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George Kittle Wasn’t Even Supposed To Be There

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 16: Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Dallas Cowboys looks on against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter in the NFC Wild Card playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 16, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Mike McCarthy On Hilarious Final Play: That Wasn’t What We Meant To Do

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 21: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) runs during the NFC Divisional playoff game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants on January 21, 2023 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

I Never Doubted The Eagles

Israel Daramola

The Chiefs Are A Machine

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 21: New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll on the sideline during the NFC Divisional playoff game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants on January 21, 2023 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

With Backs Against The Wall, Brian Daboll Chose To Punt

Luis Paez-Pumar

NBC Sports analyst Tony Dungy speaks during a segment prior to the 2022 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Las Vegas Raiders at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on August 04, 2022 in Canton, Ohio.

Media Meltdowns

Tony Dungy Believed The Whole “Litter Boxes In Schools” Hoax [Update]

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Drew Magary

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 09: A visitor looks at paintings hanging at The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition on June 9, 2010 in London, England. The RA Summer exhibition is the world's largest open submission contemporary art exhibition with 1267 exhibits selected from over 11,000 entries. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

When There’s No Football On, May I Suggest Art Youtube?

David Roth

Daniel Jones looking confused and holding a football in a silly way before the Giants' Week 18 game against the Eagles.

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We’re Back, We’re Back

Tom Ley

The Cowboys Have Full Confidence In Brett Maher. Maybe. Possibly Not So Much.

LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 06: Fans clap for the Minnesota Vikings during the game against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on November 6, 2022 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

How Lonely Losing Can Be

Players look on during an injury timeout for Russell Gage

Russell Gage Has Neck Injury And Concussion, Feeling In His Extremities

How Many Extra Points Can One Man Miss?

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Jaguars Junction: Wild Card Round

Tyler Huntley attempts a quarterback sneak.

Tyler Huntley Did The Bad Thing

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OTTAWA, ON - JUNE 30: BC Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke (12) looks to throw the ball during Canadian Football League action between the BC Lions and Ottawa Redblacks on June 30, 2022, at TD Place at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa, ON, Canada.

A Canadian Quarterback Update!

The Dolphins Couldn’t Do It In Time

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 14: Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after a run during an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium on January 14, 2023 in Santa Clara, California.

The Seahawks Pulled Deebo Samuel’s Leg, But The Niners Had The Last Laugh

Jacksonville, Florida, January 14, 2023 - Head coach Brandon Staley stands washes in stunned silence outside the locker room, waiting for all his players to leave the field after losing 32-30 to the Jacksonville Jaguars in an AFC Wild Card game at TIAA Bank Field.

Brandon Staley And The Chargers Left The Door Open

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Head coach Brandon Staley of the Los Angeles Chargers walks off the field after a win over the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on January 01, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Brandon Staley’s Ass Is Precariously Close To The Jackpot

This Is So Stupid

As A Son And A Brother, I Think We Should Cut Jadeveon Clowney Some Slack

Samer Kalaf

‘Hard Knocks’ With The Cardinals Was A Dark Workplace Comedy Starring Kliff Kingsbury

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 01: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on from the sideline as the Baltimore Ravens play against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on January 1, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Truly, What The Fuck Is Going On With Lamar Jackson?

Derek Carr And The Raiders Begin Their Awkward Little Dance

Laura Wagner

Goodell, wearing a Damar Hamlin No. 3 hat, poses with Patriots owner Robert Kraft and Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula prior to a game between the New England Patriots and the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on January 08, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York.

Capital

The NFL Is A Family

Ray Ratto

LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 1: George Kittle #85, Brock Purdy #13 and Josh Johnson #17 of the San Francisco 49ers in the locker room before the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on January 1, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 49ers defeated the Raiders 37-34. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** George Kittle;Brock Purdy;Josh Johnson

A Prayer For Josh Johnson