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Tom Ley

Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers makes a call from the line of scrimmage during the first half of the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Bank of America Stadium on December 15, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Dallas Cowboys v Carolina Panthers

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2025: Carolina Panthers

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Drew Magary

Brick Johnson, Jack Johnson, Robert Kraft, Suzanne Johnson and Woody Johnson attend the New England Patriots vs. the New York Jets game at Met Life Stadium on September 19, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Celebrities Attend The New England Patriots At The New York Jets Game

Why Your Team Sucks 2025: New York Jets

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Ray Ratto

Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders practices during the team's training camp at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Health Performance Center on July 28, 2025 in Henderson, Nevada.

Las Vegas Raiders Training Camp

Why Your Team Sucks: Las Vegas Raiders

Liam Coen, new Head Coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, reacts as he is introduced to the media at the Miller Electric Center on January 27, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Jacksonville Jaguars Introduce Liam Coen as New Head Coach

Why Your Team Sucks 2025: Jacksonville Jaguars

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Samer Kalaf

New England Patriots QB Drake Maye is sacked by Los Angeles Rams DT Braden Fiske and fumbles the ball in the second quarter at Gillette Stadium.

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Why Your Team Sucks 2025: New England Patriots

Russell Wilson #3 of the New York Giants gestures to his teammates during training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on July 23, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

New York Giants Training Camp

Why Your Team Sucks 2025: New York Giants

Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns looks on after Cleveland Browns mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025 in Berea, Ohio. (

Cleveland Browns Mandatory Minicamp

Why Your Team Sucks 2025: Cleveland Browns

Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan reacts against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on December 01, 2024 in Landover, Maryland.

Tennessee Titans v Washington Commanders

Why Your Team Sucks 2025: Tennessee Titans

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 13: Head coach Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs talk prior to a preseason game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on August 13, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Kansas City Chiefs v Chicago Bears

Why Your Team Sucks 2024: Kansas City Chiefs

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 15: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after beating the Seattle Seahawks 21-13 at Lumen Field on December 15, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers v Seattle Seahawks

Why Your Team Sucks 2024: San Francisco 49ers

Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on from the sideline during the national anthem prior to the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at M&amp;T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.

AFC Championship – Kansas City Chiefs v Baltimore Ravens

Why Your Team Sucks 2024: Baltimore Ravens

Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions looks down prior to the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Santa Clara, California.

NFC Championship – Detroit Lions v San Francisco 49ers

Why Your Team Sucks 2024: Detroit Lions

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Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills warms up prior to a preseason game against the Chicago Bears at Highmark Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. The Bears won 33-6.

Chicago Bears v Buffalo Bills

Why Your Team Sucks 2024: Buffalo Bills

HOUSTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 24: Cal McNair of the Houston Texans walks off the field during a preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at NRG Stadium on August 24, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Rams v Houston Texans

Why Your Team Sucks 2024: Houston Texans

Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to pass in the first half during a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at Raymond James Stadium on August 23, 2024 in Tampa, Florida.

Miami Dolphins v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Why Your Team Sucks 2024: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 07: Green Bay Packers fan looks on during the game against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field on January 07, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears v Green Bay Packers

Why Your Team Sucks 2024: Green Bay Packers

INGLEWOOD, CA - SEPTEMBER 19: Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones talk on the field during an NFL game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Los Angeles Chargers on September 19, 2021, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. (Photo by Chris Williams/Icon Sportswire)

NFL: SEP 19 Cowboys at Chargers

Why Your Team Sucks 2024: Dallas Cowboys

CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 17: Fans look on prior to a game between the Chicago Bears and the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears v Cleveland Browns

Why Your Team Sucks 2024: Cleveland Browns

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 15: Head coach Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on prior to the NFC Wild Card Playoffs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on January 15, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

NFC Wild Card Playoffs – Philadelphia Eagles v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Why Your Team Sucks 2024: Philadelphia Eagles

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel enters the field prior to a preseason game against the Washington Commanders at Hard Rock Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)

Washington Commanders v Miami Dolphins

Why Your Team Sucks 2024: Miami Dolphins

Russell Wilson #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws an incomplete pass as he is taken to the ground by Greg Rousseau #50 of the Buffalo Bills in the first quarter during the preseason game at Acrisure Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Buffalo Bills v Pittsburgh Steelers

Why Your Team Sucks 2024: Pittsburgh Steelers

Cooper Kupp #10 of the Los Angeles Rams walks off the field during a joint practice against the Dallas Cowboys at River Ridge Playing Fields on August 14, 2024 in Oxnard, California.

Los Angeles Rams & Dallas Cowboys Joint Practice

Why Your Team Sucks 2024: Los Angeles Rams

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Sarah York

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) looks toward the sideline during the preseason game against the against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Cincinnati Bengals on August 10, 2024, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH.

NFL: AUG 10 Preseason Buccaneers at Bengals

Why Your Team Sucks 2024: Cincinnati Bengals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Linebacker Lavonte David (54) eyes Jacksonville Jaguars Quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) and then David wraps up Lawrence for the sack during the regular season game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 24, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

NFL: DEC 24 Jaguars at Buccaneers

Why Your Team Sucks 2024: Jacksonville Jaguars

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Rohan Nadkarni

Head coach Mike Macdonald of the Seattle Seahawks watches a workout during Seattle Seahawks rookie minicamp at Virginia Mason Athletic Center on May 03, 2024 in Renton, Washington.