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The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock

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Merch v3

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Barry Petchesky

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 09: DT Milton Williams #93 of the Philadelphia Eagles strips the ball away from QB Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs for a fumble and a turnover in the fourth quarter during Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs on February 09, 2025, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA. (Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire)

NFL: FEB 09 Super Bowl LIX – Eagles vs Chiefs

Patrick Mahomes Was In Hell

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Ray Ratto

The Philadelphia Eagles celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after beating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 to win Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Super Bowl 59

The Eagles So Humiliated The Chiefs That Even Philly Fans Have To Believe

A photo of a man on stilted legs and dressed in white suit walking down a dark and mostly empty Bourbon Street in New Orleans.

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The Superb Owl Leadup That Never Was

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Nick Sirianni, head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, is escorted off the field by thirsty-ass Dom DiSandro following the NFC Championship Game against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field on January 26, 2025.

NFC Championship Game: Washington Commanders v Philadelphia Eagles

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The Eagles Fan Version Of Personal Growth, With Dan McQuade

Visual Editor. Runs <a href="http://defectorstore.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">defectorstore.com</a>. Philadelphia-based, if you couldn’t tell.

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Dan McQuade

PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES - JANUARY 26: A Philadelphia Eagles fan in a mask at Xfinity Live during the NFL NFC Championship in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States on January 26, 2025. The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Washington Commanders to advance to the Super Bowl.

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Eagles Fans Are Happiest At The Brink Of Agony

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Drew Magary

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 26: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after the Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills 32-29 to win the AFC Championship Game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 26, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.

AFC Championship Game: Buffalo Bills v Kansas City Chiefs

Patrick Mahomes Will Always Make You Pay

Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on from the field during warmups prior to an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game against the Houston Texans.

Andy Reid

Super Bowl 59: Same Shit, Different Day, Brought To You By Fumble-A-Rooskie-Doo

Jordan Davis #90 of the Philadelphia Eagles sacks Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders during the third quarter in the NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 26, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Chaos Is Fun But It’s Not The Way To Bet

Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki wearing #11 which was Miguel Rojas number is introduced as the newest Dodger during a press conference at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki is introduced as the newest Los Angeles Dodger.

Bop It In The Go Bag, With Justin Halpern

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 18: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders celebrates during an NFL Football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on January 18, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

NFC Divisional Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Detroit Lions

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I Am Witness To The Rebirth Of Football In Washington

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 19: Mark Andrews #89 of the Baltimore Ravens drops a pass on a two-point conversion during the second half of an NFL football divisional playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on January 19, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York.

AFC Divisional Playoffs: Baltimore Ravens v Buffalo Bills

The Ravens Will Just Have To Stew In Their Failure

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Samer Kalaf

A pile of Rams and Eagles players in the snow.

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Eagles Win, Despite Their Best Efforts

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Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin smile after beating the Lions in the divisional round.

The Commanders Are Happy To Be Here, And Happier To Beat Down The Lions

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) runs the ball after a reception against the Houston Texans during the AFC Divisional Playoff game

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The Chiefs Are Experts In Demoralization

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Drawing of Two Figures Warding off Death

Fear Of Death Will Kill Us All

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JANUARY 13: Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on after a loss to the Los Angeles Rams during the NFC Wild Card Playoff at State Farm Stadium on January 13, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.

NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Minnesota Vikings v Los Angeles Rams

Sam Darnold Found His Destiny. It Was In The Toilet

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Washington Commanders Kicker Zane Gonzalez (47) kicks the game winning field goal during the NFC Wild Card Playoff game between the Washington Commanders and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on January 12, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

NFL: JAN 12 NFC Wild Card Playoffs – Commanders at Buccaneers

Kickers Live Their Lives For All To See

NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Doink Heard ’Round The Beltway

Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers reacts after being sacked in the second half during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on January 11, 2025 in Houston, Texas.

AFC Wild Card Playoffs: Los Angeles Chargers v Houston Texans

The Texans Told Justin Herbert To Take A Seat

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Tom Ley

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 11: Derrick Henry #22 of the Baltimore Ravens stiff arms Minkah Fitzpatrick #39 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL football wild card playoff game at M&amp;T Bank Stadium on January 11, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.

AFC Wild Card Playoffs: Pittsburgh Steelers v Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens Ran ‘Em Over

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin walks out of the tunnel before a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 15, 2024 in Philadelphia

Pittsburgh Steelers v Philadelphia Eagles

Los Angeles Is A Football Town, With Diana Moskovitz

2025 NFL Playoffs