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Lauren Theisen

Alex Smith entering the game for Washington

Alex Smith’s Return Could Have Been Much Worse

Samer Kalaf

Was Tom Brady Crud Tonight?

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.

Drew Magary

Soldiers of the Canadian Mounted Rifles Regiment taking a nap following military maneuvers during World War One, circa 1914-1918. (Press Illustrating Service/FPG/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Let’s All Take A Nap Together

Barry Petchesky

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 27: Head coach Tennessee Titans Mike Vrabel speaks to his team on the sidelines during the second quarter of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

Defector Up All Night

The Titans Might Have Fucked Up Big-Time

Ray Ratto

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 20: Quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the Washington Football Team warms up before the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 20, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

We’re One Step Closer To Alex Smith Playing Football, Which Is Insane

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 05: Deatrich Wise #91 of the New England Patriots tackles Clyde Edwards-Helaire #25 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium on October 05, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

COVID Reality Has Caught Up To A Delusional NFL

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 21: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Las Vegas Raiders smiles after the Raiders defeated the New Orleans Saints 34-24 in the NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on September 21, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

The NFL Will Get Tough On COVID When It Costs The Owners Money And Not A Second Earlier

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien talks with quarterback Deshaun Watson.

Bill O’Brien Had All The Control And No More Excuses

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 04: Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants recovers his fumble as he is sacked by Morgan Fox #97 of the Los Angeles Rams during the first half at SoFi Stadium on October 04, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

The NFC East Is So Bad!

Tom Ley

Matt Patricia Has Made The Lions As Unlikable As They Are Bad

the Crud Meter shows that Tom Brady was "not crud" today

Was Tom Brady Crud Today?

Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates a touchdown

Hey Now, The Browns Are Actually Really Fun To Watch

The NFL Can’t Wish Away COVID-19 Anymore

Patrick Redford

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 01: Head coach Adam Gase of the New York Jets looks on against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium on October 01, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

New York Jets Reach New, Embarrassing Low

The NFL’s Hygiene Theater Now Includes Stupid Robots

Does Coaching Football Cause Madness?

Joshua Kalu #46 of the Tennessee Titans and his teammates take the field before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The NFL Postpones Steelers-Titans, Proves That Even It Must Bow Before COVID-19

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden stands on the sideline during the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Raiders Owner Concerned After Several Maskless Players Congregate Indoors With Nathan Peterman

Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans speaks to his teammates during warmups before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

The Titans’ Positive Coronavirus Tests Could Expose The Limitations Of The NFL Schedule

J. J. Jansen downs a punt for the Carolina Panthers near the end zone

The Chargers Lost By Just A Few Inches At Each End

New York Football Is A Human Rights Violation

Kyler Murray Is Different

Dan McQuade was a founding member of Defector. He died in January 2026.

Dan McQuade

A split image. One side shows Donovan McNabb after a tie in 2008. The other shows Carson Wentz after a tie in 2020. Both games were against the Bengals.

Eagles Punt To Salvage Tie Against Bengals

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