wave the flag, pop the bag
Week 12! MNF
The Bears take on the Vikings tonight. I hope Vikings fans can concentrate with all the buzz over Minnesota getting a new state flag.
The State Emblems Redesign Commission has received more than 2,600 design submissions from the public. These designs are filled with various elements, including stars, hockey sticks, and even a tater tot casserole.
The commission has narrowed down the list of submissions to six finalists. The new flag, which will start flying next year, will be selected in December.
Here’s the old state flag:
And here are the six finalists:
Which one is your favorite? Leave a comment below.
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400: In first game after Canada’s firing the Steelers crossed the 400-yard mark for the first time since Week 2 of 2020. Finishing with 421 yards of total offense makes it their most in a game since Week 16 of 2018.
5: Jalen Hurts is now tied for 5th in all-time QB Rushing Touchdowns with 37
20: Tommy Devito in his last two games:
35/51
437 yds 4 TDs
0 int
121.12 passer rating
He's also been sacked 20 times in the last three games which is more than any other Giants QB in history across a three game span.
55: The Eagles have been flagged 55 (second fewest) times this season Their opponents have been flagged 74 times. (Third most)
208 [TRIVIA]: Kenny Pickett has now surpassed who by going 208 straight pass attempts without an interception?
Quotes
“Guys like myself and Kenny (Pickett)… Man, we’re judged based on winning and losing. And we don’t run from that. He and I are winners today.”
Mike Tomlin, after the team’s win yesterday
“Fuck!”
American billionaire hedge fund manager and owner of the Carolina Panthers, David Tepper, leaving the locker room
"He's got more touchdowns than me.''
DK Metcalf on Daron Bland's five pick-sixes this year
"No, I want the teams in our division to be as bad as possible."
Trevor Lawrence when asked if he's excited to face Stroud every year
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Picks
Monday, 11/27 @ 8:15pm
Bears (+3) at Vikings U43.5
The Bears have 46% of the bets and 71% of the money: 25% differential
The Under has 53% of the bets and 60% of the money: +7% differential
Record
ATS: 31-31-3 (-2.82u)
O/U: 22-19 (+1.02)
Highlights and Lowlights
After refusing to block, Diontae Johnson looks at a live fumbled football and walks away (Lowlight.)
Jake Elliott drills the 59-yard attempt and the Eagles tie the game with 20 seconds to go. (Highlight.)
Patriots kick is no good as the Giants secure the victory (Lowlight.)
Alex Smith rebuttles Tom Brady’s “the NFL is worse” take while side-swiping two former Patriots and accidentally obliterating a former head coach of the Jets AND Bills. (Highlight and Lowlight.)
Ammendola’s field goal hits the sidebar and is NO GOOD to secure the Jaguars victory (Lowlight.)
Cam Brown clotheslines Demario Douglas, then celebrates instead of going for the fumble (Lowlight.)
Tank Dell goes flying to secure the catch (Highlight.)