The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Jacksonville Jaguars this week in a pretty ugly contest. With a game like that, you know the takes will be especially hot.
Coming into this past Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs were heavily favored over the Jacksonville Jaguars. However, the game did not turn out nearly as expected. The large number of key injuries for the Chiefs caught up to them. Fortunately, KC was able to still pull out the victory. However, it was hardly a well-played game. That means the hot takes this week were really on fire.
For those of you who don’t know, a “hot take” is a large generalization or overreaction based on limited information. Sports are one of the preeminent targets for hot takes, and the NFL especially. Fans, analysts, and media talking heads can’t wait to weigh in on the big topics. That, of course, leads to an awful lot of bad opinions being thrown across the internet.
Yes, you see them everywhere. A big name player signs with a team, and suddenly they are Super Bowl favorites. A quarterback throws an interception, and now he’s the worst to ever play the game. Defense gives up a touchdown? They can’t stop anybody.
So let’s take a look at some of the best hot takes from this past Sunday. I’m not going to embarrass anyone directly. However, I will be using actual quotes from Twitter regarding the game. If you recognize your handiwork, or that of someone else, don’t worry the secret is safe with me. Just remember that I’m watching…