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Le'Veon Bell #26 of the New York Jets runs with the ball against the Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium on October 11, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Arizona Cardinals defeated the New York Jets 30-10.

Arizona Cardinals v New York Jets

Le’Veon Bell Is Freed From The Clutches Of The Jets And Adam Gase

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Oh Goddammit, Dak Prescott’s Leg Just Got Destroyed

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Alex Smith’s Return Could Have Been Much Worse

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Samer Kalaf

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Was Tom Brady Crud Tonight?

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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)

World War One Nap

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Let’s All Take A Nap Together

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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)

Tennessee Titans v Minnesota Vikings

Defector Up All Night

The Titans Might Have Fucked Up Big-Time

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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)

Washington Football Team v Arizona Cardinals

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)

New England Patriots v Kansas City Chiefs

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)

New Orleans Saints v Las Vegas Raiders

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.

Baltimore Ravens v Houston Texans

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)

New York Giants v Los Angeles Rams

The NFC East Is So Bad!

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Tom Ley

Chicago Bears v Detroit Lions

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

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CrudWatch Week 4

Was Tom Brady Crud Today?

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Cleveland Browns v Dallas Cowboys

Hey Now, The Browns Are Actually Really Fun To Watch

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The NFL Can’t Wish Away COVID-19 Anymore

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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)

Denver Broncos v New York Jets

New York Jets Reach New, Embarrassing Low

Atlanta Falcons v Dallas Cowboys

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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.

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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

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The Chargers Lost By Just A Few Inches At Each End

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New York Football Is A Human Rights Violation

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Kyler Murray Is Different

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