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'People got betrayed': Cardi B says she's not voting in the presidential election
  • I understand people not liking Biden. Or even hating Biden for supporting Israel.

    I just don't want another 4 years of undermining Democracy, women, LGBTQ, non-whites, non-Christians, the poor, peaceful protest, the constitution, etc. Every day I see another headline that is direct fallout from the other guy being president.

    And yes, it's Biden's responsibility to appeal to voters (which I take into consideration even when he does things I disagree with). The same way I blame Hillary for refusing to listen to anybody. But I'm also blaming any voter who chooses to help put Trump back in office.

  • If you've done the Final Fantasy marathon did you include FF XI? Was it worth it?
  • I already bought the Pixel Remaster version. Maybe I'll start it after next month's FFV Four Job Fiesta challenge.

  • Why College Football Playoff should hold steady as NFL sends a clear message with counter-scheduling
  • It really depends on who is playing in each. In fact, it might depend on what point of the game it is. If a low ranked CFP team looks like they'll get demolished, I might watch for a few minutes until it's confirmed, then switch.

  • If you've done the Final Fantasy marathon did you include FF XI? Was it worth it?
  • I do not include XI or XIV. Also, I still haven't beaten II, IV, or VI. But I've beaten the rest and some of the spin-offs.

  • Boebert ridiculed for fumbling sign of the cross during House Oversight Committee hearing
  • Thanks Austin.

    But seriously, if you're just aware of it, you should know the gist of it. I was expecting the video to be her doing the wrong side first, no biggie. But she really found a new creative way to screw it up. I'm surprised she didn't accidentally do the Macarena.

  • Anti-LGBTQ+ Moms for Liberty wins $70K in settlement after library kicked them out
  • So they harassed women, then called a bomb threat, then pocketed 70k for their trouble.

  • Microsoft Is Pushing For No "Red Line" For What Games Could Come To PlayStation - Report - GameSpot
  • I agree. And in fact I want Xbox to ramp up their exclusives quality. I like my Playstation exclusives and I don't want them to slack off.

  • Microsoft Is Pushing For No "Red Line" For What Games Could Come To PlayStation - Report - GameSpot
  • I only bought a Series because of the Fable announcement. Between Fable, Halo (after the last one, I'm not even sure), and a couple backwards compatible games, that's all they have for me. Are they thinking about just dropping their console department?

  • Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Final Fantasy 16 and Foamstars all sold less than expected, Square Enix president says
  • The game had so many moments where I said "this seems like it should be a big deal". It turns out the moment was tied to the movie/show/DLC.

  • Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker bashes Pride Month, tells women to stay in the kitchen
  • “The world around us says that we should keep our beliefs to ourselves whenever they go against the tyranny of diversity, equity and inclusion,”...

    "the tyranny of diversity, equity and inclusion"

    Dude could have just said DEI. But spelling it out really shows how stupid it is.

  • BBC: Biden plans to send $1bn arms shipment to Israel
  • Those don't sound like defensive munitions.

  • Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Final Fantasy 16 and Foamstars all sold less than expected, Square Enix president says
  • It's definitely among the best and most powerful narratives I've played through. Up there with Last of Us 1 and 2 (although I'd put it solidly 3rd, behind those two).

  • Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Final Fantasy 16 and Foamstars all sold less than expected, Square Enix president says
  • After XV, FFXVI FAR exceeded my expectations. I'd definitely put it as a top 5 Final Fantasy game, personally.

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    Jerry Seinfeld booed by anti-Israel protesters who walk out of his Duke commencement speech
  • Not anti-genocide or pro-Palestine. But "anti-Israel"?

  • Target will only sell Pride Month collection in some stores after backlash in 2023
  • "mainstream media really helped them along by refusing to report it with any depth or detail"

    That's mainstream media in a nutshell. They don't want to dig into the "why" so they can appear unbiased. And it always helps Republicans.

  • Analysis Finds Nearly 100% of Campus Gaza Protests Have Been Peaceful
  • Hah. I thought it was responding to the first comment. Yeah, they're dumb.

  • Analysis Finds Nearly 100% of Campus Gaza Protests Have Been Peaceful
  • Did they say "liberal" and then edit it?

  • Analysis Finds Nearly 100% of Campus Gaza Protests Have Been Peaceful
  • Biden has supported the protests and only condemned breaking the law and antisemitism along with Islamophobia. Which as president, he should. Specifically he spoke out when protesters took over Hamilton Hall.

  • “They were never going to pick me”: John Leguizamo on how rejection made him
  • I don't remember much from that movie. Only that it was amazing and John Leguizamo was the best part of it.

  • Disney bets on sequels and password crackdown for profit growth
  • IMO, the Flag Smashers were just a plot device for the rest of the show to happen around. They were definitely the worst part, but I also didn't care about them.

    I loved Zemo though. Every second. I don't remember the police officer at all.

  • Reggie Bush gets Heisman Trophy back 14 years after forfeiting
    www.espn.com Heisman Trophy returned to Bush after 14 years

    The Heisman Trust is returning the Heisman Trophy to Reggie Bush and a replica to USC after the former running back had forfeited the award in 2010.

    Heisman Trophy returned to Bush after 14 years

    Reggie Bush has his 2005 Heisman Trophy back, as the Heisman Trust announced Wednesday the formal "reinstatement" of the trophy to Bush amid what it calls "enormous changes in the college football landscape."

    The Heisman Trust's decision comes after Bush forfeited his Heisman Trophy in 2010 in the wake of significant NCAA sanctions for USC, which included Bush receiving improper benefits during a Trojans career that spanned from 2003 to 2005.

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    House passes critical aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan along with a TikTok ban

    The House on Saturday passed a $95 billion aid package that includes two long-awaited bills with $60.8 billion of Ukraine aid and $26 billion in aid to Israel.

    The Ukraine bill, which passed with 311 votes in favor, 112 votes against, and one present, will now head to the Senate alongside the Israel aid bill and two others — one with aid for Taiwan and another that forces Tiktok's parent company to sell it.

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    Are y'all watching UFL?

    I'm just curious if anyone is watching. It's been entertaining.

    I keep wondering if there's a potential spring camp/minor league future for the UFL. They could start popping up in college stadiums during the off season. Imagine if a college team, let's say the Arkansas Razorbacks, had a UFL team that focused on giving former Razorbacks a place to play if they don't go to the NFL. It could even be a way to entice middling players to go to that school. Now do that with any college that wants to participate.

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    Bills trade star WR Stefon Diggs to Texans for 2025 draft pick
    www.espn.com Bills trade star WR Diggs to Texans for draft pick

    The Bills traded four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Texans for draft pick compensation.

    Bills trade star WR Diggs to Texans for draft pick

    The Bills received a 2025 second-round pick in exchange for Diggs, a 2024 sixth-round pick, and a 2025 fifth-round pick. The Texans acquired that pick from the Vikings when they traded their 2024 first-round pick to Minnesota last month.

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    What are you all enjoying?

    I was just thinking about Marvel stuff that has gotten unfair negativity. So I was wondering what people are liking. Not just controversial stuff. Just, whatever you're into at the moment.

    What Marvel stuff are you watching right now that you're enjoying?

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    Josh Jacobs, Packers reportedly agree on deal
    sports.yahoo.com Packers agree to deal with RB Josh Jacobs, then release Aaron Jones

    Jacobs led the NFL in rushing just two seasons ago. He'll move to an interesting NFC North with the Packers.

    Packers agree to deal with RB Josh Jacobs, then release Aaron Jones
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    Broncos to cut Russell Wilson, take on $85M dead money hit
    www.espn.com Broncos to cut Wilson, take $85M dead money hit

    The Broncos announced Monday that they have informed quarterback Russell Wilson he will be released after the 2024 league year begins March 13 at 4 p.m. ET.

    Broncos to cut Wilson, take $85M dead money hit

    Wilson's release will end a disappointing chapter for both sides. The Broncos went 11-19 in Wilson's starts over two seasons and failed to make the playoffs.

    The Broncos signed Wilson to a five-year, $242.6 million deal after his arrival and will take an $85 million hit in dead money over the next two seasons because of the release.

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    U.S. military aircraft airdrop thousands of meals into Gaza in emergency humanitarian aid operation
    www.cbsnews.com U.S. military aircraft airdrop thousands of meals into Gaza in emergency humanitarian aid operation

    Three planes from Air Forces Central dropped 66 bundles containing about 38,000 meals into Gaza on Saturday.

    U.S. military aircraft airdrop thousands of meals into Gaza in emergency humanitarian aid operation

    "Three U.S. C-130 cargo planes dropped 66 total bundles, equating to about 38,000 pork-free meals, into the territory on Saturday morning. The bundles were split between three planes, the official said."

    "The airdrop is expected to be the first of many announced by President Joe Biden on Friday. The aid will be coordinated with Jordan, which has also conducted airdrops to deliver food to Gaza."

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    NFL Title Rankings Super Bowl Round, 2023 Season

    This is an objective, unbiased ranking in the same vein as the NFL Title Belt. As such, the number 1 ranked team will always be the same as the current NFL Title Belt holder.

    This is Super Bowl Week of the NFL Title Rankings of the 2023 season. See here for last week’s rankings.

    The Chiefs beat the 49ers to keep the NFL Title Belt and first ranking. The Chiefs will now hold the NFL Title Belt until their first loss of the 2024 season.

    With the Commanders losing to the Cowboys in the last game of the season, the Commanders will remain last place until their first win of the 2024 season.

    Let me know if you’d like to see more of this, if you’re curious about how I came up with these rankings, or if you noticed any mistakes.

    |||||| :--:|:--:|:--:|:--:|:--: || Ranking | 2023 Divisional Round | Δ | Notes | || 1 | Chiefs | -- | The Chiefs beat the 49ers to keep the NFL Title Belt and first. | || 2 | Bills | -- |   | || 3 | Steelers | -- |   | || 4 | Bengals | -- |   | || 5 | Ravens | -- |   | || 6 | Texans | -- |   | || 7 | Browns | -- |   | || 8 | Saints | -- |   | || 9 | 49ers | -- |   | || 10 | Lions | -- |   | || 11 | Bucs | -- |   | || 12 | Titans | -- |   | || 13 | Jaguars | -- |   | || 14 | Dolphins | -- |   | || 15 | Jets | -- |   | || 16 | Rams | -- |   | || 17 | Packers | -- |   | || 18 | Bears | -- |   | || 19 | Seahawks | -- |   | || 20 | Cardinals | -- |   | || 21 | Colts | -- |   | || 22 | Raiders | -- |   | || 23 | Patriots | -- |   | || 24 | Falcons | -- |   | || 25 | Cowboys | -- |   | || 26 | Broncos | -- |   | || 27 | Giants | -- |   | || 28 | Eagles | -- |   | || 29 | Chargers | -- |   | || 30 | Vikings | -- |   | || 31 | Panthers | -- |   | || 32 | Commanders | -- | The Commanders will remain last for the offseason. |

    This ranking assumes that there are never any fluke games and all teams are appropriately ranked. If you beat a team that is higher ranked than you, you move ahead of them and they move down one spot. However, other teams can jump in front of teams that are higher ranked than you, moving you further down the rankings.

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    Baker Mayfield, Demario Davis named MVPs as NFC wins Pro Bowl Games
    www.nbcsports.com Baker Mayfield, Demario Davis named MVPs as NFC wins Pro Bowl Games

    The Pro Bowl is not really a football game anymore, but they still declare a winner at the end, and today the NFC came out on top.

    Baker Mayfield, Demario Davis named MVPs as NFC wins Pro Bowl Games
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    NFL Title Rankings Conference Round, 2023 Season

    This is an objective, unbiased ranking in the same vein as the NFL Title Belt. As such, the number 1 ranked team will always be the same as the current NFL Title Belt holder.

    This is Conference Week of the NFL Title Rankings of the 2023 season. See here for last week’s rankings.

    The Chiefs beat the Ravens to keep the NFL Title Belt and first ranking. The 49ers will now have a chance at taking the Title Belt and first. Because the Belt made the playoffs, first and the NFL Title Belt will now go to the Super Bowl champion.

    With the Commanders losing to the Cowboys in the last game of the season, the Commanders will remain last place until their first win next year.

    The lowest ranked team still in the playoffs is the 49ers at 9. That means that 10-32 are locked in until next season. But everyone else could shift.

    Let me know if you’d like to see more of this, if you’re curious about how I came up with these rankings, or if you noticed any mistakes.

    |||||| :--:|:--:|:--:|:--:|:--: || Ranking | 2023 Divisional Round | Δ | Notes | || 1 | Chiefs | -- | The Chiefs beat the Ravens to keep the NFL Title Belt and first. | || 2 | Bills | -- |   | || 3 | Steelers | -- |   | || 4 | Bengals | -- |   | || 5 | Ravens | -- |   | || 6 | Texans | -- |   | || 7 | Browns | -- |   | || 8 | Saints | -- |   | || 9 | 49ers | +7 | The 49ers jumped 7 spots by beating the Lions. | || 10 | Lions | -1 |   | || 11 | Bucs | -1 |   | || 12 | Titans | -1 |   | || 13 | Jaguars | -1 |   | || 14 | Dolphins | -1 |   | || 15 | Jets | -1 |   | || 16 | Rams | -1 |   | || 17 | Packers | -- |   | || 18 | Bears | -- |   | || 19 | Seahawks | -- |   | || 20 | Cardinals | -- |   | || 21 | Colts | -- |   | || 22 | Raiders | -- |   | || 23 | Patriots | -- |   | || 24 | Falcons | -- |   | || 25 | Cowboys | -- |   | || 26 | Broncos | -- |   | || 27 | Giants | -- |   | || 28 | Eagles | -- |   | || 29 | Chargers | -- |   | || 30 | Vikings | -- |   | || 31 | Panthers | -- |   | || 32 | Commanders | -- | The Commanders will remain last for the offseason. |

    This ranking assumes that there are never any fluke games and all teams are appropriately ranked. If you beat a team that is higher ranked than you, you move ahead of them and they move down one spot. However, other teams can jump in front of teams that are higher ranked than you, moving you further down the rankings.

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    Sources: Jim Harbaugh accepts head-coaching job with Chargers
    www.espn.com Sources: Chargers hiring Jim Harbaugh as coach

    Jim Harbaugh, who returned Michigan to glory with the program's first national title since 1997, is becoming coach of the NFL's Chargers with a five-year deal, sources told ESPN.

    Sources: Chargers hiring Jim Harbaugh as coach
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    NFL Title Rankings Divisional Round, 2023 Season

    This is an objective, unbiased ranking in the same vein as the NFL Title Belt. As such, the number 1 ranked team will always be the same as the current NFL Title Belt holder.

    This is Divisional Week of the NFL Title Rankings of the 2023 season. See here for last week’s rankings.

    Three of the four games were won by the lower ranked team.

    The Chiefs beat the Bills to take the NFL Title Belt and first ranking. The Ravens will now have a chance at taking the Title Belt and first. Since the Belt made the playoffs, first and the NFL Title Belt will eventually go to the Super Bowl champion.

    With the Commanders losing to the Cowboys in the last game of the season, the Commanders will remain last place. Until their first win next year.

    The lowest ranked team still in the playoffs is the 49ers at 16. That means that 17-32 are locked in until next season. But everyone else could shift.

    Let me know if you’d like to see more of this, if you’re curious about how I came up with these rankings, or if you noticed any mistakes.

    |||||| :--:|:--:|:--:|:--:|:--: || Ranking | 2023 Divisional Round | Δ | Notes | || 1 | Chiefs | +2 | The Chiefs beat the Bills to take the NFL Title Belt and first. | || 2 | Bills | -1 |   | || 3 | Steelers | -1 |   | || 4 | Bengals | -- |   | || 5 | Ravens | +2 | The Ravens jumped 2 spots by beating the Texans. | || 6 | Texans | -1 |   | || 7 | Browns | -1 |   | || 8 | Saints | -- |   | || 9 | Lions | +5 | The Lions jumped 5 spots by beating the Bucs. | || 10 | Bucs | -1 |   | || 11 | Titans | -1 |   | || 12 | Jaguars | -1 |   | || 13 | Dolphins | -1 |   | || 14 | Jets | -1 |   | || 15 | Rams | -- |   | || 16 | 49ers | -- |   | || 17 | Packers | -- |   | || 18 | Bears | -- |   | || 19 | Seahawks | -- |   | || 20 | Cardinals | -- |   | || 21 | Colts | -- |   | || 22 | Raiders | -- |   | || 23 | Patriots | -- |   | || 24 | Falcons | -- |   | || 25 | Cowboys | -- |   | || 26 | Broncos | -- |   | || 27 | Giants | -- |   | || 28 | Eagles | -- |   | || 29 | Chargers | -- |   | || 30 | Vikings | -- |   | || 31 | Panthers | -- |   | || 32 | Commanders | -- | The Commanders will remain last for the offseason. |

    This ranking assumes that there are never any fluke games and all teams are appropriately ranked. If you beat a team that is higher ranked than you, you move ahead of them and they move down one spot. However, other teams can jump in front of teams that are higher ranked than you, moving you further down the rankings.

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    Sources: Raiders working to finalize deal to hire Antonio Pierce
    www.espn.com Sources: Raiders, Pierce working to finalize deal

    The Las Vegas Raiders are working to finalize a deal to hire Antonio Pierce as their head coach, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Friday.

    Sources: Raiders, Pierce working to finalize deal

    Update: Raiders remove interim tag, name Antonio Pierce head coach

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    NFL Title Rankings Wild Card, 2023 Season

    This is an objective, unbiased ranking in the same vein as the NFL Title Belt. As such, the number 1 ranked team will always be the same as the current NFL Title Belt holder.

    This is Wild Card Week of the NFL Title Rankings of the 2023 season. See here for last week’s rankings.

    In half of the games, the lower ranked team won. These teams jumped at least 8 spots each.

    The Bills beat the Steelers to take the NFL Title Belt and first ranking. The Chiefs will now have a chance at taking the Title Belt and first. Since the Belt made the playoffs, first and the NFL Title Belt will eventually go to the Super Bowl champion.

    With the Commanders losing to the Cowboys in the last game of the season, the Commanders will remain last place. Until their first win next year.

    The lowest ranked team still in the playoffs is the Packers at 17. That means that 18-32 are locked in until next season. But everyone else could shift.

    Let me know if you’d like to see more of this, if you’re curious about how I came up with these rankings, or if you noticed any mistakes.

    |||||| :--:|:--:|:--:|:--:|:--: || Ranking | 2023 Wild Card | Δ | Notes | || 1 | Bills | +9 | The Bills beat the Steelers to take the NFL Title Belt and first. | || 2 | Steelers | -1 |   | || 3 | Chiefs | -1 |   | || 4 | Bengals | -1 |   | || 5 | Texans | +8 | The Texans jumped 8 spots by beating the Browns. | || 6 | Browns | -2 |   | || 7 | Ravens | -2 |   | || 8 | Saints | -2 |   | || 9 | Bucs | -2 |   | || 10 | Titans | -2 |   | || 11 | Jaguars | -2 |   | || 12 | Dolphins | -1 |   | || 13 | Jets | -1 |   | || 14 | Lions | +11 | The Lions jumped 11 spots by beating the Rams. | || 15 | Rams | -1 |   | || 16 | 49ers | -1 |   | || 17 | Packers | -1 |   | || 18 | Bears | -1 |   | || 19 | Seahawks | -1 |   | || 20 | Cardinals | -1 |   | || 21 | Colts | -1 |   | || 22 | Raiders | -1 |   | || 23 | Patriots | -1 |   | || 24 | Falcons | -1 |   | || 25 | Cowboys | -1 |   | || 26 | Broncos | -- |   | || 27 | Giants | -- |   | || 28 | Eagles | -- |   | || 29 | Chargers | -- |   | || 30 | Vikings | -- |   | || 31 | Panthers | -- |   | || 32 | Commanders | -- | The Commanders will remain last for the offseason. |

    This ranking assumes that there are never any fluke games and all teams are appropriately ranked. If you beat a team that is higher ranked than you, you move ahead of them and they move down one spot. However, other teams can jump in front of teams that are higher ranked than you, moving you further down the rankings.

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    Bill Belichick leaving Patriots after 24 seasons, sources say
    www.espn.com Sources: Belichick leaving Patriots after 24 years

    Bill Belichick and the Patriots are expected to part ways Thursday after a remarkable 24 seasons together, ending an unmatched run in NFL history that included six Super Bowl titles, league sources told ESPN.

    Sources: Belichick leaving Patriots after 24 years
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    NFL Title Rankings Week 18, 2023 Season

    This is an objective, unbiased ranking in the same vein as the NFL Title Belt. As such, the number 1 ranked team will always be the same as the current NFL Title Belt holder.

    This is Week 18 of the NFL Title Rankings of the 2023 season. See here for last week’s rankings.

    There were a few decent moves. The biggest was the Titans jumping 21 spots after beating the Jaguars.

    The Steelers beat the Ravens to maintain the NFL Title Belt and first ranking. Since the Steelers made the playoffs, first and the NFL Title Belt will eventually go to the Super Bowl champion.

    With the Commanders losing to the Cowboys, the Commanders will remain last place. Until their first win next year.

    The lowest ranked team in the playoffs is the Eagles at 28. That means that 29-32 are locked in until next season. But everyone else could shift.

    Let me know if you’d like to see more of this, if you’re curious about how I came up with these rankings, or if you noticed any mistakes.

    |||||| :--:|:--:|:--:|:--:|:--: || Ranking | 2023 Wk18 | Δ | Notes | || 1 | Steelers | -- | The Steelers beat the Ravens to keep the NFL Title Belt and first. | || 2 | Chiefs | -- |   | || 3 | Bengals | -- |   | || 4 | Browns | -- |   | || 5 | Ravens | -- |   | || 6 | Saints | -- |   | || 7 | Bucs | -- |   | || 8 | Titans | +21 | The Titans jumped 21 spots by beating the Jaguars. | || 9 | Jaguars | -1 |   | || 10 | Bills | +7 | The Bills jumped 7 spots by beating the Dolphins. | || 11 | Dolphins | -2 |   | || 12 | Jets | -2 |   | || 13 | Texans | -2 |   | || 14 | Rams | +9 | The Rams jumped 9 spots by beating the 49ers. | || 15 | 49ers | -3 |   | || 16 | Packers | +11 | The Packers jumped 11 spots by beating the Bears. | || 17 | Bears | -4 |   | || 18 | Seahawks | +6 | The Seahawks jumped 6 spots by beating the Cardinals. | || 19 | Cardinals | -5 |   | || 20 | Colts | -5 |   | || 21 | Raiders | -5 |   | || 22 | Patriots | -4 |   | || 23 | Falcons | -4 |   | || 24 | Cowboys | -4 |   | || 25 | Lions | -4 |   | || 26 | Broncos | -4 |   | || 27 | Giants | -1 | The Giants only fell 1 spot by beating and jumping the Eagles. | || 28 | Eagles | -3 |   | || 29 | Chargers | -1 |   | || 30 | Vikings | -- |   | || 31 | Panthers | -- |   | || 32 | Commanders | -- | The Commanders will remain last after losing to the Cowboys. |

    This ranking assumes that there are never any fluke games and all teams are appropriately ranked. If you beat a team that is higher ranked than you, you move ahead of them and they move down one spot. However, other teams can jump in front of teams that are higher ranked than you, moving you further down the rankings.

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    Black Monday Megathread (unofficial)

    Fired Mid-Season:

    • Josh McDaniels (LV Raiders)
    • Frank Reich (CAR Panthers)
    • Brandon Staley (LA Chargers)

    Fired Post-Season:

    • Arthur Smith (ATL Falcons)
    • Ron Rivera (WAS Commanders)
    • Mike Vrabel (TEN Titans) [Thanks Nusm@lemmy.zip]
    • Pete Carroll (SEA Seahawks)
    • Bill Belichick (NE Patriots)

    Add any new firings or anything I missed and I'll add them.

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    NFL Title Rankings Week 17, 2023 Season

    This is an objective, unbiased ranking in the same vein as the NFL Title Belt. As such, the number 1 ranked team will always be the same as the current NFL Title Belt holder.

    This is Week 17 of the NFL Title Rankings of the 2023 season. See here for last week’s rankings.

    There were a couple big moves this week and a few small moves. The rankings predicted the winners pretty well this week, including the Cardinals over the Eagles.

    The Steelers beat the Seahawks to maintain the NFL Title Belt and first ranking. The Steelers will play the Ravens next weekend for control of the NFL Title Belt and first. Since the Ravens are locked into the 1st Seed, it is likely that they sit some of their starters and lose to the Steelers. If the Steelers win and miss the playoffs, the belt and first will be left out of the playoffs and cannot be won again until Week 1 of next year. The last time the belt missed the playoffs was 2021.

    With the Commanders losing to the 49ers, the Commanders will remain last place. The Commanders can move up next week when they play the Cowboys. The last 8 teams can end up in last place. The highest ranked team that can end up last is the Eagles, which would require all 7 teams behind them to upset their opponents.

    Let me know if you’d like to see more of this, if you’re curious about how I came up with these rankings, or if you noticed any mistakes.

    |||||| :--:|:--:|:--:|:--:|:--: || Ranking | 2023 Wk17 | Δ | Notes | || 1 | Steelers | -- | The Steelers beat the Seahawks to take the NFL Title Belt and first. | || 2 | Chiefs | +12 | The Chiefs jumped 12 spots by beating the Bengals. | || 3 | Bengals | -1 |   | || 4 | Browns | -1 |   | || 5 | Ravens | -1 |   | || 6 | Saints | +18 | The Saints jumped 18 spots by beating the Bucs. | || 7 | Bucs | -2 |   | || 8 | Jaguars | -2 |   | || 9 | Dolphins | -2 |   | || 10 | Jets | -2 |   | || 11 | Texans | -2 |   | || 12 | 49ers | -2 |   | || 13 | Bears | -2 |   | || 14 | Cardinals | -2 |   | || 15 | Colts | +2 | The Colts jumped 2 spots by beating the Raiders. | || 16 | Raiders | -3 |   | || 17 | Bills | +4 | The Bills jumped 4 spots by beating the Patriots. | || 18 | Patriots | -3 |   | || 19 | Falcons | -3 |   | || 20 | Cowboys | +2 | The Cowboys jumped 2 spots by beating the Lions. | || 21 | Lions | -3 |   | || 22 | Broncos | -3 |   | || 23 | Rams | -3 |   | || 24 | Seahawks | -1 |   | || 25 | Eagles | -- |   | || 26 | Giants | -- |   | || 27 | Packers | -- |   | || 28 | Chargers | -- |   | || 29 | Titans | -- |   | || 30 | Vikings | -- |   | || 31 | Panthers | -- |   | || 32 | Commanders | -- | The Commanders will remain last after losing to the 49ers. |

    This ranking assumes that there are never any fluke games and all teams are appropriately ranked. If you beat a team that is higher ranked than you, you move ahead of them and they move down one spot. However, other teams can jump in front of teams that are higher ranked than you, moving you further down the rankings.

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    NFL Title Rankings Week 16, 2023 Season

    This is an objective, unbiased ranking in the same vein as the NFL Title Belt. As such, the number 1 ranked team will always be the same as the current NFL Title Belt holder.

    This is Week 16 of the NFL Title Rankings of the 2023 season. See here for last week’s rankings.

    There were a few moves this week. 6 of the 16 games ended with the lower ranked team winning.

    The Steelers beat the Bengals to take the NFL Title Belt and first ranking. The Steelers will play the Seahawks next weekend for control of the NFL Title Belt and first. With only 2 weeks left, First and the Title Belt can go to the Steelers, Seahawks, Ravens, and Cardinals. If the team who gains First and the Title Belt does not go to the playoffs, it will remain with that same team until their next loss. The highest ranking belonging to a playoff team will eventually go to the Super Bowl champion.

    With the Commanders losing to the Jets, the Commanders will remain last place. The Commanders can move up next week when they play the 49ers.

    Let me know if you’d like to see more of this, if you’re curious about how I came up with these rankings, or if you noticed any mistakes.

    |||||| :--:|:--:|:--:|:--:|:--: || Ranking | 2023 Wk16 | Δ | Notes | || 1 | Steelers | +12 | The Steelers beat the Bengals to take the NFL Title Belt and first. | || 2 | Bengals | -1 |   | || 3 | Browns | -1 |   | || 4 | Ravens | -1 |   | || 5 | Bucs | +17 | The Bucs jumped 17 spots by beating the Jaguars. | || 6 | Jaguars | -2 |   | || 7 | Dolphins | -2 |   | || 8 | Jets | -2 |   | || 9 | Texans | -2 |   | || 10 | 49ers | -2 |   | || 11 | Bears | +13 | The Bears jumped 13 spots by beating the Cardinals. | || 12 | Cardinals | -3 |   | || 13 | Raiders | +13 | The Raiders jumped 13 spots by beating the Chiefs. | || 14 | Chiefs | -4 |   | || 15 | Patriots | -4 |   | || 16 | Falcons | +15 | The Falcons jumped 15 spots by beating the Colts. | || 17 | Colts | -5 |   | || 18 | Lions | -4 |   | || 19 | Broncos | -4 |   | || 20 | Rams | -4 |   | || 21 | Bills | -4 |   | || 22 | Cowboys | -4 |   | || 23 | Seahawks | -4 |   | || 24 | Saints | -4 |   | || 25 | Eagles | -- | The Eagles maintained their ranking by beating and jumping the Giants. | || 26 | Giants | -5 |   | || 27 | Packers | -4 |   | || 28 | Chargers | -1 |   | || 29 | Titans | -1 |   | || 30 | Vikings | -1 |   | || 31 | Panthers | -1 |   | || 32 | Commanders | -- | The Commanders will remain last after losing to the Jets. |

    This ranking assumes that there are never any fluke games and all teams are appropriately ranked. If you beat a team that is higher ranked than you, you move ahead of them and they move down one spot. However, other teams can jump in front of teams that are higher ranked than you, moving you further down the rankings.

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