There was one main reason the Steelers were upset 13-6 by the Browns. Ironically, their running back, Kenneth Gainwell, was unable to consistently do one thing — gain well.

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The Saints defeated the Jets 29-6 in what was the final game for both teams before Christmas. Talk about season's beatings.

What do multiple Super Bowl winners Mike Vrab, John Way and I Manning all have in common with Christmas? No el.

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Merry Christmas to all my Sports Deke followers.

I have an important Christmas question. Are Santa's elves subordinate Clauses?

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SPORTS DEKE CHRISTMAS REPRISE
Rumour has it two members of the Red Deer, Alberta, WHL junior hockey team believe in Santa. The rest are Rebels without a Claus.

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While watching the Lions-Steelers game at a friend's place, we didn't notice his pet feline eating the Christmas tree trimmings. Today the vet said the cat has tinselitis.

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SPORTS DEKE CHRISTMAS REPRISE

The top three NHL Christmas songs:

3. Away at the Rangers;

2. O Goalie Night;  

1. Right Wing Wenceslas.

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Kempton Park racetrack in England recently held its first-ever reindeer race. The favourite was Rudolph by a shiny nose.

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Headline at Sportsnet: What are the Maple Leafs missing? If this is multiple choice:

3. Mitch Marner;

2. Opponent's net;

1. Wins.

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Upon losing 4-0 to the Caps, the Leafs held a meeting where coach Craig Berube said he and his team "are on the same page." Unfortunately it was the appendix.

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SPORTS DEKE REPRISE
North Pole police have finally cleared Santa’s head elf on charges of careless use of a firearm. Authorities admit mistakes were made after finding a cartridge in a pear tree.

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Five-years-retired quarterback, Philip Rivers, 44, came within a minute of beating the 11-3 Seahawks in Seattle. Who does Rivers think he is — Lindsey Vonn?

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