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DeAndre Hopkins of the Arizona Cardinals stands with his helmet off.

Arizona Trump Supporters Accuse DeAndre Hopkins Of Being Cooler Than Previously Realized

Diana Moskovitz is Defector&#8217;s investigations editor. You can contact her at diana@defector.com or dfmoskovitz@protonmail.com. She&#8217;s also on Signal @dmoskovitz.99

Diana Moskovitz

NFL player Antonio Brown in a New England Patriots uniform.

Antonio Brown Gets To Redeem Himself Because He Helps Your Team Win

Ray Ratto

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - MARCH 26: The "Going to the World Series" sculpture by Harry Weber is seen in front of Globe Life Park, the prior home of the Texas Rangers on March 26, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers had to delay their March 31, 2020 debut opening of Globe Life Field after Major League Baseball postponed the start of its season due to the COVID-19 outbreak. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Do Not Go Gently Into The Football Time

Lauren Theisen

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins high fives teammate Ted Karras

Finally, It’s Time For Tua Tagovailoa To Amaze Us Again

Even Joe Buck And Troy Aikman Find Pregame Flyovers To Be A Little Much These Days

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Chris Thompson

Adam Gase Ambles Onward, Unkillable

Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans takes the hand-off

The Titans Will Ride Derrick Henry As Far As He’ll Take Them

Was Tom Brady Crud Today?

Tom Ley

Can You Even Bring Yourself To Care About Gregg Williams’s Bullshit Anymore?

Patrick Redford

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Baltimore Ravens Defensive Coordinator Don Martindale looks on from the sidelines during the first half against the Cleveland Browns at M&amp;T Bank Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images)

Mark Your Calendars For The Bengals-Ravens Grudge Match, Which Will Probably Take Place At Noon On A Wednesday In January

David Roth

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We’re On To Cincinnati

Dak Prescott covers his face with a towel as he leaves the field after his injury

Oh Goddammit, Dak Prescott’s Leg Just Got Destroyed

Alex Smith entering the game for Washington

Alex Smith’s Return Could Have Been Much Worse

Was Tom Brady Crud Tonight?

the Crud Meter shows that Tom Brady was "not crud" today

Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates a touchdown

Hey Now, The Browns Are Actually Really Fun To Watch

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden stands on the sideline during the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Raiders Owner Concerned After Several Maskless Players Congregate Indoors With Nathan Peterman

J. J. Jansen downs a punt for the Carolina Panthers near the end zone

The Chargers Lost By Just A Few Inches At Each End

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Dan McQuade

A split image. One side shows Donovan McNabb after a tie in 2008. The other shows Carson Wentz after a tie in 2020. Both games were against the Bengals.

Eagles Punt To Salvage Tie Against Bengals

David Chao speaks onstage during day 2 of SiriusXM at Super Bowl LIV on January 30, 2020 in Miami, Florida.

David Chao Shares The Only Expertise He Has By Weighing In On A Chargers Doctor’s Screwup

Coach Jim Caldwell with Detroit Lions logos edited onto his shirt and hat

If The Detroit Lions Want To Improve, They Should Consider Hiring Jim Caldwell As Head Coach

Jonathan Jones #31 of the New England Patriots attempts to tackle Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks

Russell Wilson Had An MVP Kind Of Night

Dallas Cowboys players react to onside kick recovery

Surely You Won’t Guess What The Falcons Did With A 29-10 Halftime Lead

Saquon Barkley of the New York Giants holds his knee after being injured.

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Arizona Trump Supporters Accuse DeAndre Hopkins Of Being Cooler Than Previously Realized

Antonio Brown Gets To Redeem Himself Because He Helps Your Team Win

Do Not Go Gently Into The Football Time

Finally, It’s Time For Tua Tagovailoa To Amaze Us Again

Even Joe Buck And Troy Aikman Find Pregame Flyovers To Be A Little Much These Days

Adam Gase Ambles Onward, Unkillable

The Titans Will Ride Derrick Henry As Far As He’ll Take Them

Was Tom Brady Crud Today?

Can You Even Bring Yourself To Care About Gregg Williams’s Bullshit Anymore?

Mark Your Calendars For The Bengals-Ravens Grudge Match, Which Will Probably Take Place At Noon On A Wednesday In January

We’re On To Cincinnati

Oh Goddammit, Dak Prescott’s Leg Just Got Destroyed

Alex Smith’s Return Could Have Been Much Worse

Was Tom Brady Crud Tonight?

Was Tom Brady Crud Today?

Hey Now, The Browns Are Actually Really Fun To Watch

Raiders Owner Concerned After Several Maskless Players Congregate Indoors With Nathan Peterman

The Chargers Lost By Just A Few Inches At Each End

Eagles Punt To Salvage Tie Against Bengals

David Chao Shares The Only Expertise He Has By Weighing In On A Chargers Doctor’s Screwup

If The Detroit Lions Want To Improve, They Should Consider Hiring Jim Caldwell As Head Coach

Russell Wilson Had An MVP Kind Of Night

Surely You Won’t Guess What The Falcons Did With A 29-10 Halftime Lead

Saquon Barkley Carted Off After Injuries On Consecutive Plays

Colts Owner Jim Irsay Inspires Team By Not Lifting Any Of The Damn Weights Surrounding Him