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J.J. Watt #99 of the Houston Texans walks off the field with Deshaun Watson

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Every Good Player In Houston Texans History Is Pissed At Them


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Diana Moskovitz

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Tom Brady Looks Down

Here Is Your Saturday NFL Playoffs Open Thread

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A Hater’s Guide To The NFL Playoffs, With Dom Cosentino

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Drew Magary

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 03: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on in the first quarter of the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on January 3, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Minnesota Vikings v Detroit Lions

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Vince Guerrieri

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The NFL As We Know It Was Born In Cleveland

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Ryan Tannehill Uncorked An Absolutely Gorgeous Throw To Win The AFC South

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Ray Ratto

Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates

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The Browns Are The Closest Thing To A Feel-Good Story That The NFL Has

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Cleveland Browns v New York Jets

Week 17 Is One Last Middle Finger From The NFL

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Throw Mayonnaise On The Coach

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Buffalo Bills v New England Patriots

The Bills Played Bold Football And Had A Hell Of A Good Time

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Los Angeles Rams v Seattle Seahawks

Watch Out, The Seahawks Have A Defense Now


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Oh, God, Some Team Is Actually Going To Win The NFC East

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Washington quarterback Dwayne Haskins, uhh, stinks.

There Is No Quarterback Too Obscure To Replace Dwayne Haskins

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To The Screeching Horror Of Jets And Browns Fans, Jets Beat Browns

Washington quarterback Dwayne Haskins wears his mask improperly, like a real goof.

Washington’s Quarterback Situation Keeps Getting Dumber

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 20: Bobby Okereke #58 of the Indianapolis Colts recovers a fumble in the end zone in the game against the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

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The Texans May Be Doomed For All Eternity To Lose Games At The Colts’ Two-Yard Line

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The Failed Fumble Recovery In The End Zone Is The Worst Way To Score And I Love It

Jalen Hurts runs with the ball against the Arizona Cardinals. It's all blurry and artsy.

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Nobody Does Quarterback Controversies Like The Eagles

Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates a touchdown

Baltimore Ravens v Cleveland Browns

These Are Not The Same Old Browns

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The Chargers Have Once Again Been Owned By Time Itself

Dan Bailey Probably Kicked His Job Into The Toilet

A slow-motion look at Kylie Fitts of the Cardinals karate-kicking the ball loose.

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Kicking The Ball Out Of Your Opponent’s Hand Is In Fact A Very Cool Thing To Do On A Football Field

Dan Mullen, in happier times, covers his face with a visor.

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Dan Mullen Was Embittered, And That Is Good Enough For Me

Chase Young #99 of the Washington Football Team celebrates

Washington Football Team v Pittsburgh Steelers

Chase Young Was There When Washington Needed Him Most

Madre Harper #45, Jabrill Peppers #21 and Isaac Yiadom #27 of the New York Giants celebrate an interception

New York Giants v Seattle Seahawks

You Take The Playoffs Every Time

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