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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 07: Offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and head coach Pete Carroll of the Las Vegas Raiders before the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Las Vegas Raiders and Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on August 07, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Chip Kelly Learns That Like Any Ancient Evil, The Raiders Demand Blood

Tom Ley

Malik Nabers attends the MLS match between New York City FC and Inter Miami CF at Citi Field on September 24, 2025 in New York City.

Malik Nabers Doesn’t Know What The Hell The Giants Are Doing, Either

Sarah York

A general view during Derek Steven's New Sportsbook Venture "Circa Sports" Launch at Golden Gate Hotel &amp; Casino on June 1, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Sports Gamblers Are Dorks

Dan McQuade was a founding member of Defector. He died in January 2026.

Dan McQuade

Only The Raiders Could Run A Play This Poorly

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 16: Jameson Williams #1 of the Detroit Lions celebrates a touchdown during the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on November 16, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Williams is hugging the goal post after scoring a touchdown. He's in his white and silver and blue Lions jersey and he's pretty high up on the goalpost, above the NFL "Salute to Service" logo and he's clearly very excited.

The NFL Needs To Cool It With The Celebration Penalties

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Chris Thompson

Ja'Marr Chase faces Jalen Ramsey after spitting on him.

Ja’Marr Chase Thought He Got Away With Spitting On Jalen Ramsey

Lauren Theisen

Shea Patterson #7 of the Montreal Alouettes fumbles the ball at the goal line the 112th Grey Cup game between the Montreal Alouettes and Saskatchewan Roughriders

The Grey Cup Was Decided On A Goal Line Fumble

Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including Point B. Handsomest man in the world.

Drew Magary

J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on during warmups before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

J.J. McCarthy Sucks

Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions and Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles walk off the field after the game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 16, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dan Campbell Kept Asking The Same Question, And The Eagles Kept Saying No

Israel Daramola

A bunch of Washington Commanders tackle a Miami Dolphin.

Say What You Want, Miami Just Won’t Quit

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson speaks at the press conference introducing head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey on January 27, 2025.

Woody Johnson Is Sick Of Everyone Knowing What A Lousy Workplace He Oversees

Brian Daboll of the New York Giants stands on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, November 9, 2025. It's snowing and he looks kind of frustrated.

The New York Giants Finally Saw Enough From Brian Daboll

Donald Trump smiles woodenly from the owner's box at the Nov. 9 Commanders game.

Booooooo! Boooooooo!!!

U.S. President Donald J. Trump (R) talks with Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris before a state dinner at the Lusail Palace on May 14, 2025, in Doha, Qatar. The visit underscores the strategic partnership between the United States and Qatar, focusing on regional security and economic collaboration.

Report: Donald Trump Trying To Slap His Awful Name On The Commanders’ New Stadium

Head coach Sean Payton of the Denver Broncos speaks to Bo Nix (10) after a failed third-down conversion during the third quarter of Denver's awful, awful game against the Raiders on November 6, 2025.

Bad Football! No!

David Roth

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Marshawn Kneeland #94 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on from the sideline during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium on December 22, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. He is wearing his Cowboys jersey and his helmet is off.

Cowboys Defensive End Marshawn Kneeland Dies By Suicide At Age 24

Kareem Hunt #29 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs with the ball against Cole Bishop #24 of the Buffalo Bills during the game at Highmark Stadium on November 2, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York.

And Now, Rude Midseason Notes For Every NFL Team

Barry Petchesky

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 26: Tom Brady looks on from the field during warmups prior to an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on October 26, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)

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Tom Brady Cloned His Dead Dog As A Brand Activation

Josh Allen stiff-arms Leo Chenal of the Chiefs during the Bills/Chiefs game on November 2, 2025.

Is There A Favorite Hiding Somewhere In The NFL’s Big Muddle?

Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders walks to the locker room after injuring his left arm during the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks in the game at Northwest Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Landover, Maryland.

Jayden Daniels Shouldn’t Have Been Out There

CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 02: Chase Brown #30 of the Cincinnati Bengals leaps over Kevin Byard III #31 of the Chicago Bears during the fourth quarter in the game at Paycor Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Brown is completely upside down, back to the camera, legs in the air, looking like his flip will continue to land him on his back. Both Bears players are looking at him. One is on the ground, behind him, looking up. The other is reaching toward Brown. In the background is a full stadium of people, and from the orange it's clear it's the Bengals stadium.

Move Over World Series, The Bears And Bengals Are Playing

Head Coach Bill Belichick of the North Carolina Tar Heels poses during a press conference on December 12, 2024 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Our Rich People Suck At Spending Money

Jordon Hudson attends the game between the Richmond Spiders and the North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Memorial Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

College Football

The Rise Of Jordon Hudson, Small Business Owner

Terry Bradshaw (left) and Howie Long (right) on the set of the Fox NFL Sunday broadcast. Cleatus the Robot is in the background. Bradshaw is telling a story about texting someone he thought was Andy Reid and getting offered a chance to buy some pigs.

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