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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) scrambles against the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

The 20 Most Jaw-Dropping NFL Rookie Seasons

Every once in a while, a rookie storms into the NFL and immediately makes you ask, “Wait, how is this guy new to the league?” These are the players who skip the whole "learning curve" thing and go straight to domination from Day 1. From quarterbacks to return specialists, these rookie campaigns made...
Buffalo Bills quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (11) against the Kansas City Chiefs during the AFC Championship game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

15 NFL QBs Who Proved Scouts Don’t Always Know Best — For the Wrong Reasons

The NFL scouting world is filled with optimism, projection, and the occasional blinding sense of confidence. But for every Patrick Mahomes or Joe Burrow, there's a quarterback who made scouts look like they were watching a totally different sport. These 15 quarterbacks proved that even the so-called...
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson (87) reaches but comes up just short during the 1st quarter of the Green Bay Packers game against the Seattle Seahawks Thursday, September 4, 2014 at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash.

19 NFL Icons Who Were Never the Same After a Major Injury

These NFL icons were never quite the same after their big injury, and the league missed out on even more legendary chapters.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.

15 NFL Quarterbacks Who Always Struggled in the Playoffs

Whether it was bad luck, brutal defenses, or just plain bad timing, these quarterbacks never quite figured out the secret to January football.
Jun 19, 2025; Cromwell, Connecticut, USA; Tommy Fleetwood plays his shot from the first tee during the first round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

14 Golfers Who Were One Win Away from Greatness

Whether it was a title that kept slipping away or a career-defining tournament that never landed, they lived on the edge of superstardom.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium.

The 30 Most Electrifying NFL Players of All Time

Football is a team sport, but sometimes one player grabs the remote, cranks the volume, and turns every snap into must-see TV.
Jan 27, 2019; Orlando, FL, USA;Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) throws a pass during the second quarter of the NFL Pro Bowl football game at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images

15 Quarterbacks Who Faded After One Injury

Sometimes it's a devastating hit, as simple as a knee tweak, but the aftermath leaves them a shell of their former selves.
Sept 4, 2007; Phoenix, AZ, USA; San Diego Padres left fielder (15) Milton Bradley argues with home plate umpire Phil Cuzzi in the fifth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

20 MLB Players Who Were Punished More Than They Deserved

Whether it was a harsh suspension, a villain label, or a punishment that didn’t fit the crime, some guys just never caught a break.
Sep 22, 2017; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez (31) throws a pitch in the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-Imagn Images

15 MLB Pitchers Who Had One Incredible Year and Disappeared

Some pitchers light up the MLB stage for a single season, only to fade into the background as quickly as they emerged.
Mar 26, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval smiles as he is removed for a pinch runner after singling against the Oakland Athletics during the ninth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

17 MLB Sluggers Who Forgot How to Hit

Whether it was injuries, age, or just plain bad luck, these sluggers went from terrifying pitchers to looking completely lost at the plate.

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