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Gambles by Matt LaFleur and Sean McVay backfire on the NFL’s opening weekend

 CSNC News Wire  September 15, 2026  Leave a Comment on Gambles by Matt LaFleur and Sean McVay backfire on the NFL’s opening weekend
Gambles by Matt LaFleur and Sean McVay backfire on the NFL's opening weekend

Two of the biggest backfires on the NFL’s opening weekend came roughly 70 hours and 9,500 miles apart.

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