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Dave McKenna

A view of RFK stadium during a football game

Elder Wisdom

A Dead Fan’s Notes

You can follow Will on Twitter (<a href="https://twitter.com/Senn_Spud" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@Senn_Spud</a>), Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/will_sennett/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@will_sennett</a>), and TikTok (<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@will_sennett" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@will_sennett</a>). You can listen to his podcast, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-closer-look-podcast/id1561306479" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">A Closer Look</a>, wherever you get your podcasts.

Will Sennett

Jamboroo

Hell Is Marvin Lewis: An Open Letter To Zac Taylor

David Roth

Andrew Luck after losing the AFC Divisional Round Game in 2018.

Podcasts

Strange Luck And Extreme Skiing, With Seth Wickersham

Laura Wagner

Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts is seen during the preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 17, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Andrew Luck No Longer Orders For Everyone Else At Restaurants 

Lauren Theisen

Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love walk to the field

What Time Does Jordan Love Start?

Who Are NFL Refs Talking To?

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

The Birth Of A Scar

Lamar Jackson’s Coolest Highlight Was An Incomplete Pass

The Titans Played Football From 1906 And It Almost Worked

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

Dan McQuade

Just Look At Aaron Rodgers

Justin Fields Lost But He Looked Awesome

Ray Ratto

Christian McCaffrey Creates Good Problems For The 49ers

Matt Ryan with his helmet pushed back on his head before leading his Colts to a loss against the damn Jacksonville Jaguars.

The Colts Have A Mess At Quarterback, And So Does The NFL

Kenneth Walker Doesn’t Waste His Chances

Want To Bring Dan Snyder Down? Make D.C. A State

Samer Kalaf

Antonio Brown exposes himself at a hotel pool in Dubai.

Video Shows Antonio Brown Exposing Himself At Dubai Hotel Pool

Not Even Peyton Manning Can Save The Pro Bowl

The Lions Have A New Star Whose Prime They Can Waste

Brett Favre gives the camera a thumbs up while playing in the American Family Insurance Championship golf event in Wisconsin, in June of 2022.

Sweetheart Of The Scuzz Carnival, With Pablo Torre

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 26: Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers stands on the field prior to the start of an NFL preseason against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on August 26, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

A Way To Make Pro Football Safer Has Been Hiding In Plain Sight

Aaron Rodgers Needed Davante Adams

CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 11: Cincinnati Bengals place kicker Evan McPherson (2) reacts after missing a field goal in overtime during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals on September 11, 2022, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

What Could Have Been: There Were Almost Two Ties Yesterday

Dead Queen Shoehorned Into NFL Kickoff

Let’s Wander Slowly Through The Fields Of Joy

Kirk Cousins, seen here staring uncomprehendingly at The Distraction logo after a loss to the 49ers.

Football