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Wishing everyone in this eternally informative ,funny, and happy thread a very Merry Christmas. 

Notre Dame -7, tomorrow Clemson +12.5/ML. NFL tomorrow it's Steelers TT under 19.5. 

There are islands in the Caribbean where you can land a boat and fish and camp on a beach and not run into a single person. 

The Chargers defense are only the 6th unit since 1990 to not allow more than 20 points thru the first 8 games. In a cruel twist of fate, none of the other 5 teams made it to the Super Bowl and 2 of them didn't even make the playoffs. But defense wins championships, right?

In more important news Trevor Lawrence is likely done for the season. Incredible that the Jaguars are already at the "clean house" stage after back to back winning seasons. There is a rift between GM Baalke and HC Pederson and another one between TL16 and Pederson. Just like in Philly, Dougie is done in spite of his prior success. 

@Biscuiteater1

 Eagles self imploding to the Jaguars benefit right now. Nick Sirianni is an idiot. But I think we all know that.

Bears are not even close to being there yet. In their defense, the Cardinals are much better than advertised. 

Jaguars offense with 32 total yards on 17 plays in the 1st half. 

Jaguars defense allows a 20 yard TD run on a 3rd and 17. Simple off tackle run to set up a field goal until no one decides to account for the runner.

This is quality football, folks. 

After that ending Sac will be on a 3rd bottle. 

I think Jamies Winston threw for more passing yards today than Deshaun Watson had all year.

He's his usual self. Talent is undeniable. Situational awareness is something else. But that Jags defense, man. They fired a guy to hire this piece of shit (Nielsen) from the Falcons. When he played man defense vs. the Bills despite Allen's glaring splits (pro man, con zone) I suspected he doesn't study film. Now I know he doesn't. 

@undermysac

 Jags are so fluid. So much better play over the last 4 games. But still only 2-2 over that span against 2 challenged opponents. Brian Thomas and Tank Bigsby yes please, Walker Little at LT rather than Cam Robinson, yes please. The defense is slow and has been criminally used as a man to man set up for most of the year, but that changed last week. I just don't know man. I'm on Jax because I see changes for the better but it could all blow up in a hurry. Let's hope. 

Dave Roberts said "there is no possibility he'll pitch. None whatsoever. " That's different than coachspeak. That's to the point.

Jaguars are a freight train coming. Just took a while to get the engine fixed. 

Both answers were given in different posts (Sac, Dubz, and Hugh) It's Curtis "My favorite" Martin and A Pete. Well played gentlemen. 

Brown never played in the post 1967 Super Bowl era so that's strike 1. Thanks for the newsletter. 

King Henry is on pace to become only the 3rd Super Bowl era RB to lead the league in rushing in his 30's. Who are the 2 who have already done it?

To the contrary they were just officially approved to begin a 1.4 billion dollar stadium renovation in Jacksonville next year. Funding is in place, the NFL owners unanimously approved it's a done deal. They're ours for at least the next 30 years. 

Drake Maye was uncomfortable today (knee) and went for an MRI after practice this evening. I'm thinking he's going to find any excuse not to play that killer Jaguars defense. 

Yes they undoubtedly are. No one can put a finger on why the Jags are so bad right now but solutions seem nearly impossible. It's just the Jags being their normal selves for last 25 years. Clueless. 

As for MNF I really don't know how you don't take the Jets here. Still one of the best defenses in all of football and Rodgers is free to call his own plays. Bills playing 3rd straight road game and they're really not very good. Good but not very good. If the Jets choke on their own vomit, then let it be so. But I like this spot for them. 

Jets +2/ML.