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Labyrinth (j.b)
Summary: the six most prominent moments in Joe’s relationship with Y/N Y/L/N
AN: a little combo of regular fic and an SMAU fic!! My first Joe Burrow fic too so there’s a lot of firsts going on lol
She’s a long one!!! And I hate the ending but oh well
One.
It was a sunny Tuesday afternoon at the Bengals’ practice facility, and Joe Burrow was seated next to the host of a Barstool podcast.
He didn’t do these interviews often but with the pre-season in full swing, he had a couple on his schedule. After answering a slew of football-related questions, the session took a lighter turn when the host decided to inject some fun into the conversation.
“Alright, Joe,” the host said, his voice playful. “We’ve been talking about your game on the field, but what about your game off it? Who would you say is your celebrity crush?”
Joe leaned back in his chair, scratching his neck thoughtfully. For a moment, he seemed like he was genuinely debating his answer. Then, a small, almost shy smile spread across his face.
“Celebrity crush?” he repeated. “I guess... Y/N Y/L/N from Outer Banks. She’s got this whole vibe—talented, gorgeous, and just really cool. Yeah, definitely her.”
The room erupted in laughter and teasing comments. The host muttered, “Good taste,” while the other joked, “Sliding into her DMs soon, Joe?”
Joe chuckled, shaking his head as if to brush off the attention, but the damage was done. Within hours, the clip of his admission was circulating on social media. Sports accounts, entertainment outlets, and fan pages had all picked it up. Memes popped up with captions like:
When your MVP is also a hopeless romantic, and Quarterback Joe Burrow shoots his shot.
Across the country, Y/N was sitting in her trailer on the set of Outer Banks, scrolling through her phone between takes. She hadn’t even made it halfway through her notifications before Madelyn Cline burst into the room, phone in hand.
“Did you see this?” She asked, her tone giddy.
“See what?” Y/N asked, setting her script aside.
“Joe Burrow—like, the Joe Burrow—just said you’re his celebrity crush during a press conference.”
Her brows shot up in surprise. “Wait, seriously?”
Madelyn thrust the phone toward her, showing her the clip. Y/N hit play, watching as Joe, clad in his Bengals gear, casually named her as his celebrity crush. At first, she laughed—a light, disbelieving sound—but as the video looped, she couldn’t help but notice the genuine look on his face. It wasn’t cocky or rehearsed. It was… sweet.
“Well,” Madelyn said, smirking, “looks like someone’s got a fan.”
“Yeah, a fan who’s, like, an NFL star,” Y/N quipped, trying to brush it off, though her cheeks had turned a noticeable shade of pink. “He probably says stuff like that all the time.”
“Oh, no way. That guy does not look like he just ‘says stuff.’ You should DM him. Or better yet, I’ll DM him for you!”
“Absolutely not,” Y/N said, laughing as she snatched the phone back. But later, when she was alone, she replayed the clip a few more times, unable to shake the warm, fluttery feeling in her chest.
Across social media, fans were having a field day. Football fans and Outer Banks fans joined forces, shipping Joe and Y/N like they were characters in their own romantic drama. Someone tweeted:
Joe Burrow x Y/N? A crossover episode I didn’t know I needed.
Even Y/N’s manager brought it up during a call the next day. “The press is eating this up. We could lean into it if you’re comfortable.”
Y/N sighed. “He seems nice, but… let’s not make a big deal out of it.”
“Noted,” her manager said, though the tone suggested they were already envisioning the headlines.
Still, the attention lingered. For Joe, it became an inside joke with his teammates.
“You think she’s seen it yet?” one of them teased during practice.
“She probably has,” Joe said, trying to sound casual, but the truth was, he kind of hoped she had.
And for Y/N, every time she opened Instagram or Twitter and saw a fan edit pairing her with Joe, she couldn’t help but smile. Little did either of them know, this was only the beginning.
@y//nofficial: my babes (also being the celebrity crush of a nfl player is my finest achievement in life 😉)
Two.
Months had passed since Joe casually admitted to the world that Y/N was his celebrity crush, and while the media had gradually moved on to other stories, the moment had left a lasting impression on both of them.
For Joe, it had been nothing more than a lighthearted, honest answer in the moment. But as he followed Y/N’s career—watching interviews, catching glimpses of her on magazine covers, and finally binge-watching Outer Banks during the offseason—he couldn’t deny that his admiration for her had only grown.
For Y/N, Joe’s comment was a flattering blip in her increasingly busy schedule. Between shooting a new season of Outer Banks and fielding scripts for movie roles, she hadn’t thought much about it—at least, not until their paths crossed in the most unexpected way.
It was the night of the ESPY Awards, a glittering evening celebrating the best in sports. Joe had been invited after leading the Bengals to a playoff run that cemented his reputation as one of the league’s brightest stars. Y/N, on the other hand, was there as a presenter.
The after-party buzzed with energy. Athletes, actors, and industry power players mingled in the event space. Joe wasn’t one for crowded events—he preferred the quiet camaraderie of a locker room—but tonight, he was making an exception.
As he sipped a drink and scanned the room, his eyes landed on her. Y/N was standing near the bar, wearing a sleek, gold dress that caught the light every time she moved. She was laughing at something one of her co-stars had said, her smile lighting up the space around her. Joe’s heart skipped in a way he hadn’t felt before.
“Dude, you okay?” one of his teammates asked, noticing the quarterback’s sudden silence.
“Yeah,” Joe said, setting his glass down. “Be right back.”
Joe didn’t overthink as he crossed the room, his long strides purposeful yet casual. For someone who thrived under pressure, he was oddly nervous. As he got closer, Y/N glanced up, her gaze locking with his. Recognition flickered in her eyes, followed by a warm smile.
“Hi,” Joe said, extending a hand. “I’m Joe.”
“I know,” Y/N said with a teasing glint. She took his hand, her touch firm yet delicate. “I’m Y/N.”
“I know,” he shot back, his grin widening. The exchange was simple, but it broke the ice between them.
For the next few minutes—or maybe it was hours; neither of them kept track—they talked like old friends. Joe told her about his first football game as a kid, the way his dad had coached him to stay grounded, and the chaos of his rookie year in the NFL. Y/N shared stories about her early auditions, the nerves of landing her breakout role, and the unexpected challenge of filming on a boat in stormy weather.
“So,” she said at one point, her tone light but playful, “am I really your celebrity crush, or was that just something you said for the podcast?”
Joe laughed, a deep, genuine sound that made her smile. “It wasn’t just for the podcast. You’re… incredible. I meant it.”
Y/N’s cheeks warmed, but she didn’t shy away from his gaze. “Well, thank you. That’s sweet of you.”
The night wore on, and the party began to thin out, but Joe and Y/N stayed rooted in their little corner of the room, oblivious to the time or the world around them. By the end of the evening, Joe had her number saved in his phone under her name, followed by a football emoji she insisted he add.
As they said their goodbyes, Y/N looked at him and said, “It was nice meeting you, Joe. Maybe I’ll see you around.”
“Definitely,” he replied, his smile tinged with quiet determination.
The next day, during an interview recapping the night, Y/N was asked if she had fun at the ESPYs. She smiled knowingly. “I did. I met someone who made the night memorable.”
Joe, back at the practice facility, saw the clip during a break and couldn’t help but grin. “Made her night memorable, huh?” his teammate teased.
Joe didn’t answer, but the glint in his eyes said it all. It was the beginning of something new, though neither of them fully realized it yet.
@y//nofficial: I had no business being at the ESPYs but I’m SO HAPPY I was! It was a very memorable evening! 😏
Three.
The photo that broke the internet wasn’t planned. Joe and Y/N had been dating quietly for a couple of months, their blossoming relationship tucked away from the public eye. They liked it that way.
Joe could focus on football without fielding endless questions about his personal life, and Y/N could work on her projects without worrying about being cast as “so-and-so’s girlfriend.”
That morning, they had decided to grab coffee at a small café in Cincinnati. It wasn’t one of those flashy celebrity spots—just a cozy, tucked-away place where they could sit and talk without interruption.
Y/N was in between filming seasons of the show and had some time off, so she spent it in the Midwest.
She wore an oversized hoodie and leggings, her hair pulled into a messy bun. Joe had on a Bengals cap and a casual sweatshirt. To anyone passing by, they looked like any other young couple enjoying a quiet moment together.
But someone did notice.
A fan walking out of the café spotted them holding hands as they strolled back to Joe’s car. The fan discreetly snapped a photo—not to be invasive, but because Joe Burrow and Y/N together?! It was too good to keep to themselves.
By the afternoon, the photo was everywhere.
@fanaccountt: Joe Burrow spotted with Outer Banks actress Y/N Y/L/N all coupled up! Is this the beginning of a new power couple?
Joe was in the middle of reviewing game tape when his phone buzzed incessantly. He ignored it at first, but when his teammate Ja’Marr walked in grinning, he knew something was up.
“You’re trending,” Ja’Marr said, tossing his phone onto the desk.
Joe picked it up and immediately saw the photo. There he was, arms wrapped around Y/N, the internet going wild over their apparent relationship.
“Crap,” he muttered, running a hand through his hair.
“What, you mad about it?” Ja’Marr teased. “Dude, people are shipping you two like crazy. You’re a power couple now.”
Joe sighed. “It’s not about being mad. I just… I wanted to keep it private for a little longer.”
“Well,” Ja’Marr said with a laugh, “welcome to dating a superstar.”
Y/N wasn’t faring much better. Her phone had been blowing up all day, her group chats full of messages from co-stars and friends.
“Why didn’t you tell me you’re dating Joe freaking Burrow?!”
“Is this why you’ve been smiling so much lately???”
Her manager even called. “So… about that photo…”
Y/N groaned, rubbing her temples. “I didn’t think anyone would notice us! We weren’t even in L.A.!”
“Well, they noticed. So now the question is, do we address it, or let it fizzle out?”
Y/N bit her lip. She and Joe had talked about how they’d handle going public, but they hadn’t expected it to happen like this. After a quick call to Joe, they decided to keep it simple—acknowledge it without making a spectacle.
A few days later, Joe had a press conference. The media had been chomping at the bit to ask him about the photo, and as soon as the football questions wrapped up, one brave reporter dove in.
“Joe, there’s been a lot of buzz about your personal life lately. Care to comment on the photo of you and Y/N that’s been circulating?”
Joe’s lips twitched into a small smile. “Yeah, I’ve seen the photo,” he said, his tone light but measured. “Look, I get it—it’s part of the job. But, yeah, Y/N and I are dating. She’s incredible. I’m lucky to have her in my corner.”
The room buzzed with excitement, but Joe didn’t elaborate. He kept it short and sweet, knowing anything more would only add fuel to the fire.
Meanwhile, Y/N was promoting the upcoming season of Outer Banks on a popular morning talk show. Inevitably, the host brought up the photo.
“So, Y/N, the internet is losing it over this photo of you and Joe Burrow. Can you confirm—are you guys officially a thing?”
Y/N laughed, her cheeks flushing slightly. “I guess the photo kind of confirmed it for us, didn’t it?” she said, her voice warm and genuine. “Joe’s great. He’s funny, grounded, and so supportive. I’m really lucky.”
Fans swooned. The internet exploded again, dubbing them the It Couple of the year.
That night, Joe and Y/N sat on the couch in his living room, scrolling through the headlines together.
“‘NFL’s Golden Boy and Hollywood’s Sweetheart,’” Joe read aloud, smirking. “That’s a bit much, don’t you think?”
Y/N leaned her head on his shoulder, laughing. “Get used to it, superstar. This is our life now.”
He wrapped an arm around her, pulling her close. “As long as I’ve got you, I think I can handle it.”
@y//nofficial: well…I guess it’s out there now 🧡 @joeyb_9
Four.
It was a moment that underscored just how much Joe and Y/N had come to mean to each other—not just as a couple but as a team. Their worlds were so different, but they’d found ways to support each other, even when the demands of their careers kept them apart.
The moment happened on one of the NFL’s biggest stages: the AFC Championship Game. Joe had led the Bengals to the brink of a Super Bowl appearance, and the eyes of the world were on him.
It was a freezing January evening, the kind where the air burned your lungs and every hit on the field felt twice as hard. But Joe didn’t seem fazed; he thrived in the cold.
Y/N had cleared her schedule weeks ago to make sure she could be there. She was bundled up in a Bengals hoodie and beanie, sitting in a private box with Joe’s family, but she might as well have been on the field with him.
Every play made her heart race, and she cheered as loudly as anyone when Joe threw a perfect touchdown pass or scrambled for a first down.
When the Bengals sealed the victory in the final minutes, the stadium erupted. Y/N stood and clapped, her face lighting up with pride. Cameras panned across the crowd, catching her celebration, and the broadcasters couldn’t resist a mention.
“And there’s Joe Burrow’s girlfriend, Y/N,” one of them said. “She’s been a fixture at games this season, always showing her support.”
Joe’s post-game press conference was filled with the usual football questions, but one reporter couldn’t resist asking about the glimpse of Y/N on the broadcast.
“You’ve talked a lot about your teammates being in your corner,” the reporter began, “but it seems like you’ve got a pretty special fan in your corner too. How important has Y/N’s support been during this season?”
Joe’s face softened, a rare moment of vulnerability on full display. “She’s been incredible,” he said. “We both have demanding schedules, but she always finds a way to be there when it matters. Having her support—it means everything.”
@y//nofficial: in my WAG era @joeyb_9
Later in the week, Y/N was gearing up for the premiere of her latest film, a romantic drama that was already generating Oscar buzz.
The red carpet was a dazzling frenzy of flashing cameras and shouting photographers, but Y/N glided through it with ease. Dressed in a custom gown that seemed to shimmer under the lights, she was the picture of Hollywood elegance.
When asked about her role and the film, she was all business, talking passionately about the story and her character. But, inevitably, a question about Joe came up.
“Your boyfriend, Joe Burrow, just led his team to another Super Bowl appearance,” the interviewer said. “How does it feel to be dating someone who’s at the top of his game, just like you?”
Y/N smiled, her eyes twinkling. “Joe works harder than anyone I’ve ever met. He’s so focused and driven, but he’s also incredibly humble about everything he’s accomplished. Watching him do what he loves at such a high level—it’s inspiring. I couldn’t be prouder of him.”
The clip of her response went viral almost immediately, fans swooning over her heartfelt words.
Joe couldn’t attend the film premiere because he was deep in Super Bowl preparations, but that didn’t stop him from supporting her in his own way.
On the day of the premiere, Y/N woke up to a surprise delivery at her hotel: a massive bouquet of her favorite flowers with a handwritten note.
“To my superstar,
Wish I could be there to cheer you on tonight. You’re going to be amazing—just like always.
Love, Joe.”
Y/N smiled as she read it, her heart swelling. Later that night, after walking the red carpet and enduring endless interviews, she called Joe.
“You didn’t have to do that,” she said, her voice warm with affection.
“Of course I did,” he replied. “I hate that I couldn’t be there, but I wanted you to know I’m thinking about you.”
“Well,” she said, “you’re officially the sweetest boyfriend ever.”
Their mutual support didn’t go unnoticed by fans or the media. People loved how they celebrated each other’s successes, even from a distance. Someone tweeted:
Joe Burrow sending flowers to Y/N before her premiere? That’s the kind of MVP energy we all need.
Another wrote: Y/N calling Joe’s season ‘inspiring’ is proof they’re the real deal. Power couple status confirmed.
@y//nofficial: 🤍❤️
Five.
By the time the Super Bowl rolled around, Joe and Y/N’s relationship had become a fixture in both sports and entertainment media.
They were admired not just for their individual accomplishments but for the way they seemed to amplify each other’s strengths. Fans loved their humility, their chemistry, and the quiet way they handled their fame.
But this was Joe’s moment—a chance to bring a Lombardi Trophy home to Cincinnati, something that had eluded the franchise for decades.
As game day approached, the buzz was electric. The pressure was immense, and the stakes couldn’t have been higher.
Y/N had spent the week leading up to the game in New York, doing press for the new season of Outer Banks. She wanted to fly to LA early to be with Joe, but he insisted she focus on her commitments.
“I know how much this season means to you,” he told her over the phone. “I’ll be fine. Just promise me you’ll be there on Sunday.”
“Wouldn’t miss it for the world,” she said.
On the morning of the game, Y/N arrived in LA, joining Joe’s family in their private suite at the stadium. Dressed in a Bengals jersey with “Burrow” embroidered on the back, she was a bundle of nerves. Watching Joe on the field was always intense, but this was different. This was the Super Bowl.
The game was a nail-biter. Joe played brilliantly, showcasing his trademark composure under pressure. Every throw, every scramble, every audible sent the crowd into a frenzy.
Y/N found herself clapping, cheering, and even pacing the suite at times, her heart pounding with every play.
The Super Bowl had been everything Joe and the Bengals dreamed of—except for the ending. They fought hard, battled down to the wire, but ultimately, they fell short.
The scoreboard didn’t reflect the effort, the heart, or the grit Joe and his team had shown on the field.
As the confetti fell in the Ram’s colors, Joe stood on the field, his helmet dangling from his hand. He was stoic, as always, but those closest to him could see the weight of the moment settling on his shoulders.
In the stands, Y/N felt a pang of sadness for Joe. She had been there for his triumphs and his setbacks, but she knew how much this one hurt.
As the Ram’s celebrated, Y/N stayed rooted in her seat, watching Joe as he lingered on the field, congratulating the victors with quiet grace.
When he finally made his way toward the tunnel, she slipped past security and met him in the hallway.
Joe looked up and saw her standing there, wearing his jersey with a pair of leather pants, her eyes filled with nothing but love.
“Hey,” he said, his voice hoarse.
“Hey,” she replied softly.
Without another word, she stepped forward and wrapped her arms around him. He let out a deep sigh as he held her, his chin resting on her shoulder.
“I’m so proud of you,” she whispered.
Joe pulled back slightly to look at her. “For losing?” he asked, a hint of self-deprecation in his tone.
“For leading,” she corrected. “For playing your heart out. For being the guy everyone looks up to—on and off the field.”
Her words seemed to ease some of the tension in his jaw, and he managed a small smile. “Thanks for being here,” he said.
“Always,” she promised.
Joe faced the press soon after, answering questions with his usual composure. When asked about the loss, he acknowledged the disappointment but praised his teammates for their effort and determination. Then, one reporter asked a more personal question.
“Joe, we saw Y/N in the tunnel with you after the game. How much does her support mean to you on a night like this?”
Joe’s expression softened, and for a moment, he seemed to forget the cameras and the crowd.
“It means everything,” he said simply. “Win or lose, she’s always there for me. Having someone like that in your corner—it’s more than I could ever ask for.”
Days later, Y/N was asked about the game during a podcast appearance.
“Your boyfriend played an incredible game, even though the team didn’t get the win. What did you say to him after?” the host asked.
Y/N smiled. “I told him I was proud of him. Because I was. He gave it everything he had, and that’s all anyone can ask for. Joe doesn’t measure his worth by wins and losses, and neither do I.”
Her response resonated with fans, many of whom took to social media to praise her unwavering support.
For Joe and Y/N, the Super Bowl wasn’t the ending they had hoped for, but it became a defining moment in their relationship. It reminded them that true partnership wasn’t about sharing only the victories—it was about standing together through the defeats, too.
As Joe said to Y/N that night, as they sat side by side on the couch in their hotel room, “I might not have won the trophy, but I’ve already won the most important thing in my life.”
Y/N looked at him with a soft smile. “And what’s that?”
“You,” he said, pulling her close.
And in that moment, the loss didn’t seem so heavy anymore.
@y//nofficial: so unbelievably proud of @joeyb_9 you played your heart out and left it all on the field. You never cease to amaze me. I love you always and forever 🧡🖤
Six.
The offseason after the Super Bowl had been a whirlwind for both Joe and Y/N. Between his post-season press appearances and her press tours for Outer Banks and her latest film, finding time for each other wasn’t easy. But they made it work, prioritizing quiet moments away from the spotlight.
It was during one of those moments—a secluded weekend at a lake house in Ohio—that Joe decided it was time.
Y/N had always loved the simplicity of the lake house. It was peaceful, tucked away from the chaos of their public lives.
On their second evening there, Joe suggested a sunset boat ride, something they’d done countless times before.
Y/N didn’t think anything of it, even as Joe packed a small picnic basket with her favorite snacks and a bottle of wine.
As they floated on the calm waters, the sky painted in shades of orange and pink, Joe grew quieter than usual.
“You okay?” Y/N asked, tilting her head to study him.
He smiled, but there was a hint of nervousness in his expression. “Yeah,” he said. “Just thinking about how lucky I am.”
“Lucky?” she teased. “You’re Joe Burrow. I’d say you’ve got some skill in there too.”
Joe chuckled, shaking his head. “I mean lucky to have you.”
Before Y/N could respond, he reached into his jacket pocket and pulled out a small velvet box.
Her breath caught as he opened it, revealing a stunning, timeless diamond ring.
“Y/N,” Joe said, his voice steady but full of emotion, “you’ve been my partner through everything—the highs, the lows, the crazy schedules. I can’t imagine my life without you. Will you marry me?”
Tears filled her eyes as she nodded, a bright smile spreading across her face. “Yes, of course I will,” she said, throwing her arms around him.
The ring sparkled in the fading sunlight as he slid it onto her finger.
They decided to wait a few weeks before announcing the engagement, savoring the joy privately with close family and friends. But the news broke one sunny Monday morning when Y/N posted a picture on Instagram.
@y//nofficial: Forever ❤️💍 @joeyb_9
Within minutes, the post exploded with likes, comments, and reposts.
Joe shared his own announcement on Instagram.
@joeyb_9: She said yes and now she’s stuck with me. @y/noffical
Fans were ecstatic. Social media buzzed with excitement, and hashtags like #JoeAndYNGoals and #PowerCouple flooded timelines.
One fan tweeted: “Our QB1 is officially off the market, and honestly, we love to see it. Congrats, Joe and Y/N!”
Another wrote: “Joe Burrow just won the Super Bowl of life. Y/N, you’ve got the real MVP!”
During a press conference later that week, Joe was inevitably asked about the engagement.
“Joe, congratulations on your engagement,” a reporter said. “Can you share how you proposed?”
Joe smiled, his signature calm demeanor softening. “Thank you, I appreciate it,” He started. “But I don’t think I’m going to talk about that just yet. Let’s just stick to football.” He finished, a smirk on his face.
He wanted to keep some part of their engagement special. Keep the details and the moment just between them, something that the prying eyes can’t touch.
Y/N, appearing on a late-night talk show around the same time, was asked the same question.
“It was so Joe,” she said with a laugh. “Thoughtful, intimate, and a little bit unexpected. I couldn’t have dreamed up a better moment. That’s about all the details I’m going to give!”
As the engagement news continued to dominate headlines, one thing became clear: Joe and Y/N weren’t just admired for their individual accomplishments—they were celebrated for the love and respect they showed each other.
For their fans, the proposal announcement was a fairytale come to life. But for Joe and Y/N, it was just the beginning of a lifetime of chapters yet to be written—together.
#imagine#imagines#joe burrow bengals#joe burrow x y/n#joe burrow x you#joe burrow x reader#joe burrow imagine#cincinnati bengals#bengals#2024 nfl season
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Taylor Swift’s attire never goes out of style — even when it’s football themed.
Since September, the pop star has been photographed cheering on boyfriend Travis Kelce at Kansas City Chiefs games while sporting red vintage team apparel. It’s prompted many online to ask where Swift gets the team swag from.
Some of her looks are one-of-a-kind finds or were custom made for her. Most of the Chiefs gear Swift has sported comes from local stores and independent fashion designers.
Sarah Chapelle, who meticulously documents the singer’s looks on her popular fashion blog Taylor Swift Style, wrote in an email that Swift tends to put a lot of intention into her fashion choices.
Instead of wearing official NFL merch to every game, Chapelle wrote, she often reps pieces from small and women-owned businesses, as well as brands that offer vintage options.
“Opting to spotlight these types of brands,” she wrote, “is a clear reflection of her personal values that will also hopefully have the indirect benefit of creating a market of more options for female fans of the sport, who deserve to have the opportunity to show their support for something they’re passionate about with garments that aren’t just pink washed.”
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thinking back to xcom 2012 having cheatcodes where if you name your soldiers certain names theyd turn into tricked out supersoldiers with endgame gear just like that. Those names included the developer of the original 1994 game, the main character in a pre-youtube SomethingAwful forum LetsPlay, and two NFL Footballers the dev team were fans of
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The Chiefs have been in the Super Bowl many years with Mahomes as their QB BUT what makes this so sus is that the ref they got for their game against the Ravens is KNOWN for giving the away team an advantage over the home team plenty of other teams fans have said the same. I am a Ravens fan and they did have some bad play calls but before the game even started TK bestie was literally throwing our Kicker's gear out the way and Mahomes kicked our Kicker's gear then 5 of the Chiefs players tried to start with a Ravens defensive back ALL BEFORE THE GAME STARTED. THIS WAS JUST WARM UPS! And throughout the game the ref only penalized Ravens players when Chiefs players were playing extremely dirty particularly TK bestie. He was purposefully riling up Ravens players to get flags thrown on them for aggression when him and his teammates were hold face masks, holding players down after whistles were blown, grabbing around the neck everything that is actually ILLEGAL in the game. Not one flag there was only maybe 3 flags thrown at them Ravens got flagged the whole game. The Chiefs are dirty and it shows the NFL want them as their face because they didnt deserve that win at all. The game was rigged and everyone is saying it it was clear from the beginning.
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i’m aware asking about sports on this blog is a bit of a shot in the dark but i wanted to try nonetheless. does anyone know why on earth are the eagles such a popular NFL team? like, it feels like eagles fans are everywhere in my experience. i live halfway across the country from pennsylvania, and yet there’s a bar across the street from my work that’s half dead most nights but gets packed to the BRIM with people in eagles gear anytime there’s an eagles game. i’m only vaguely aware of football in general to know that they’re a decent enough team, but also in comparison to fans of, say, the chiefs or the patriots that i’ve interacted with, eagles fans seem to go the most hardcore and all in for their team.
or i guess, has anyone else even noticed this or am i making false connections?? it’s just that i can Swear that eagles fans seem to permeate throughout the country. there’s no way all these people are simply from philadelphia.
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Top 5 NFL Teams Most Likely to Regress in 2024
As the 2024 NFL season approaches, fans and analysts alike are buzzing with predictions and expectations. While some teams are poised to build on last year's successes, others might find it challenging to replicate their performances. Today, we're diving into the top five teams most likely to take a step back this season. Are your favorite teams on the list? Let's break it down.
1. Dallas Cowboys
Key Concerns:
- Lost Too Many Key Players: The Cowboys lost several crucial players and haven't adequately replaced them. Key departures include Tony Pollard, Tyron Smith, Tyler Biadasz, and Stephon Gilmore.
- Big Contracts Looming: The Cowboys have three significant contracts coming up. CeeDee Lamb is reportedly unhappy and has not shown up to camp while, Dak Prescott is on the final year of his contract, and Micah Parsons' contract extension is on the horizon.
- Decision Time: Decisions need to be made on veterans like Demarcus Lawrence and Zack Martin.
- Lame Duck Contracts: Both Mike McCarthy and Dak Prescott are on lame-duck contracts, adding pressure and uncertainty to the team’s future.
- Playoff Performances: The past four years have been marked by playoff flameouts, questioning the team's ability to perform under pressure.
2. Miami Dolphins
Key Concerns:
- Defensive Issues: The Dolphins' defense has been lacking. They've let some key pieces walk and need a stronger edge. Granted they have Jalen Ramsey and Xavien Howard, but they let Christian Wilkins walk.
- Offensive Line Problems: The offensive line has issues, which could hinder their offensive performance. The last thing a team with an injury-prone QB needs.
- Fitness and Power Balance: There is a concern that the team has too much finesse and not enough power, which could become a problem as the season progresses.
- Depth and Health: Depth and health have been problematic, and adjustments in these areas are essential for success. It's almost time to start looking at Mike McDaniel funny because there are times when he makes himself look a little silly by trying to be the biggest brain in football.
3. Buffalo Bills
Key Concerns:
- Roster Turnover: The Bills experienced significant roster turnover due to cap reasons and other factors. Key players like Stefon Diggs, Gabe Davis, Jordan Poyer, Tre'Davious White, Micah Hyde, and Leonard Floyd are all critical to their success.
- Wide Receiver Room: The wide receiver room is young and unproven, which could lead to inconsistency in the passing game.
- Offensive Line: The offensive line remains a question mark, needing improvement to protect Josh Allen and establish a running game.
4. Minnesota Vikings
Key Concerns:
- Quarterback Situation: The Vikings face uncertainty with Kirk Cousins and Danielle Hunter both leaving. Trusting Sam Darnold and A Rookie JJ McCarthy isn't the best idea.
- Defense Overhaul: They are overhauling a defense that still gave up significant yardage, and the new lineup might not gel immediately.
- Running Game: The running game is questionable, and the offensive line needs help to establish a balanced attack.
- One-Score Games: The Vikings won a lot of one-score games last season, a trend that's hard to sustain. With questions at quarterback.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars
Key Concerns:
- Protecting Trevor Lawrence: Protecting their star quarterback has not been a strong suit, risking his health and effectiveness.
- Wide Receiver Consistency: Keeping a solid wide receiver group together has been inconsistent, impacting the passing game.
- Secondary and Pass Rush: The secondary still needs help, and the pass rush could use improvement.
- Roster Turnover: Key players such as Calvin Ridley, DJ Chark, Jamal Agnew, Zay Jones, K'Lavon Chaisson, Tre Herndon, and Rayshawn Jenkins are all factors in the team's changing dynamics.
As we gear up for the new NFL season, it's essential to recognize the challenges and changes each team faces. While these five teams showed promise last year, various factors could lead to a regression in their performance. Whether it's due to roster changes, contract uncertainties, or defensive and offensive challenges, these teams will need to address their weaknesses to maintain their competitive edge. Want to dive deeper into these predictions and hear more insights? Check out the corresponding video on Jori’s Sports Stories YouTube channel for an in-depth analysis and fan discussion!
#football#culture#sports#nfl football#2024 nfl season#dallas cowboys#miami dolphins#jacksonville jaguars#minnesota vikings#buffalo bills#sports talk#sports blogging#nfl news
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could you imagine if in some other world, football fan jock dudes were the cringey fandom kids who got bullied instead? Like what if they made NFL ocs to post on deviantart, or they would make AU’s where their favorite football players were evil or some shit, and they made nightcore remixes of football team chants, and what if wearing a football jersey to school would be the equivalent of wearing cat ears and a tail? Like football uniforms/gear would be the equivalent of like a fursuit? Could you fucking imagine?
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Adam Wren at Politico Magazine:
NEW YORK CITY — Brian Glenn was about to go live. Amid the hundreds of reporters crowded outside a Manhattan courthouse on the first morning of Donald Trump’s criminal trial last week, Glenn, the director of programming for Right Side Broadcasting Network, would be delivering the news from the circus straight to hundreds of thousands of faithful MAGA viewers. Glenn looked like a typical television newscaster, but a bright blue and white pin he wore on the lapel of his suit set him apart from others in the press corral: It featured a big, bold “47” — a nod to Trump’s possible return to the presidency, which was gifted to him by the Trump campaign. Surrounded by Trump fans, Glenn cut the figure of a former homecoming king navigating the crowd at the big game. People wearing red caps kept coming up asking to be interviewed, a request he repeatedly obliged. In between, he pulled out his iPhone and flashed me photos from when he had shown up at this same spot to cover Trump’s arraignment last April. Pointing to one image, he singled out his girlfriend, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. (He calls himself the other half of “MAGA America’s favorite couple.”) He recounted how his crew had to cut their coverage short that day after Greene was mobbed by press and onlookers. “I probably physically bulldozed a dozen people getting her out of there,” Glenn said.
As Glenn spoke, he stopped mid-sentence, a voice breaking through his AirPods. “30 seconds?” I heard him say. He quickly returned to his mark and began to broadcast to an audience of what would soon blossom into more than 200,000 RSBN viewers spread across YouTube and Rumble, the right-coded video service. “This is Biden’s witch hunt,” Glenn told his viewers. “This is what this is. This is Biden’s trial. This is his ability, or effort right now, to take President Trump off the campaign trail.” Right Side Broadcasting Network dates back to 2016, when stay-at-home dad Joe Seales launched the online channel in order to live stream Trump rallies. Eight years later, RSBN has grown into a full outlet that employs roughly a dozen people and features a website full of stories. RSBN is like NFL RedZone for Trump rallies, covering them hours before any speakers approach the dais. Now, as Trump’s general election campaign kicks into high gear, it has also cemented itself as the pro-Trump media outlet of record for the MAGA base. The network boasts 1.64 million subscribers on YouTube (a larger subscribership than One America News Network) and another half a million on Rumble.
Glenn is the star who Seales has largely handed control over to. He is the Trump rally gameday host who plumbs the depths of MAGA America in the crowds wherever Trump goes. Glenn is fast becoming one of Trump’s favorite reporters, likely racking up more one-on-one interviews with Trump in the last year than any other journalist. During gaggles, Trump often singles him out for positive-slanted questions after entertaining a series of hardballs from other reporters. Christina Bobb, one of Trump’s revolving cast of attorneys, is a regular guest alongside Glenn on RSBN’s coverage of the trials.
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RSBN has developed a reputation for going nearly everywhere that Trump ends up. Thanks to that flood-the-zone mentality of documenting Trump’s every move, it’s likely your favorite mainstream media reporter’s go-to method for keeping tabs on Trump on days that they’re off the campaign trail. Filipkowski and Glenn have formed an unlikely friendship online over direct messages that have spanned years, something I did not expect when I reached out to Filipkowski, a prominent X personality who made his name by spending almost every waking moment dunking on Trump and the MAGA movement. “I actually have found them to be the most valuable resource over the last four years to understanding MAGA — more than any other source,” Filipkowski told me. “I’ve probably posted 50 or 100 Brian Glenn interview clips of Trump, probably even 200. I find those clips incredibly valuable, because you’re getting it unvarnished. That’s when [Trump] lets his guard down a little, when he’s got a friendly face.”
What Filipkowski and many reporters most appreciate about Glenn’s coverage is a simple open-ended question he asks MAGA stans: What is it that you love most about Donald Trump? “If you say ‘I’m from the New York Times,’ his fans at rallies say ‘you’re fake news’ and don’t talk to you,” Dave Weigel, a Semafor politics reporter who relies on the site, told me. “That’s obviously less interesting than somebody saying, ‘We love you guys. Let me explain to you all my views in an interesting way,’ which is what Right Side Broadcasting does.” RSBN has “replaced mainstream media in the needs of your average Trump supporter: Why would you turn on Fox where they’re going to cut away when you can watch this website, and they’ve also got more access,” Weigel said.
Politico Magazine reports on Brian Glenn, the boyfriend of far-right extremist Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA). Glenn is a host for far-right MAGA propaganda outlet Right Side Broadcasting Network (RSBN).
#Brian Glenn#Marjorie Taylor Greene#RSBN#Right Side Broadcasting Network#Conservative Media Apparatus#Joe Seales#Christina Bobb#Ron Filipkowski
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So we've all seen the many pictures of Harry in the Green Bay Packers beanie and we also know that he has jerseys and a tattoo of their logo, therefore a huge fan.
So my stupid ass OMG my fandoms are colliding brain came up with the stupidest thing ever.
meet Tom Grossi a football YouTuber based out of New York and also a huge Packers fan. now why is this relevant you may ask. Tom isn't just your average Packers super fan yes he watches every game[streams them actually] yes he has a ton of gear, but he also does so much more. if you go to his channel you will see scripted series' that in my opinion are better than most Hollywood productions nowadays. He's one of the only people I know that could bring all 32 teams together. I for example hate the Packers but I love Tom. I've seen cowboys and eagles fans become friends. it truly is amazing to be a part of Tom's community. Well last year Tom did 30 in 30 where he went to all thirty NFL stadiums all in the name of raising money for Saint Jude. In the beginning of the trip it had no media attention and Saint Jude had no idea he was doing it. By the end of day 30 he had not only raised over $500,000 and been recognized by st Jude but he had been on some of the biggest NFL talkshows.
flash forward to a year later the NFL holds the NFL honors ( like the Grammy's or Oscar's for football) and one of the awards they give out is fan of the year
all 32 teams get a nominate one fan through a mixture of fan vote and team pick. after that it goes to part fan vote part team owners vote and part impartial vote to determine fan of the year
I should mention that each fan of the year gets two tickets to the Superbowl and Tom is such a good person that when he announced he was Packers fan of the year he contemplated auctioning off the tickets to raise more money for charity but was talked out of it EVENTUALLY so he could have something for himself for once after giving so much back
Well
Tom Won and there's definitely no one more deserving especially since this man went to Vegas and went back to his home in New York and found out he had COVID, but still put out two scripted videos, two videos thanking fans for everything and his weekly live streams.
Now my crazy never going to happen fandom collides where Tom and Harry meet would be amazing to me. not only because my fandom world would collide but because both men (as Tom would put it) do a lot of chaotic good for this world and also because they are both big Packers fans.
I don't know if this even makes sense it was a stupid headcannon that's been in my brain since the new pics came out and I couldn't get rid of it so here's my stupid little rambling about it anyway even if you don't like football or american football whatever you call it go check out Tom and his scripted series' you don't need to understand the game to to enjoy them you just won't get references and easter eggs
ok I'm done now
Here we Go 🖤💛
Go Pack Go👉🏼
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While we're discussing sexism in gendered sports can we take a moment to acknowledge that the primary reason men typically beat women at sports is because nearly every sport is designed around physical strengths that are common in the bodies we consider male? And the sports better designed for strengths like flexibility receive nowhere near the culture or infrastructure?
Like yes, most AFAB people are going to be worse at football than most AMAB people. There's overlap, sure, but there's still going to be an overall disparity.
But in a gender-integrated competition field, I don't foresee too many men beating women on the balance beam. But there's not exactly an NFL equivalent for that. Most people do not watch professional gymnastics outside of the Olympics. You're not going to find pubs full of people watching it every night in team gear. There were no homecoming gymnastics competitions full of adoring fans at my high school.
If men aren't the best performers, your sport automatically gets relegated to second tier. It doesn't mean AFAB bodies are inferior, it means 99% of the games that men made up were designed to give them an advantage. You could completely get rid of gender segregation in sports and the sexism is still going to be there, it's baked in.
#i am using very gendered language here which i know is nonspecific#i realize this excludes a lot of people but i still think its worth a conversation too#hopefully i explained this well enough that you can see my point
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I’ve known about Travis for years being an NFL fan and just wanna say that these tweets should come as a surprise to no one. LOL. He’s a millennial pro football player. Also - for anyone whose in the tumblr space thinking he is unproblematic king unlike the other white men - y’all. He’s an NFL player. Between this league and the NBA you will not find a single hot man without problems. Sorry just trying to be real. Btw the rest of the tumblr white kings even with all their racist girlfriends (you can guess which guys I’m referring to) will not hold a problematic candle to guys like Travis. Imagine his IG DMs (LOL).
Tweets and comments made like this were totally normal and unfortunately accepted 13 years ago. Doesn’t make it right or not problematic but the bro/frat culture was huge back in like 2007-2012, and those were formative years for this generation. In college all my guy friends talked like Travis did but they did not go public with someone like Taylor swift 😆.
I don’t think Travis is a bad guy at all, he’s just normal TBH, but this just goes to show if you dig hard enough, you can find “dirt” on just about anyone.
They’re not as surprising as they are disappointing. It’s funny how Travis had time to clean up his IG, and deleted over 200 posts, but not his Twitter.
I don’t know if anyone who is “unproblematic” though. And I have said Travis is gearing up for his post NFL career. So we’re going to see some major cleanups. It is what it is.
And you’re right, tweets like those were unfortunately “normal”. But when you go public with someone like Taylor, best believe shit like this will resurface. Again, why worry about his IG when his Twitter had their own treasures 🫣
I think Travis is a white successful man. I’m sure by now he has grown and learned. He seems very well rounded, but he’s not perfect. Nobody is.
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Hello :) Things have been so confusing lately, so I was wondering what your take on recent events is? (surprise songs, engagement rumors from both sides). Do you have any theories about where this is going and what will happen next? Yes, I'm entertained, but I'm also tired lol. Every day is some kind of roller coaster. Any guesses when this circus will end?
Hi anon! So, the last time I tuned in, there were 50k viewers there for the acoustic set. Why is that? Virtually every subsection of Taylor's fans are waiting for those songs and mashups with bated breath each show, just itching to theorize about what it all means (myself very much included!)
You've got football fans romanticizing lyrics from Fifteen, queer fans insisting the 1989 color combos are reflective of this or that pride flag, and suckers like me clowning over what a mashup of Glitch with a song from Red might imply timeline-wise… lol
This is exactly why Taylor is a Mastermind. Worst part is, we all know we're suckers (I hope) and we keep going back for more! I think we're all curious to see whether our personal intuition is right (I know I am!)
A roller coaster is a great way to describe it, though! Genuinely, I believe Taylor is gearing up to break everyone's favorite toy (her love life). What I do know for sure is that something fiery awaits us in the Rep vault (and oh my god, if you want to talk about clowning… the Rep TV theorists are probably the #1 consumer of clown makeup worldwide! I'm very much including myself here, too lol) But, each vault has been incredibly enlightening thus far, chiefly the 1989 vault (in which we got confirmation of a lost collaboration with Matty).
I think the best clowning dates are the two Friday-the-13ths this year in September & December (as is customary to preface, now, this is not me chanting 'MORE!', I just see potential around her favorite number falling twice on Fridays and that she'd benefit most from releasing these albums while still on tour - I will be personally happy to receive the final TVs whenever we are blessed with them!)
Apart from that, it seems likely that fans following Taylor closely will be trapped in football purgatory (full shade to the NFL) until at least September, based on fauxmance guidelines set here (this guy has partnered with the publicist of Taylor's current partner, btw - sorry if that's worded poorly, I just don't want to type his name!)
Those are the most realistic sort of goalposts I have to offer right now. I do suggest either tuning out if you are emotionally affected by anything and if not, then kick back and enjoy the show! (and by show, I do not mean Taylor's love life, I mean the media spectacle that follows as a result, but most of all, those glorious acoustic sets!)
Thanks for the ask! 🍿
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Not very many people would guess it, but I'm a pretty big sports fan (mainly NFL, NHL, and MLB) and have a degree in Sports Communication. However, I like to keep this account mainly Sonic-focused, so this post is gonna be outside of the normal scope of this account.
Fuck Harrison Butker. If you don't know, he's the Kansas City Chiefs' starting kicker, and has won two three Super Bowls with the team. Last weekend, he gave a commencement speech stating that a woman's place is in the home/kitchen and that the LGTBQ+ movement is "dangerous." He also said that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices were "tyrannical," showing the dipshit has no idea what that means or what it's purpose is.
What grinds my gears is that he did this at a commencement speech, where many women graduated. He essentially went, "That's a great diploma you've spent four years earning; it'll look great collecting dust on the wall if you follow the advice I'm giving you here."
The speech was at Benedictine College, which also happened to force one of their gay basketball players to remove their pride flag, so it was no big surprise in terms of location.
Here's the thing, though: if the Chiefs and the NFL do nothing, then they will reaffirm the stereotype that the league does not respect women, and any effort to be inclusive towards them is untruthful in nature. The league already has a poor track record of having light punishments regarding domestic violence incidents and players being misogynistic, and this will make it worse if no action is taken. The league needs to make an example of him, and Butker needs to lose his job over this—end of story.
#kansas city chiefs#nfl#harrison butker#lgbtq#women's rights#tw misogyny#tw homophobia#fiiresiide chat
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hi hi bestie 💕🩷🧡💛
i LOVE reading your tags so much!! you always remind me of the joy of nfl rpf with your passion for it, even as i've switched rpf gears on you 🥲
also i am a diehard giants fan and you are the only pats fan i willingly follow, so mwah. allegiances be damned. you're a treat on my dash. thank you 🫶
mutuals send me a 🍓 and i'll compliment you <3
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