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Ray Ratto

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

Samer Kalaf

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

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

Barry Petchesky

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

Lauren Theisen

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

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Drew Magary

Jamboroo

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

NFL RedZone Is Perfectly Calibrated To Ruin Your Day

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 21: Safety Johnathan Abram #24 of the Las Vegas Raiders during the NFL game against the New Orleans Saints at Allegiant Stadium on September 21, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Saints 34-24. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

ESPN’s Camera Cart Really Messed Up Johnathan Abram

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Chris Thompson

Patriots owner Robert Kraft wears a protective mask with "We Are All Patriots" stamped next to a Patriots logo.

Just Like That, Robert Kraft’s Solicitation Case Is Kaput

Fuck Adam Schefter

Dave McKenna

The Story Behind Brian’s Song, The Biggest Sports Movie In TV History

David Chao speaks onstage during day 2 of SiriusXM at Super Bowl LIV on January 30, 2020 in Miami, Florida.

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

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

The NFC East Is So Bad!

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

Was Tom Brady Crud Today?

Hey Now, The Browns Are Actually Really Fun To Watch

The NFL Can’t Wish Away COVID-19 Anymore

New York Jets Reach New, Embarrassing Low

The NFL’s Hygiene Theater Now Includes Stupid Robots

Does Coaching Football Cause Madness?

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

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

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

The Chargers Lost By Just A Few Inches At Each End

New York Football Is A Human Rights Violation

Kyler Murray Is Different

Was Tom Brady Crud Today?

Eagles Punt To Salvage Tie Against Bengals

Josh Allen Looked Like A Star, And Got A Little Help

NFL RedZone Is Perfectly Calibrated To Ruin Your Day

ESPN’s Camera Cart Really Messed Up Johnathan Abram

Just Like That, Robert Kraft’s Solicitation Case Is Kaput

Fuck Adam Schefter

The Story Behind Brian’s Song, The Biggest Sports Movie In TV History

David Chao Shares The Only Expertise He Has By Weighing In On A Chargers Doctor’s Screwup

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