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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.

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Drew Magary

Miami Dolphins v San Francisco 49ers

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If You Don’t Have Multiple Real Dudes You Don’t Have Shit!

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Patrick Redford

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 16: Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Dallas Cowboys looks on against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter in the NFC Wild Card playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 16, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

NFC Wild Card Playoffs – Dallas Cowboys v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Mike McCarthy On Hilarious Final Play: That Wasn’t What We Meant To Do

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Dan McQuade

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 21: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) runs during the NFC Divisional playoff game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants on January 21, 2023 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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I Never Doubted The Eagles

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AFC Divisional Playoffs – Jacksonville Jaguars v Kansas City Chiefs

The Chiefs Are A Machine

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 21: New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll on the sideline during the NFC Divisional playoff game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants on January 21, 2023 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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With Backs Against The Wall, Brian Daboll Chose To Punt

LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 06: Fans clap for the Minnesota Vikings during the game against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on November 6, 2022 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Minnesota Vikings v Washington Commanders

How Lonely Losing Can Be

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Ray Ratto

INDIANAPOLIS - JULY 16: Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts football team on July 16, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images)

Indianapolis Cityscapes And City Views

All AFC Roads Lead To Indianapolis, God Help Us

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The Bengals Have Their Own Story To Tell

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Media Meltdowns

Disastrous CBS Halftime Show Provides Just As Much Analysis As Usual

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 23: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills walks off the field after being defeated by the Kansas City Chiefs 42-36 in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)

AFC Divisional Playoffs – Buffalo Bills v Kansas City Chiefs

The Six Stages Of NFL Quarterback

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Patrick Mahomes Made The Improbable Look Inevitable

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Tom Ley

That Was A Football Game For All Time

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Late Heroics Help Rams Overcome Tom Brady, Rams

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Life's Rich Pageant

Please Savor This Clip Of A Half-Frozen Alex Rodriguez Tempting Fate At Lambeau Field

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That Punt Hung In The Air Forever

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Jimmy Garoppolo celebrates his 49ers' win at Dallas in the Wild Card game.

NFC Wild Card Playoffs – San Francisco 49ers v Dallas Cowboys

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Sacred Himbos And Pacino Decisions, With Vince Mancini

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Mike McCarthy’s Decision Looks Even Worse Now

Dak Prescott Sorry For Saying It’s Cool To Throw Shit At Referees

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 17: Michael Dogbe #91 of the Arizona Cardinals walks off the field after losing to the Los Angeles Rams 34-11 in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at SoFi Stadium on January 17, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

NFC Wild Card Playoffs – Arizona Cardinals v Los Angeles Rams

Never Trust The Cardinals

NFC Wild Card Playoffs – Philadelphia Eagles v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

That Was A Bad Weekend For Expanded Playoffs

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Josh Allen #17 and Emmanuel Sanders #1 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates a touchdown against New England Patriots during the third quarter in the AFC Wild Card playoff game at Highmark Stadium on January 15, 2022 in Buffalo, New York.

AFC Wild Card Playoffs – New England Patriots v Buffalo Bills

The Bills Pitched A Perfect Game

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Someone In Buffalo Threw A Dildo On The Field

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

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 24: Dion Dawkins #73 of the Buffalo Bills hits Alex Okafor #57 of the Kansas City Chiefs after a play in the fourth quarter during the AFC Championship game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 24, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

AFC Championship – Buffalo Bills v Kansas City Chiefs

The Bills And Chiefs Were All Hopped Up And Ready To Scuffle

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 17: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a first down against the New Orleans Saints late in the fourth quarter in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 17, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Divisional Round – Tampa Bay Buccaneers v New Orleans Saints

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