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Tip jar sweepstakes

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Ray Ratto

John Madden points to the sky after lighting a flame in the honor of Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis during halftime of their game against the Cleveland Browns at O.co Coliseum on October 16, 2011 in Oakland, California.

John Madden

Only John Madden Could Have Lived John Madden’s Life

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 21: A member of the Knights Guard dressed as Santa Claus and another wearing an elf hat clean the ice during the Vegas Golden Knights' game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at T-Mobile Arena on December 21, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Lightning defeated the Golden Knights 4-3. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Lightning v Vegas Golden Knights

What’s Worse, Bad Games Or No Games?

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Patrick Redford

Allen and Payne just before they got into it.

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WFT Reaches The “Fighting On Sidelines” Stage Of Their Tailspin

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Tom Ley

Miami Dolphins v New Orleans Saints

Tua Tagovailoa Vs. His Offensive Line Is The NFL’s Greatest Rivalry

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Jaguars and Jets go for a fumble in the end zone

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It’s Cruel To Make The Jaguars Keep Playing Football

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Report: Cole Beasley Running Around Like An Asshole

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Ashley Feinberg

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 20: A man dressed as Santa Claus is pictured outside the stadium prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Fulham and Sheffield United at Craven Cottage on December 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Fulham v Sheffield United – Sky Bet Championship

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Is Santa Claus Real? Wikipedia Editors Battle It Out

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This Is So Stupid

15 Years Later, The Dick Vermeil Cinematic Universe Expands

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Kelsey McKinney

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If You Defend Davante Adams Like A Coward, He Will Show Everyone The Screenshots

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Do Not Show Me Garrett Gilbert

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New Orleans Saints v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Bruce Arians Debased Himself Because That’s His Job

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Chris Thompson

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Matt Nagy Couldn’t Even Melt Down Properly

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Michael Dickson #4 of the Seattle Seahawks punts the ball in the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at CenturyLink Field on December 30, 2018 in Seattle, Washington.

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Prokick Australia Changed Punting, And Football, By Doing What Comes Naturally

New York Giants v Los Angeles Chargers

Hopefully Some Giants Fans Enjoyed Their Free Medium Sodas

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Sage Surratt of the Lions celebrates after an incomplete Cardinals pass in the end zone

Arizona Cardinals v Detroit Lions

The Lions’ Win Over The Cardinals Was A Glitch

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Angry Analytics Oldheads

Football’s Fight Over Analytics Doesn’t Have To Be So Exhausting

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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 19: A Jacksonville Jaguars fan dressed as Santa Claus in the stands in the game against the Houston Texans at TIAA Bank Field on December 19, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

Houston Texans v Jacksonville Jaguars

Jaguars Junction: Week 15

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A masked fan of the Baltimore Ravens looks on during the game between the Green Bay Packers and the Baltimore Ravens at M&amp;T Bank Stadium on December 19, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Green Bay Packers v Baltimore Ravens

No Surprise, The Football Really Sucked On Sunday

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How Is Darrell Bevell Feeling Today?

Then-head coach Urban Meyer of the Jacksonville Jaguars reacts after losing to the Houston Texans 37-21 at NRG Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

Urban Meyer, Looking Sad

How Can I Miss You When You Won’t Go Away?

Jonathan Taylor #28 of the Indianapolis Colts rushes for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 18, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

New England Patriots v Indianapolis Colts

No One Can Catch Jonathan Taylor

Cleveland Browns v Baltimore Ravens

NFL Hastily Reorganizes Week 15

TOPSHOT - The Los Angeles Rams mascot Rampage wears a face mask as drivers wait in line during a holiday mobile food distribution from the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank supported by the Los Angeles Rams NFL football team and Pechanga Resort Casino outside of SoFi Stadium on December 22, 2020 in Inglewood, California. - The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank has distributed 145 million pounds of food since the Covid-19 pandemic started. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)

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The Old Protocols Don’t Work For The New COVID Wave

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Barry Petchesky

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 16: Jared Cook #87 of the Los Angeles Chargers watches as teammate Donald Parham #89 is assessed for injury in the first quarter of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at SoFi Stadium on December 16, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Kansas City Chiefs v Los Angeles Chargers

This Is What It Looks Like

The Chargers Weren’t Quite Ready To Seize Their Moment