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AFC East Morning Links, Dec. 29, 2015

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December 29, 2015

Schedule of Articles

Tue. 12/29: Bills Recap by ArcherNoles1863

Wed. 12/30@ 10am: Slick’s Weekly Overreactions by SlickVinny

Thu. 12/31: Rankings and Stats & Happy New Year!

Fri 1/1: Rankings and Stats & Happy New Year!

Sat. 1/2: Saturday Links

Sun. 1/3: AFCE Tailgate Party Final week

Mon. 1/4 @ 11am: A Look at The NFL Playoffs by Luciano11

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AFC East Morning Links, Dec. 29, 2015

Schedule of Articles

Tue. 12/29: Bills Recap by ArcherNoles1863

Wed. 12/30@ 10am: Slick’s Weekly Overreactions by SlickVinny

Thu. 12/31: Rankings and Stats & Happy New Year!

Fri 1/1: Rankings and Stats & Happy New Year!

Sat. 1/2: Saturday Links

Sun. 1/3: AFCE Tailgate Party Final week

Mon. 1/4 @ 11am: A Look at The NFL Playoffs by Luciano11

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