Hi Folks,
We do a ton of insightful, thoughtful, and serious features here at Footballguys with smart people thinking deeply for you.
This is not one of those features.
This is Random Shots, and it's a few pages of me sharing all the random goofiness from this week. With maybe a music note and sometimes a "soap box" wrap at the end.
Here's to Football.
J
Can I be real, here? This column is goofy. But I want to be serious for a moment.
Per ESPN, "Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, 24, died Thursday morning from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot, according to law authorities."
My heart aches for Kneeland's family and friends. That sucks beyond words.
What I'll say to readers here is simple: Please don't give up hope.
If you're experiencing emotional distress, thinking about suicide, or are worried about someone else, you can call or text 988 any time. It's just like calling 911, but it's 988.
They are open 24 hours a day, offering free and confidential help from trained crisis counselors.
You can also chat online at www.988Lifeline.org if you prefer.
I'm not a trained counselor, but you can talk to me as well. Bryant@Footballguys.com, which I use for all our mailings, is my real email. Hit me up if you need to talk. Just please don't give up hope. Please.
Ok. Now on to the goofy stuff from this week.
Just going to drop this right here...
Tom Brady reveals that he cloned his DNA 23 years ago in a bioscience experiment in North Carolina.
— NFL Drop (@TheNFLDrop) November 6, 2025
The human is reported to be alive today, sharing similar physical traits to Brady. pic.twitter.com/BRMowMhVe7
Drake Maye is 23 years old.
And was born in North Carolina...
— 29y old Virgin (@JanguAnil) November 7, 2025
This was close.
A game of inches
— Joe Bryant (@Football_Guys) November 12, 2025
pic.twitter.com/NiuhYcd58w
Denver broke out the throwback uniforms and the throwback defense Thursday night.
Broncos-Raiders was some VINTAGE Thursday Night Football π₯
— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) November 7, 2025
- THIRTEEN 3 & Outs
- 15 Punts
- 3 INTs
- 2 Missed FGs
- Blocked Punt
- 8 Sacks
- More than half of Raiders drives didn't go further than 2 yards pic.twitter.com/5hVF7q6HXx
Was it great defense, or was it this?
full Broncos vs Raiders recap: pic.twitter.com/MukTkE4KCd
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) November 7, 2025
Related.
On one hand, good teams find ways to win close games, regardless of the opponent.
On the other hand, do we know how good Denver actually is?
Broncos have beaten:
— stabs (@taStabss) November 7, 2025
- The 3-6 Jake Browning led Bengals
- The 2-7 Geno Smith led Raiders by 3 points
- The 3-5 Davis Mills led Texans by 3 points
- The 1-7 Justin Fields led Jets 13-11
- The 2-7 Jaxson Dart led Giants by 1 point
- The 1-8 Cam Ward led Titans by 1 score
This may or may not have happened to me...
I SPENT 2 WEEKS LOOKING FOR MY IPAD ππ pic.twitter.com/wNWEnZV3hr
— ππππ¦π π‘πππππ orbleππ (@fredbearfood) November 10, 2025
Yup.
Texas doing uniform reveals for the same uniforms they've worn since the Truman administration will never not be hilarious. https://t.co/Csd1Oahvk9
— Flatland Sportsπ΅#15to1 (@flatland_sports) November 11, 2025
Nailed it.
π¨π¨ICIONIC MATCHUPπ¨π¨
— MLFootball (@MLFootball) November 7, 2025
TREVOR LAWRENCE VERSUS DAVIS MILLS THIS SUNDAY.
FANS ARE CALLING THIS…
"THE NECK BOWL."
π₯π₯π₯ pic.twitter.com/m47DZPBNzu
Not great.
This has to be the worst NFL punt I've ever seen. pic.twitter.com/eO01TAN1sP
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 7, 2025
Music Note of the week is one of my favorite songs. The Brian Jonestown Massacre with a sweet version of "Anemone" from the Cardinal Sessions. It's a fantastic blend of chill plus locking in. The tambourine is like a metronome. I recommend listening as loud as it'll go.
Don't give up.
Jack Hillgrove saw a play that we have rarely seen. Watch !! pic.twitter.com/D4aLtu1UOg
— Bob Pompeani (@KDPomp) November 8, 2025
Thanks to Matt Carey for that one.
From last week's note on Rico Dowdle.
Everyone knows it takes three pumps for a flag...
#Panthers RB Rico Dowdle got flagged for this TD celebration (even though it was only 2 pumps).
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 2, 2025
It was a costly penalty. The XP attempt was pushed back and the Panthers missed, keeping it a 7-point game. pic.twitter.com/01w4F6HmKI
For Reference:
This week, Panthers coach Dave Canales brought in Keegan-Michael Key for a guest appearance.
Rico was pretty pumped to see him pic.twitter.com/azDvoWgvEr
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) November 8, 2025
Apparently, Dowdle was listening. From Sunday:
Zero pumps@BudLight | #ForTheCelly pic.twitter.com/FbIULA84ZJ
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) November 9, 2025
Thanks to Drew Davenport for that one.
What a recovery.
10/10 recovery no notes
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) November 9, 2025
pic.twitter.com/aQ6XO6HF5e
Reversing roles isn't always what it's cracked up to be.
BRUH HOLY π³ pic.twitter.com/Y1nfbRwfTZ
— Footballism (@FootbaIIism) November 9, 2025
Some truth right here.
I'm going to miss Brian Daboll.
Bears take the lead
— Pardon My Take (@PardonMyTake) November 9, 2025
*camera cuts to Brian Daboll* pic.twitter.com/obqv9WkRu1
It's a tough league to predict.
The #Panthers beat the 1-loss #Packers at Lambeau last week… then lost to the 1-win #Saints at home this week. π€·βοΈ pic.twitter.com/nSOwo8Bgwx
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 9, 2025
Truth right here.
If the Vols don't win this week, you can officially throw out the "Look good, play good" rule. https://t.co/9udxXXkgbY
— Joe Bryant (@Football_Guys) November 10, 2025
Although the Lions are certainly proving my point here.
It's great to see the Lions looking like the Lions again. It's their best white jersey look. pic.twitter.com/tF0XM6IxM0
— FB_Helmet_Guy (@FB_Helmet_Guy) November 9, 2025
This is wild.
It took 17 years but...
— FanDuel (@FanDuel) November 10, 2025
MATT STAFFORD FINALLY HAS A .500 CAREER RECORD π pic.twitter.com/X30cfYhuih
Honolulu Blues with the perfect reply.
Yea that's our bad https://t.co/C93ZOC6ZSs
— Honolulu Blues (@HonoluluBlues_) November 10, 2025