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   8 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 20 min

   Patriots re-sign Christian Gonzalez, Aaron Donald out, Week 1 Mahomes Mountain, Alex Palou joins

   (0:00) Patriots re-sign Christian Gonzalez with record-breaking deal (26:33) Will Josh Allen be the best QB this season? (40:15) Will Drake Maye win MVP? (46:31) Mahomes Mountain (01:07:18) Alex Palou joins (01:18:35) Aaron Donald to miss game vs. 49ers (01:26:08) Top Ten Tuesday (01:47:15) Baker Mayfield signs extension (01:58:21) Will the Bears dominate the Panthers? (02:06:47) What can Josh Allen prove this year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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   8 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 22 min

   Michigan beats Western Michigan with last-second Hail Mary, Tua named Falcons starter, Chiefs issues

   (0:00) Michigan beats Western Michigan, Will the Seahawks blow out the Patriots? (25:48) Giants vs. Cowboys, Are the Rams under the most pressure? (39:22) Make or break year for Jayden Daniels? (47:39) Coach Mangini’s Super Bowl and MVP Picks (01:07:54) Should the Chiefs be concerned with Josh Simmons sitting out Week 1? (01:23:25) Will Aaron Rodgers make the playoffs or be benched? (01:28:14) Can the Giants prove they’re legit vs. the Cowboys? (01:50:49) Tua Tagovailoa named Falcons starter (02:01:14) LSU blows out Clemson, Did Michigan deserve to beat Western Michigan? (02:10:26) Will the…

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   6 Sep 2026 · 19 min

   Wildes Asked Every NFL City: “What’s the Vibe?”

   What is the vibe in YOUR NFL city? Kevin Wildes went straight to the source. He created a Google Form to hear from actual fans in local markets to find out what the national media is missing. Wildes breaks down all 32 NFL teams using comments from the people who actually live it. No national-media filter. No analytics. Just local intel, unhinged opinions and the vibes. 32 teams. 32 fan bases. One very scientific study. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4. 

   4 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 20 min

   Super Bowl and MVP Predictions, Cowboys’ best chance to win a title, Matt Leinart joins

   (0:00) DROY Predictions, Is this the Cowboys’ best chance to win a title? (23:52) Patriots & Christian Gonzalez concerns, Can T-Law prove he’s elite? (40:42) MVP Predictions (47:13) Super Bowl predictions (01:06:04) Matt Leinart joins (01:17:40) Will the Bills miss the playoffs? (01:25:42) Danny’s Super Bowl and MVP picks (01:47:39) Maxx Crosby to the Cowboys? (01:59:50) Will the 49ers upset the Rams? (02:07:03) Vibes the highest with the Cubs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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   3 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 22 min

   AFC South, NFC South, and OROY predictions, BUD List, How confident should the Ravens and Lamar be?

   (0:00) Offensive Rookie of the Year predictions, What’s on the line for Brock Purdy? (24:59) BUD List (39:10) Will A.J. Brown return to Top 5 WR form? (46:07) AFC South and NFC South Predictions (01:07:46) Chiefs disrespected, Will Lamar Jackson win his 3rd MVP this year? (01:20:38) Aaron Rodgers frustrated with WRs (01:27:37) Danny’s AFC and NFC South predictions (01:48:34) Frenemies (02:03:35) Will the Bengals make it back to the Super Bowl? (02:09:33) Danny and Greg predict OROY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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   1 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 20 min

   AFC West and NFC West predictions, Cam Jordan joins, Is Josh Allen the best QB in the NFL?

   (0:00) Josh Allen top QB, DPOY predictions, Will the Patriots make it back to the Super Bowl? (26:10) Are the Packers Super Bowl contenders? (38:01) Is Jalen Hurts underrated? (47:18) AFC West and NFC West Predictions (01:10:26) Cam Jordan joins (01:21:43) Will the Cowboys be ‘vicious’ with Pickens and Ceedee? (01:27:26) Danny’s AFC West and NFC West predictions (01:49:36) Will Caleb Williams be a more serious player this season? (02:01:58) Can the Ravens get over their playoff woes? (02:08:51) Who will win Defensive Player of the Year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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   31 Aug 2026 · 2 hr 22 min

   AFC & NFC East, OPOY predictions, Aaron Donald signs with Rams, Howie Long joins, Chiefs rebuild?

   (0:00) Aaron Donald signs with Rams, OPOY predictions, Will the Bengals return to contender status? (26:49) Drake Maye ranked 11th on NFL Top 100, Expect MVP Mahomes Week 1? (41:16) Will Aaron Donald make an instant impact? (47:49) AFC & NFC East Predictions (01:10:58) Howie Long joins (01:22:11) Rams Super Bowl favorites (01:28:04) Danny’s AFC and NFC East predictions (01:51:04) Chiefs in rebuild mode? (02:02:12) How worried should Brock Purdy be entering Week 1? (02:09:39) Danny and Greg predict OPOY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8. 

   28 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 31 min

   Mendoza not QB1 yet, Herbert impresses, Kevin Mawae joins, Will Aaron Rodgers stay the starter?

   (0:00) Mendoza not named starting QB for Raiders yet, Is Justin Herbert already in-form? (25:44) Browns QB battle ‘a mistake’, Will Aaron Rodgers stay the Steelers’ starter? (39:25) Will Aaron Donald start Week 1 for the Rams? (46:10) Hurts interceptions ‘not an issue’, Are the Packers Super Bowl contenders? (01:04:36) Okay with the Bears doing trick plays at practice? (01:15:47) Kevin Mawae joins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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   27 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 28 min

   NFL Pro Bowl ending, Cowboys taking pressure off Prescott, Will Justin Herbert live up to the hype?

   (0:00) NFL ends Pro Bowl, How much pressure is on Dak Prescott & Cowboys? (25:29) Seahawks eyeing Super Bowl repeat, Expectations for Justin Herbert? (40:03) Will Odell Beckham Jr. have an impact on the Giants? (46:40) Key for Lamar reaching MVP form, Are the Bears overhyped? (01:04:05) How can Jayden Daniels rebound this season? (01:14:18) A problem the Raiders haven’t named a QB1? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    26 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 32 min

    Caleb Williams & Bears O-Line issues, Falcons & Vikings QB battles, Will Mahomes start Week 1?

    (0:00) Jesse Minter vs. John Harbaugh, Bears LT concerns (25:35) Falcons starting Tua ‘impossible’, Will Bo Nix take a step forward or back? (39:28) Time to stop sleeping on the Giants? (45:51) Injuries could stop the Rams, Will Mahomes start Week 1? (01:03:42) Jalen Hurts struggles, Will J.J. McCarthy leave the Vikings? (01:20:01) Is this a make-or-break year for Bryce Young? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices