Offensive linemen have essentially the most thankless job within the NFL. Get on this guy's way and when you do a very good job we'll never discuss it. If you screw up, at best we are going to publicly shame you. Or we blame you for a loss or injury.

The big Stollen need a hug and are subsequently looking forward to the Christmas season. Their wealthy quarterbacks – and sometimes running backs – reward offensive linemen for his or her blood, sweat and tears with generous gifts at Christmas. While they aren't at all times made available to the general public or annoying media types, we were capable of put together our list of the ten best gifts this yr, plus a number of honorable mentions. (The end of the list is best left to your imagination, and we couldn't confirm our theory that Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud gave his offensive linemen some rocks to kick.)

Did the quarterbacks and teams receive an instantaneous reward from the offensive linemen for his or her generosity? Let's take a take a look at the highest gifts and the way these teams fared in Week 17.

1.Cincinnati Bengals

Week 17 Result: Defeat the Denver Broncos 30-24

Joe Burrow asked his linemen what they wanted, and when some said weapons, he thought in regards to the coolest weapon – and samurai swords were the plain answer.

“Samurai swords are pretty damn cool in my opinion,” he told reporters.

He bought authentic Japanese katana swords, each with a singular backstory to a city or battle, placed them in a room and had the swords chosen.

“Joe does a great job of buying gifts that are extremely meaningful,” left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. said. told reporters. “The fact that he bought me a sword is the oldest form of respect.”

“My favorite gift I’ve ever received because it’s so different,” guard Alex Cappa added.

Burrow was sacked seven times within the Bengals' time beyond regulation win over the Broncos on Saturday, so perhaps there can be less fake swordplay this week, folks.

2. Green Bay Packers

Result Week 17: Lost to Minnesota Vikings 27-25

Running back Josh Jacobs packed custom diamond pendants for his 12 offensive linemen. They were commissioned by ZoFrost and Co., a Houston-based jewelry manufacturer.

Jacobs is having an incredible season but was held to 69 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries within the loss to the Vikings. The Packers scored the ultimate 15 points of the sport to return close, so possibly it just took some time for the linemen to stop squinting on the shenanigans.

3. Philadelphia Eagles

Week 17 Result: Defeat the Dallas Cowboys 41-17

Running back Saquon Barkley, who’s vying for the NFL rushing record, was smart and went with quarterback Jalen Hurts on gifts for the linemen. They bought each a personalised golf cart marked with the player's last name and number. And in fact the Hurts and Barkley logos on the back. After all, what's the purpose of a present when you're not consistently reminded of who made it for you?

— Quay L.Jones #FlyEaglesFly (13-3) (@QuayLJones3) December 24, 2024

4. San Francisco 49ers

Week 17 result: Lost to Detroit Lions 40-34

Brock Purdy was smart too. He hasn't gotten his big payday yet, so he turned to corporate sponsorships. Thanks to his friends at Toyota, Purdy gave 10 linemen either a Toyota Sequoia or a Toyota Tundra. Although these are the costliest gifts on the list, we will't rate them too high since Purdy was more of a middleman.

Santa Purdy

Brock surprises his O-Line with some latest wheels pic.twitter.com/4iYIWs9k3t

— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 20, 2024

5. New York Jets

Week 17 result: Lost to Buffalo Bills 40-14

You can't dress up a pig, but that doesn't mean pigs don't like to wash up from time to time. Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who was having a miserable season, tried to modernize the Jets facility. He had a tailor come and measure the linemen for a custom Tom Ford suit to wear with their latest Tom Ford sunglasses and Tom Ford cologne. They also received one Louis Vuitton pass holder.

And when all that was an excessive amount of for them, Rodgers threw in a stereo speaker and a bottle of Devils River Bourbon.

As for the sport, Rodgers sat on the bench within the fourth quarter when the Jets trailed 40-0. There isn’t any truth to the rumor that considered one of the linemen at this point shouted, “Who the hell is Tom Ford?!?”

6.Detroit Lions

Week 17 Result: Beat the San Francisco 49ers 40-34

After all, offensive linemen are a straightforward bunch. Jewelry? Truck? No. Lions quarterback Jared Goff knew his audience.

“It's difficult when people are handing out Toyota trucks to keep up,” he says told reporters“But I got them a nice Yeti package with a lot of Wagyu steaks and beef. I hope you like it.'”

That's what they did. The only downside is that the gift is gone inside 4 days.

7. Pittsburgh Steelers

Week 17 result: Lost to Kansas City Chiefs 29-10

This ought to be higher on the list. We are simply anti-gift cards. Even in the event that they cost $10,000 for an Airbnb that will be used worldwide. The Steelers' Russell Wilson also gave 14 offensive linemen a black and yellow Louis Vuitton duffel bag, custom black and yellow Good Man Brand shoes and a bottle of Ten To One rum from his wife, Ciara.

The Steelers have lost three games in a row, so holiday-themed gifts were clearly a nasty idea.

Out of: @DangeRussWilson
To: The offensive line pic.twitter.com/eFXiVZfy4f

— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) December 24, 2024

8. Kansas City Chiefs

Week 17 Result: Defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-10

This must also be higher on the list. But we're bored with the Chiefs winning all the pieces. And Taylor Swift. Patrick Mahomes of the Chiefs gave his bodyguards a red Yeti cooler with a Rolex watch, Oakley sunglasses, Lucchese boots and Normatec Recovery boots inside. This after gifting them a golf cart last yr and a personalised golf bag with clubs the yr before.

QB1 spread some Christmas cheer by giving gifts to the O-line pic.twitter.com/xASg3iplnX

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) December 18, 2024

9. Washington Commanders

Week 17 Result: Defeat the Atlanta Falcons 30-24

Jayden Daniels is unpredictable on the sector as he can throw the ball over the heads of defenders or run past them. But on the subject of buying gifts, the Commanders QB kept it easy. He packed electric scooters for his offensive linemen “so they don’t have to walk around as much.” he told reporters.

10. Los Angeles Chargers

Week 17 Result: Defeat the New England Patriots 40-7

Justin Herbert gave his linemen two gift cards, one from Delta Airlines (together with luggage) and one for Wagyu beef from Snake River Farms – to distract them from their vacation plans.

The Patriots didn't show up on Sunday, so it didn't matter for this study what Herbert got his boys.

Justin Herbert gave the offensive lineman luggage and gift cards.

Here's Rashawn Slater with a thanks video: pic.twitter.com/JUXuEyVafL

— Kris Rhim (@krisrhim1) December 24, 2024

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Honorable mention

Buffalo Bills

Week 17 Result: Defeat the New York Jets 40-14

In the past, Bills QB Josh Allen gave his linemen custom scooters, golf clubs and lessons. But his Bills' linemen have reversed the trend – because at any time when they make mistakes, Allen simply runs past a defensive lineman or tackles a defensive back.

Last yr they gave him an ATV. This season, they decided to let him know what they considered the upcoming MVP voting. The linemen gave him a custom diamond necklace produced from Allen's No. 17 jersey with “MVP” on the nameplate. The linemen's names are listed on the back. Tackle Dion Dawkins posted the gift on Instagram with the caption, “Merry Christmas to our MVP.”

New York Giants

Defeat the Indianapolis Colts 45-33

Daniel Jones resides the nice life as a practice player for the Vikings. But he didn't forget his former teammates — or held any grudges for all of the beatings they caused earlier that season — and sent gifts to his old Giants linemen. He gave her a present a limited bottle of Clase Azul Tequila. The price of the bottles can range from $120 to $19,000.

Here's hoping the linemen didn't google their respective bottles.

Overall record: 8-4

Moral of the story: Big boys like presents.

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By Hailey Salvian, Shayna Goldman and Sean Gentille

We've waited greater than a yr for correct nicknames and logos for the PWHL, and now that now we have them because of Monday's official unveiling, we're not going to waste any more time.

Which of the six latest combos – Boston Fleet, Minnesota Frost, Montréal Victoire, New York Sirens, Ottawa Charge and Toronto Sceptres – is our No. 1? How do the others fare?

Hailey Salvian, Shayna Goldman and Sean Gentille teamed up for the ultimate rankings.

1. Montreal victory

Shayna: Everything about Montreal's look and branding just matches. Victoire just seems fresh in comparison with other names which were related to Montreal hockey up to now (and really today). It's also something that works for each French and English speakers. The maroon of the colour scheme works great enough to match the energy that the name brings, and using cream over white adds a classic touch. The navy blue completes the look and accentuates the emblem. I actually have minor quibbles here and there in regards to the other teams, so the name and logo combination is a transparent #1 pick for me.

Hailey: I used to be surprised how much I liked Montreal, as I wish the league would return to the Les Canadiennes of the CWHL era. Regardless, Montreal has the very best name and logo combination, which is why I prefer New York and Toronto. In particular, Montreal's logo with the fleur-de-lis and hidden M further down is more detailed. “Victoire” can also be only a cool name for a team with the very best player within the history of ladies's soccer.

Sean: I almost feel bad having them at number 3. Shayna and Hailey are right about all the things. I actually appreciate the freshness of the package – if this one isn't groundbreaking, it's pretty close. Plus, the emblem looks like a diamond! No one else said that!

2. Toronto Scepter

Hailey: If you had asked me directly after the PWHL announcement, I probably would have ranked “Sceptres” lower than No. 3 and possibly I used to be only a picky local because I can see the Coca-Cola Coliseum from my apartment. But Toronto's logo could be my favorite of the six and I just like the name increasingly more – at the very least it's unique. The colours look great and I believe a team like Toronto – with fans who dressed up as spoons and nurses last season – could have quite a lot of fun with it. Sarah Nurse literally has a brand with the motto “Queen Energy Only.”

Shayna: A transparent yes to the emblem and the colour scheme. The name is just… I would like a while for it. The Toronto teaser tweeted got here out recently, made me think that “Royals” or “Monarchs” was the approach to go, and I believe either would have worked. Sceptres isn't a foul name, and it's unique for a sports team, it's just not as easy to pronounce.

Sean: I didn't just like the nickname at first – well, in no way – but I grew to prefer it pretty quickly… if we're grading on a curve. I'm not a fan of a monarchy; Canadian money bothers me for that reason. Still, points for creativity, the originality of a mix of navy blue, light blue and gold, and the very best logo of all. It will sell well with Taylor Swift fans.

Hailey: I hadn't considered that. Sean could be the largest Swiftie of the bunch!

3. New York Sirens

Sean: I'm a tough guy to please on the subject of team names. I don't like catch-all terms (e.g. “Kraken”), but I'm not on the lookout for more Panthers or Vikings, either. It's slightly sweet spot, and no one hits it more directly than the Sirens. The logo isn't my favorite — something in regards to the way the wordmark bisects the Y — but I believe it is going to stand out as a central crest.

The major reason they're at the highest for me: I don't think there's a more fitting name and logo combination. “Sirens” is a nod to hockey, yes, but additionally to the Long Island Sound, and I proceed to like that shade of teal, especially when paired with the New York Liberty and Gotham FC. It's the full package.

Hailey: I used to be Team New York Sirens until I jumped on the Montreal bandwagon on the last minute. I believe the Sirens name is my favorite, however the Montreal logo was the deciding think about my rankings. The colours are great and the synergy with women's sports within the tri-state area is a pleasant touch. This team also has quite a lot of potential for in-arena activations. Can we get an enormous Siren?

Shayna: I absolutely love that New York is moving toward teal to remain consistent with Liberty and Gotham FC. But the name is a no-no for me. I realize it's probably a water reference, but my first thought was, “We get it, New York is loud and has a lot of sirens.” I'd actually prefer the sound, which was certainly one of those original trademarks that leaked out last yr. That made sense for a team that shuttled between New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey. As for the emblem, remember the Superman-S you most likely drew in your notebook in middle school? This seems like a jazzed-up version of that.

4. Boston Fleet

Sean: I had a reasonably clear top 3 and bottom 3 – half the brands appear to be betting on one and half on the opposite – and Boston was the very best of the latter group, largely resulting from the emblem. It helps that the letter “B” looks so very similar to a fish hook, but credit where credit is due. Looking sideways, I also spot slightly nod to the Hartford Whalers. Am I projecting? Maybe. In any case, it's advantageous. A bit unimaginative, but advantageous. As for the name, I don't like “Fleet,” but I also prefer it lower than the opposite (English) catchalls.

Hailey: Boston could also be a step below Montreal, New York and Toronto, but to me it's also the very best of the remaining. The logo is much superior to Ottawa and Minnesota – the small print within the B and the anchor shape – although I just like the name “Charge” higher than “Fleet”. I can't imagine it's easy to develop a sports brand in a city with the Red Sox, Bruins and Celtics, but this can be a nice start.

Shayna: Boston can have certainly one of the best logos here, which really boosts its rating. The anchor-like B is just so sharp. If that W is an intentional nod to the Whalers, I prefer it much more as a approach to have a good time New England hockey within the post-Connecticut Whales era. The name annoyed me at first, but it surely's not that bad. It's a pleasant nod to Boston's history and its role as a significant seaport.

5. Minnesota Frost

Shayna: I used to be really hoping for “Reign” here, with the purple scheme as a nod to Prince, but that's not a foul direction. “Minnesota Frost” is truthfully a reasonably wicked name that makes quite a lot of sense for a hockey team without being too cheesy and literal. The reason they're not ranked higher isn't because the opposite teams are all so incredible that it was a strategy of elimination. The logo is just underwhelming and drags your complete branding down. The “F” is a promising start, but feels so incomplete.

Sean: This one feels more like a template for making a team than the others. I assume the negative space creates a mountain, which is… something. Points for Lila.

Hailey: More than the opposite teams, Minnesota seems like a victim of the legal process on the subject of naming sports teams in 2024. The Ontario Reign already exists within the AHL, and the league obviously wanted latest names that it could fully own. Frankly, I just like the Frost — or any of the names, for that matter — and I like the colours, but I can't stop desirous about the F being on a cartoon superhero. I assumed it was Frozone, but he doesn't wear purple.

6. Ottawa Attack

Shayna: Ottawa may be very mediocre to me. I believe the more I take a look at it, the more flaws I find. The color scheme doesn't reinvent the wheel, but red-yellow-white is shiny and attention-grabbing on the ice, which I appreciate. But I agree with what Sean said earlier about catch-all terms for team names. And the emblem (plus the colour scheme) is a duplicate of the Calgary Flames. I like the Flames look and logo, in order that's not necessarily a foul thing. It's just not my favorite!

Hailey: Honestly, I don't have strong feelings about Ottawa: the name matches well enough for me and the emblem is advantageous. The whole Electric Charge vibe would have been cool if Daryl Watts was still on the team. Too soon! I'm sorry!

Sean: “Go Charge Go” goes to be an important arena chant, but the remaining of it looks way too very similar to a software company logo from, say, 1997 for my liking. Sorry.

We live in an age of rankings with lists of “best,” “worst,” and “in-between” that touch every area of ​​life, industry, and region.

Some of those scorecards are based on surveys. Others are data-based and try and decipher government or corporate statistics. And some are simply opinions – individual or consensus.

Yes, these rankings could be discussion starters – be it for a political debate or simply for fun. Before the conversations get too intense, realize that producing these grades is much more art than statistical science.

I marvel on the wave of state-versus-state rankings that flow into my inbox at work. Most of those scorecards are usually not created to advance social conversations. Rather, they’re promoted within the hopes of generating online attention for a corporation that has likely paid someone to generate “Best/Worst State” buzz.

Not that these state grades aren't interesting in themselves. So I combed through my inbox to search out 20 rankings for California that may interest someone.

20 scorecards

no 1 Per capita spending on clothing and shoes, in accordance with purchasing statistics collected for the QR Code Generator.

No. 2 Most expensive housing gap – average wage for bachelor's degree holders vs. average rent for a one-bedroom apartment – in accordance with US Census Bureau figures collected by Sparefoot.com.

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No. 2 Young homeowners are the bottom percentage of the population, in accordance with a review of census data for Agent Advice.

No. 3 According to an evaluation of 2020-2023 small business loans by CreditDonkey, the common business borrowing is the biggest.

No. 3 The largest three-year increase in diabetes diagnoses through 2021 emerges from a have a look at government health statistics from Diabetes Strong.

No. 3 According to a study by QRFY, the very best variety of online searches per capita are for self-employment opportunities.

No. 3 He is obsessive about cryptocurrencies, in accordance with CoinLedger, which examined online search volume for crypto-related terms.

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Number 4 The best place to begin a business, says a Schmidt & Clark business applications study.

No. 5 Best for overall well-being, says a rating from GayFriendly that features 14 health aspects.

No. 5 According to a study of 18 different metrics by Ahrefs, the perfect placement for a marketing degree at university.

No. 5 best for female entrepreneurs, based on a have a look at seven metrics from Lendio.

No. 6 worst at providing timely medical care, in accordance with Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality data examined for Parrish Law.

No. 8 The happiest families, as measured by the ratio of weddings to divorces, in accordance with a census evaluation for Bedbible.

No. 8 The lowest percentage of the population reporting depression is in accordance with Center for Disease Control statistics for MentalHealthRehabs.com.

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No. 8 the very best per capita searches for online courses per person, in accordance with a study by Freedom Bound Business.

No. 9 The more than likely location for a burglary to occur, in accordance with Suzuki Law crime classifications.

No. 14 Getting a driver's license is the toughest thing to do, says Zanes Law.

No. 13 Lowest risk of mold within the household, says a have a look at climate patterns for FDP Mold Remediation.

No. 16 Highest share of population age 25 or older with at the very least a bachelor's degree, in accordance with a have a look at state graduation data for Essayservice.com.

Bottom line

To be honest, let's offer a caveat: Who would send a journalist a pitch highlighting “California is ranked 25th” in blah-blah-blah? Rankings in the center are boring. So my inbox tends to gravitate toward cases where California is an outlier, good or bad.

So the conclusion, if anything meaningful could be drawn from this slightly random collection of statistics, is that California is an expensive place with each good and troubling qualities.

Did you wish 20 scorecards to let you know that?

Jonathan Lansner is a business columnist for the Southern California News Group. He could be reached at jlansner@scng.com

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