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Patrick Mahomes about to complete a pass while leading his team to (spoiler alert) a win in Super Bowl 57.

Super Bowl LVII – Kansas City Chiefs v Philadelphia Eagles

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The Boston Scott Prop Bet And Windows That Don’t Exist

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.

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Drew Magary

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 12: James Bradberry #24 of the Philadelphia Eagles is called for holding against JuJu Smith-Schuster #9 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

That Fucking Flag Ruined Everything

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Barry Petchesky

Kansas City Chiefs' wide reciever Kadarius Toney step into the end zone and scores a touchdown during Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on February 12, 2023. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)

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Win A Super Bowl With This One Weird Trick

A store window display in Philadelphia displays Eagles merchandise in the run-up to the Super Bowl.

Excitement Grows In Philadelphia As Eagles Head To The Super Bowl

Super Bowl Days And Baywatch Nights, With Dan McQuade

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 18: Tony Romo attends the 2022 Paramount Upfront at 666 Madison Avenue on May 18, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/WireImage)

2022 Paramount Upfront

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“Wow”: Tony Romo Breaks Down The Super Bowl For Defector

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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 29: A detailed view of the Kansas City Chiefs logo on a fan prior to the AFC Championship Game against the Cincinnati Bengals at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 29, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)

AFC Championship – Cincinnati Bengals v Kansas City Chiefs

Washington And Cleveland Ditched Their Racist Mascots. It’s Time For Kansas City To Do The Same

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Dan McQuade

An Eagles fan in a neck brace helped by police

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Bus Shelters Are No Match For The Combined Weight Of Eagles Fans

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 1: during the second half of a game between the Las Vegas Raiders and San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium on January 1, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers v Las Vegas Raiders

Trent Williams Flipping His Shit Was The Only Good Thing That Happened Sunday

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Ray Ratto

Fred Warner of the San Francisco 49ers gives his teammates a hype-up speech before their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Conference Championship.

NFC Championship – San Francisco 49ers v Philadelphia Eagles

Someone Woke Up The 49ers Before The Eagles Put Them To Bed

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Joseph Ossai hits Patrick Mahomes late in the AFC Championship game

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The Bengals’ Season Came Down To One Late Hit

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts runs past Dre Greenlaw of the 49ers in Philadelphia's 31-7 win in the NFC Conference Championship.

The Philadelphia Eagles Will Absolutely End You

Miami Dolphins v San Francisco 49ers

If You Don’t Have Multiple Real Dudes You Don’t Have Shit!

Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts leaves the field after his team demolished the New York Giants in the NFL Divisional Round.

NFC Divisional Playoffs – New York Giants v Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles Butt-Push Maneuver And Mike McCarthy’s Anti-Comedy, With Kalyn Kahler

xx during an NFL divisional round playoff football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (Michael Owens via AP)

NFC Divisional Playoffs – Dallas Cowboys v San Francisco 49ers

The Hip Drop Tackle Could Be The NFL’s Next Illegal Tackle

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 22: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Levi's Stadium on January 22, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

How, Indeed, ‘Bout Them Cowboys?

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George Kittle Wasn’t Even Supposed To Be There

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 16: Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Dallas Cowboys looks on against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter in the NFC Wild Card playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 16, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

NFC Wild Card Playoffs – Dallas Cowboys v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Mike McCarthy On Hilarious Final Play: That Wasn’t What We Meant To Do

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 21: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) runs during the NFC Divisional playoff game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants on January 21, 2023 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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I Never Doubted The Eagles

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Israel Daramola

AFC Divisional Playoffs – Jacksonville Jaguars v Kansas City Chiefs

The Chiefs Are A Machine

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 21: New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll on the sideline during the NFC Divisional playoff game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants on January 21, 2023 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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With Backs Against The Wall, Brian Daboll Chose To Punt

Daniel Jones looking confused and holding a football in a silly way before the Giants' Week 18 game against the Eagles.

New York Giants v Philadelphia Eagles

We’re Back, We’re Back

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The Cowboys Have Full Confidence In Brett Maher. Maybe. Possibly Not So Much.

LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 06: Fans clap for the Minnesota Vikings during the game against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on November 6, 2022 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

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