Saad Yousuf
@saadyousuf126.bsky.social
The Athletic ✍🏽, The Ticket 🎙️, The Office 📺
Dallas Cowboys beat writer.
One Star Cowboys podcast ⭐️
Dallas Cowboys beat writer.
One Star Cowboys podcast ⭐️
Fortunate to have @damnitjason.bsky.social share his baking prowess. 10/10, no notes
December 19, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Fortunate to have @damnitjason.bsky.social share his baking prowess. 10/10, no notes
The Central division in the NHL is objectively absurd. Could be a league of its own with the talent and storylines flowing throughout
December 13, 2025 at 4:42 AM
The Central division in the NHL is objectively absurd. Could be a league of its own with the talent and storylines flowing throughout
Game-winning drives among active quarterbacks is a doozy:
1. Duh (Matthew Stafford)
2. Third-stringer (Russell Wilson)
3. Makes sense (Aaron Rodgers)
4. Grandpa (Philip Rivers)
5. Rich backup (Kirk Cousins)
6. Two-team starter this year (Joe Flacco)
7. Backup (Andy Dalton)
1. Duh (Matthew Stafford)
2. Third-stringer (Russell Wilson)
3. Makes sense (Aaron Rodgers)
4. Grandpa (Philip Rivers)
5. Rich backup (Kirk Cousins)
6. Two-team starter this year (Joe Flacco)
7. Backup (Andy Dalton)
December 12, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Game-winning drives among active quarterbacks is a doozy:
1. Duh (Matthew Stafford)
2. Third-stringer (Russell Wilson)
3. Makes sense (Aaron Rodgers)
4. Grandpa (Philip Rivers)
5. Rich backup (Kirk Cousins)
6. Two-team starter this year (Joe Flacco)
7. Backup (Andy Dalton)
1. Duh (Matthew Stafford)
2. Third-stringer (Russell Wilson)
3. Makes sense (Aaron Rodgers)
4. Grandpa (Philip Rivers)
5. Rich backup (Kirk Cousins)
6. Two-team starter this year (Joe Flacco)
7. Backup (Andy Dalton)
it is kinda wild some of the beat “coverage” we have for some of the teams among the Big 4 leagues (NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB). Sad state of affairs in the sports media landscape (talking about quantity here, not quality).
December 7, 2025 at 3:50 AM
it is kinda wild some of the beat “coverage” we have for some of the teams among the Big 4 leagues (NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB). Sad state of affairs in the sports media landscape (talking about quantity here, not quality).
if there's a bigger beating in sports media than kirk herbstreit's dog, i do not want to know about it
December 4, 2025 at 11:40 PM
if there's a bigger beating in sports media than kirk herbstreit's dog, i do not want to know about it
Absolutely gutting news on Tyler Seguin. His efforts to recover from one devastating injury after another are fairly well-documented at this point, but since those injuries, he's done so much to just take care of his entire body to try and *prevent* injuries. Just awful, awful news.
December 3, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Absolutely gutting news on Tyler Seguin. His efforts to recover from one devastating injury after another are fairly well-documented at this point, but since those injuries, he's done so much to just take care of his entire body to try and *prevent* injuries. Just awful, awful news.
random food PSA: If you are a fan of cornbread, the cornbread from the Albertsons bakery is absolutely elite. Taste, price, lasting power, etc. Checks all the boxes. You're welcome.
December 1, 2025 at 7:05 PM
random food PSA: If you are a fan of cornbread, the cornbread from the Albertsons bakery is absolutely elite. Taste, price, lasting power, etc. Checks all the boxes. You're welcome.
the fact it took the 8th goal scored for a team to have their first multi-goal scorer in the game is nasty business
November 26, 2025 at 4:29 AM
the fact it took the 8th goal scored for a team to have their first multi-goal scorer in the game is nasty business
it has been a bad, bad week for Mikko Rantanen. there's reputation things here that will follow him along for a while
November 23, 2025 at 4:47 AM
it has been a bad, bad week for Mikko Rantanen. there's reputation things here that will follow him along for a while
not many players where you can literally see the level of confidence on the ice the way you can with Jason Robertson. And he's beyond confident right now.
November 19, 2025 at 2:32 AM
not many players where you can literally see the level of confidence on the ice the way you can with Jason Robertson. And he's beyond confident right now.
Brian Daboll as offensive coordinator/head coach when he hasn't had Josh Allen as his QB, points scored per game:
2009-2010, Browns (OC): 30th
2011, Dolphins (OC): 20th
2012, Chiefs (OC): 32nd
2022-2025, Giants (HC): 29th
2018-2021, Bills (OC, with young Josh Allen at QB): 15th
2009-2010, Browns (OC): 30th
2011, Dolphins (OC): 20th
2012, Chiefs (OC): 32nd
2022-2025, Giants (HC): 29th
2018-2021, Bills (OC, with young Josh Allen at QB): 15th
November 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Brian Daboll as offensive coordinator/head coach when he hasn't had Josh Allen as his QB, points scored per game:
2009-2010, Browns (OC): 30th
2011, Dolphins (OC): 20th
2012, Chiefs (OC): 32nd
2022-2025, Giants (HC): 29th
2018-2021, Bills (OC, with young Josh Allen at QB): 15th
2009-2010, Browns (OC): 30th
2011, Dolphins (OC): 20th
2012, Chiefs (OC): 32nd
2022-2025, Giants (HC): 29th
2018-2021, Bills (OC, with young Josh Allen at QB): 15th
haven’t watched a minute of mavs basketball this season but just seeing tweets and box scores, it is some of the most satisfactory sports vibes I’ve felt in a while 😌
November 8, 2025 at 1:56 AM
haven’t watched a minute of mavs basketball this season but just seeing tweets and box scores, it is some of the most satisfactory sports vibes I’ve felt in a while 😌
my man ended his victory speech and walked off the stage to Dhoom Machale. I don’t think people quite understand the level of iconic that is
November 5, 2025 at 6:00 AM
my man ended his victory speech and walked off the stage to Dhoom Machale. I don’t think people quite understand the level of iconic that is
To kick or receive? Debating the pros and cons of NFL overtime coin toss strategy
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...
To kick or receive? Debating the pros and cons of NFL overtime coin toss strategy
Kickoff first is seemingly the accepted preference for the new NFL overtime rules. But is it really the best strategy?
www.nytimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
To kick or receive? Debating the pros and cons of NFL overtime coin toss strategy
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...
Tyler Seguin playing in his 1,000th game tonight after not being able to walk five years ago is pretty dang cool. I wouldn't put words in his mouth, but considering his injury history, the longevity milestones might mean even more than the production milestones. Good stuff for a good dude.
October 30, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Tyler Seguin playing in his 1,000th game tonight after not being able to walk five years ago is pretty dang cool. I wouldn't put words in his mouth, but considering his injury history, the longevity milestones might mean even more than the production milestones. Good stuff for a good dude.
even if you’re having a bad day today, be thankful you’re not going through what my pal Jonah is going through!
(this was because I ranked the Eagles as the fourth-most likely team to win the Super Bowl, behind Detroit, KC and Buffalo 😂)
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
(this was because I ranked the Eagles as the fourth-most likely team to win the Super Bowl, behind Detroit, KC and Buffalo 😂)
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
October 30, 2025 at 5:40 PM
even if you’re having a bad day today, be thankful you’re not going through what my pal Jonah is going through!
(this was because I ranked the Eagles as the fourth-most likely team to win the Super Bowl, behind Detroit, KC and Buffalo 😂)
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
(this was because I ranked the Eagles as the fourth-most likely team to win the Super Bowl, behind Detroit, KC and Buffalo 😂)
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Reposted by Saad Yousuf
It's actually remarkably easy to not ever use ChatGPT.
October 17, 2025 at 3:54 PM
It's actually remarkably easy to not ever use ChatGPT.
Contract Year George Pickens with CeeDee Lamb out and Dak Prescott playing at an MVP level feels like the absolute best version you're gonna get from No. 3, and that's been quite obvious for weeks now.
October 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Contract Year George Pickens with CeeDee Lamb out and Dak Prescott playing at an MVP level feels like the absolute best version you're gonna get from No. 3, and that's been quite obvious for weeks now.
Reposted by Saad Yousuf
The 0-6 Jets finished with -10 net passing yards 🤯
October 12, 2025 at 4:39 PM
The 0-6 Jets finished with -10 net passing yards 🤯
i'm so glad i'm not a fan of either team because this game is cocaine
October 11, 2025 at 4:52 AM
i'm so glad i'm not a fan of either team because this game is cocaine
i’ve always been “imma post what I wanna post” guy (though I do generally limit my politics stuff, genocides notwithstanding), but just curious as hockey season begins, for posting purposes on here, “like” this if you’re a Stars fan still following me from my previous life
October 10, 2025 at 2:26 AM
i’ve always been “imma post what I wanna post” guy (though I do generally limit my politics stuff, genocides notwithstanding), but just curious as hockey season begins, for posting purposes on here, “like” this if you’re a Stars fan still following me from my previous life
Thursday night. 77 degrees. Regular season football and regular season hockey on the screens.
Sometimes you really gotta pause and soak in these fleeting moments
Sometimes you really gotta pause and soak in these fleeting moments
October 10, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Thursday night. 77 degrees. Regular season football and regular season hockey on the screens.
Sometimes you really gotta pause and soak in these fleeting moments
Sometimes you really gotta pause and soak in these fleeting moments
Latest What's Trending in the NFL column, where we look at the weirdest touchdowns in the NFL so far this season, with two coming from this past week's games.
➕ A new Top 5 teams (no undefeated teams for the first time this year!) and Bottom 5 teams
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...
➕ A new Top 5 teams (no undefeated teams for the first time this year!) and Bottom 5 teams
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...
The weirdest touchdowns we’ve seen through NFL Week 5
Trevor Lawrence's stumbling game winner wasn't the only wild touchdown this weekend.
www.nytimes.com
October 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Latest What's Trending in the NFL column, where we look at the weirdest touchdowns in the NFL so far this season, with two coming from this past week's games.
➕ A new Top 5 teams (no undefeated teams for the first time this year!) and Bottom 5 teams
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...
➕ A new Top 5 teams (no undefeated teams for the first time this year!) and Bottom 5 teams
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...
Reposted by Saad Yousuf
The Cowboys have never beat the Packers in Jerry World 👀
Last night's tie moved Dallas to 0-5-1 against Green Bay at AT&T Stadium.
H/T @saadyousuf126.bsky.social
Last night's tie moved Dallas to 0-5-1 against Green Bay at AT&T Stadium.
H/T @saadyousuf126.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The Cowboys have never beat the Packers in Jerry World 👀
Last night's tie moved Dallas to 0-5-1 against Green Bay at AT&T Stadium.
H/T @saadyousuf126.bsky.social
Last night's tie moved Dallas to 0-5-1 against Green Bay at AT&T Stadium.
H/T @saadyousuf126.bsky.social
Lions started the season with a loss to the Packers but are coming off a big road win in Baltimore.
If your fav team sucks, now’s a good time to hop on the Lions bandwagon. In this week’s column, I offer 6 reasons why.
➕ Top 5 teams, Bottom 5 teams ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...
If your fav team sucks, now’s a good time to hop on the Lions bandwagon. In this week’s column, I offer 6 reasons why.
➕ Top 5 teams, Bottom 5 teams ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...
What’s trending in the NFL: 5 reasons to hop on the Detroit Lions bandwagon
Why the two-time defending NFC North champions still feel like an underdog story to root for.
www.nytimes.com
September 25, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Lions started the season with a loss to the Packers but are coming off a big road win in Baltimore.
If your fav team sucks, now’s a good time to hop on the Lions bandwagon. In this week’s column, I offer 6 reasons why.
➕ Top 5 teams, Bottom 5 teams ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...
If your fav team sucks, now’s a good time to hop on the Lions bandwagon. In this week’s column, I offer 6 reasons why.
➕ Top 5 teams, Bottom 5 teams ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...