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What I learned in Week 14 of the NFL season...

In Week 14 of the NFL season, I learned...

- ...LeSean McCoy is a germaphobe when it comes to guys named Chip.

- ...it's quite possible the New York Jets defense eats rookie quarterbacks for breakfast.

- ...the possible nickname for the duo A.J. McCarron/A.J. Green, The A.J.'s, will never catch on.

- ...the Indianapolis Colts need more than "Luck" to be a playoff-worthy team.

- ...it's the Atlanta Falcons' goal to be the antithesis of the Atlanta Braves from the early-'90s, going from first to worst rather than worst to first.

-...San Francisco and Baltimore's players and coaches are asking Santa Claus for a time machine on Christmas.

- ..., given their performance on Sunday, the Denver Broncos are thinking about changing their name to the Denver Butterfingers.

- ...it's only a matter of time before delusional Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says of his 4-9 squad, "This is the best team I've ever seen."

- ...five days after the game ended, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is still holding onto the football.

- ...Odell Beckham Jr. is #1 on the NFL's Most Wanted list.

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