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Lauren Theisen

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

The Lions’ Win Over The Cardinals Was A Glitch

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)

This Is What It Looks Like

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.

Drew Magary

Funbag

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

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Chris Thompson

Cam Newton’s Storybook Return Detoured Into Horror

Dan McQuade was a founding member of Defector. He died in January 2026.

Dan McQuade

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

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

David Roth

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

Enjoy The Cam Newton Encore For What It Is

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

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.

Podcasts

The Key Ingredient Is Ruthlessness, With Seth Wickersham

Jamboroo

I Finally Quit Sports Talk Radio

How Do NFL Players Still Not Know That Ties Exist?

Israel Daramola

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

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

Isaiah Buggs of the Steelers celebrates the win

Phantom Doink Torments Bears Fans

The Fourth-Down Revolution Must Not Lose Momentum

This Onside Kick Was A New Low For The Jaguars

Carson Wentz throws an awful interception

Carson Wentz Entered A New Frontier Of Interception-Throwing

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

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.

A Miserable Football Game Is A Joy Forever

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.

Jon Gruden’s Awful Emails Trumped All That Job Security

Kelsey McKinney

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

This Is So Stupid

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

Brian Hoyer gets sacked by Julius Peppers.

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

The roof of the stadium, during the storm.

Science

Impressive Bolts Victory Delayed By Impressive Bolts

Steve Belichick’s Mouth Must Be Studied And Then Banned

The Patriots Beat Themselves Without Tom Brady’s Help

Two Giants players on the ground, Taysom Hill near the goal line, standing up

Football