREEN BAY, WI. - NOVEMBER 2025: Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt (95) sacked Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Lambeau Field

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J.J. McCarthy Is Not Beating The “Sucks” Allegations

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 07: Offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and head coach Pete Carroll of the Las Vegas Raiders before the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Las Vegas Raiders and Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on August 07, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Las Vegas Raiders v Seattle Seahawks – NFL Preseason 2025

Chip Kelly Learns That Like Any Ancient Evil, The Raiders Demand Blood

Malik Nabers attends the MLS match between New York City FC and Inter Miami CF at Citi Field on September 24, 2025 in New York City.

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Malik Nabers Doesn’t Know What The Hell The Giants Are Doing, Either

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Sarah York

A general view during Derek Steven's New Sportsbook Venture "Circa Sports" Launch at Golden Gate Hotel &amp; Casino on June 1, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Derek Steven’s New Sportsbook Venture “Circa Sports” Launches At Golden Gate Hotel & Casino

Sports Gamblers Are Dorks

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Only The Raiders Could Run A Play This Poorly

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 16: Jameson Williams #1 of the Detroit Lions celebrates a touchdown during the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on November 16, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Williams is hugging the goal post after scoring a touchdown. He's in his white and silver and blue Lions jersey and he's pretty high up on the goalpost, above the NFL "Salute to Service" logo and he's clearly very excited.

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The NFL Needs To Cool It With The Celebration Penalties

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Chris Thompson

Ja'Marr Chase faces Jalen Ramsey after spitting on him.

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Ja’Marr Chase Thought He Got Away With Spitting On Jalen Ramsey

Shea Patterson #7 of the Montreal Alouettes fumbles the ball at the goal line the 112th Grey Cup game between the Montreal Alouettes and Saskatchewan Roughriders

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The Grey Cup Was Decided On A Goal Line Fumble

J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on during warmups before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Baltimore Ravens v Minnesota Vikings

J.J. McCarthy Sucks

Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions and Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles walk off the field after the game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 16, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Detroit Lions v Philadelphia Eagles – NFL 2025

Dan Campbell Kept Asking The Same Question, And The Eagles Kept Saying No

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Israel Daramola

A bunch of Washington Commanders tackle a Miami Dolphin.

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Say What You Want, Miami Just Won’t Quit

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson speaks at the press conference introducing head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey on January 27, 2025.

New York Jets Introduce New Head coach Aaron Glenn & General Manager Darren Mougey

Woody Johnson Is Sick Of Everyone Knowing What A Lousy Workplace He Oversees

Brian Daboll of the New York Giants stands on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, November 9, 2025. It's snowing and he looks kind of frustrated.

New York Giants v Chicago Bears – NFL 2025

The New York Giants Finally Saw Enough From Brian Daboll

Donald Trump smiles woodenly from the owner's box at the Nov. 9 Commanders game.

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