Tyler Dunne
@tydunne.bsky.social
Founder of Go Long at GoLongTD.com & Substack.
Longform NFL coverage.
Longform NFL coverage.
“They know if they come through a hole, it’s going to be trouble. It’s not safe out there. It ain’t safe! Especially when you’re up two scores?”
Allow the Houston Texans to take you inside their intimidation.
Here's Part I of our series, "OUTLAWS:" www.golongtd.com/p/outlaws-pa...
Allow the Houston Texans to take you inside their intimidation.
Here's Part I of our series, "OUTLAWS:" www.golongtd.com/p/outlaws-pa...
January 5, 2026 at 6:43 PM
“They know if they come through a hole, it’s going to be trouble. It’s not safe out there. It ain’t safe! Especially when you’re up two scores?”
Allow the Houston Texans to take you inside their intimidation.
Here's Part I of our series, "OUTLAWS:" www.golongtd.com/p/outlaws-pa...
Allow the Houston Texans to take you inside their intimidation.
Here's Part I of our series, "OUTLAWS:" www.golongtd.com/p/outlaws-pa...
Lesson learned: Beware of the Heartfelt Owner Hug.
Arthur Blank embraces Raheem Morris after his postgame presser... see ya.
Michael Bidwill embraces Gannon midfield before his final game... bye.
Many changes across the NFL today.
Arthur Blank embraces Raheem Morris after his postgame presser... see ya.
Michael Bidwill embraces Gannon midfield before his final game... bye.
Many changes across the NFL today.
BREAKING: The Cardinals are firing Jonathan Gannon, per source.
Gannon compiled a 15-36 record over three seasons and zero playoff appearances.
Gannon compiled a 15-36 record over three seasons and zero playoff appearances.
January 5, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Lesson learned: Beware of the Heartfelt Owner Hug.
Arthur Blank embraces Raheem Morris after his postgame presser... see ya.
Michael Bidwill embraces Gannon midfield before his final game... bye.
Many changes across the NFL today.
Arthur Blank embraces Raheem Morris after his postgame presser... see ya.
Michael Bidwill embraces Gannon midfield before his final game... bye.
Many changes across the NFL today.
Every team in the NFC North finished above .500.
Every team in the NFC South finished below .500.
Every team in the NFC South finished below .500.
January 5, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Every team in the NFC North finished above .500.
Every team in the NFC South finished below .500.
Every team in the NFC South finished below .500.
“We want you to hurt. We want you to remember when you played the Texans.”
This defense’s greatest strength isn’t explained in numbers. Rather, the twitching eyeballs of offensive players a millisecond before contact.
Now? The Texans aim for history.
Part I: www.golongtd.com/p/outlaws-pa...
This defense’s greatest strength isn’t explained in numbers. Rather, the twitching eyeballs of offensive players a millisecond before contact.
Now? The Texans aim for history.
Part I: www.golongtd.com/p/outlaws-pa...
OUTLAWS, Part I: 'We want you to remember when you played the Texans'
Their sights are set on history. This Houston Texans defense wants to be known as an all-time unit. Best way to do that? Make offenses hurt this postseason. Here's how they created a whole new world.
www.golongtd.com
January 5, 2026 at 12:50 PM
“We want you to hurt. We want you to remember when you played the Texans.”
This defense’s greatest strength isn’t explained in numbers. Rather, the twitching eyeballs of offensive players a millisecond before contact.
Now? The Texans aim for history.
Part I: www.golongtd.com/p/outlaws-pa...
This defense’s greatest strength isn’t explained in numbers. Rather, the twitching eyeballs of offensive players a millisecond before contact.
Now? The Texans aim for history.
Part I: www.golongtd.com/p/outlaws-pa...
Seeing Michell Trubisky sling it in the blue jersey, red helmet, and No. 11 brings to mind the all-time dude of all dudes: Rob Johnson.
OK, maybe it is OK to shed a tear this final day of The Ralph.
OK, maybe it is OK to shed a tear this final day of The Ralph.
January 5, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Seeing Michell Trubisky sling it in the blue jersey, red helmet, and No. 11 brings to mind the all-time dude of all dudes: Rob Johnson.
OK, maybe it is OK to shed a tear this final day of The Ralph.
OK, maybe it is OK to shed a tear this final day of The Ralph.
Steelers should pay Malik Willis whatever he wants to be their quarterback in 2026.
January 5, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Steelers should pay Malik Willis whatever he wants to be their quarterback in 2026.
You know it's bad when Cris Collinsworth is incredulous.
What a miss by Rodgers. Woof.
What a miss by Rodgers. Woof.
January 5, 2026 at 2:09 AM
You know it's bad when Cris Collinsworth is incredulous.
What a miss by Rodgers. Woof.
What a miss by Rodgers. Woof.
MVP at it again.
Don't care who Drake Maye is playing. He makes alien plays every week.
Don't care who Drake Maye is playing. He makes alien plays every week.
Drake Maye makes an impossible escape, scrambles for a first down, gets his face mask grabbed (not called), then the Patriots take advantage of the Dolphins expecting run and call a long flea flicker.
January 4, 2026 at 9:49 PM
MVP at it again.
Don't care who Drake Maye is playing. He makes alien plays every week.
Don't care who Drake Maye is playing. He makes alien plays every week.
It's the last day at Rich/Ralph/NewEra/Highmark. And a certain degree of emotions is, no doubt, warranted.
But, goodness. On another social media platform, you'd think the Bills were moving to Mars in 2026. Not across the street.
But, goodness. On another social media platform, you'd think the Bills were moving to Mars in 2026. Not across the street.
January 4, 2026 at 9:24 PM
It's the last day at Rich/Ralph/NewEra/Highmark. And a certain degree of emotions is, no doubt, warranted.
But, goodness. On another social media platform, you'd think the Bills were moving to Mars in 2026. Not across the street.
But, goodness. On another social media platform, you'd think the Bills were moving to Mars in 2026. Not across the street.
Look, facts are facts.
Get Greg Bishop in that front office.
Get Greg Bishop in that front office.
The Jaguars are 9-1 since Greg Bishop dressed up as Liam Coen for Halloween www.si.com/nfl/liam-coe...
How an Innocuous Liam Coen Halloween Costume Signaled a Growing Jaguars Movement
Friends, peers and more have quipped about the striking resemblance, so I set out to put myself in the shoes of the NFL coach for one day.
www.si.com
January 4, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Look, facts are facts.
Get Greg Bishop in that front office.
Get Greg Bishop in that front office.
Andy Reid has to try like hell to lose this one. Suppose it will not be too hard given the Chiefs’ state of affairs. Tank to avoid Mendoza!
January 4, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Andy Reid has to try like hell to lose this one. Suppose it will not be too hard given the Chiefs’ state of affairs. Tank to avoid Mendoza!
Everybody is going to see this Texans-Colts score and freak out.
No Lassiter all game, and Indy went after the backup.
Pulling starters now with Jags up big.
They’re fine, and still scary as hell.
No Lassiter all game, and Indy went after the backup.
Pulling starters now with Jags up big.
They’re fine, and still scary as hell.
January 4, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Everybody is going to see this Texans-Colts score and freak out.
No Lassiter all game, and Indy went after the backup.
Pulling starters now with Jags up big.
They’re fine, and still scary as hell.
No Lassiter all game, and Indy went after the backup.
Pulling starters now with Jags up big.
They’re fine, and still scary as hell.
We’ve reached JJ McCarthy Taunting O’Clock. Gonna be a tough Sunday.
January 4, 2026 at 6:08 PM
We’ve reached JJ McCarthy Taunting O’Clock. Gonna be a tough Sunday.
All that money to Syracuse University.
For what?
For what?
January 4, 2026 at 5:35 PM
All that money to Syracuse University.
For what?
For what?
Looking like a Let The Kids Watch Bluey slate of 1 o’clock games today. Nice change of pace.
January 4, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Looking like a Let The Kids Watch Bluey slate of 1 o’clock games today. Nice change of pace.
Why in the hell don’t the 49ers just wear these every game until the rest of the time?
January 4, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Why in the hell don’t the 49ers just wear these every game until the rest of the time?
Miss the good ‘ol days when a little rain completely ruined the field.
January 3, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Miss the good ‘ol days when a little rain completely ruined the field.
On a warpath.
The Buffalo Sabres have owned most of the real estate in miseryville over the last decade +. Thanks to their 10-game win streak, a return to the postseason is within reach.
It’s the least Sabres fans deserve (I'm sure @tydunne.bsky.social will agree!):
It’s the least Sabres fans deserve (I'm sure @tydunne.bsky.social will agree!):
COLUMN: Long-Suffering Sabres Fans Deserve This Current Streak, And Lots More
Ahead of potentially making history on Saturday, the Buffalo Sabres look ready, finally, to reward its loyal fanbase with a long-awaited trip to the playoffs...
steelesportsbar.substack.com
January 3, 2026 at 6:42 PM
On a warpath.
We’re all sharing Rich/Ralph/Highmark memories, so I’ll go full Uncle Rico here for a moment.
January 3, 2026 at 3:22 PM
We’re all sharing Rich/Ralph/Highmark memories, so I’ll go full Uncle Rico here for a moment.
Solo pod!
Virtues of hard coaching at QB.
Ravens-Steelers.
SB or Bust in Buffalo?
www.golongtd.com/p/pod-on-thi...
Virtues of hard coaching at QB.
Ravens-Steelers.
SB or Bust in Buffalo?
www.golongtd.com/p/pod-on-thi...
Pod: On this Buffalo Bills moment, value of hard coaching at QB, Ravens-Steelers, gratitude into 2026
A quick solo pod for the holiday.
www.golongtd.com
January 1, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Solo pod!
Virtues of hard coaching at QB.
Ravens-Steelers.
SB or Bust in Buffalo?
www.golongtd.com/p/pod-on-thi...
Virtues of hard coaching at QB.
Ravens-Steelers.
SB or Bust in Buffalo?
www.golongtd.com/p/pod-on-thi...
Happy New Year! A look back at 2025...
... with links and a look ahead to 2026.
www.golongtd.com
January 1, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Reposted by Tyler Dunne
The Athletic says that Katie Strang’s Mary Kate Cornett story—written during McAfee/ESPN’s months-long silence—was the most-read story on the site in 2025.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/624...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/624...
ESPN’s Pat McAfee and others amplified a false rumor. A teenager’s life was ‘destroyed’
An Ole Miss freshman has engaged legal representation and says she intends to take action against McAfee, ESPN, and potentially others
www.nytimes.com
January 1, 2026 at 2:43 PM
The Athletic says that Katie Strang’s Mary Kate Cornett story—written during McAfee/ESPN’s months-long silence—was the most-read story on the site in 2025.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/624...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/624...
Malik Willis will be a starting quarterback next season.
We debated which quarterbacks he's better than right now.
-> www.golongtd.com/p/ty-and-bob...
We debated which quarterbacks he's better than right now.
-> www.golongtd.com/p/ty-and-bob...
Ty & Bob Pod S4 E15: Inside a 307-yard Lambeau fiasco, Bears-49ers shootout, Lions unravel
What happened at Lambeau Field?
www.golongtd.com
January 1, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Malik Willis will be a starting quarterback next season.
We debated which quarterbacks he's better than right now.
-> www.golongtd.com/p/ty-and-bob...
We debated which quarterbacks he's better than right now.
-> www.golongtd.com/p/ty-and-bob...
Reposted by Tyler Dunne
The Buffalo Sabres pushed their winning streak to 10 with a dominant 4-1 win against the Dallas Stars. Thoughts on Tage Thompson’s brilliance, the Sabres looking like a real contender and more:
Tage Thompson, Sabres dominate Stars to push winning streak to 10: 5 thoughts
Buffalo's 10-game winning streak matches a franchise record the team has hit three other times, most recently in 2018.
www.nytimes.com
January 1, 2026 at 12:56 PM
The Buffalo Sabres pushed their winning streak to 10 with a dominant 4-1 win against the Dallas Stars. Thoughts on Tage Thompson’s brilliance, the Sabres looking like a real contender and more: