SIDE EYE REPORTING

X: Black Girls Matter | Texans WR Deandre Hopkins steps up for the family of slain 7-year-old Jazmine Barnes 

O: Poison Clan | The Antonio Brown blow-up in Pittsburgh points to much bigger problems in Steel City

X: Black Effect | The road to a head coaching position runs through the offense -- Black coordinators and assistants on the defensive side of the ball continue to suffer for it

O: Highly Favored | Kliff Kingsbury’s lack of NFL experience isn’t just a desperation hire by the Arizona Cardinals –- it’s a real live testament to the NFL’s “white is right” philosophy

X: No Hands | A handful of NFL players step up to show their support for victims of domestic violence for “My Cause, My Cleats”

O: M-V-Please | Rams DT Aaron Donald, recent recipient of Sports Illustrated’s 

Performer of the Year award, will earn every accolade this season…except the one that counts

X: The Other Jimmy G | Packers TE Jimmy Graham, master of the back shoulder catch, hasn’t been the same since leaving New Orleans

O: Marcus? Darling? | Rams CB Marcus Peters is doing…interesting things in his down time

in which we discuss:

X: Zero (Fucks) Tolerance | In the wake of Kareem Hunt and Reuben Foster, the NFL continues to show its hand regarding a lack of care about victims of domestic violence and assault

O: Totally Random | Panthers safety Eric Reid is back in the league…but not without strings

X: Double Talk | It’s very clear who gets to be themselves in the NFL and who doesn’t – introducing: bratty QBs 

O: In That Number | The New Orleans Saints fall in a shocker to the Dallas Cowboys

In which we discuss:

X: Miss Bu-cannon | Hawaii’s first starting female high school quarterback lifts her team from the depths

O: Return Policy | Former Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians eyes a comeback

X: This Can’t Be Life | Dez Bryant finally finds a home in New Orleans…but fate has something different in mind

O: Head Games | Mental health professional Tish Guerin blazes a trail as the newest addition to the Carolina Panthers

In which we discuss:

X: Like A Girl | 13-year-old Nevaeh Spillman is QB 1 of her middle school football team

O: Eric Reads | Fed-up Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid speaks his peace about Malcolm Jenkins

X: Cat Fight |On a losing streak, Jacksonville Jaguars get caught in a post-game locker room scuffle

O: Squad Up | Washington DC’s Christian Capital Academy students are doing something bigger than football

And more!

In which we discuss:

X: Bird Man | Earl Thomas gives his team the one-fingered peace sign after a tragic end to his season

O: In Visibility | Gay and male, new Los Angeles Rams cheerleaders make an impact for the LGBTQ+ community

X: They Reminisce Over You | Junior Seau’s family receives wrongful death settlement

O: By Any Means | Kenny Stills is doing his part

And more!