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Kalyn Kahler

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 31: Justin Fields #1 of the Chicago Bears breaks a tackle by Arik Armstead #91 of the San Francisco 49ers at the start of a touchdown run at Soldier Field on October 31, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The 49ers defeated the Bears 33-22. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

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Lauren Theisen

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Mike White!

Catch Of The Year Overturned By Football’s Dumb Rules

How The Hell Do The Packers Keep Doing This?

Samer Kalaf

Los Angeles Rams team owner Stan Kroenke and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell pose for a picture prior to a game against the Chicago Bears at SoFi Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Inglewood, California.

These Freaks Need To Be In The Same Room More Often

Ray Ratto

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This All Really Sucks

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni on the field in coach getup (hoodie and headset)

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Roger Goodell’s Human Shields Are Not Having It

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Demario Davis Shone Through The Storm

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Ja'Marr Chase #1 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates a touchdown during the second half in the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&amp;T Bank Stadium on October 24, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Ja’Marr Chase Can’t Be Stopped

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 10: Head coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers looks on during the third quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Kyle Shanahan Might Be All Wet

Dan Campbell Is A Breath Of Fresh Air

David Roth

Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr. and 49ers defensive back Emmanuel Moseley compete for a pass in the rain on Sunday Night Football.

A Miserable Football Game Is A Joy Forever

Thank You, Dan Campbell, For This Bit Of Coaching Chaos

Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs in the game at Nissan Stadium on October 24, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee.

That Couldn’t Have Gone Much Worse For Kansas City

Know Your NFL Backup QBs

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Drew Magary

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 13: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens fakes a handoff to running back Ty'Son Williams #34 against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on September 13, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Ravens 33-27 in overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

If You Run From The Shotgun On Short Yardage One More Time, I Will Murder You

It’s Not Always About What A Coach Decides To Do

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