string(28042) "
Sacked coaches, benched quarterbacks, coronavirus outbreaks and Tom Brady pulling a JR Smith...
It's been a wild and unpredictable week in the NFL, and we're here to take shots at the biggest headlines in this week's collection of Intentional Fouls.
Tom has a deflating loss to the Bears
Last night's ugly matchup between the Bears and Bucs came out with an unexpected loss for the Bucs—mostly because Tom Brady forgot it was fourth down. 
As expected, the Internet showed up Friday morning ready to clown the best quarterback of all time, speculating as to whether the 43-year-old is still (mentally) in it to win it. Has Father Time come for Father Tom? 
Honestly, probably not. Brady's one of the best deep throwers of 2020, and that's with an offense that still hasn't clicked like New England clockwork. With Chris Godwin sidelined, Mike Evans nursing an injured ankle and injuries dotting the offensive roster, the Bucs are struggling when they have the talent to be a leading NFL team. 
But none of that excuses Tom's faux pas on that crucial fourth down—how the hell did he not know what was going on? It's impossible to imagine not knowing the down on a game-changing play, and especially for someone who's been playing the game almost as long as Justin Herbert's lifespan. Maybe he was too caught up in the moment, or maybe he was trying to get one over on the refs to compensate for the 100+ yards lost from penalties.
Streamable Videostreamable.com
While Tom didn't deny his forgetfulness and opted for the usual "we've got to execute better" in his postgame presser, Bruce Arians straight-up lied and said that Tom knew it was fourth down. Everyone knew that if anyone can do it in 1:30, it was Tom—but in the words of RoJo, the Bucs beat themselves.
Belichick is deliciously evil, but is he capable of biowarfare?
The NFL COVID Outbreak has finally arrived, and it came straight for the jugular of the team you love to hate: the New England Patriots.
Before anyone yells out, "Cheaters!", the fates are actually conspiring against the dynastic team this time: quarterback Cam Newton missed a key Chiefs matchup due to COVID, and now shutdown corner Stephon Gilmore tested positive for the debilitating illness. 
https://t.co/CLrVeCzqPD
 — The Gilly Lock (@The Gilly Lock)
        1602094512.0
In one week, the Patriots have lost the best players on their offense and defense, and it was clear on Monday that the Patriots could have easily won that Chiefs game if Newton was healthy. 
But before Gilmore left the field and discovered his diagnosis, he hugged Patrick Mahomes after the game, which begs the question: Did Bill Belichick do this on purpose to wipe out the unstoppable Mahomes for a few weeks? 
Via NFLReddit
Via NFLReddit
Of course not, but it's hilarious to think that Belichick could do something this evil...or, at least, the NFL could try to punish him for doing this "intentionally."
Meanwhile, there's a full-on outbreak on the Titans, where nearly half their roster has tested positive so far at 23. Apparently, the Titans haven't been exactly following COVID protocol, which could result in severe punishments by the league in order to set an example.
Despite Gilmore's recently positive test, there are no new tests reported for the Titans or Patriots, and both teams are scheduled to play their Week 5 matchups. But if this coronavirus/injury trend continues, few teams will have all 22 active players standing by the end of the season—not even Bill can outsmart his way out of that.
Bill O'Brien finally sacked for the dumpster fire that is the Houston Texans
Oh, how the mighty have fallen. Just as power-hungry Bill O'Brien sought to slurp up play calling duties on an 0-4 Texans, he was finally fired this week, meaning that someone thought he was worse than Dan Quinn and Adam Gase. But O'Brien is worse than Quinn or Gase, if for nothing other than his secret plot to take over the entire Texans organization. That's right: O'Brien proclaimed that the offensive coordinator would be calling plays for the first three games of the season, which is a weird thing for the head coach to state because… of course the OC calls the plays. The whole point of his statement was so that when the Texans lost back-to-back to three of the NFL's toughest teams, O'Brien could swoop in and pick up the play calling duties as well, knowing full well that no one could survive those games after he traded away their most valuable passing asset, Deandre Hopkins, in March. 
Texans Trade DeAndre Hopkinswww.youtube.com
It gets worse: apparently JJ Watt called out BOB for his coaching ability and started a player revolution that ended up getting the head coach fired.
A source tells me that JJ Watt and Bill O’Brien had a heated exchange on the practice field the week of the Steeler… https://t.co/wDH1avNqLS
 — John Granato (@John Granato)
        1602089653.0
Bill tried to emulate his former boss, Bill Belichick, but if we've learned anything over twenty years, it's this: no one can be Bill Belichick, not even a Bill that's frequented the playoffs. As former Patriots defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel steps up and becomes the new oldest head coach in NFL history, Week 5 will offer a glimpse into how the once-lofty Texans will hobble through the rest of the year.
The Washington Team is doing the most in 2020
It's been a whirlwind few months for the Washington Football Team, an NFL franchise that is doing its best to salvage a reputation that went up in flames when their creepy, illegally-taken cheerleader footage scandal leaked. 
The next thing they're doing to salvage their reputation? Sending Dwayne Haskins to the back ahead of Week 5 as they promote former Panthers QB Kyle Allen to starter. 
What has Dwayne done to deserve this? Well, everything, but also nothing. 
The Dwayne Haskins Experience:

🔸 Get drafted 15th overall by a HC on the hot seat
🔸 Play for three HCs in 13 games… https://t.co/Ew41uOLvd9
 — Kimberley A. Martin (@Kimberley A. Martin)
        1602077621.0
Haskins hasn't been the best QB by any means, but he's also on an incredibly dysfunctional team that's still in flux—not to mention he stands behind a bottom five offensive line unit while taking orders from a new offensive coordinator.
Pat McAfee Reacts To Dwayne Haskins Being Benched By The Washington Football Teamwww.youtube.com
If you don't think that a team can make the difference for a quarterback's career, just look at Andrew Luck's tragically short run due to a lacking offensive line, the brilliant Tony Romo's shortened career due to the exact same issue, or how Sam Darnold is now tripping over himself the way Mark Sanchez used to run into butts.
NFL: Denver Broncos at New York Jets
            Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
        
Well guys it’s all come full circle for my guy Sam Darnold... last year he saw Ghost & this year he got sacked by o… https://t.co/6IO7mYHmDw
 — Ryan Clark (@Ryan Clark)
        1601607498.0
Via Tenor
Maybe Haskins isn't it, but it's equally possible that he's a young quarterback that hasn't been developed properly and had a chance to thrive in Washington. Whether Haskins stays on this Football Team or joins another, here's to hoping that the quarterback is able to keep his NFL dreams alive and show his true capabilities, whatever they may be.
Sometimes I hate it here https://t.co/3ggfriITG1
 — Joe cardoso 📝🎙🗣 (@Joe cardoso 📝🎙🗣)
        1602279128.0
Sometimes I hate it here https://t.co/3ggfriITG1
 — Joe cardoso 📝🎙🗣 (@Joe cardoso 📝🎙🗣)
        1602279128.0
Related Articles Around the Web
NFL Week 5 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread - The New ... ›
NFL Week 5 injuries: Drew Lock, Michael Thomas, Joey Bosa all ... ›
"

At FindBet, we like to celebrate the best-of-the best. Whether it’s professional football, soccer, basketball, or even college sports, we look for the hottest plays each week.  This week in sports delivered a collection of thrilling moments across multiple leagues. Here’s a recap of some of the standout plays that captivated fans. From slam dunks

Here at FindBet, we like to celebrate success. The best-of-the-best across all sports, from American football to European football.  The week of November 20 brought tons of excitement to the world of sports. If you didn’t have time to catch all of the games, here are the best plays that happened this week! In the

Picking up where they left off in 2018, the French National Team led by 23-year-old Kylian Mbappe have found their way back into the finals as they look to be the first back-to-back World Cup Champions since Brazil’s dominant runs in 1958 and 1962. Standing between that incredible feat for the defending champions is Argentina,

Even if you weren’t satisfied with a tie against England, USA’s 0-0 draw against one of the strongest teams in the World was impressive. The USMNT plays like a unit of young studs, hungry for victory. Oh and by the way, it’s called “soccer”! Note (from FanDuel Sportsbook): No team will be playing at home

Are you psyched about the 2022 World Cup and endless soccer each day for the next few weeks? We certainly are. If you are planning on watching the games and keeping track of all the action in Qatar, here are some picks for the four group stage matches scheduled for tomorrow: Tuesday, November 22. Are

This Sunday, we have two huge Conference Semifinal Game 7s on the schedule. The Celtics won on the road in Game 6 off of Jayson Tatum’s heroics. As a result, the Bucks return to the TD Garden to face the Celtics at 3:30 PM EST. The Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks have won all their

Two first-round series in the West are all tied up heading into Game 5’s tonight. After an abysmal collapse in Game 3, Minnesota was able to win Game 4 at home. Likewise, the New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Suns by three points in Game 3 but won by 15 points in Game 4. Phoenix

Let’s make some serious cash with FantasySP’s Week 9 edition of NFL best bets! Week 9 started with a bang as Jonathan Taylor and Carson Wentz led the Indianapolis Colts to a convincing 45-30 victory over the injury-riddled New York Jets. The standings are beginning to shape up across the NFL and no team in

Week 7 kicked off as the Cleveland Browns somehow escaped a matchup with the Denver Broncos with a 17-14 victory despite the absence of Baker Mayfield, Nick Chubb, and Kareem Hunt. I truly thought the Broncos’ defense would stymie backup quarterback Case Keenum, but Keenum held his own as the Brown moved to 4-2 on

Paul George is having one of the best starts to a postseason in history and he’s trying to keep his team’s championship dreams alive.