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It’s Time To Say “I Told You So” About Jeff Saturday

Saturday committed the cardinal sin of saving time outs for the next game when he clearly needed them in the moment, and then tripled down with the papal sin of saying he didn’t need the time out he clearly did need—not just once, not twice, but thrice.

Jeff Saturday

What Time Does Jordan Love Start?

Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love walk to the field

The Broncos Are The Most Fucked

Russell Wilson

Jacksonville Jaguars Go For Broke, Win Game, Remain Broke

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (11) celebrate a touchdown during the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Jacksonville Jaguars on November 27, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fl.

Commanders Unveil Sean Taylor Mannequin

Dan McQuade

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 27: Washington Commanders fans attend an unveiling of a memorial for Sean Taylor on the 15th anniversary of his death prior to a game against the Atlanta Falcons at FedExField on November 27, 2022 in Landover, Maryland.

Begin Respecting Mike McCarthy At Your Own Risk

Mike McCarthy

Zach Wilson Has Been Moved From The Doghouse To The Outhouse

Zach Wilson

Who Are NFL Refs Talking To?

A referee gestures during an NFL game

Zach Wilson’s In The Doghouse

Zach Wilson

The Grey Cup Turned Into A Block Party

Toronto Argonauts coach gets the Gatorade shower

The Chargers Are Typecast

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 20: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter in the game against the Los Angles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Jalen Hurts Works Blue

Dan McQuade

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 20: Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) reacts as he steps into the end zone for the game tying touchdown during the NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Indianapolis Colts on November 20, 2022, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Game Of Football’s Dignity Salvaged By Late Punt Return

Dan McQuade

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 20: Owner Robert Kraft of the New England Patriots looks on prior to a game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Cordarrelle Patterson Is The Kick-Return King

Luis Paez-Pumar

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) runs back a kickoff for a touchdown during the Sunday afternoon NFL game between the Chicago Bears and the Atlanta Falcons on November 20, 2022 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Brief, Thrilling Summer Of The All-Canadian Quarterback

Maitreyi Anantharaman

REGINA, SK - AUGUST 19: Nathan Rourke #12 of the BC Lions throws on the run in the first half of the game between the BC Lions and Saskatchewan Roughriders at Mosaic Stadium on August 19, 2022 in Regina, Canada. (Photo by Brent Just/Getty Images)

Crisis Parenting And Dipshit Owner Behavior, With Jason Gay

Colts coach Jeff Saturday and Raiders coach Josh McDaniels congratulate each other after their awful NFL teams played each other.

Stop Fussing With The Goddamn Rules

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 26: Referee Land Clark (130) looks at a replay for the second time during the game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles on December 26, 2021 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The Raiders Are Stuck

Barry Petchesky

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 13: Las Vegas Owner Mark Davis speaks with Head coach Josh McDaniels prior to the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium on November 13, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sam Morris/Getty Images)

The Cult Of The Backup QB Isn’t Always Wrong

Washington Commanders QB Taylor Heinicke exulting during his team's Monday Night Football win against the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles.

Struggling Packers Waive A. Rodgers

This Is So Stupid

Patrick Redford

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 22: Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles #45 of the San Francisco 49ers tackles Amari Rodgers #8 of the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lambeau Field on January 22, 2022 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The 49ers defeated the Packers 13-10. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles;Amari Rodgers

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