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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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The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock

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Lauren Theisen

Sage Surratt of the Lions celebrates after an incomplete Cardinals pass in the end zone

Arizona Cardinals v Detroit Lions

The Lions’ Win Over The Cardinals Was A Glitch

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Barry Petchesky

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 16: Jared Cook #87 of the Los Angeles Chargers watches as teammate Donald Parham #89 is assessed for injury in the first quarter of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at SoFi Stadium on December 16, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Kansas City Chiefs v Los Angeles Chargers

This Is What It Looks Like

Minnesota Vikings v Detroit Lions

Lions Overcome Being The Lions, Clump Dog Their Way To Victory Over Vikings

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

Seattle Seahawks v Jacksonville Jaguars

Funbag

A 40-Team NFL Is A Terrible Idea That I’d Absolutely Live With

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Chris Thompson

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Cam Newton’s Storybook Return Detoured Into Horror

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

An Eagles fan puts her hands up in a "WHAT" motion

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Your Favorite Team Is Going To Blow It, Unless They’re Not

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David Roth

Cam Newton roaring amid smoke machine effects while being introduced before the Panthers' Week 11 game.

Washington Football Team v Carolina Panthers

Enjoy The Cam Newton Encore For What It Is

Frank Gore Jr. seen here goofing around with a Southern Miss teammate earlier this season.

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College Football

Please Enjoy Frank Gore Jr. Throwing Multiple Touchdown Passes

Tom Brady, seen here yelling during the Bucs' Week 9 loss to Washington, with The Distraction logo at upper left.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Washington Football Team

Podcasts

The Key Ingredient Is Ruthlessness, With Seth Wickersham

Sunday Morning

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I Finally Quit Sports Talk Radio

Detroit Lions v Pittsburgh Steelers

How Do NFL Players Still Not Know That Ties Exist?

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Israel Daramola

Colin Kaepernick at the Los Angeles premiere of his 2021 Netflix limited series "Colin In Black & White"

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Who Is Colin Kaepernick’s New TV Show Actually For?

Isaiah Buggs of the Steelers celebrates the win

Chicago Bears v Pittsburgh Steelers

Phantom Doink Torments Bears Fans

Los Angeles Chargers v Philadelphia Eagles

The Fourth-Down Revolution Must Not Lose Momentum

Jacksonville Jaguars v Seattle Seahawks

This Onside Kick Was A New Low For The Jaguars

Carson Wentz throws an awful interception

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Carson Wentz Entered A New Frontier Of Interception-Throwing

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni on the field in coach getup (hoodie and headset)

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Coach Finally Admits The Eagles Are Shit—Er, Fertilizer

Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr. and 49ers defensive back Emmanuel Moseley compete for a pass in the rain on Sunday Night Football.

Indianapolis Colts v San Francisco 49ers

A Miserable Football Game Is A Joy Forever

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Ray Ratto

Head coach John Gruden of the Las Vegas Raiders walks on the field before a game against the Chicago Bears at Allegiant Stadium.

Chicago Bears v Las Vegas Raiders

Jon Gruden’s Awful Emails Trumped All That Job Security

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Kelsey McKinney

Jon Gruden gives the thumbs-up to sometimes wearing glasses and sometimes not.

Las Vegas Raiders v San Francisco 49ers

This Is So Stupid

Why Won’t These Squinting Football Coaches Wear Corrective Lenses?

Brian Hoyer gets sacked by Julius Peppers.

Chicago Bears v Arizona Cardinals

Last Time The Cardinals Started 4-0, It Culminated In 5-11 And Brian Hoyer

The roof of the stadium, during the storm.

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Impressive Bolts Victory Delayed By Impressive Bolts

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Steve Belichick’s Mouth Must Be Studied And Then Banned

Tampa Bay Buccaneers v New England Patriots

The Patriots Beat Themselves Without Tom Brady’s Help

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Awful: Taysom Hill Scores On Incredible Touchdown Run

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