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NFL articles on what's going on in the moment written by Jamell Crouthers.
Feb. 12, 2025

"Kansas City Chiefs: Exposed At The Right Time"

Ahhh... The morning after Super Bowl LIX has settled and we've had time to kinda digest what happened on Sunday evening. All the talk about making NFL history in accomplishing the first three peat. None of this matters or took place a…

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Feb. 11, 2025

"Philadelphia Eagles: Redemption & Revenge Winning Super Bowl LIX"

As the confetti fell Sunday night in New Orleans, a surreal moment for ateam who suffered the highest of highs and lows. Getting to the biggame and falling short; a lot of questions about certain players wereanswered. For the Philadelphia Eagles, al…

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Feb. 7, 2025

"Super Bowl LIX: We Meet Again"

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to thee last game of our 2024 NFL Season. We've consumed a lot of football since September and here we are in the second week of February. It's time to crown a champion for this season. A season of turmoi…

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Feb. 1, 2025

"NFC & AFC Championship Recap: What More Did You Expect?"

After the cheers, screams, yellow laundry has been washed; we've watched both conference championships play out. Two teams have etched their slots for the Super Bowl. Two teams are recovering from the losses taken. Allow me to explain…

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Jan. 25, 2025

"AFC Championship Preview: The Prequel"

To kickoff this article, I'm going to give Star Wars fans some love. "But Master Yoda says I should be mindful of the future... but not at the expense of the moment." Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Got Jinn. This line was taken from "The Phantom …

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Jan. 24, 2025

"NFC Championship Preview: A Tale of Two Rivals"

Well... This article is painful for me in preparing for a number of reasons. Allow me to get this off my chest...  1. Both rivals play in the same division. 2. It makes me sick to the core as I've watched both have success. 3. W…

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Jan. 16, 2025

NFC Divisional Round: Let's Roar Shall We!"

Another NFC wild card weekend has concluded as we move into the divisional round of the postseason. If your team is still in the bracket, congratulations. Allow me to preview our two great matchups for this coming weekend. Buckle up, …

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Jan. 15, 2025

"AFC Divisional Round: The Rematches Part Two"

The AFC Wild Card round has concluded and we've been given two great regular season rematches for your divisional round weekend. Were you expecting anything different as the build-up and hype is pressing? I'm here to tell you folks: g…

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Jan. 10, 2025

"The NFC Playoffs Will Roar Through Detroit!"

A crazy, tense and khaotik NFL season has concluded and... All the bad clock management issues with coaches, screams and shouts. The NFL postseason has arrived folks as each conference bracket is set. Too many scenarios were in play, …

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Jan. 9, 2025

"The AFC Playoffs Roam Through Chiefs Kingdom"

Here we are folks as the 2024 NFL Playoffs have arrived and today, I'm going to preview the AFC bracket to get you ready for an exciting postseason. We've seen highs, lows, bad clock management and of course "crash outs" from players.…

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Dec. 31, 2024

"NFL vs NBA: Who Stole the Ratings on Christmas Day?"

Oh, the irony of having two of America's favorite sports on Christmas Day. We were given fantastic games, well... If you're a Pittsburgh Steelers fan, then it wasn't so fantastic. You could've been a Houston Texans fan and the only gi…

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Dec. 25, 2024

"The Gift of NFL Christmas Day Games"

It's that time of year as we prepare for Christmas and celebrating with family and friends. Gifts under the tree wrapped in multi-color paper, stockings hanging from the chimney or wall. Children gather around and wait patiently to op…

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Dec. 8, 2024

"Banged Up Niner Gang"

If the most successful NFL in football particularly running an NFC for basically three of the last six seasons, you've been watching rocks. Yes, that team in San Francisco has built teams to compete for championships. For the Niners, …

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Dec. 6, 2024

"You Can't Tuck This"

Kickers are one of the more undervalued positions in football. Just like quarterbacks, if you don't have one... You have none to rely on whatsoever. Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker's 2024 season has been filled with "he rarely m…

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Dec. 4, 2024

"Who's The NFL MVP?"

As the final weeks of our beloved 2024 NFL season is gearing up for playoff seeding, we're at a crossroads. Who's going to win the MVP? A quarterback centric award, not too many other skilled position players have held the honor. We'v…

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Dec. 2, 2024

"Thanksgiving Khaos & Leftovers"

What's up everyone! Hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends. Plenty of good food was plentiful and satisfying. If you fought the holiday shopping crowds, safety is always crucial. In the world of football,…

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Nov. 28, 2024

"Family, Food & Football"

It's one of America's biggest holidays of the calendar year; where we sit around the table and give thanks for our loved ones. The aroma of baked turkey with dressing, plenty of sides and sweet treats to choose from. Kids watching the…

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Nov. 11, 2024

“Gloomsday In Dallas”

Another day in Dallas, Texas as my beloved Cowboys give me no reason to be entertained. I bet you’re wondering why this sounds sarcastic, it’s not by any means. Come step into my office, don’t mind the blackout curta…

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Oct. 16, 2024

“New York Jets: A Change of Direction For The Better?

In the wonderful world of sports, there’s men who qualify to become head coaches and lead a team to prosperity. For former head coach Robert Saleh, the pilot of a franchise whose misery is well documented came to an end last wee…

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Oct. 16, 2024

“Dallas Cowboys: All In For… Blowout Losses”

Another week and blowout loss for the Dallas Cowboys as they suffered the worst  loss in franchise history. Falling 47-9 to NFC favorite Detroit Lions. How we got here will take a few pages to dissect and I will do my very best t…

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Oct. 1, 2024

“The Un-Philly Special”

What happens when a team whose elite roster and good quarterback fail to take flight? You’re probably thinking “I don’t watch enough games to know.” Well, I got news for Philadelphia Eagles fans you’re no…

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Sept. 24, 2024

“The Bryce Isn’t Right”

In a perfect world, there’s teams who dream of having the perfect franchise quarterback. For the Carolina Panthers, drafting Alabama quarterback andHeisman Winner Bryce Young first overall in 2023. From the pre-draft process,Carolina&rsqu…

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Sept. 18, 2024

“An Uncomfortable Conversation”

If you’re an NFL fan or even a youth football coach, this article willtouch the mind, body, and spirit. As I sit here behind my laptop, manythoughts have ran through my “khaotik” frame of thought. You mayhave a son, grandson, nephe…

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Sept. 17, 2024

“A Big Bad Voodoo Loss”

Oh, another day in the life of being a Dallas Cowboys fan. Bright lights,big stars, fans lined up to see what turned out to be an embarrassing loss to New Orleans 44-19. A Saints team whose turning the pages postDrew Brees and most of that rost…

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