Biyernes, Disyembre 31, 2021

Houston Rockets star Christian Wood became the center of attention earlier this week after he tossed a pass into the stands that drilled a woman as she was walking during a game against the Charlotte Hornets.

When asked about his misguided pass after the game, Wood expressed concern for her well-being. “I hope she’s OK. If she needs tickets to a game, I got her,” he said, per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.

Speaking with Inside Edition, the woman said she didn’t appreciate that he included a laughing emoji in his response, and considers his entire message to be inappropriate. She has allegedly been advised by her doctor to not return to work for three weeks after inspecting the marks on her face.

Robert Covington:

Girl sit down 😑 you lucky he offered you tickets. That emoji had nothing to do with you

Spencer Dinwiddie:

😑

Festus Ezeli:

R u kidding me?? He was talking about making a bad pass on the court

[Schefter] Vikings’ QB Kirk Cousins had symptoms, self reported and then tested positive.

https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1476946181007806510?t=i4l4iNtiPwHlMDQFxW9ZjQ&s=09

[Kyle Kuzma] on dapping up Evan Mobley after Mobley's incredible up-and-under move: “You damn right I'm going to dap him up. I just saw the closest thing to George Gervin in the flesh!”

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You damn right I’m going to dap him up. I just saw the closest thing to George Gervin in the flesh!!!

Recently:

Kyle Kuzma on Daniel Gafford: “I call him Wilt Chamberlain ѕometimes. He just be blocking ѕhit for no reason.”

Lmfao Kuz is hilarious

[NFLUK] The most popular jerseys in 🇬🇧 in 2021!

https://twitter.com/nfluk/status/1476901670395297793?s=21

In a year where there isn't a clear front runner Offensive Rookie of the Year, why not Creed Humphrey of KC for the award?

I understand that Mac Jones, Jaylen Waddle, Kyle Pitts and Ja'Marr Chase are getting a lot of good stats and it is usually a QB award, but Creed Humphrey has been the best offensive player hands down this year if you look at PFF.

His 92.2 grade is so far ahead of Mac Jones it isn't funny (78.9 for Mac after week 16). If you look at top centers in the league, he's the number 1 center. Not just rookie, but all centers

Micah Parson, who by all accounts is having one of the best years EVER by a rookie, is at 84.8. Which is still almost 8 points behind Humphrey.

I'm using PFF because it is the best I can do to compare across positions, but some traditional stats help him as well. He's played almost every snap of every game at a spot that is important to have consistency. He's had only 5 penalties called against him all year, all holding. Of the 1045 snaps he's played, he's allowed 1 sack. He has been an elite player.

[Bengals] Joe Burrow receives his NVP award from his hero

http://mobile.twitter.com/Bengals/status/1476931197188165633

[Schefter] Vikings’ QB Kirk Cousins tested positive for COVID, sources tell ESPN. As an unvaccinated player, he’s out Sunday night vs. Packers.

https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1476944201694777369

Huwebes, Disyembre 30, 2021

[Ledbetter] Asked #Falcons DC Dean Pees how to stop #Bills QB Josh Allen and he said, “Don’t let him off the bus.”

https://twitter.com/dorlandoajc/status/1476604282833190927?s=21

[Kirschner] Trae Young: “We got three-fourths of our team out. I came to shootaround today not knowing most of my teammates.”

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Trae Young: "We got three-fourths of our team out. I came to shootaround today not knowing most of my teammates."

Trae Young on his reaction to seeing the Miami-San Antonio game postponed today while the Hawks continue playing with most of their team out and mostly filled with 10-day hardship exception signings:

"I was just confused. We had like four guys fly in last night just to make the roster and play today. We were able to find a way. I don't know if it's on the league or on our part to complain and be forceful with what's going on. Other teams have gotten games postponed and are waiting on guys to get back. We have, really, three guys who play big minutes for our team, when you include (Skylar Mays), we have four guys. It's kind of crazy."

What were the most devastating "garbage time" injuries?

2 come to mind for me:

John Randle (1998): On the final defensive snap of the Vikings' 41-21 divisional playoff win against the Cardinals, Randle's main concern was not letting himself get hurt. So what happens? Teammate Derek Alexander falls into his knee, hyperextending it and rendering it ineffective. A healthy Randle probably means the Vikings win the NFCCG rather easily instead of suffering one of the saddest losses in sports history.
Michael Thomas (2020): With the game largely in hand against the Buccaneers, the Saints were still running plays. Michael Thomas was a blocker on this play that resulted in Latavius Murray falling into his ankle, causing a high-ankle sprain and essentially costing him 2 years of his prime.

[Bobby Portis] 🚨 Breaking news from the desk of Bobby POTUS 🚨: “My fellow NBA fans – I’m officially launching my campaign for All-Star 2022 and asking for your vote!”

POTUS is ready

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[Dolphins] Jerome Baker has been named the AFC Defensive Player of the Month for December.

https://twitter.com/MiamiDolphins/status/1476546242389884930?t=WVSyxNNY6S9byEyW9QGXbw&s=09

Ja Morant on the win over Lakers: “Good game, appreciate the fans rooting for us. We got a lot of energy we could feed off during the game. Even better to send all those yellow, gold, whatever color jerseys you wanna call home sad. You can take that back to L.A.”

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Miyerkules, Disyembre 29, 2021

[Carmelo Anthony] reacts to LeBron James trying to throw an alley-oop off the glass for Melo: “You were throwing that off the glass for me @KingJames? I appreciate the confidence!”

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You were throwing that off the glass for me @KingJames? I appreciate the confidence!

Melo on LeBron reaching 36,000 points:

Keep climbing!🍷🍷🍷

Lmfaoooo back in 2012 this might have worked.

[Meinke] Dan Campbell, on the possibility of him suiting up due to the injuries at tight end: "That's a negative. That would not be good. There would be a kneecap out there on the ground that just fell off. And an ankle."

https://twitter.com/kmeinke/status/1476239961573711883?s=21

[Spears] Kings Coach Alvin Gentry on his recovery against COVID: "I had a little bit of a minor sore throat. A 1 on a scale of 1 to 10. I’m walking around and I’m living proof that vaccines work". Gentry, 67, is fully vaccinated and boosted

I had a little bit of a minor sore throat,” Gentry said. “A 1 on a scale of 1 to 10, but I kept waiting. Am I going to wake up tomorrow and am I going to feel terrible? Or am I going to wake up tomorrow and there’s going to be more symptoms? So all of those things right there concern me. Luckily for me, it ended up working out.”

Gentry, who said he only faced mild symptoms, cleared the NBA’s health and safety protocols on Dec. 25. He also told The Undefeated he received a Food and Drug Administration-approved investigational monoclonal antibody injection to help the healing process.

Gentry strongly believes that all Americans should get vaccinated and booster shots. For those who are skeptical, he offers a message that he has given to his own players.

“I’m walking around and I’m living proof that it works,” Gentry said. “I was lucky enough I had no symptoms, no anything. And so I feel fortunate as heck, but I had great people taking care of me and to get a booster shot. And I know what people say, ‘I don’t know what’s in it.’ But we got really smart people doing this.

“It makes sense to have the vaccine and the booster. The thing that I tell all the guys in my situation [with the Kings], in our building, is that everybody in our building have had the vaccine and have had the shots and have had the booster shot. There’s not one single person that have grown an extra ear or extra eye.”

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[Pride of Detroit] Dan Campbell on D’Andre Swift: “We’ll shut him down after Green Bay.” The Lions play Green Bay in the last game of the season

https://twitter.com/prideofdetroit/status/1476238397878542338?s=21

[Metta World Peace] responds to LeBron James saying Lakers might need Metta on a 10-day contract: “I wish I was ready for a 10 day. But I’m not. Man I wish I was. I’m for sure ready for a 10 minute contract though.”

Hey guys . I wish I was ready for a 10 day. But I’m not. Man I wish I was. Lol. I’m for sure ready for a 10 minute contract though

LeBron James after being told Metta World Peace is ready for a 10 day contract: "Metta stay ready cuz we may need your ass, man."

Would you trade advertisments on uniforms for less commercial time?

Trade offers is proportional. Meaning 100% of uniform goes to advertisment space = no commercials at all. 75% advertisment space means 25% of the commercial time of current average.

Edit: I should have included that this would also take average game time down, up to an hour (hypothetically) So 100% advertisement free means average game time goes from 3.5 hours to 2.5. 50% advertisement means average game time of 3 hours.

Edit 2: Its revealing to me how the NFL fanbase is so used to the NFLs greediness and getting beaten over the head with logs of poop, that a significant amount of these comments refuse to engage in this fantasy question. It's just a quick "you know they would do both if they could"? Yes everyone is aware that if the NFL / advertisers could monetize your casket they would.

Martes, Disyembre 28, 2021

[Matt Flynn asked if he remembers when Seattle gave him all that money] Hell yes that was awesome

https://twitter.com/mflynn3/status/1475836675070779397

[Keefer] Colts need to call Philip Rivers. Have heard it's being discussed.

https://twitter.com/zkeefer/status/1475897839867867144

From Yesterday Afternoon: Opinion: Unvaccinated Carson Wentz would ruin Colts' incredible season if he contracts COVID

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Official r/NFL Week 16 Power Rankings

Happy Holidays and welcome to the week 16 Official r/NFL Power Rankings! Does building a five possession lead in the first half finally cement the Cowboys in the top tier? How badly will the Saints be penalized for starting Gumbo the dog and a bottle of Joe Horn's hot sauce? What does a fourth win mean for Houston? Discuss! 29/32 reporting.

#	Team	Δ	Record	Comment
1.	Packers	--	12-3	The Packers defense must have been very good this year, because Baker Mayfield sure gave them a lot of presents this Christmas.A 4 INT performance was needed to sow up the win at Lambeau. The offense looked pretty darn good in the first half and capitalized quite nicely on Baker's picks, but slugged along for only 3 points in the second half. It's great to see the defense make a stand in the final moments of the game, but with that large of a turnover differential you'd like to see the Packers be cruising in the 4th. Aaron and Co. must play better in 2nd halves to finish out playoff games. At least the special teams unit looked at least kinda semi-competent, that's a plus.
2.	Chiefs	--	11-4	The Chiefs are rolling. The BBQ sauce is flowing. Patrick Mahomes is slinging. The Chiefs continued their winstreak stretching it to 8 games, with this victory against the Steelers clinching the AFC West. This is the sixth straight AFC West win from the Chiefs and Andy Reid, a remarkable feat for a franchise that had never even won the AFC West in back to back years before he came to town. It truly is a golden era of Chiefs football.
3.	Buccaneers	--	11-4	For the first time in 14 years, the Buccaneers clinched the NFC South with a lopsided 32-6 victory over Carolina. The Bucs defense was back to generating irritable Bowles movements, notching up 7 sacks (and 19 total hurries) with an additional interception from Jordan Whitehead. Mr. Bogus Covid came back from suspension in roaring fashion with a 10 catch, 100+ yard game. With the Jets (and Panthers) to close out the final two weeks of the season, the one seed (and an MVP for Brady) are still viable outcomes-- that is, if the Bucs stop getting Covid and injuries.
4.	Cowboys	+1	11-4	There is something special about a game where the margin of victory would have been the highest score of the week. Overall, you have to love where this team is at. On offense, they are #1 in yards (top 5 in rushing and passing) and #1 in points. On defense, they are #7 in points allowed, #3 in passer rating allowed, and lead the league in both INTs and takeaways. If this game was a sign of the offense getting right, rather than a case of beating up on a decimated defense that showed more fight on their expensive, imported heated bench than on the field, Dallas is probably the scariest team in the league.
5.	Rams	-1	11-4	Despite Stafford rearing his ugly head with three picks, defensive and special teams play kept the Rams one step ahead all day long. This was a game that would have been lost in November+, but the December Rams seem a bit tougher and are able to win through adversity. The Rams were a perfect 4-0 in December and now possess a clinched playoff spot and controlled destiny of the NFC West.
6.	Colts	+2	9-6	The best medicine for an unvaccinated team's playoff chances is good coaching. The Colts were missing four offensive linemen and defensive superstar Darius Leonard due to COVID last Saturday in a matchup against the Cardinals. Jonathan Taylor was consistently stuffed throughout, and Wentz was pressured nearly early play. However, the team didn't quit. The defense, despite missing several key players and relying on practice squad personnel, held Kyler Murray's offense to a mere sixteen points. Carson Wentz stepped up big time and made extremely clutch plays down the stretch, including the spectacular game-sealing touchdown pass to Dezmon Patmon. While the Cardinals killed themselves with plenty of mistakes, Frank Reich and Matt Eberflus successfully led a COVID-ravaged team to win an all-important game that has all but secured them a spot in the postseason. With a win against the Raiders next week, the team will officially clinch a playoff berth. And when they get there, who knows what they can do. They may be the hottest team in football right now.
7.	Bills	+2	9-6	Bill Belichick asked Santa for another hurricane-force windstorm; unfortunately for him, Patriots go straight to the naughty list. Now, Buffalo controls their own destiny. If the Bills beat up on Atlanta and New Jersey, they win the division. Even if they somehow let one slip, they’re still likely a playoff team. In actual decent weather, Josh Allen balled out, with possibly his best performance of the year. He had 314 passing yards, 3 TDs, and another 64 yards on the ground —and now he's vaulted himself back into the MVP conversation. And yeah, sure, that’s all great, but imagine what this team would look like with a pro bowl QB?
8.	Patriots	-2	9-6	Nothing seemed to click all at the same time for the Patriots. When the defense seemed the show signs of fight, the offense faltered. When the offense started moving the ball, the defense couldn't stop a nose bleed. A disappointing fall from graces for the Patriots who now find themselves in the position of just trying to make the playoffs with the division almost guaranteed to go to the Bills.
9.	Cardinals	-3	10-5	What is even the point anymore? Arizona sports is preordained. The cycle goes: suck for at least 10+ years, obtain a talent that becomes the catalyst for a “culture change”, get a bunch of lucky breaks in order to get as close as possible to being successful, and then crash and burn at the perfect time to eviscerate the trust of fans. I feel like a broken record but everybody needs to do better. On the brighter side of things, the team does seem to play better on the road… and not in primetime. Sure hope there aren’t any of those games in the playoffs…
10.	Titans	+1	10-5	The Titans looked outmatched against a surging 49ers team that had won 5 out of 6 games and jumped out to a 10-0 lead over the Titans at the half. But with the return of AJ Brown off of IR, the Titans were able to pull together a 2nd half rally to beat the 49ers 20-17. The Titans control their path to the #2 seed if they win against the Dolphins and Texans in the last two weeks of the year and can get to the #1 seed if that happens with a Chiefs loss.
11.	Bengals	+2	9-6	If the Bengals win out and the Chiefs also drop their final game at Denver they can be the #1 seed in the conference. On the other hand if they lose against the Chiefs and a finally healthy-ish Browns team, they are in danger of missing the playoffs all together. It will be a stressfull two weeks for Bengals fans.
12.	49ers	--	8-7	It was a tale of 2 halves. Before the break, 49ers were dominant, holding the Titans to 55 yards of offense and taking a 10-0 lead. The second half the offense could not get out of its own way, with 2 backbreaking interceptions and the defense was dismantled by AJ Brown. The injury Jimmy G sustained during the loss most likely means these crucial games down the stretch will be handled by Trey Lance. There is a possibility Thursday was the last night Jimmy G will be under center for the 49ers.
13.	Chargers	-3	8-7	Easily the worst game of the season. In all honesty, credit to the Texans. That team decided to execute no matter what was thrown at them, and the Chargers are once again getting in their own way. Justin Jackson had his best career game as the starting RB, but the stars all played for Houston. Safety Jonathan Owens got his first career interception and fumble recovery, accounting for two of the Chargers' three turnovers. Owens' girlfriend clearly seemed to have a good time. This Chargers team was pushing for the division lead a few weeks ago. As of now, they're on the playoff bubble and they cannot afford any setbacks. Denver comes to town next week.
14.	Ravens	--	8-7	Wow, we got demolished. Third string QB and the backup to the backup secondary... well, the season's been entertaining. There's a chance, but it requires beating down the Rams and the Steelers and other teams to mess up. Here's hoping to a healthy 2022 or a miracle 2021.
15.	Dolphins	+3	8-7	It was a balmy 451° F in New Orleans, as librarians everywhere are up in arms in protest of the public Book abuse the Dolphins perpetrated Monday night. Meanwhile, as the Dolphins had the ball, cold weather must have been rolling in as 🐧🐧🐧 sightings were seen once again.
16.	Eagles	+5	8-7	If the Eagles make the playoffs after a miserable 2-5 start to the season, they will become only the 9th squad in NFL history to accomplish such a feat. The final two games of the season come against NFC East opponents, so only the Chaos Gods know what might happen next.
17.	Raiders	+3	8-7	The Raiders are one game away from having only their second winning season since 2002. They also are in control of their own playoff destiny, if they win their last two games they will make the playoffs. It all starts with a strong Colts team that matches up very well again a struggling Raiders team.
18.	Browns	-1	7-8	Yes, it was pass interference and it's complete BS the Browns did not get a flag. That said Baker also threw three other picks and a few others that were close. This season is a rough one. The Browns will take on the Steelers next Monday in what could be a game that wraps up the AFC North division fight.
19.	Vikings	-3	7-8	The Vikings' defense held Stafford to his lowest single-game passing grade since his 2009 rookie season, but the Vikings were just unable to capitalize on any opportunities, losing yet another one-score game — this one likely costing the team a playoff berth.
20.	Steelers	-5	7-7-1	Steelers C Kendrick Green decided that Christmas should come twice in Kansas City by giving them the gift of pressure on Big Ben during every play. He has struggled all year, but Sunday's game was on another level for him. The ball cannot be run anywhere near where he's playing and he's easier to get through than an open gate. Pittsburgh had absolutely no chance. There's a lot wrong with this team right now, but it all really begins in the middle of the O-line.
21.	Saints	-2	7-8	Ian Book took the most punishment, but we all suffered having to watch that Saints offense on MNF.
22.	Broncos	--	7-8	Losing a game with +3 TO margin is not good! Rushing for 18 yards in a game, third lowest in team history, also not good! Folks, the Broncos are...not good!
23.	Falcons	+2	7-8	Another Detroit/Atlanta down to the wire, but at least this game ended on something more convincing than a penalty flag and a ten second run off. From Koo's ice cold 52 yard field goal to tie, to Patterson's 11th touchdown, the win was a team effort. The Falcons need to beat the Bills next week before any hypotheticals are worth mentioning.
24.	Washington FT	-1	6-9	Yes, The Washington Football Team was blown out 56-14 for their third straight division loss but at least the benches were warm. Even in their losses, this WFT roster led by Ron Rivera has shown up to play, stuck around late in games and haven’t quit. Todays performance however was a regression that more closely resembled some of the lowest lows of the Zorn and Gruden eras. This was a classic “Redskins” rock bottom cratering prime time embarrassment. The 4 game winning streak that had them briefly in playoff contention feels like it was ages ago and now we’re back to wondering who the next QB and staff may be going forward because there is zero confidence with the current product. Not that it will ever matter given who owns the team, I mean, who are we kidding getting hopeful anytime they over-achieve for a few weeks?
25.	Bears	+1	5-10
26.	Seahawks	-2	5-10	The Seahawks nightmare season continues, as they allowed Nick Foles and the Bears to come into Seattle and win on a 2 point conversion. Jason Myers's shaky kicking could've gotten us a win, but make no mistake; this team is bad. Russell Wilson had another subpar game, overthrowing/missing open guys and making some questionable decisions. Rashaad penny was a bright spot, running for 135 and a touchdown. This team is incredibly frustrating and should see a shakeup this offseason.
27.	Panthers	--	5-10	We have a meme now on the Panthers subreddit where, every time we lose a game, Matt Rhule’s forehead grows. It’s kinda like the Grinch but I’m pretty sure that the fella who stole Christmas in Whoville knows more about football than Matt Rhule. Anyways, [is Matt Rhule fired yet?](www.ismattrhulefiredyet.com)
28.	Lions	--	2-12-1	Goff would have won this game. That’s a good feeling to have about Goff whether you’re a lover or a hater. Tim Boyer was not awful, but the defense and special teams kept the Lions in the game. This is not the same as earlier in the season where the offense was blatantly losing games, the offense has evolved all around from the early season. However, with Swift and Reynolds out, the offense had to revert back to those power runs and short/mid field runs only. The rookies are still developing, and there is a lot to be excited about in the future of the Pride.
29.	Texans	+2	4-11	From a strategic standpoint, these recent wins are probably against the Texans' best interests. But fuck that nerd shit, winning is fun and good. Hopefully Mills and the other rookies continue to develop, but just from a morale standpoint winning brings the team together. Maybe there's hope for this squad after all.
30.	Giants	-1	4-11	Different week, same old story. While few teams can insert a backup QB and not miss a beat, the Giants offense has become so painful to watch as a unit that it's become more enjoyable to just see what happens when the other team has the ball. Big Blue is paying the price for a slew of incompetent decisions by the Front Office, and while Mr. Gettleman looks to be on his way out, the head of the snake will remain uncut for the forseeable future.
31.	Jets	-1	4-11	Zach Wilson continues to make progress as the season goes on. Since his injury he has 7 total touchdowns and 2 interceptions. He also posted a career best PFF grade, QBR, and adjusted completion percentage. Wilson lead his team to a win despite 20 Jets players being on the covid list, and that's on top of the having the leagues most injured roster. The loss of draft position may sting in April, but it was nice to see the kid play well.
32.	Jaguars	--	2-13	The hapless Jaguars did Jaguars things again. Unsurprisingly, they notched another mark in their loss column, and moved one step closer to the offseason. Just a few more short weeks, and the Jaguars will very likely, once again, be on the clock.

[PFT] Jon Gruden filed his lawsuit against the NFL on November 11. The NFL has yet to respond to the complaint, and the NFL has no comment on the situation.

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[Pelissero] The #Colts placed QB Carson Wentz on the COVID list.

https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1475895044649492484

r/nba Best of 2021 Nomination Thread

Yup, that's right everyone. It's time for r/nba's best of 2021 Awards!

As part of reddit's r/bestof2021 event, we've got 45,000 Community Coins to award to people who have contributed to r/nba this year. These will be distributed in the form of r/nba Gold Star and Platinum Star awards to the winners. Gold Stars give a month of premium and Platinum Stars give 3 months!

The Categories are:

Best Highlights: What have been the top highlights in the sub this year? Can be from this season or last as long as it is one of the best of 2021! There will be 3 winners for this category! Number 1 will get a Platinum Star!
Best Post: What was the best post of the year? Can be any type of post. There will be 3 winners for this category! The best will get a Platinum Star!
Best Comment: Did someone manage to change your mind with their comment? Capture your words better than you could yourself? There will be 3 winners for this category! First will get a Platinum Star!
Best Original Content: Who created something truly worth the time and effort? Nominate the best OC here! Winner gets a Platinum Star!
Best Non-Highlight Clip or Video: There's always some non-highlight clips that are just as noteworthy as that poster.
Best Offseason Shitpost: You know what this is for. Who made the hiatus or offseason entertaining for you this year?
Community Choice: This is an open category for the community, nominate the post, comment, or user who you feel deserves recognition even if they don't fit in any of these categories. Winner will get a Platinum Star!

How voting will work:

This thread will be set to contest mode, meaning scores will be hidden.

All nominations must be under the appropriate category. Please include a link to the nominated thread or comment.

Any other comments should be posted in the discussion thread. If you want to nominate someone then reply to the appropriate category with their username and a link to the post or comment where appropriate. The top voted posts for all the categories will be included in a final voting thread to be posted later.

We are doing a separate voting thread to remove any advantage for posts that are submitted earlier.

Only nominate one submission per comment and try not to repeat one already nominated. If you nominate multiple posts/comments in the same comment, your nomination will be disqualified! Please don't comment freely in this thread, use the discussion comment for chat. Voting will last for a week, and then we will post a final voting thread to decide what was the best of 2021!

Week 16 standings! I was out of town last week and couldn’t do week 15. Playoff picture is coming into frame in the NFC!

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Shannon Sharpe: “Russell Westbrook doesn't get it. Nobody expects you or wants you to have 25-15-15, we want you to stop turning the ball over and playing out of control, especially in crucial situations. Russ has to stop thinking everything is fine when you're the 9th seed in the West.”

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Dan Campbell open to Jared Goff as Lions starting QB in 2022: 'I don't see why not'

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[@NFL]If the season ended today... @Eagles and @dallascowboys would meet in the playoffs. 👀

https://twitter.com/nfl/status/1475326190214733824?s=21

The Miami Dolphins are dead last in All Purpose Yardage, have one of the worst Return games and Rushing attacks plus they are one of two teams without a 4th Quarter Comeback. They are currently on a 7 game winning streak.

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Week 16 Wagers Thread

As mods we don't have any recourse in dealing with people who don't own up to bets (our simple suggestion is be a man/woman of your word or stay out of the thread) but this doesn't make witchhunting and gang mentality okay. Please refrain from such things. Do call out users in these threads, but not every time they post. Thanks.

pay up bets from previous weeks
set new wagers for Week 16.
call out those that haven't paid up yet.

Ready set go...

Nikola Vucevic on the first 24 PTS, 17 REB, 6 AST, 4 BLK, 4 3PT game in NBA history: “It's nice to hear, but when it comes to those stats, you can make up a stat with anything nowadays. Stats in general should be five, 10, 15, 20, 25 games. So it's consistent…24 is random. 17 is random.”

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Lunes, Disyembre 27, 2021

Kevin Love is having an underrated good season

Kevin love though 25 game: 12.8/7.4/2 shooting splits 43.6/41.2/94.3 (league leading ft% on 2.8 attempts per game). He turns the ball over less than he ever has (1.1 tov per game), but this is slightly misleading because he also plays less minutes than he ever has before.

He has the best TS% and EFG% he's ever had. 62% TS, 55.9% EFG respectivly.

The highest WS/48 of his career (.249)

Cleveland is having a very good season (20-13, 5th in the east), and a lot of credit, fairly, goes to Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, but Kevin Love is certainly having an impact, he also, from my limited time of watching, seems way more locked in than in previous years.

Cleveland fans what do you think of Love's play this season?

[Charania] Celtics star Jayson Tatum has entered health and safety protocols.

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1475491694585995271

[Mays] I probably need to be 20 years older before I start getting cranky about this stuff, but are we really gonna act like players are breaking records and setting milestones with an extra game on the schedule? Because treating those numbers the same way doesn't feel right to me.

https://twitter.com/robertmays/status/1475498864295694338?t=nAi7NzzH7AnEWKX05Z3cig&s=19

The Spurs (14-18) are but one game back from the Lakers (16-18). Their aspirations for this season was to break 26 wins. The Lakers had the 2nd highest Vegas odds to win the NBA championship, after the Nets.

Spurs goal this season was to get Pop the record so he can retire with it. It was highly questionable if they could do it.

They are now at the 10th seed, just 1 game back from the 7th seed Lakers, and riding a 3 game win streak with +87 differential in it, including +28 on said Lakers.

They are also the only the team of all western teams on seeds 6-15 to have a positive point differential, +2.0; Nuggets at 6th have -0.3; Lakers are -2.3

*Source: ESPN

[Zach LaVine] reacts to recording his 65th 30-point game with the Bulls and being only 472 away from Michael Jordan's record: “😂😂Dude wasn’t real.”

😂😂dude wasn’t real

[StatMuse]

Zach LaVine first game back:

32 PTS

5 AST

12-18 FG

5-9 3P

It’s his 65th 30-point game with the Bulls, only 472 away from Michael Jordan’s record.

[Kareem Abdul-Jabbar] While LeBron James is a necessary and dynamic voice critical of police brutality against the Black community, he needs to be the same necessary and dynamic advocate with vaccines, which could save thousands of Black lives right now.

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LeBron James is not only one of the greatest basketball players ever, he’s committed to being a leader in the African American community in the fight against inequality. But his Thursday Instagram meme showing three cartoon Spider-Men pointing at each other—one labeled “covid,” one labeled “flu,” one labeled “cold”—with his message: “Help me out folks” was a blow to his worthy legacy. The meme’s implication is that LeBron doesn’t understand the difference among these three illnesses, even after all the information that’s been presented in the press. Well, since he asked, let me help him out by explaining the difference—and how knowing that difference might save lives, especially in the Black community.

First, let’s put his meme in context. In September, LeBron stated: “I don’t talk about other people and what they should do. We’re talking about individual bodies. We’re not talking about something political or racism or police brutality. I don’t think I personally should get involved in what other people do for their bodies and livelihoods ... I know what I did for me and my family ... But as far as speaking for everybody and their individualities and things they want to do, that’s not my job.”

Here’s the first problem with that statement: With 106 million Instagram followers, making such a post is automatically politically impactful because he questions the validity of the efforts to get the country vaccinated. As is evident by some of the comments that cheer LeBron’s post, he’s given support to those not getting vaccinated, which makes the situation for all of worse by postponing our health and economic recovery. The CDC reports that those who are unvaccinated are 9 times more likely to be admitted to the hospital and 14 times more likely to die from COVID than those vaccinated. The number rises to 20 time more likely when compared to someone who’s gotten a booster shot. By posting the uninformed meme, LeBron has encouraged vaccine hesitancy which puts lives and livelihoods at risk.

Here’s the second problem with that statement: He says we’re not talking about racism, but we most definitely are. As of December 2020, about 97.9 out of every 100,000 African Americans had died from COVID-19, a third higher than that for Latinos (64.7 per 100,000), and more than double than that for whites (46.6 per 100,000) and Asians (40.4 per 100,000). According to an article on the U.S. National Library of Medicine site, “The overrepresentation of African Americans among confirmed COVID-19 cases and number of deaths underscores the fact that the coronavirus pandemic, far from being an equalizer, is amplifying or even worsening existing social inequalities tied to race, class, and access to the health care system.”

A year later, the communities of People of Color are still suffering at a much higher rate than white communities. In November 2021, the CDC stated, “It has highlighted that health equity is still not a reality as COVID-19 has unequally affected many racial and ethnic minority groups, putting them more at risk of getting sick and dying from COVID-19.” One study in Atlanta showed 79% of Blacks with COVID-19 were hospitalized versus 13% of whites. COVID-19 has resulted in a drop in life expectancy among whites of 1.2 years. Among the Black and Latinx communities it was more than 3 years.

For those confident that the Omicron variant may not be as harsh as previous variants, it’s important to realize that, while most might come out of it okay, they can still unwittingly infect others along the way—the elderly, people with compromised immune systems, people with respiratory problems—who could end up hospitalized or dead. Also, almost half of those who recover from initial COVID-19 illness have “long-haul COVID,” with persistent symptoms of brain fog, shortness of breath, fatigue, dizziness, and headaches.

For those pointing out that there are “breakthrough” cases in which the vaccinated contract COVID-19. Yes, but they also have lighter symptoms and are at a much less risk of dying than the unvaccinated. The crucial statistic here is this: 98-99% of Americans dying of COVID-19 are unvaccinated.

Vaccine hesitancy is higher in the Black community than in any other. While there are certainly justifiable historical reasons for Blacks to be skeptical of the health care system that has routinely marginalized, ignored, and even illegally experimented on them, that is not enough to justify compromising their health and even losing their lives during the current health crisis.

To directly address LeBron’s confusion, no one thinks colds and the flu aren’t serious. In the 2019-2020 flu season, 400,000 people were hospitalized and 22,000 people died. In 2020, 385,428 people died of COVID-19, while so far in 2021, 423,558 have died in the U.S., for a total of 808,986 deaths. Experts agree that COVID-19 is at least 10 times more lethal than the flu. As for the common cold, death is extremely rare.

However, LeBron, if you’re concerned about the flu, then help promote the flu vaccination. In the 2019-2020 flu season, only 51.8% in the U.S. were vaccinated, well below the 70% that is the target. Worse, the vaccination rate is 20% lower among Blacks than whites and as a result they have the highest hospitalization rate due to flu of any other group. This is due to vaccination hesitancy that your meme promotes.

One way to help the Black community to overcome their hesitancy and save lives is for prominent Black celebrities and influencers to continue to encourage everyone to get vaccinated and their boosters. Immunization, whether from vaccines or having had the disease, lessens over time and makes people vulnerable for reinfection.

While LeBron is a necessary and dynamic voice critical of police brutality against the Black community, he needs to be the same necessary and dynamic advocate with vaccines, which could save thousands of Black lives right now. The racism is just as real—and just as lethal—in both cases.

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[Pete Hailey] With the loss tonight, Ron Rivera will post his second-straight losing season in Washington and the seventh losing season out of 10 full years as an NFL head coach

https://twitter.com/PeteHaileyNBCS/status/1475330495152070659

Mike Tomlin: 'I Categorically Disagree' With Taunting Penalty Called On Ray-Ray McCloud, Calls For 'Common Sense' In Officiating Rule

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Linggo, Disyembre 26, 2021

Stan Van Gundy Twitter - In the NBA, achieving a “triple double” does not mean a player played well.

In the NBA, achieving a “triple double” does not mean a player played well.

He is directly firing at Westbrook triple double yesterday against the Brooklyn Nets, with 13/12/11 on 37 minutes and -23 plus/minus

Russel Stats : https://www.statmuse.com/nba/player/russell-westbrook-3933

SVG Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/realStanVG/status/1475094631859765249?s=20

Lebron says that every team is dealing with Cold/Flu/Injuries except for the Warriors and the Suns

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[Winfield] James Harden thinks this is the best basketball of Patty Mills' career, but Mills leans otherwise: “Yeah, it could be. Production-wise, playing for my country is probably where I tend to play the best.” Mills was asked if his free agency came down to Nets & Lakers, he said “not really.”

James Harden thinks this is the best basketball of Patty Mills' career, but Mills leans otherwise: "Yeah, it could be. Production-wise, playing for my country is probably where I tend to play the best."

[Milholen] Patty Mills was asked if his free agency came down to the Nets and the Lakers, and he said "not really." Mills added the decision to sign with Brooklyn was the biggest decision of his basketball career and he’s loved his time in BK so far.

[Machota] In response to the Cowboys bringing custom benches to Washington for an outdoor game 2 weeks ago, WFT has brought temp-controlled benches to Dallas for tonight’s indoor game. Cowboys could choose to open doors & roof. The expected outdoor temp at kickoff: 73

https://twitter.com/jonmachota/status/1475131011507924995

[DiRocco] Ryquell Armstead reveals post-COVID-19 myocarditis diagnosis ahead of return to field with Jacksonville Jaguars

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[AccountableRefs] The #Browns Lost 40.29% Win Probability On the Interception Non-Call Against the #Packers

https://twitter.com/AcCOUNTableRefs/status/1475111526344409094?s=20

[Mort] - Minshew walked into Siriani's office and said 'what will it take for me to become the starter'... Answer 'not going to happen'

Per Chris Mortenson just now on the Sunday pre-game show

[Michael Beasley] @Lakers no disrespect, y’all need help … I'm 32 and younger than 6 of your last 8 signings by at least two years…

@Lakers no disrespect, y’all need help

Beasley to a Twitter tellling him Lakers need fresh legs

32 and young than 6 of your last 8 signs by at least two years.. shut up butt nugget #yournotagm

Beasley to a Twitter user lol:

You got 11 followers… start a group chat bro

Twitter user: "Beas, what % of the NBA are you still better than?"

[Beasley] A modest 99.9 like Lysol

[Stein] Veteran NBA forward Michael Beasley has been sent an @nbagleague contract, league sources say, which means Beasley has been extended an invitation to enter the G League player pool.

[Clawson] The Cardinals are 15-5-1 (.738) under Kliff Kingsbury in Weeks 1-7. Only the Packers and Ravens are better. The Cardinals are 8-18 (.308) under Kliff Kingsbury in Weeks 8-17. Only the Lions, Panthers and Jags are worse.

https://twitter.com/doug_clawson/status/1475089260990533642

Philadelphia Eagles to receive Indianapolis Colts' first-round pick from Carson Wentz trade

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[Schefter] Chiefs’ Pro-Bowl TE Travis Kelce did not clear protocols this morning and is out for today’s game vs. the Steelers, per source.

https://twitter.com/adamschefter/status/1475107660009811968?s=21

Sabado, Disyembre 25, 2021

[Chargers] HC Brandon Staley breaks down the film Home Alone

https://twitter.com/chargers/status/1474764621646950402?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

[Charania] Milwaukee Bucks guard Donte DiVincenzo will make his season debut on Christmas Day vs. the Boston Celtics, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. DiVincenzo was set to return Dec. 15 from June ankle surgery before entering protocols. Now, he’s back.

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1474756584823795714

[Underhill] Saints called Brees to gauge his interest given their circumstances at QB. Hear he sent back a photo of himself golfing.

https://twitter.com/nick_underhill/status/1474778014571446277?s=21

[AlBaroudi] Gilbert Arenas spent his entire rookie salary ($845,000) before the draft, leaving him with a $500 weekly budget for the entire 2001-02 season. Arenas' financial situation became so dire he had to sleep at the Warriors' arena because he couldn't afford the gas to drive back-and-forth.

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Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas made an estimated $163.4 million in salary over his 13-year career, but he certainly didn't live like a multimillionaire as a rookie. The three-time All-NBA selection told VLAD TV he spent his entire rookie salary ($845,000) before the draft, leaving him with a $500 weekly budget for the entire 2001-02 season.

To make matters worse, Arenas had to manage that $500 budget in the ultra-expensive Bay Area, as the Golden State Warriors drafted him 31st overall out of Arizona. Arenas said he spent his entire rookie salary – he cites a chain plus a souped-up Escalade with five TVs and a suede roof as his most notable expenses – because he thought he'd be a top-10 draft pick.

Arenas' financial situation became so dire he had to sleep at the Warriors' arena because he couldn't afford the gas to drive back-and-forth, far from the glamorous NBA lifestyle he expected.

"You've been playing and training your whole life to be here, and when you get here it's a rude awakening," Arenas said. "You're not even close to what is expected. You're not good enough. You're on a two-year deal, I have no money. It wasn't fun. I even said then, 'I wish I could come back to college. I took a pay cut coming here.'"

While Arenas struggled through his first 30 games and became "depressed," he finished the season strong thanks in part to his overnight stays at the arena. Arenas – who averaged 10.9 points, 1.5 steals and 3.7 assists as a rookie — said the extra time at the gym helped him become a "professional."

"The beginning of the season, I wasn't good enough to be put on that floor," Arenas said. "So, that anger and drive and just sitting in the gym for hours and hours and watching film is what got me going."

Arenas eventually made over $160 million as an NBA player, making Agent Zero more like Agent Zeroes.

[Broncos] Gone far too soon, but we will never forget. Happy heavenly birthday, D.T. 🕊

https://twitter.com/broncos/status/1474774449765376003?s=21

[Dales] I’m told Browns QB Baker Mayfield is ready to roll today. He was asymptomatic his entire time on Covid reserve, yet very involved virtually. His body feels the healthiest it’s been in a while. And, Edge Rusher Myles Garrett (groin) plans on playing.

https://twitter.com/staceydales/status/1474752393703305217?s=21

[Charania] The Atlanta Hawks are planning to sign guard Cat Barber on a 10-day hardship deal out of their G League affiliate College Park, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The former McDonald’s All-American and NC State star gets NBA call after being undrafted in 2016.

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1474727964466200582

2021 “stat of the year” (according to ESPN)

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[ESPN] Jonathan Taylor has 11 straight games with a rush TD, that is the longest streak since LaDainian Tomlinson’s NFL-record 18-game streak from 2004-05. The Colts are 0-3 this season when Taylor does not rush for TD.

https://twitter.com/espnstatsinfo/status/1474756830802980868?s=21

[OC] [Highlight] In 1982, while the NFL was on strike, CBS decided to move some Division III football games to Sunday to fill the time slot, and had their top announcers, including Pat Summerall, work these D3 games with NFL-level production qualities

https://youtu.be/x90WFD7PN0s

[Jeff Duncan] A Christmas miracle? The Saints tried to lure Drew Brees out of retirement to save their seaso

https://twitter.com/jeffduncan_/status/1474761026574897152?s=21

Biyernes, Disyembre 24, 2021

[Thirty] Matt Gay chokes up on a Zoom with reporters as he begins talking about how his wife was the first person he told he made the Pro Bowl. "She's the one who sacrifices a lot," Gay says. "She's back in Utah with the kids right now... just thankful to have her in my life."

https://mobile.twitter.com/LindseyThiry/status/1474147704968134674

Reporter: “You've had some bad luck with injuries in the last couple of years… but you haven't had a torn Achilles.” LeBron James: “There's no damn wood here. Is that wood at the back of your computer? Is that wood on the back of there? Okay, shit. Sorry, NBA. No cursing, but after that I have to.”

https://ift.tt/3pmcFjH

[NFL on CBS 🏈] Mac Jones is on pace to have the highest completion percentage of any rookie QB in NFL history at 69.0%.

https://twitter.com/NFLonCBS/status/1474408273558319106?s=20

[Spears] Cade Cunningham on COVID: "The high amount of players getting COVID is definitely scary. You got to protect yourself from it. I’m not trying to miss any games. I just try to keep that mask on, know who I’m around and just be smart about when I go outside"

The high amount of players getting COVID is definitely scary. You got to protect yourself from it. The new omicron variant, you see it in the league now. I’m not trying to miss any games. I just try to keep that mask on, know who I’m around and just be smart about when I move around and go outside in public.

We haven’t actually been bringing in new guys or anything like that to fill roster spots. We haven’t had any cases. I’ve been hearing about the [COVID-19] issues in Michigan. So, that’s just more reasons to keep the mask on, stay inside and know who you’re around.

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[Duncan] The Saints are expected to sign Blake Bortles today, per sources. He will practice with the team today and be the backup quarterback to Ian Book on Monday night.

https://twitter.com/jeffduncan_/status/1474409796279451654?s=21

[Cox] A.J. Brown also said last year that he "cried (his) eyes out" when the Patriots didn't pick him. "I just knew I was going to the Patriots, because I was a big Patriots fan."

https://twitter.com/ZackCoxNESN/status/1474377847192051714?t=6WhJjvp4bGqhmjAQS_jPgg&s=19

Woman dead following crash involving WFT’s Deshazor Everett

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Mike Vrabel: People were planning our funeral, but Titans 'not dead yet'

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[Yates] How good was A.J. Brown in his return last night? ▫️ He accounted for 69.4% of the Titans receiving yards, the most by any NFL player in a game this season (min. 200 total team yards) ▫️He had 8 catches on 3rd down, the most by any player since at least 1978.

https://twitter.com/fieldyates/status/1474372538184646670?s=21

Cole Beasley missing a key game that will determine if Buffalo wins the AFC East.

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Huwebes, Disyembre 23, 2021

THE OFFICIAL WEEK SIXTEEN BOLD PREDICTIONS THREAD

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[Wojnarowski] Privately, several team executives and team health officials believed not testing everyone was financially motivated. Other teams privately argue that not all teams have followed the protocols as strictly as others, or that not all teams test as often as others.

Privately, several team executives and team health officials believed not testing everyone was financially motivated, though league officials have disputed this characterization to ESPN. For now, when a team has a positive case, that team is encouraged -- but not required -- to test all players and potentially impacted staff to see how far the virus has spread; the same is recommended when a team faces another team that has detected a positive test.

So far, mandated daily testing has remained off the table.

Other teams privately argue that not all teams have followed the protocols as strictly as others, or that not all teams test as often as others. Another GM said that if all teams were united heading into the Orlando bubble last year, the dynamics have now changed: Every team is out for themselves, trying to save their own seasons, fielding subpar ghost teams.

Amid the surge, a number of team executives started to believe -- and have voiced as much to the league -- that asymptomatic players should be able to play. But, at the highest corners of the NBA and NBPA, that possibility is, for now, a non-starter, league sources said.

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[PFF] Le’Veon Bell on the Bucs: “This was literally the only spot that made me want to play football. I was going to start focusing on boxing.”

https://twitter.com/pff/status/1474001942460436490?s=21

Charles Barkley: "So my first agent was a crook. So he stole all my money. So after four years I was broke. I don't want to mention his name. Lance Luchnick, that's this asshole's name.... so, he um, he stole... ye-yeah, so he stole all my money. So after four years, I was broke."

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[Lions] Perspective. (Dan Campbell on Covid)

https://twitter.com/Lions/status/1474033806206115843?t=023LotR8MoSXP17vs-SkGQ&s=09

[PFF] Le’Veon Bell on the Bucs: “This was literally the only spot that made me want to play football. I was going to start focusing on boxing.”

https://twitter.com/pff/status/1474001942460436490?s=21

[Rudy Gay] reacts to StatMuse tweeting that the Lakers are 0-3 since signing Isaiah Thomas: “This is bullshit.”

This is bullshit

StatMuse

The Lakers are 0-3 since signing Isaiah Thomas.

[Faigen] In just as related news, the Lakers are also 0-3 since "Spider-Man No Way Home" came out.

This shit really isn't fair to IT.

Miyerkules, Disyembre 22, 2021

[Oyefusi] Jaylen Waddle: "I'm going to go to Tua house for Christmas. Hopefully he got some gifts. He don't even know I'm coming over there."

https://twitter.com/DanielOyefusi/status/1473730250261635077

[Parkinson] Robert Saleh has tested positive for COVID and has symptoms. Jets have had a pretty massive outbreak amongst players earlier this week and now Saleh as well.

https://twitter.com/Willpa11/status/1473689938168270848

[Beasley] "Just to be clear COVID is not keeping me out of this game. The rules are"

https://ift.tt/3piJBJU

Official r/NFL Week 15 Power Rankings

Welcome to the week 15 Official r/NFL Power Rankings! With an easy win over the Cardinals, did Detroit luck out or does Goff see red every time he...sees red? Did the Packers earn a close win, or like the Rams/Seahawks, did the refs tarnish yet another outcome? Discuss! 31/32 reporting.

#	Team	Δ	Record	Comment
1.	Packers	+1	11-3	The Packers seem to always let mobile QB's run wild, but Tyler Huntley couldn't quite materialize a comeback this week, and Green Bay squeaked by with a win. Darnell Savage got dunked on by Mark Andrews all game except on the decisive 2pt conversion, which is all that matters I guess. To be honest I was kinda hoping the Ravens scored that because I was terrified our special teams would mess up and let Baltimore recover the onside kick and then have Justin Tucker strut all over us. Don't let the hands team fool you: our special teams is still garbage, just slightly less garbage than I dreaded.
2.	Chiefs	+3	10-4	A gutsy win to secure the 1 seed in the AFC in week 14 was not how the Chiefs season seemed to be going as they sit at 3-4 a few months ago. However, here we are. The defense deserves a lot of credit for the turnaround going from a historically bad defense to a legitimate top 10 defense in the NFL. Happy feelings are only fleeting in a world with Covid though, as now the Chiefs have a Covid outbreak. Who knows if this will derail their attempts for the 1 seed, but I wouldn't bet out a team that has already overcome a lot of adversity already.
3.	Buccaneers	-2	10-4	Bruce Arians can't seem to figure out the New Orleans Saints (in the regular season, at least). In his three seasons with the Bucs, they've gone a poor 0-6 against them in the regular season. Sunday's 9-0 shutout was yet another example of Arians playing Checkers against Dennis Allen's game of Chess. The Buccaneers' offensive line forgot how to block, the receivers forgot how to catch, and despite the absence of Head Coach Kevin James, the Buccaneers still got shut out. The NFC one seed is still in reach, but the Bucs will need a perfect finish to the season to keep that dream alive.
4.	Rams	+2	10-4	Despite a chaotic covid week where McVay didn’t even know if he would even field a full roster, the Rams came out, still short handed, and gave Seattle their first losing season in 10 years. This signals a more concrete look into the end of an era for Sea…hawks fans with Carroll and Wilson’s future unknown. Elsewhere, the Stafford-to-Kupp magic continues as Kupp is on pace for a historic season, even without an extra game. P.S. Thanks Jared
5.	Cowboys	+2	10-4	Dallas played a flawed game and got an ugly but convincing win, which is better than most of the top teams this week. This was the third straight game with 4 turnovers forced by the defense, the running game looked like its getting right, and we even had time to attempt a fat guy TD play on offense (which didn't work, because guards run shitty routes). After a disappointing November, the Cowboys are as closed to clinching the division as humanly possible without actually doing it (the Eagles have a <0.1% chance, per 538), and have a realistic shot at the 1 seed if the Packers shit their pants even a little.
6.	Cardinals	-3	10-4	What an absolute trainwreck. It is honestly disgusting the amount of strife this organization puts on its fans. I have no respect for anybody on our offensive or defensive line except Markus Golden and Rodney Hudson. Minus those two, the rest need to be replaced. It is sickening to watch the body language of Kyler Murray and AJ Green when things don’t go their way. Like two children who are in the process of losing at kickball and have no way to fix it. This team needs to shape up, right now. The Cardinals are no longer allowed to act like they’re hot stuff, as they have done NOTHING worthwhile yet. They are in the doghouse with the fanbase. That said, they are 10-4, have a chance at the #1 seed, and I still love them. Go Cardinals.
7.	Patriots	-2	9-5	Shoot yourself in the foot and you’re going to have a hard time standing. Shoot yourself in both feet and you’re going to have a hard time walking. Shoot yourself in both feet and the dick and you’re going to have a hard time winning a football game. Mistakes and uncharacteristic errors cost the Patriots their game against the Colts. Mac showed promise mounting a comeback in the 4th quarter but it was too little, too late. Bill needs to get these issues ironed out if the team hopes to make a deep playoff run as they now face a rematch with Buffalo.
8.	Colts	+2	8-6	Earlier in the season following the loss to the Ravens, I had called for defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus to be fired. In retrospect, that was an extremely short-sighted statement. The defense has settled into an imposing unit that leads the league in takeaways and is currently ninth in Points Allowed. Indeed, they smothered the Patriots throughout the game, shutting them out for three quarters and coming up clutch in the fourth to prevent a comeback. The team is also now third in Points Scored after Jonathan Taylor's game-sealing 67-yard touchdown run that will surely be projected onto your television screen when he wins the MVP award. While Carson Wentz did not have a good game, completing only five passes and throwing an interception, he wasn't asked to do much and the Patriots also have the league's best pass defense. Considering his solid play throughout the year, this performance seems more like an outlier than anything. It's also indicative of the team's capabilities when their quarterback has a rough game and they still beat one of the league's best teams by two scores. If the Colts can win on Christmas against the Cardinals, their playoff chances jump up to 98%. Good luck and good hunting.
9.	Bills	+1	8-6	In a continued domination of middling-to-bad teams, Panthers North got the win they needed vs. the actual Panthers. The defensive line got after the QB better than it has at any other point this season, notching four sacks —two coming in the same set of downs from former Panther Efe Obada. On offense, Josh Allen wasn’t asked to do too much on his sprained foot (other than this absolute hose to Gabriel Davis), and the running game was more efficient than it’s been through most of the season. The red zone offense also took steps in the right direction again, capitalizing on most of their opportunities. In typical Bills fashion it wasn’t always pretty, but it was comfortable and much needed. This next game against New England will be huge, and likely for the AFC East crown.
10.	Chargers	-1	8-6	Hell of a game. There's certainly been a lot of debate among national (and internet) pundits who question Brandon Staley's 4th down aggressiveness since it failed to produce results in this contest, but the team is likely not in playoff position as it stands without that kind of aggressiveness that the Chargers have been doing all season. Against a good team like Kansas City, it isn't the craziest thought to gamble inside the 5 for a chance at a touchdown instead of an easy field goal. Donald Parham appears to be okay though, and that's a victory that we can all be happy for. Next up, the team heads to Houston.
11.	Titans	-3	9-6	The Titans were once again hampered by an ailing roster and turnover issues in their 19-13 loss against the Steelers Sunday. The Titans control their path to the AFC South title by needed 2 out of the last 3 games to secure the AFC South without any help.
12.	49ers	+1	8-6	The defense was dominant in this one, controlling the game and causing the Falcons to turn over on downs 3 times inside the 10 yard line. The offense moved efficiently, with Jimmy G completing 18/23, and the run game averaging over 5 yards per carry. The has a quick turnaround this week with a TNF meetup in Tennessee.
13.	Bengals	+1	8-6	The Bengals made enough plays to sneak by the Broncos and thanks to a last second Raiders FG and a missed Ravens two point conversion, the Bengals are in first place in the division. Current standings hardly matter as the Bengals still have games against the Ravens and Browns to close out the season. Win both and the division is likely theirs.
14.	Ravens	-2	8-6	This is probably the most confident team on a three game skid you can imagine, given they had two major comebacks in two games on the back of Tyler Huntley. Another failed two point conversion to win it, but given the state of the secondary and the team rallying behind the call, it was still the best decision that could be made given a close call with Mark Andrews. This team has a lot of work to do to make the playoffs, but hanging tough with the Packers with your backup QB is a good sign moving forward. Sit Lamar until he's 100% and play Huntley until then, honestly, because Huntley has been fucking good.
15.	Steelers	+3	7-6-1	As Big Ben moved to 5th all-time in passing yards, his Steelers topped their old rivals the Titans in what was a pretty ugly game replete with officiating that left both fanbases scratching their collective heads. Tennessee escapes bruised, but in cruise control for the playoffs with a very winnable schedule from here on out. Like many AFC teams, the Steelers control their own destiny, but unlike the Titans, their remaining 3 with KC, CLE, and BAL are all very tough games. The Chiefs must win - their final schedule is brutal and they have to get to 11 wins like the Titans must as well, while Pittsburgh needs to get to 10. Pittsburgh didn't play well enough vs the Titans and they will be facing a Chiefs team with no margin for error, either. These Steelers need to learn from last week's game and bring more energy and momentum into Kansas City.
16.	Vikings	--	7-7	Against a depleted Bears' secondary, Kirk Cousins averaged just 2.2 net yards per attempt. Yet for the second week in a row, Zimmer's defense managed to bail out poor quarterback play by holding the Bears to 2/12 on third downs and just total three points despite four red zone trips until the final garbage time drive.
17.	Browns	-2	7-7	Rarely is a team in a position where a win will put them first in the division, a loss last.Half the team out? Yeah that is a problem. Even with a end of game interception the Browns failed to stop the Raiders. The Browns will need to win the final two games of the year AND have division rivals more or less lose out or tie to even sneak into the playoffs. It's not looking good. The Browns will (checks schedule) play Green Bay at home on Christmas. Oh lord.
18.	Dolphins	+1	7-7	Duke Johnson put 2 rushing TDs and 100+ yards on the field for the first time since he was playing for the U in the Rock against North Carolina in 2014. And his return to Miami was inspiring, as Tua Truckdaboiova follows his lead to the pain of Michael Carter. And the last time anyone saw a worm this big, people had to worry about some Tremors, so be careful down in Miami.
19.	Saints	+3	7-7	In a week of COVID-19, it was a good time to be Ceedy Duce and a bad time to be a <insert corporate sponsor product>. He and Marshon Lattimore are anchoring a very good defensive unit, and his troll antics are entertaining. But he also has a cool story: https://youtu.be/kQrzn2JZM_g
20.	Raiders	+3	7-7	The Raiders continue to torture their fan base by giving them hope. With most of the AFC being within one game of .500 the Raiders have a chance to sneak their way into the playoffs. They won't, but technically the chance is still there.
21.	Eagles	--	7-7	What's eating Gilbert, Garrett? The Eagles defensive line.
22.	Broncos	-5	7-7	The Broncos' season ends as the season has ended for years and years now — an offense unable to drive or score making a situation where if the defense blinks once they die. Bridgewater's second concussion this year likely ends his tenure as Broncos QB, inserting the human turnover machine back into the starting lineup. Peyton Manning and a consortium of Denver billionaires, our country turns its lonely eye to you.
23.	Washington FT	-3	6-8	Washington’s playoff hopes took a huge hit after consecutive NFC EAST losses. Down to a fourth string QB with both Heinicke and Allen out via COVID protocol, the writing was on the wall with this one. WFT will get a chance at redemption with rematches against both Dallas and Philly followed by The Giants to end the season. If they can string together 3 more wins and claw their way to 9-8 they stand a very good chance to snatch that final wildcard. Make no mistake though, every game here on out is an elimination game.
24.	Seahawks	--	5-9	Despite losing Jamal Adams for the season and missing DJ Reed, the Seahawks defense held their own against the Rams. The pass rush sacked Stafford a season-high 4 times (3 for Carlos Dunlap) and Quandre got to pick off his former teammate (again). Jordyn Broooks also had one of his more promising games. The offense, however, was pitiful. While the reffing was a huge story from the game last night, the Seahawks did themselves 0 favors on offense and really did not deserve to win the game. Russell Wilson played one of his worst professional games, completing 17 of 31 passes for a whopping 156 yards, an interception, and a PFF grade of 33.6 (lowest on entire offense). It would have been nice to have Tyler Lockett, but DK was getting open throughout the game only to be missed by Russ. Hopefully playing Chicago this week alleviates some pain.
25.	Falcons	--	6-8	Looks like Kyle Shanahan finally learned to run with a lead. It didn't matter, quarterbacks don't win games when they're pressured on 27 of 35 drop backs. From jumping back in the first round to grab a second lineman to hiring an ex lineman coach, it seems the harder Atlanta tries the worse they get. Not Terrell though, his full season stats look like one bad game. 23 catches for 150 yards through 14 games. All pro.
26.	Bears	+1	4-10	During this game, new tackle Tevin Jenkins stood up for his quarterback after a borderline late hit - marking maybe the first time someone has actually helped Fields out all season. He then got sucker punched by a Viking. Veteran Germain Ifedi then got in Jenkins face. From top to bottom the entire culture if this insipid team is dumb.
27.	Panthers	-1	5-9	I had planned on writing a big spiel about Rhule being visited from the Ghosts of Christmas Past (Cam), Present (Sam Darnold), and Christmas Yet to Come (potential drafted QB), but honestly it's not even worth the effort. Rhule's tenure has been an absolute disgrace, coming to a head with him publicly throwing Cam under the bus, and wondering if Sam Darnold is a better offensive option. Apparently Bills players called this game #OperationSendRhuleBacktoSchool. I'm done with Rhule, the fans are done with Rhule, and the players are done with Rhule. Just end this clown show already.
28.	Lions	+2	2-11-1	60 minutes of complete football, and domination by the Lions. After taking the lead early, the Lions kept the pressure on. When the Igwebuike fumbled the ball, an Oruwariye interception set up a short TD for Goff and Cabinda. That string of plays may have sealed the game entirely, because the Cardinals were never able to recover. The Lions are 2-3-1 in their last 6, and really showing what that hard work has been toward. The wins are going to do more for the young roster than the draft pick will, but the Lions will still most likely be picking 1st/2nd. Enjoy the win Detroit, don't ruin this week by stressing over the draft. Our draft picks this year have largely worked out and produced for the team, believe in Holmes to find talent next year.
29.	Giants	-1	4-10	Expect disappointment, and you'll never be disappointed. Giants fans had nothing else to expect when a Mike Glennon-led offense took the field on Sunday. After throwing 3 interceptions, the bad giraffe man was benched in favor of Jake Fromm State Farm, who promptly looked far better the man he was replacing. Now, that was the smallest of small sample sizes, but Fromm will likely have his shot to prove himself this weekend against the Eagles. Giants fans getting hyped for a third-string QB... it's all we got at this point.
30.	Jets	-1	3-11	This week you can look at the players on offense around Zach Wilson and say that the loss was more on them than him. Wilson wasn't great or anything, he put up a pretty typical rookie performance. But between really poor offensive line play by a bunch of back ups, and no Corey Davis or Elijah Moore, Wilson was put in a pretty impossible situation. Knowing the Jets, they'll beat Jacksonville next week because it's probably in their best interest to lose.
31.	Texans	+1	3-11	While this is a year we're meant to tank, it's a huge morale boost to at least be better than the Jags. This won't be the worst season in Texans history, which is at least some cold comfort for fans. Another positive is that Mills looked like a better QB than Lawrence on the field, which is gives the team at least something to work with.
32.	Jaguars	-1	2-12	Incredible! The science has finally been done. Our experts finally found the time, resources, and methods to put together the ultimate test. After years of speculation and wondering, we now know what happens when you pit a movable force against a stoppable object! It turns out, one of those is even more falible than you'd ever imagine dear reader. However, I'm not sure which it was, but the punchline is the Jaguars.

Austin Rivers: “Golden State looks very solid right now, I hate to see it. I don’t like it one bit. I’m tired of that f--king team”

“Golden State looks very solid right now," Rivers said. "I hate to see it. I don’t like it one bit. I’m tired of that f--king team… they got a good mix of young talent, good vets… A lot of you Warriors fans was off [Andrew] Wiggins when he first signed with the Warriors, keep it 100. Last year you all was talking about ‘trade him, this and that’ now everybody is talking all highly. Come on now.” https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/nuggets-austin-rivers-goes-nsfw-warriors-andrew-wiggins-rant

[Patel] Aaron Rodgers just said Ivermectin is being used successfully in Indian and Japan, which: India officially pulled it from its protocols because it was ineffective and the Japan thing is pure conspiracy. My dude has an absolutely terrible information diet

https://twitter.com/reckless/status/1473406160577478661

Welcome to Whose Line is it Anyway Wednesday-- Week 16 Edition!

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Suns Coach Monty Williams and DeAndre Ayton say Chris Paul has been vocal about regarding following COVID protocols and has implored them all to remain focused on what they could control. Suns have not lost any players to protocols during regular season so far

It’s remarkable that the Suns have yet to be impacted by the virus this season. And while it certainly seems as if their good practices are playing a part, they’re the first to admit that sheer luck is ruling the day too.

Yet as Suns coach Monty Willilams detailed before the game, it certainly helps to have a veteran voice and former players’ union president like Paul on hand in troubling times like these.

After a film session last week, Paul and Williams addressed the team to discuss the COVID concerns and all the measures they could take to ensure the best odds of keeping their team whole.

“Let’s just do our part so that we can keep business moving in a good direction, to keep it going,” Williams said of the message. “(Paul’s portion) was a really short but profound talk that we needed to have. I shared an experience, a personal experience, that I’ve been through because of the situation, and then we just kind of left it at that. …We want to do what we can to keep the business going but also keep our families safe and do our part. It doesn’t seem like the virus is going anywhere, so we might as well do what we can to keep each other safe.”

When I circled back with Williams after the game to learn more about the specifics of his message, he shared the fact that Suns players have been encouraged to have people in their circles tested as a way of adding another layer of protection.

“I just told them (that) you’re gonna have family members coming back to town (during the holidays), so the safest thing to do is get them tested when they come into town,” he added. “Keep them safe and keep us safe. People are struggling, man, you know? The numbers are back up again. Folks are dying. Again. For us to complain about playing basketball or anything within what we do is just kind of silly, and we don’t want that to be our story. We want hooping and our culture to be our story.”

As Ayton remembers it, Paul implored them all to remain focused on what they could control.

“(He was) just mainly…preparing (them for) what the league’s got for us coming (regarding COVID),” Ayton said. “Whatever decision they make, don’t be blown away by it, you know? It’s a decision they have to make, and you know, just finish playing until they say stop basically. You know, ain’t nothing changing. We’re still coming in, working out, just not doing all the extra-curricular, you know, just going out and stuff like that, just staying in and just making sure we follow protocol and keep our team going and winning.”

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[Beasley] "Just to be clear COVID is not keeping me out of this game. The rules are"

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The Lakers are now 16-16. No NBA champion has been .500 or worse more than 20 games into a season.

LeBron after the Lakers loss to the Suns - "Obviously, they are at full strength and we're not, so it's hard to see where we're at as a team."

He can continue to make excuses but I don't see the Lakers making any waves in the playoffs this season.

Source: https://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo/status/1473639467663511553?s=20

[Wojnarowski] Free agent guard Joe Johnson is signing a 10-day deal with the Boston Celtics, sources tell ESPN. Johnson is returning to the franchise that drafted him 20 years ago and is expected to play tonight vs. Cleveland.

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1473685591208439817

Martes, Disyembre 21, 2021

[Carragher] Packers CB Eric Stokes has allowed just 55 total yards over his last 21 targets. It’s been 5 weeks since he allowed a catch beyond 8 yards. Stokes had the highest graded game of his career last night. CB1 material 🔒

https://twitter.com/DaireCarragher/status/1472970288916836373?t=v6kOTvuiATsuAfU3f2rZqA&s=19

[Pompey] Sixers coach Doc Rivers on Ben Simmons’ absence: “We don’t know what we are yet. Ben hasn’t played in a game. You can see the glaring holes that he leaves us. And you know, he may or may not play. If he does, great. If he doesn’t, then whoever we get can help us…"

Sixers coach Doc Rivers on Ben Simmons’ absence: “We don’t know what we are yet. Ben hasn’t played in a game. You can see the glaring holes that he leaves us. And you know, he may or may not play. If he does, great. If he doesn’t, then whoever we get can help us. ...

.... But we don’t know what any of those factors are. So right now, we are just playing games Trying to win them.”

The Minnesota Vikings are currently leading the NFL in sacks (44), despite the fact that no single player on the team has more than 6 sacks.

DJ Wonnum & Danielle Hunter are tied for the team lead with 6 sacks each, while Eric Kendricks/Armon Watts/Everson Griffen all have 5 followed by a handful of others with 1-3 each. Most of the teams near the top of the league are led by a DE/LB well into double digits. Only 4 other teams (Atlanta/Jacksonville/Buffalo/Denver) have a leading sacker with fewer than 6.

With just 3 games left, the Vikings are actually in play to challenge a super bowl era record: excluding the strike shortened 1982 season (where just 9 games were played), only 1 other team has ever led the league in sacks without having a single player get 10+: the 2005 Seattle Seahawks had 50 sacks, led by Bryce Fisher with just 9. If Minnesota can manage to keep up their team pace without Wonnum or Watts going on an individual tear, they could break Seattle's record for lowest individual sack total while leading the league as a team.

(note: player sacks from pre-1982 are based on Pro Football Reference's "official" unofficial totals)

NFL Week 15 grades: Lions get an 'A+' for upset win, Raiders get a 'B' for wild Monday walk-off win

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Steve Kerr on Draymond Jr's performance last night: “DJ was really solid, his hustle up and down the sidelines was very impressive. He's got a lot to learn, though, he's a young guy. We've just got to give him more reps.”

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Kyle Pitts is the first rookie tight end to have 800+ receiving yards since Jeremy Shockey in 2002.

Only 5 tight ends in history have done this and that’s with obviously 3 games left. I can say that, at least in his rookie year, Kyle Pitts has been as good as advertised.

John Lynch compares George Kittle to Hines Ward and Steve Smith: "I think there are players that just are energy givers to everyone in the stadium and George is as good as I've been around from that standpoint."

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[Schaefer] Lonzo Ball on not catching COVID during Bulls' recent outbreak: "I mean, I don't really do too much. I just play and go back home."

Lonzo Ball on not catching COVID during Bulls' recent outbreak: "I mean, I don't really do too much. I just play and go back home."

Lonzo Ball stuffed the stat sheet tonight.

19 PTS

5 REB

8 AST

5 STL

1 BLK

He is averaging 1.8 steals and 1.0 blocks this season. No other point guard in NBA history has ever averaged 1.5s/1b for the entire season.

NFL whiffed on evaluating Tyler Huntley before the 2020 draft

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Raiders QB Derek Carr after late INT vs. Browns: "I told the guys, 'Please, I promise we'll win it, just get the ball back'"

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Lunes, Disyembre 20, 2021

Top rebounders: 1-6 are all European, and 8 of the top 11.

Just an interesting stat. It was 8 of the top ten last season but I don’t think it has ever been all top five before.

Gobert 14.8
Jokic 13.5
Capella 12.8
Valanciunas 11.9
Sabonis 11.8
Giannis 11.6
Ayton 11.3
Wood 11.0
Allen 10.8
Vucevic 10.6
Nurkic 10.1

NBA.com Power Rankings: 1. Suns; 2. Warriors; 3. Jazz; 4. Cavaliers; 5. Nets

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[LeBron James] reacts to spending half a lifetime playing in the NBA: “MAN WHAT! 😱😱😱😱😱”

MAN WHAT!!! 😱😱😱😱😱

Bron rn

Klopfer

Today marks half a lifetime of professional basketball for @KingJames.

6,752 days from his birth until his draft day. 6,752 days from his draft day until today.

Half a life.

[Klopfer] I scheduled this tweet like three years ago lol

[Burke] Jared Goff on the win vs. Cardinals: “On paper, we don’t match up with them. We don’t. … It’s next man up and the idea of: It doesn’t matter who’s out there. We’ve got good a coaching staff we believe in and good fight to us.”

https://twitter.com/chrisburkenfl/status/1472688765877592066?s=21

[Yates] One thing the Ravens weren’t going to do yesterday: let Davante Adams have a huge day. Aaron Rodgers told Adams in the tunnel after the game: “That’s the greatest respect level that somebody can give you, to literally line up two guys on you for the majority of the game.”

https://twitter.com/fieldyates/status/1472936974822563841?s=21

Since starting 3-1, the Timberwolves have gone on a 6 game losing streak, a 5 game winning streak, a 5 game losing streak, and a 4 game (active) winning streak.

Feels like there's gotta be a more normal way to play .500 basketball, but I guess the Wolves don't really do a lot of normal. Just found that to be mildly interesting.

Edit: this is not meant as criticism. The Wolves are playing good basketball and have taken a huge leap from last year. I just find it interesting. How many 15-15 teams got there with two 5+ game losing streaks and 2 4+ game winning streaks.

[Stan Van Gundy] Anthony Davis has missed 49 games for the Lakers over the past 3 seasons. Jimmy Butler has missed 48 games for the Heat in the same time frame.

Anthony Davis has missed 49 games for the Lakers over the past 3 seasons. Jimmy Butler has missed 48 games for the Heat in the same time frame.

[SVG] Anyone paying attention to Cade Cunningham’s push into the NBA Rookie of the Year race lately? 9 straight games of 15+ points. In those 9 games 21.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 46% FG, 45% from 3. Only downside is 4.3 turnovers.

[Pelissero] Browns QBs Baker Mayfield and Case Keenum didn’t test out of COVID protocols, so it’ll be Nick Mullens starting today against the Raiders, per sources.

https://twitter.com/tompelissero/status/1472947882462519301?s=21

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DeMar DeRozan leads the NBA in 4th quarter PPG (8.2) and is shooting 50/40/90 in 4th quarters so far this season.

Pretty unreal season from him so far. I know the traditional suspects in the MVP race aren’t going anywhere, but DeMar deserves to be in the discussion as well. He’s been an absolute monster and arguably the clutchest player in the league. Really cool to see.

Source: https://nba.com/stats/players/traditional/

[Kevin Durant] criticizes young hooper's move: “This shit stinks.”

Video (via @overtime)

This shit stinks

Twitter user:

he's just a kid, champ

KD:

It’s about habits man

Yeah, KD is right on this one. Double dribble, at least.

Hey Reddit! Two-time WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne here with Gatorade. There are many paths to Greatness. Let’s talk about them! AMA

What’s up, r/NBA? I’m Elena Delle Donne, and I play SF/SG for the Washington Mystics. For those of you who don’t watch enough WNBA :) I’m a 6x All-Star, a 2x MVP (2015 & 2019), 2019 WNBA champion, 50-40-90 Club member, and I was recently named to The W25, the WNBA’s Top 25 Players of All-Time.

This offseason, I’m focused on training, getting my back healthy and grinding to take my game to another level next season. I’m excited to answer your questions about my journey so far, anything about the WNBA game/hoops in general, or the year-round work that’s required on the path towards greatness.

Shout out to Gatorade for making this AMA happen! Post your questions now, and I’ll be back to answer them this afternoon, around 3:30pm EST. Let’s go!

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If the Browns win today they'll be in 1st place in the AFC North and the 4th seed overall. If they lose they will be the 12th seed.

If they win, there's a three way tie with the Bengals and Ravens. The first tiebreaker for a three way division tie is record between the three teams. Browns are 2-1 in those games, while the Bengals are 1-1 and the Ravens 1-2.

If they lose, nine teams will have a better record, and they'll be tied with the Dolphins, Broncos, and Raiders, with the Raiders and Dolphins having better conference records.

Linggo, Disyembre 19, 2021

[Highlight] Richard Jefferson during the Magic-Nets game with 24 players out due to injury or health and safety protocols: “This is a little known fact. This is the most fans that have ever watched a G-League game.”

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[Schefter] Deebo Samuel is now getting closer to a historic football feat: he is vying to become the only WR since the NFL merger to lead his team in rushing touchdowns

https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1472530235891539973?t=m4Y61dr2ipSQmrgs5KkUTw&s=19