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What I learned in Week 10 of the NFL season...

In Week 10 of the NFL season, I learned...

- ..., if he becomes the 2016 Republican nominee, Donald Trump is probably seriously thinking about naming Rex Ryan as his running mate.

- ..., to some in Green Bay, a moment of silence is code for, "Scream lots of crazy sh*t."

- ...approximately 50% of announcers aren't sure how to pronounce Marcus Mariota's last name and it may only be a matter of time before a minority of them refer to the rookie quarterback as Mariachi.

- ...two 10-year-olds could probably score at least 28 points against the New Orleans Saints defense.

- ...Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks are secretly wondering whether or not shaking Sam Bradford's hand at one time left them all more prone to injury.

- ..., with Mark Sanchez in at quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, Chip Kelly is trying to creatively find a way to work the butt-fumble into the offense.

- ...Peyton Manning just threw another interception, and the game's been over for a day and a half.

- ...Arizona Cardinals' back-up quarterback Drew Stanton, given his televised touchdown celebration, will almost inevitably become a contestant on Dancing With the Stars.

- ...Aaron Rodgers will likely receive a great deal of criticism from Fox News and talk radio after showcasing mercy for Muslims, to which he'll likely respond, "You think that hurts? That's nothing; we just lost to the Lions!"

- ..., if George Carlin were still around, he'd likely compare the Monday Night game between Cincinnati and Houston to golf, adding, "It was like watching flies f**k."

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