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Week 10: Curse, coincidence or superstition

Many sports fans are inclined to believe that team losses can be traced back to a curse or superstition. So who said or did something to ruin their team's chance at a win in Week 10? Let's take a look.

Roddy White believed his team could go 16-0, but a loss to the New Orleans Saints ended his bold proclamation. The Saints defeated the Falcons 31-27.
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There's always next year

Roddy White believed his team could go 16-0, but a loss to the New Orleans Saints ended his bold proclamation. The Saints defeated the Falcons 31-27.

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In the second week of the November Curse, Giants receivers (Cruz, Hixon, Nicks) combined for 13 catches and zero touchdowns . The Giants' 13-31 loss to the Bengals shows there's no end in sight for their offensive slump.
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Unlucky number

In the second week of the November Curse, Giants receivers (Cruz, Hixon, Nicks) combined for 13 catches and zero touchdowns . The Giants' 13-31 loss to the Bengals shows there's no end in sight for their offensive slump.

Evan Pinkus/Associated Press
The Philadelphia Eagles' embarrassing home loss against NFC East rival Dallas Cowboys leaves little ambiguity that the Andy Reid era is coming to an end.
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Reading the tea leaves

The Philadelphia Eagles' embarrassing home loss against NFC East rival Dallas Cowboys leaves little ambiguity that the Andy Reid era is coming to an end.

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Foreshadowing another tenure coming to a close, head coach Norv Turner lost his cool after the San Diego Chargers fell to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 24-34.
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Tipping point

Foreshadowing another tenure coming to a close, head coach Norv Turner lost his cool after the San Diego Chargers fell to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 24-34.

Phelan M. Ebenhack/Associated Press
Victories > Victory Dances CC: Kansas City Chiefs.
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Dance to defeat

Victories > Victory Dances CC: Kansas City Chiefs.

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