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This is Defector, a new sports blog and media company. We made this place together, we own it together, we run it together. Without access, without favor, without discretion, and without interference.

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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

CINCINNATI, OHIO - DECEMBER 28: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates after beating the Denver Broncos 30-24 in overtime at Paycor Stadium on December 28, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Cincinnati Bengals

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We Must Free Joe Burrow

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J.K. Dobbins #27 of the Los Angeles Chargers jumps and dives to score a touchdown during an NFL Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium on November 17, 2024 in Inglewood, California.

Cincinnati Bengals v Los Angeles Chargers

Bengals-Chargers Was A Thrilling Mess Of A Sunday Nighter

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Israel Daramola

Cincinnati Bengals v Baltimore Ravens

Going For Two Is Always The Correct Call

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Ray Ratto

Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The image is blurry in an artful way.

America Needs More Ravens/Bengals Football

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Samer Kalaf

Jerod Mayo smiles as the Patriots beat the Bengals in Week 1

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The Patriots Spoil The Bengals’ Party

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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

Why Your Team Sucks 2024: Cincinnati Bengals

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Chris Thompson

Nick Mullens throws the ball directly into the face of the player who is sacking him.

Nick Mullens Tossed The Interception Of A Lifetime

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 04: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Jacksonville Jaguars is helped up by head coach Doug Pederson after being injured against the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter at EverBank Stadium on December 04, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

Cincinnati Bengals v Jacksonville Jaguars

That Was A Painfully Jaguarian Drive

Joe Burrow walks off the field during the AFC Championship NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo.

AFC Championship – Cincinnati Bengals v Kansas City Chiefs

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Cincinnati Bengals

Joseph Ossai hits Patrick Mahomes late in the AFC Championship game

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The Bengals’ Season Came Down To One Late Hit

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David Roth

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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Tyler Huntley attempts a quarterback sneak.

AFC Wild Card Playoffs – Baltimore Ravens v Cincinnati Bengals

Tyler Huntley Did The Bad Thing

CINCINNATI, OH - JANUARY 2: A Paycor Stadium video board reads that the game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals is suspended due to an injury sustained by Bills safety Damar Hamlin #3 during the first quarter of an NFL football game on January 2, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

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Football Games Aren’t Mandatory

An announcement is displayed on the scoreboard after the game was temporarily suspended following the collapse of Damar Hamlin #3 of the Buffalo Bills after making a tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on January 02, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

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A Fan At The Bills-Bengals Game Describes The Scene When Damar Hamlin’s Heart Stopped

NFL Exec Troy Vincent Claims League Never Intended To Restart Bills-Bengals Game

Buffalo Bills players react after teammate Damar Hamlin #3 was injured against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium on January 02, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Bills-Bengals Game Postponed After Safety Damar Hamlin Collapses On Field

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