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AFC Championship – Cincinnati Bengals v Kansas City Chiefs

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams runs off the field after defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30-27 in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

NFC Divisional Playoffs – Los Angeles Rams v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Matthew Stafford Got Out

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And Now, Your State Of The NFL Address

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AFC Divisional Playoffs – Buffalo Bills v Kansas City Chiefs

Let’s Remember Some Crazy NFL Finishes That Took Less Than 13 Seconds

Kansas City Chiefs v Cincinnati Bengals

It’s Time To Get On The Bengals Bandwagon

NFC Wild Card Playoffs – Arizona Cardinals v Los Angeles Rams

You Better Bring The Cool Shit In A Playoff Blowout

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The Cowboys Ran Themselves Out Of The Postseason

NFC Wild Card Playoffs – Philadelphia Eagles v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Bucs Enjoy Bye Week Ahead Of Divisional Round

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The NFL’s Explanation Of That Raiders-Bengals Whistle Doesn’t Make Any Sense

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Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy on the sidelines during his team's totally dispiriting loss to the Green Bay Packers.

Matt Nagy Chicago Bears v Green Bay Packers

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Nepotism, Incompetence, And Repeatedly Falling For Email Scams, With Kalyn Kahler

Chicago Bears v Minnesota Vikings

Nothing Kills A Football Team Quite Like A Three-And-Out

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Our Franchise Is Better Than This

Indianapolis Colts v Jacksonville Jaguars

The Colts Really Blew It

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Let The Black Monday Bloodbath Commence

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Infinite Replay

The Picked-Up Flag That Dragged Me Deeper Into The Abyss

Cleveland Browns v Pittsburgh Steelers

That Was Pathetic!

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 27: Emmanuel Ogbah #91 of the Miami Dolphins sacks Ian Book #16 of the New Orleans Saints in the fourth quarter of the game at Caesars Superdome on December 27, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Miami Dolphins v New Orleans Saints

The Integrity Of The Games Has Never Mattered

John Madden and Pat Summerall in the booth during a CBS Sports NFL broadcast.

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Every Sport Could Use A John Madden

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Ray Ratto

John Madden points to the sky after lighting a flame in the honor of Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis during halftime of their game against the Cleveland Browns at O.co Coliseum on October 16, 2011 in Oakland, California.

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Only John Madden Could Have Lived John Madden’s Life

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Jaguars and Jets go for a fumble in the end zone

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It’s Cruel To Make The Jaguars Keep Playing Football

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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)

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