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NEW NORMAL GOSSIP MERCH!

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David Roth

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

NFC Championship – San Francisco 49ers v Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles Will Absolutely End You

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

Miami Dolphins v San Francisco 49ers

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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

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

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Barry Petchesky

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

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Ray Ratto

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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Lauren Theisen

George Kittle Wasn’t Even Supposed To Be There

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Patrick Redford

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

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Dan McQuade

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)

Minnesota Vikings v Washington Commanders

How Lonely Losing Can Be

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Russell Gage Has Neck Injury And Concussion, Feeling In His Extremities

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How Many Extra Points Can One Man Miss?

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NFL: JAN 14 AFC Wild Card Playoffs – Chargers at Jaguars

Jaguars Junction: Wild Card Round

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AFC Wild Card Playoffs – Baltimore Ravens v Cincinnati Bengals

Tyler Huntley Did The Bad Thing

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The Dolphins Couldn’t Do It In Time

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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 14: Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after a run during an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium on January 14, 2023 in Santa Clara, California.

NFC Wild Card Playoffs – Seattle Seahawks v San Francisco 49ers

The Seahawks Pulled Deebo Samuel’s Leg, But The Niners Had The Last Laugh

Jacksonville, Florida, January 14, 2023 - Head coach Brandon Staley stands washes in stunned silence outside the locker room, waiting for all his players to leave the field after losing 32-30 to the Jacksonville Jaguars in an AFC Wild Card game at TIAA Bank Field.

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Brandon Staley And The Chargers Left The Door Open

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Head coach Brandon Staley of the Los Angeles Chargers walks off the field after a win over the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on January 01, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Rams v Los Angeles Chargers

Brandon Staley’s Ass Is Precariously Close To The Jackpot

LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 1: George Kittle #85, Brock Purdy #13 and Josh Johnson #17 of the San Francisco 49ers in the locker room before the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on January 1, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 49ers defeated the Raiders 37-34. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** George Kittle;Brock Purdy;Josh Johnson

San Francisco 49ers v Las Vegas Raiders

A Prayer For Josh Johnson

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