Welcome to Raw Reflections
This is where the commentary gets sharp, the writing gets bold, and nothing is off-limits. Raw Reflections is more than a blog—it’s an ongoing conversation about law, identity, culture, power, and the personal truths we’re told to keep quiet.
Here, I unpack courtroom drama, critique pop culture, analyze the systems meant to protect us (but often don’t), and write through the chaos of being alive in a world that demands silence from the loudest hearts. From legal education to emotional storytelling, every post is crafted with clarity, depth, and purpose.
If you’re here for truth, for context, for the unfiltered version of what really matters—then you’re in the right place.
Week 14: Chaos, Comebacks and Cold-Blooded Upsets
Week 14 delivered pure chaos from start to finish—quarterback injuries, blown leads, shocking upsets, and multiple division races tightening by the minute. The Bills erased a double-digit deficit to stun Cincinnati. The Vikings shut out Washington as Jayden Daniels and Zach Ertz both exited with injuries. Jacksonville took control of the AFC South behind a dominant Trevor Lawrence performance after Daniel Jones went down early. The Steelers outlasted Baltimore in another classic AFC North slugfest. And in the biggest surprise of the day, the 2–10 Saints walked into Tampa Bay and punched the Buccaneers straight out of rhythm for a stunning 24–20 upset.
This week wasn’t clean—it was unpredictable, wild, and season-altering. Exactly how December football should be.
Bengals vs. Steelers—Week 11: Pittsburgh Steadies, Cincinnati Spirals
Cincinnati didn’t just lose in Pittsburgh—they unraveled. What was supposed to be a statement game turned into a 34–12 beatdown that exposed every flaw the Bengals have been trying to outrun. From Aaron Rodgers’ injury to Mason Rudolph’s unexpected heroics to a meltdown between Jalen Ramsey and Ja’Marr Chase, this one had everything… except a Bengals response.
Bengals Recap: Joe Flacco Turns Back Time—and the Bengals Snap the Curse
Joe Flacco turned back the clock, the Bengals ended a four-game losing streak, and Cincinnati finally reminded the AFC North who runs it. A 33–31 win over Pittsburgh wasn’t just a victory—it was a statement. The Bengals beat the division leader, snapped their slump, and might’ve just started a winning streak.