Bryan Knowles
@brykno.bsky.social
Writer/Editor of Lateral Thinking, a new subscriber-supported football blog. Contributing Writer, FTN/DVOA https://lateral-thinking.ghost.io/ https://ftnfantasy.com/contributor/bryanknowles
Josh Allen, have you ever spoken to a Buffalo Bill fan before. www.nfl.com/news/josh-al...
Josh Allen: Bills' Super Bowl will come if you 'keep knocking on that door' | Latest NFL News, Analysis & Updates | NFL.com
Bills QB Josh Allen is confident that Buffalo's Super Bowl will come if they keep "knocking on that door" each season.
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With the Hall of Fame game tomorrow, it's a perfect time to look at the best players ~not~ currently in Canton. Today, we'll hit the NFC, from Jason Witten to Frank Gore and everyone in between.
Best Players Not in the Hall of Fame: NFC
With the 2026 Hall of Fame game tomorrow, we look at the best players from each NFC team still waiting to get into Canton.
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Bears' offense looks LEGIT... defense not so much 😬 | @aaronschatz.com's FTN Football Almanac 2026
With the Hall of Fame game tomorrow, it's a perfect time to look at the best players ~not~ currently in Canton. Today, we'll hit the NFC, from Jason Witten to Frank Gore and everyone in between.
Best Players Not in the Hall of Fame: NFC
With the 2026 Hall of Fame game tomorrow, we look at the best players from each NFC team still waiting to get into Canton.
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I know if you cost me a million-dollar book deal because a program told you that my eons-long love affair with the em dash was proof of AI use, you would see me outside because we're fighting in the street.
New at @ftnfantasy.com from @brykno.bsky.social: 5 fantasy names you may be underrating, from Sam LaPorta to Jalen Hurts and Quinshon Judkins. ftnfantasy.com/nfl/you-just...
You Just Might Be Underrating These 5 Fantasy Names
Bryan Knowles says you just aren't high enough this year on Quinshon Judkins, Parker Washington, and Kyler Murray -- especially in Best Ball.
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ICYMI: The Anti-Dynasty list finished with the Cleveland Browns, the longest period of misery in NFL history. lateral-thinking.ghost.io/anti-dynasty...
Anti-Dynasty #1: 1995-2025 Cleveland Browns
The worst anti-dynasty of all time...and still going strong, 30 years later.
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If this ends up being a thing, this is devastating for the Bears. One of the few borderline strengths of the Bears defense, or at least something you could point to with potential, were the safeties
Bleacher Nation Bears@bn-bears.bsky.social · 2d agoCoby Bryant Injury Watch: New Bears Safety Reportedly Carted Off During Monday Practice https://www.bleachernation.com/bears/2026/08/03/coby-bryant-injury-watch/
And so we reach the conclusion of the Anti-Dynasty list. And could we really end anywhere else but the Factory of Sadness? No. 1: 1995-2025 Cleveland Browns The worst run of all time. And still going strong, 30 years later.
Anti-Dynasty #1: 1995-2025 Cleveland Browns
The worst anti-dynasty of all time...and still going strong, 30 years later.
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Jaxson Dart saw the literal biggest decline in his passing DVOA from traditional to play-action pass attempts in 2025 per @aaronschatz.com and @ftnfantasy.com. Small sample size, sure. But everyone shouldn't assume that under-center is the best fit for every QB just because Lamar Jackson can do it.
Mike Tanier@miketanier.bsky.social · 5d agoAll NFL coaches are innovative geniuses. Also, all 32 offenses will be under center much more this year.
And so we reach the conclusion of the Anti-Dynasty list. And could we really end anywhere else but the Factory of Sadness? No. 1: 1995-2025 Cleveland Browns The worst run of all time. And still going strong, 30 years later.
Anti-Dynasty #1: 1995-2025 Cleveland Browns
The worst anti-dynasty of all time...and still going strong, 30 years later.
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The Anti-Dynasty list continues! The Cardinals are the least successful franchise in NFL history, with 49% of their seasons appearing on an Anti-Dynasty list. No. 2: 1985-2006 St. Louis/Phoenix/Arizona Cardinals They were who we thought they were.
Anti-Dynasty #2: 1985-2006 St. Louis/Phoenix/Arizona Cardinals
The worst franchise in NFL history -- but not the worst single stretch.
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I'm sorry, if you finish behind Daniel Jones in offensive DVOA last season, you can't use the "Greatest Offense There Is" moniker. I don't make the rules.
ProFootballTalk@profootballtalk.bsky.social · 6d agoDak Prescott, Cowboys nickname their offense “Greatest Offense There Is” or GOTI.
The Anti-Dynasty list continues! The Cardinals are the least successful franchise in NFL history, with 49% of their seasons appearing on an Anti-Dynasty list. No. 2: 1985-2006 St. Louis/Phoenix/Arizona Cardinals They were who we thought they were.
Anti-Dynasty #2: 1985-2006 St. Louis/Phoenix/Arizona Cardinals
The worst franchise in NFL history -- but not the worst single stretch.
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So, Pearsall's knee is ~bone~ boned, then. Gotcha.
NFL Daily News@insidenflnews.bsky.social · 6d agoBREAKING NEWS Rap: Deebo Samuel to sign a 1-year, up to $7M deal with the 49ers.
The Anti-Dynasty list continues! The 80s and 90s Buccaneers were synonymous with failure -- and have a strong case for being ranked too low, here. No. 3: 1983-96 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Consistently getting creamsicled.
Anti-Dynasty #3: 1983-96 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Synonymous with failure, with a strong case for being #1.
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The Anti-Dynasty list continues! The 80s and 90s Buccaneers were synonymous with failure -- and have a strong case for being ranked too low, here. No. 3: 1983-96 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Consistently getting creamsicled.
Anti-Dynasty #3: 1983-96 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Synonymous with failure, with a strong case for being #1.
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The Anti-Dynasty list continues! The Cardinals stole a title from the Pottsville Maroons, and triggered decades of despair. Possibly centuries... No. 4: 1926-45 Chicago Cardinals. Somehow, not the last Cardinals team we'll see...
No. 4: 1926-1945 Chicago Cardinals
Somehow, still not the worst stretch in Cardinals history.
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The Anti-Dynasty list continues! The Cardinals stole a title from the Pottsville Maroons, and triggered decades of despair. Possibly centuries... No. 4: 1926-45 Chicago Cardinals. Somehow, not the last Cardinals team we'll see...
No. 4: 1926-1945 Chicago Cardinals
Somehow, still not the worst stretch in Cardinals history.
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The Anti-Dynasty list continues! Bust out your paper bags and your mournful jazz music, we're headed for a generation of misery in New Orleans No. 5: 1967-86 New Orleans Saints Aint's Misbehaving.
Anti-Dynasty #5: 1967-86 New Orleans Saints
Aint's Misbehaving.
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The Anti-Dynasty list continues! Bust out your paper bags and your mournful jazz music, we're headed for a generation of misery in New Orleans No. 5: 1967-86 New Orleans Saints Aint's Misbehaving.
Anti-Dynasty #5: 1967-86 New Orleans Saints
Aint's Misbehaving.
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The Anti-Dynasty list continues! It's a minor miracle the Broncos are still in Denver after their rocky beginnings -- or should we say a Little miracle? No. 6: 1970-72 Denver Broncos The worst team in AFL history.
Anti-Dynasty #6: 1960-72 Denver Broncos
The worst team in AFL history
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The Anti-Dynasty list continues! It's a minor miracle the Broncos are still in Denver after their rocky beginnings -- or should we say a Little miracle? No. 6: 1970-72 Denver Broncos The worst team in AFL history.
Anti-Dynasty #6: 1960-72 Denver Broncos
The worst team in AFL history
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The Anti-Dynasty list continues! The Jacksonville Jaguars were already one of the worst franchises of all time, and then Urban Meyer showed up. No. 7: 2008-21 Jacksonville Jaguars. Bortles!
Anti-Dynasty #7: 2008-21 Jacksonville Jaguars
Bortles!
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The Anti-Dynasty list continues! The Jacksonville Jaguars were already one of the worst franchises of all time, and then Urban Meyer showed up. No. 7: 2008-21 Jacksonville Jaguars. Bortles!
Anti-Dynasty #7: 2008-21 Jacksonville Jaguars
Bortles!
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A (small) surprise there, with the Eagles finally getting this done. Also probably not great news for Tampa Bay as they continue to work on Vita Vea's deal.
Ian Rapoport@rapsheet.bsky.social · last wk.Per Adam Schefter, the Eagles are signing DT Jalen Carter to a four-year extension worth $152 million, including $106 million guaranteed, source says. The deal can max out at $160 million, making the two-time Pro Bowler the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history.
