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Mike Glennon #2 of the New York Giants throws the ball in the third quarter of the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on January 02, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.

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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 10: Offensive Coordinator Jason Garrett of the New York Giants on the field before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&amp;T Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

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LANDOVER, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Darius Slayton #86 of the New York Giants unable to make a reception in the endzone late in the fourth quarter against the Washington Football Team at FedExField on September 16, 2021 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Please, I Am Begging You, Stop Putting The Giants In Primetime

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JANUARY 03: Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants reacts after being tackled against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium on January 03, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 03: Quarterback Nate Sudfeld #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles is tackled by linemen Cole Holcomb #55, Jon Bostic #53 and Jimmy Moreland #20 of the Washington Football Team in the fourth quarter of the game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 03, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

That Was The Perfect Ending For A Perfectly Shitty Division

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Oh, God, Some Team Is Actually Going To Win The NFC East

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A slow-motion look at Kylie Fitts of the Cardinals karate-kicking the ball loose.

Kicking The Ball Out Of Your Opponent’s Hand Is In Fact A Very Cool Thing To Do On A Football Field

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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 07: Jon Bostic #53 of the Washington Football Team celebrates with teammates following an interception during the fourth quarter of their game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on December 07, 2020 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

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Madre Harper #45, Jabrill Peppers #21 and Isaac Yiadom #27 of the New York Giants celebrate an interception

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Media Meltdowns

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 02: Head coach Joe Judge of the New York Giants reacts during the first half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MetLife Stadium on November 02, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

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Daniel Jones of the Giants wipes out at the end of a long run.

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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 04: Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants recovers his fumble as he is sacked by Morgan Fox #97 of the Los Angeles Rams during the first half at SoFi Stadium on October 04, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)