Mike Jones
@bymikejonessports.bsky.social
National NFL writer for @TheAthletic. Formerly Fauquier Citizen —> Washington Times —> Washington Post —> USA TODAY Sports.
Sports dad. Aspiring BBQ pitmaster and caricature artist.
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Sports dad. Aspiring BBQ pitmaster and caricature artist.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/mike-jones/
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682... NFL Week 12 top storylines: Shedeur Sanders’ first start, desperation for Chiefs, and more …
Shedeur Sanders' first start, desperation in Kansas City lead NFL Week 12 storylines
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November 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682... NFL Week 12 top storylines: Shedeur Sanders’ first start, desperation for Chiefs, and more …
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682... Which NFL GMs are on the hot seat? Pressure on for Falcons, Browns, Bengals, Giants
November 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682... Which NFL GMs are on the hot seat? Pressure on for Falcons, Browns, Bengals, Giants
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680... NFL Week 11 storylines: Divisional showdowns, playoff previews lead tremendous Sunday slate
Divisional showdowns, playoff previews lead tremendous NFL Week 11 slate
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November 16, 2025 at 1:40 PM
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680... NFL Week 11 storylines: Divisional showdowns, playoff previews lead tremendous Sunday slate
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678... NFL Week 10 storylines: Colts bounce back? Ravens breakout? Plus, Eagles-Packers showdown
NFL Week 10 storylines: Colts bounce back? Ravens breakout? Plus, Eagles-Packers showdown
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November 9, 2025 at 1:21 PM
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678... NFL Week 10 storylines: Colts bounce back? Ravens breakout? Plus, Eagles-Packers showdown
One half of the NFL season is in the books, and the stretch run begins today.
What we’ve learned so far and what teams to look out for.
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What we’ve learned so far and what teams to look out for.
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November 9, 2025 at 1:19 PM
One half of the NFL season is in the books, and the stretch run begins today.
What we’ve learned so far and what teams to look out for.
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What we’ve learned so far and what teams to look out for.
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2025 NFL trade deadline winners, losers: Eagles fill needs, Jets sell, Bills strike out
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November 5, 2025 at 2:29 PM
2025 NFL trade deadline winners, losers: Eagles fill needs, Jets sell, Bills strike out
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November 2, 2025 at 9:37 PM
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676... NFL Week 9 storylines: Josh Allen vs. Patrick Mahomes, Part 10; red-hot Colts get tested
NFL Week 9 storylines: Josh Allen vs. Patrick Mahomes, Part 10; red-hot Colts get tested
Two of this generation's premier quarterbacks square off again with Allen looking to improve on his 4-1 regular-season mark vs. Mahomes.
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November 2, 2025 at 12:12 PM
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676... NFL Week 9 storylines: Josh Allen vs. Patrick Mahomes, Part 10; red-hot Colts get tested
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676... Revisiting 18 NFL trades at last year’s deadline: Several solid moves, but a bunch of duds
October 30, 2025 at 12:42 PM
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676... Revisiting 18 NFL trades at last year’s deadline: Several solid moves, but a bunch of duds
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675... Aaron Rodgers, Packers are both right where they belong 3 years after separation
October 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675... Aaron Rodgers, Packers are both right where they belong 3 years after separation
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Mangold died on Saturday night from complications of kidney disease, according to the Jets.
Nick Mangold, former All-Pro center for the Jets, dies at 41
Less than two weeks ago, Mangold publicly announced he needed a kidney transplant and asked for help finding a donor.
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October 26, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Mangold died on Saturday night from complications of kidney disease, according to the Jets.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674... Aaron Rodgers vs. Packers, Giants-Eagles rematch among top NFL Week 8 storylines
October 26, 2025 at 1:21 PM
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674... Aaron Rodgers vs. Packers, Giants-Eagles rematch among top NFL Week 8 storylines
It’s time to lay the ghosts of quarterbacks past to rest. Jayden Daniels isn’t on the path to becoming Washington’s next RGIII www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
No, Jayden Daniels isn’t on the path to becoming Washington’s next RGIII
The trauma suffered by this fan base during the Daniel Snyder era is real, but it's time to lay the ghosts of quarterbacks past to rest.
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October 21, 2025 at 11:10 AM
It’s time to lay the ghosts of quarterbacks past to rest. Jayden Daniels isn’t on the path to becoming Washington’s next RGIII www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671... Tua Tagovailoa’s words say it all: Mike McDaniel’s Dolphins heading for a franchise reset
Tua Tagovailoa’s words say it all: Mike McDaniel’s Dolphins heading for a franchise reset
After the quarterback questioned the team's leadership, it feels like a matter of when, not if, the Dolphins make a change.
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October 13, 2025 at 3:07 PM
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671... Tua Tagovailoa’s words say it all: Mike McDaniel’s Dolphins heading for a franchise reset
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671... False alarm! Chiefs are rounding back into juggernaut form after rocky start
October 13, 2025 at 1:42 PM
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671... False alarm! Chiefs are rounding back into juggernaut form after rocky start
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670... Lions-Chiefs showdown, surging Jaguars, desperate Bengals lead NFL Week 6 storylines
Lions-Chiefs showdown, surging Jaguars, desperate Bengals lead NFL Week 6 storylines
Monday will also feature the second showdown between Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels, the top two picks of the 2024 draft.
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October 12, 2025 at 1:18 PM
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670... Lions-Chiefs showdown, surging Jaguars, desperate Bengals lead NFL Week 6 storylines
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670... NFL, NFLPA investigating Brian Daboll’s behavior during Jaxson Dart concussion evaluation
NFL, NFLPA investigating Brian Daboll’s behavior during Jaxson Dart concussion evaluation
Daboll was seen peeking in the tent and having a heated discussion with the Giants team physician as he waited for word on his QB.
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October 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670... NFL, NFLPA investigating Brian Daboll’s behavior during Jaxson Dart concussion evaluation
www.nytimes.com/athletic/669... Emari Demercado joins dubious list. Why do NFL players keep committing goal-line goofs?
Emari Demercado joins dubious list. Why do NFL players keep committing goal-line goofs?
Yet another NFL player had difficulty figuring out how far he had to run to complete the act of scoring a touchdown on Sunday.
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October 6, 2025 at 1:29 PM
www.nytimes.com/athletic/669... Emari Demercado joins dubious list. Why do NFL players keep committing goal-line goofs?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668... Chiefs’ momentum, A.J. Brown’s frustrations, Browns’ latest QB headline NFL Week 5 action
NFL Week 5 top storylines: Dillon Gabriel's debut, Ravens' fading hopes, A.J. Brown's frustrations
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October 5, 2025 at 11:17 AM
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668... Chiefs’ momentum, A.J. Brown’s frustrations, Browns’ latest QB headline NFL Week 5 action
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668... NFL quarter-season superlatives and early lessons as teams find their identities
NFL quarter-season superlatives and early lessons as teams find their identities
The Bills, showing off better support for Josh Allen with a strong running game, look like top Super Bowl contenders along with the Eagles.
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October 2, 2025 at 12:16 PM
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668... NFL quarter-season superlatives and early lessons as teams find their identities
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Coming up: we'll talk about it. We'll get insight from Tracy Wolfson & @bymikejonessports.bsky.social. We'll...deal with it.
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Glenn Clark Radio September 29, 2025 (Tracy Wolfson, Mike Jones)
Welcome into a Monday edition of Glenn Clark Radio, unfortunately, not going to be a pleasant welcome as the Ravens get throttled from the opening quarter until the end of the game by the Kansas City…
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September 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Coming up: we'll talk about it. We'll get insight from Tracy Wolfson & @bymikejonessports.bsky.social. We'll...deal with it.
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/667... Clock is ticking on Ravens, who in bizarre fashion have turned into the Can’t Get-Rights
Clock is ticking on Ravens, who in bizarre fashion have turned into the Can’t Get-Rights
The Ravens are 1-3, now dealing with a load of injuries — including to Lamar Jackson. Is it too late for them to recover?
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September 29, 2025 at 12:10 PM
www.nytimes.com/athletic/667... Clock is ticking on Ravens, who in bizarre fashion have turned into the Can’t Get-Rights
www.nytimes.com/athletic/666... Mahomes vs. Jackson, Eagles vs. Bucs and Micah’s return to Dallas shape an exciting Week 4
Mahomes vs. Jackson, Eagles vs. Bucs and Micah’s return to Dallas shape an exciting Week 4
Barring a tie, either the Chiefs or Ravens will be facing a tough road back from 1-3 after Sunday's showdown in Kansas City.
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September 28, 2025 at 12:07 PM
www.nytimes.com/athletic/666... Mahomes vs. Jackson, Eagles vs. Bucs and Micah’s return to Dallas shape an exciting Week 4
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665... NFL panic meter: Why Chiefs, Ravens should keep faith; Cowboys, Texans are in trouble
NFL panic meter: Why Chiefs, Ravens should keep faith; Cowboys, Texans are in trouble
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September 25, 2025 at 12:11 PM
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665... NFL panic meter: Why Chiefs, Ravens should keep faith; Cowboys, Texans are in trouble
Jaguars rising, Texans stumbling as AFC South rivals are headed in opposite directions www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...
Jaguars rising, Texans stumbling as AFC South rivals are headed in opposite directions
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September 22, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Jaguars rising, Texans stumbling as AFC South rivals are headed in opposite directions www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...