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The NFL Report: Cardinals WR Kendrick Bourne joins the show + Rams DE Myles Garrett placed on IR
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31 min
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Sep 18, 2026
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Fri, September 18, 2026
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Player insights
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Kendrick BourneAaron RodgersBo NixDK MetcalfJa'Marr ChaseJacoby BrissettJahmyr GibbsJaleel McLaughlinJaylen WaddleJoe BurrowMarvin Harrison Jr.Michael Penix Jr.Mike GesickiNico Collins
Player analysis
Player insights
Aaron Rodgers
NegativeProjection13:21
Lance Zerline notes that Aaron Rodgers' yards per attempt have dropped significantly (from 7.71 to 6.63) as he has become more risk-averse and focused on quick, underneath passing.
Insight pageBo Nix
PositiveProjection45:34
Lance Zierlein expects Bo Nix to show more clarity and improved performance in week two following a difficult debut, citing the need for better coordination from the offensive staff.
Insight pageDK Metcalf
NegativeUsage11:46
Despite two drops in Week 1, the team remains committed to feeding DK Metcalf, with the coaching staff dismissing concerns about offensive balance.
Insight pageJa'Marr Chase
PositiveInjury5:41
Despite limited production in Week 1 with only two catches, Ja'Marr Chase is confirmed to play in the upcoming game against the Texans.
Insight pageJacoby Brissett
PositiveProjection33:20
Kendrick Bourne praises Jacoby Brissett's poise and ability to run the system, noting that Brissett currently leads the NFL in passing over the last 13 weeks.
Insight pageJahmyr Gibbs
PositiveUsage20:34
With injuries on the Bills' defensive line, Lance Zerline expects a big night for Jahmyr Gibbs as the Lions look to control the clock.
Insight pageJaleel McLaughlin
PositiveUsage37:20
Kendrick Bourne suggests that fantasy managers should consider starting Jaleel McLaughlin, noting his role in the offense alongside other weapons like Tyler Allgeier, and confirms he is a viable start against the Seahawks defense.
Insight pageJaylen Waddle
PositiveProjection45:59
Lance Zierlein predicts a big game for Jalen Waddle in week two, noting that his two-yard performance in the opener was an anomaly and expecting him to be heavily involved in the passing game.
Insight pageJoe Burrow
NegativeInjury5:28
Joe Burrow has been limited in practice for two consecutive days due to a back injury, though he has stated his intention to play on Sunday.
Insight pageKendrick Bourne
PositiveUsage29:01
Kendrick Bourne had a strong Week 1 performance with eight catches for 75 yards and five first downs.
Insight pagePositiveSleeper33:59
Kendrick Bourne identifies himself as a fantasy sleeper, noting his ability to find soft spots in zone coverage and generate yards after catch. He emphasizes his strong rapport with offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur and suggests he is a viable option for fantasy managers needing depth or injury replacements.
Insight pageMarvin Harrison Jr.
PositiveRole40:26
Kendrick Bourne highlights his growing camaraderie with Marvin Harrison, noting that Harrison is quiet but highly focused on making plays, evidenced by his big-time over-the-shoulder catch down the sideline.
Insight pageMichael Penix Jr.
NegativeRole15:46
There is speculation that Michael Penix Jr. could start for the Falcons this week; he was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Insight pageMike Gesicki
PositiveUsage9:58
Mike Gesicki led the Bengals in receiving last week, and Lance Zerline suggests he is a player to watch in the matchup against the Texans' defense.
Insight pageNico Collins
NegativeInjury50:04
Nico Collins is dealing with a hamstring injury sustained on Wednesday. While team doctors do not believe it is serious, the source expresses skepticism regarding his availability given the typical recovery timeline for wide receivers with hamstring issues.
Insight pageOmarion Hampton
PositiveBreakout44:12
Lance Zierlein projects O'Marion Hampton to be a top-scoring running back this week, anticipating a bounce-back performance for the Chargers' run game as they shift toward a more physical, run-heavy approach under Jim Harbaugh.
Insight pageTreVeyon Henderson
PositiveInjury49:11
Mike Reese reports that TreVeyon Henderson is ready to return to action this week against the Steelers after missing the season opener due to injury.
Insight pageTua Tagovailoa
NegativeInjury16:40
Tua Tagovailoa did not practice on Thursday as he continues to work through his recovery.
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Episode Transcript
0:00This is an iHeart Podcast. Guaranteed Human. The NFL Report is a series of titles that help explain what actually happened on the field.
0:07Fires it out in the flat to Barkley, who beats one man, spins past another, leaps over a third.
0:13And don't worry, this isn't just a show for stats experts.
0:17We use advanced analytics to help tell the story behind the game, turning the numbers into insights that every fan can understand and enjoy.
0:24So whether you're a casual fan learning more about football or a hardcore fan who can't get enough analysis, our goal is
0:31to help you see the game in a whole new way.
0:35If you've ever wanted to know why a play worked, how a matchup was won, or what most fans missed on Sunday,
0:42NFL Pro delivers insights you simply can't get anywhere else.
0:45Listen to NFL Pro on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
0:50The new NFL season is here and you should be listening to NFL Daily as we march along to Super Bowl 61.
0:57Last year, we had Mike McDonald, Sam Darnold on the field after the game.
1:01But that was last year. If you're a football sicko like me, NFL Daily is your kind of show.
1:07It is in the name. NFL Daily, fresh content in your feed every day, all season long.
1:12Matthew Stafford coming off his MVP season. On a dazzling dart from Matthew Stafford.
1:17Big time trades that shake up the NFL. A.J.
1:19Brown is loose! And of course, those Seahawks trying to run it back and win another Lombardi trophy.
1:25The Seahawks win Super Bowl 60! They are bringing the Lombardi back to the Northwest!
1:30If it's happening on a football field, NFL Daily will cover it.
1:33Listen to NFL Daily on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
1:38Hey everyone! I'm Mike Yam. And I'm Trevor Sykema.
1:41And together, we host the NFL Fantasy Football Show.
1:44Fantasy season is upon us. Are you ready to dominate your league?
1:48Because if you aren't locked in with us on the NFL Fantasy Football Show, you're already playing from behind.
1:54Every episode, we're going to dive into the biggest fantasy headlines.
1:57Injury updates that you'll need before kickoff. The best starts and sits across every position.
2:02And matchups you can exploit to destroy your league mates.
2:05We're talking sleepers, breakout stars, and the guys you cannot afford to bench.
2:09From rookies on the rise to longtime stars still at it, we cover it all.
2:14Whether you're a first-time player or a grizzled vet chasing another championship, we give you the advantage and the confidence you need to make every move count.
2:22Weekly analysis, hot takes, and unique insider knowledge all in one place.
2:26Does fantasy dominance sound appealing to you? Listen to the NFL Fantasy Football Show on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
2:34Is it week two already? It is! Coming up on the NFL Report, any and everything you need to know about Josh
2:41Allen and Jared Goff in what could be a shootout at the brand new Highmark Stadium.
2:46Are the stats lying about the Steelers' offense? Or was it really that bad week one?
2:51Plan Zerline is here for that. That's coming up.
2:54Plus, Bourne in the desert. Kendrick Bourne joins us after the Cardinals' shocking week one win.
2:59It is the NFL Report, and it's coming up next.
3:02Yes, it is week two. That was not a rhetorical question.
3:05And welcome to a Thursday edition of the NFL Report on the NFL Channel.
3:10My name is Andrew Siciliano. We are presented to you by Nationwide.
3:13A late scratch and a big one on that Bills defense.
3:17The inactives and the actives for that matter coming up shortly.
3:20Lance Zerline is here. Let's get the headlines out of the way.
3:24What is news to me? That's how we start this show today.
3:28We started actually in Cincinnati with an update on Joe Burrow.
3:31For the second consecutive day in Cincinnati, Burrow was on the practice field.
3:35But for the second consecutive day, Burrow was limited, that's the official designation, with a back injury.
3:41Burrow says he is going to play Sunday. And for that matter, Jamar Chase is going to play too.
3:47He's definitely playing. Fundamentally solid at the end of the day.
3:50You know what I'm saying? They play very good.
3:53Fundamental defense. Keep everything in front of them. They got good corners.
3:57Cut up front. The linebackers are good. They just a well-rounded team at the end of the day.
4:02Should I go against Stingley? All the time. The practice tapes of you and Stingley from LSU are fairly famous.
4:08It looked like I'm getting killed on every video.
4:11I don't like that. What do you remember about those?
4:14Do you remember that? I'm pretty sure that was Stingley's footage of him putting it out against me.
4:20Yeah. Right? Because I remember when I was going to the lead, I'd never get him telling me this.
4:26He was like, he was like, man, I don't like the fact that you posted all those clips and you killing me on Snapchat, bro.
4:34And I was like, yeah, when I got to the league, I had to post my own.
4:39I was like, it's fine, bro. I'm not. Jamar had only two catches last week.
4:44They won though. They beat the Buccaneers. They're going up in weight class in terms of the defense they're facing this week.
4:51They're facing the Texans, but Lance Zerline, who, oh, by the way, is in Houston.
4:55Lance, good to see you, sir. As you saw there, the Texans defense wasn't necessarily what we thought it would be week
5:02one against a very, very good offense, obviously coming in there in the bills.
5:07If they don't put pressure on Joe Burrow, does it matter that he has a bad back?
5:12Well, I mean, it's going to be tough because it's a fair fight when you look at wide receivers versus cornerbacks.
5:18I mean, Stingley and Lasseter are outstanding cornerbacks for the Houston Texans.
5:22But Kamar Lasseter really struggled last week. New safety.
5:25Their brand new safety. Reid Blankenship really struggled as well from a coverage standpoint.
5:29And if you give Joe Burrow time to throw, I promise you he's not going to have seven, you know, seven completions
5:36for 83 yards to Yoshivas, Chase, and Tee Higgins.
5:39That's not happening for a second game in a row if you don't pressure him.
5:44The Texans have got to get pressure off the edge from Hunter and obviously also Will Anderson, Jr.
5:49And, you know, something we have to keep an eye on here.
5:53Dawson, or rather, Dalton Kincaid went five catches for 130 yards last week against the Texans.
5:58Mike Isicki was the leading receiver, the tight end for the Cincinnati Bengals last week.
6:03That might be a position to keep an eye on in the matchup between this outstanding Texans defense that really didn't show
6:10up last week and the always dangerous Joe Burrow-led offense.
6:13Yeah. Look, last week or last year rather was something with the offense and Nick Haley.
6:18But if they lose here, if the Texans lose here to the Bengals, they are 0-2 under D'Amico Ryans for the third time in four years.
6:26Lance coming right back. We'll do Thursday Night Football.
6:29Don't go anywhere. Let's get back to some more headlines though from around the NFL.
6:33And we'll go to Pittsburgh. What's going on with Joey Porter Jr.?
6:37That's the question. Yesterday, he was limited with what the Steelers say was conditioning.
6:41They're trying to ramp him back up after the hold-in.
6:45Today, after Porter left practice early with trainers, the team now says that he is limited with conditioning and a back.
6:51So now the back is back offensively. Look, the Steelers won to beat the Falcons, but they were not good week one.
6:58In terms of EPA expected points added, rather a nerd number speak, Andrew.
7:02They were the third worst offense in the NFL week one.
7:06Granted, D.K. Metcalf had two huge drops. Oh no, I'm not worried about D.K.
7:10at all, man. I love D.K. He's one of my closest friends on the team and I'm going to keep feeding him.
7:17Yeah, the consistency and the balance stuff is all for, you know, talking head fodder.
7:21It's all about winning the game, whether you got to throw it 40 times or run it 40 times.
7:27So I'm not worried about the balance. Balance comes naturally.
7:31If you're getting a chance to be ahead of teams, you're going to get more run opportunities.
7:36If you don't have five, three and outs, you get more run opportunities too.
7:40So I'm not worried about that. Talking head fodder, Lance Zerline.
7:44He's kind of right. If you have D.K. catch those two passes, take away the drops, the numbers would look a lot different.
7:51But if you're an EPA guy, Lance, I know you are.
7:54Third worst offense in the NFL. They get the Patriots in Foxborough.
7:58Should we be concerned? I'd be concerned. I think when you look at Aaron Rodgers, who I believe is the greatest thrower
8:05of the football I've ever seen when it comes to just pure, you know, arm talent and ability as a passer.
8:11He went from averaging 7.71 yards per attempt with the Green Bay Packers.
8:16Since then, he's down to 6.63. That's a decrease of over a yard per attempt.
8:20And the reason's simple. He just doesn't go down the field with the same level of success, gets rid of it much quicker.
8:27I don't think he wants to take a lot of hits in the pocket, which is understandable.
8:33But that takes away, you know, some of the best parts of D.K.
8:37Metcalf's route tree is getting vertical. So I'm not sure this is just a great fit between what Aaron Rodgers is now and what D.K.
8:45Metcalf is as a wide receiver. I think Jeremy Bernard, the rookie, may have to become a little bit more involved, certainly.
8:51Clearly, I think that you can find the control passing game underneath.
8:55But when you look at the, I think, success here, Andrew, is going to have to look like Drew Brees, like Peyton Manning.
9:02I mean, these are guys when they hit the 40 year mark, even Tom Brady, it's a lot of underneath stuff.
9:09And you just simply don't throw down the field as much anymore.
9:13Yeah. Rogers is risk averse. Let's face it. And he has been for a couple of years.
9:18It's a lot of back shoulders. It's a lot of fades.
9:21It's a lot of, hey, if I don't trust you, I am not throwing you the football and this team is going to win with defense.
9:30They have the highest price defense in the NFL.
9:32And that was the case. They won with defense.
9:35They beat the Falcons and Atlanta was horrible. It's a little bit different when you get a well rested Patriots team.
9:42Lance TNF coming up. I promise in the meantime, let's do Atlanta.
9:46I'm telling you there is a chance. There is a chance of Michael Penix is the Falcon starting quarterback this week.
9:52They get the pay of the Saints coming to town or I'm sorry.
9:56The Panthers coming to town. Pan Panics was a full participant Thursday.
10:00So was Cooper Rush. Tua, by the way, didn't practice.
10:03We're working. We're working. I'm close. I'm close. I know I've been saying that, but it's just a couple of technical things that I want to hit.
10:11Some goals that I have, you know, that I want to achieve before, you know, I do step foot out on that field.
10:19But, you know, I do feel really good and we're taking strides each and every day.
10:24Remember, Panics coming back from another ACL. So he's been down this road before.
10:28Let's get TNF for you now. Highmark Stadium. They played the preseason there.
10:32Now this is the big regular season rollout. And these two quarterbacks have lit up the scoreboard when last they faced each other.
10:39That's Jared Goff. You saw Josh Allen when last they faced each other.
10:43The score of the total was 92 years ago.
10:46Late scratch. No Ed Oliver hip injury. He's out.
10:49It happened during warm ups. Ed Oliver is out.
10:52T.J. Sanders is out on that D line for the bills on the offensive line.
10:56Blake Miller and Christian Mahogany. Lance Erline, two starting offensive linemen are out here for the Lions.
11:02The Lions, oh, by the way, barely hung on and barely one week one they beat the Saints.
11:07This is a primetime preview presented by Nationwide. You think the Lions are in trouble tonight?
11:12I think they're in a lot of trouble. When you look at this, of course, you know, any given in this case, any given Thursday, anything can happen.
11:21But let's be honest. That was it. That was a secondary that really struggled against Tyler Shuck through for 410 yards and three touchdowns.
11:29Now they're going against Josh Allen and maybe as importantly, Joe Brady, who now has found a 13 personnel group in the
11:35three tight end personnel group and used it 38.5% of the time against the Texans with a lot of success.
11:42Now, I don't think we'll see it as much in this game because I think they put it in there for the
11:49Texans to slow down the pass rush a little bit.
11:52But what we do see on the field is that DJ Moore's made a huge impact and now they can go to
11:5911, 12 and 13 personnel at any point. They're going to be very unpredictable.
12:03And Josh Allen was that guy last game. He beat the Texans with great throw after great throw.
12:09And I love the way he saw the field as well, Andrew.
12:12I think the way he's seen the field in the first game against the defense like the Texans.
12:18Whoo. That is bad news for the Lions. Lance, what a tap to base on that at Oliver inactive.
12:24That's a late scratch. Again, it happened during warmups.
12:27No TJ Sanders. We knew that one coming in down Walker, obviously kind of turning into a star had a great week
12:34one, but without those guys in the middle, is this a big Jameer Gibbs night?
12:38Well, it has to be. And I think that's one of the things you have to do is you have to keep the Buffalo offense off the field.
12:47The best way to do that run the ball control the clock.
12:51And I think Jameer Gibbs obviously will be it was a big big part of it last week.
12:56He's going to be a big part of it all year long, including tonight.
13:01Lance Zerline. We appreciate you, sir. Lance is coming back with some overreactions.
13:05What to believe, what not to believe from week number one.
13:08Believe this. Miles Garrett's officially on IR. He's not going to play Monday for the Rams.
13:13Knee surgery earlier this week. Aaron Donald though, Sean McVay says is on track to play.
13:18It's going to be up to Aaron Donald. As for Garrett, let's get back to him.
13:23Well, good. He's feeling good. You know, you already see, you know, he had crutches yesterday and then he was, you know, walking without crutches today.
13:31So he's like Wolverine healing fast. You know, I'm reluctant to put a timeline on it.
13:36You know, we've kind of talked about it, but you know, we know that he's going to miss, you know, those four weeks at a minimum.
13:45And we're not going to rush him back. We want to make sure that he's feeling good.
13:50He's able to get out on the practice field, do all the things that are necessary for him to perform at a level that he's been accustomed to.
13:59And so that'll be something that I'll kind of keep you guys posted as we have updates as we go.
14:05But he's got to miss a minimum of four games.
14:08That guy's not going to miss a game. We're going to hurry back.
14:12That is Kendrick Bourne waiting in the wings, waiting in Arizona.
14:15The Cardinals wide receiver. They're looking to go to 2-0 coming up on the NFL Report.
14:20I'm Brett Coleman. And I'm Trevor Sikama. Have you ever watched a game and wondered what really made the difference beyond the final score?
14:28That's exactly why we created NFL Pro. Throw, got a man wide open.
14:32Touchdown! Seahawks! Every week, we use exclusive next-gen stats insights and NFL content to break down the biggest stories, matchups, and moments from around the league.
14:40We go beyond the box score to uncover the numbers, the tendencies, and details that help explain what actually happened on the field.
14:47Fires it out in the flat to Barkley, who beats one man, spins past another, leaps over a third.
14:53And don't worry, this isn't just a show for stats experts.
14:57We use advanced analytics to help tell the story behind the game, turning the numbers into insights that every fan can understand and enjoy.
15:04So whether you're a casual fan learning more about football or a hardcore fan who can't get enough analysis, our goal is
15:11to help you see the game in a whole new way.
15:15If you've ever wanted to know why a play worked, how a matchup was won, or what most fans missed on Sunday,
15:21NFL Pro delivers insights you simply can't get anywhere else.
15:25Listen to NFL Pro on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
15:30The new NFL season is here, and you should be listening to NFL Daily as we march along to Super Bowl 61.
15:36Last year, we had Mike McDonald, Sam Darnold on the field after the game, but that was last year.
15:42If you're a football sicko like me, NFL Daily is your kind of show.
15:47It is in the name, NFL Daily, fresh content in your feed every day, all season long.
15:52Matthew Stafford coming off his MVP season. On a dazzling dart from Matthew Stafford.
15:56Big time trades that shake up the NFL. A.J.
15:59Brown is loose! And of course, those Seahawks trying to run it back and win another Lombardi trophy.
16:05The Seahawks win Super Bowl 60! They are bringing the Lombardi back to the Northwest!
16:09If it's happening on a football field, NFL Daily will cover it.
16:13Listen to NFL Daily on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
16:18Hey everyone, I'm Mike Yam. And I'm Trevor Sykema, and together we host the NFL Fantasy Football Show.
16:24Fantasy season is upon us. Are you ready to dominate your league?
16:28Because if you aren't locked in with us on the NFL Fantasy Football Show, you're already playing from behind.
16:34Every episode, we're going to dive into the biggest fantasy headlines.
16:37Injury updates that you'll need before kickoff. The best starts and sits across every position.
16:42And matchups you can exploit to destroy your league mates.
16:45We're talking sleepers, breakout stars, and the guys you cannot afford to bench.
16:49From rookies on the rise to long time stars still at it, we cover it all.
16:54Whether you're a first time player or a grizzled vet chasing another championship, we give you the advantage and the confidence you need to make every move count.
17:03Weekly analysis, hot takes, and unique insider knowledge all in one place.
17:06Does fantasy dominance sound appealing to you? Listen to the NFL Fantasy Football Show on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
17:14You guys worked for this. You guys literally earned this win.
17:18You guys put in the work. And I appreciate you guys so much for believing in it and believing that the work works.
17:25Man, give it up for yourself. One more game ball.
17:28Mike LaFleur. Coach LaFleur. Yeah! Hey, I love you guys.
17:31You know that, man. Car John 3. One, two, three.
17:34Cause! Uh, yeah, like, yeah, Mike LaFleur. It was a love fest after the Cardinals beat the Chargers week one.
17:41This guy also a huge part of that. Eight catches, 75 yards, five first downs for Kendrick Bourne, who joins us now on the NFL Report.
17:49How you doing, Kendrick? I'm doing well, man. Thanks for having me.
17:53Hey, thanks for being here. How are things week two?
17:56I know you gotta move on. I know you gotta move on.
17:59But like the glow in Arizona after that week one.
18:03Yeah, it's amazing, man. Um, like Mike said, you know, all the hard work being put in, you know, we out here in the heat.
18:10So we've been, we've been going through it, man, just with that and, uh, just building this team.
18:16And so to be able to pull out that win, man, after all the work we've put in, new coaching staff, all the talk, you know.
18:24And, and just what the world is saying. Um, it feels good to get that first dub, man.
18:30And it was a team win. I mean, you mentioned the heat.
18:34It was hot as you know what there at SoFi.
18:37And that was a physical game, man. Yeah, it was definitely hot in there.
18:41It gets humid. I don't know if it's cause we're like deep in the ground or like whatever, but SoFi definitely gets some humidity, man.
18:49And so we seemed like we were ready for it, man, as a group.
18:53Um, even on defense, man, they showed out, um, just a overall team win, you know, the complimentary football and us being
19:00in shape plays a big part, you know, in the league.
19:04You want to, you want to be able to play four quarters with energy and effort, man.
19:09And I think we got good competitive stamina. All right.
19:12So the good news is you got to win, right?
19:15That's great. Week one, got to win. The bad news is you're not sneaking up on anyone.
19:20Now you get the defending world champions coming to town.
19:24You know, the last time you guys beat the Seahawks.
19:27Any idea? No, no. Come on. Give me, give me that answer.
19:30It is a 2021. It was a Russell Wilson Colt McCoy game.
19:34Colt McCoy was, was the Cardinals quarterback. What? All right.
19:37That's a good history lesson for me. You know, I'm the new Cardinal guy.
19:42So great history lesson, man. That gets me ready.
19:44So I appreciate that, Andrew. All right. So you're ready for the Seahawks and they no doubt will be ready for you.
19:51Here's another one. All right. You ready for this one?
19:54Yeah. The last 13 weeks going back to last year.
19:58Do you know who leads the NFL in passing?
20:00I do not. It's Jacoby Brissett. Tell me about your quarterback and what he's got going right now.
20:06Yeah. Jacoby, man. He's just been really poised, man.
20:09Throughout the whole process. Obviously we know he was in a contract dispute and for him to get that done and come in and played how he's played.
20:18It's just amazing. You know, it sucks. He made people think he's a little behind, but Jacoby knows how to play quarterback.
20:24He knows how to run a system and it shows, man.
20:28I have had a close relationship with Jacoby since our time in New England, man.
20:33And what he went through over there, not to go into pass, but it's just a little personal connection we have.
20:39I know he's been through adversity, seeing him through adversity and now in a position to be a starter.
20:45He's just carrying it well. You know, he's carrying that torch well, you know, working with the floor well and and it
20:52showed week one and that stat is even great.
20:55You just told me, Andrew, like him leading the league.
20:58It shows that he's capable. We threw the ball 40 times.
21:01So that was amazing. And to be able to play at that level, just being conditioned in different things, it says a lot about our quarterback.
21:09Well, Kendrick, let's talk about you because when Jacoby was on the podium today, somebody said to him and I wrote this down.
21:17I want to get it right. They said not many people had Kendrick born in fantasy again talking to him.
21:23And I felt like, well, I mean, if they paid attention, maybe they could have or maybe they should have.
21:29They probably had Michael Wilson. They probably had Marv, but you're going to be a huge part of this.
21:35How rewarding personally, like talk about yourself here, Kendrick.
21:38Was it to get those eight for 75? Yeah, it's great.
21:41It's great. It's a lot of hidden yardage, man.
21:44You know, that's been my game. You know, understanding zone, sitting in the right zones, being able to drop step, get yak.
21:51It makes it tough for a defense. So if I can catch a five yard pass and turn it into 11, it's really tricky.
21:58So now you kind of got to pick your poison.
22:02But I'm definitely a fantasy league sleeper. I don't want to gas myself up, but you know, I got a good relationship
22:08with Mike and you know, we've been on the same page for a while in my life and my career early in my career.
22:16So, you know, for the fantasy people out there.
22:19Hey, you got to make decisions. Some people may go down.
22:22So I might be that sleeper pick you can sneak in, but it feels good to help the team, man, and do the right thing, man.
22:30Just be an impact for the team. Full disclosure.
22:33It's not about me, but I did just pick you up.
22:37Okay. So I put you in the lineup. All right.
22:40Should, if I start you, I don't have Jeremiah Love.
22:43I might be going against Jeremiah Love. I hate to make this a fantasy thing, but we'll do it here.
22:49Should we start Jeremiah Love this week against the Seahawks defense?
22:53I believe so. I believe so. Okay. Tyler, I was here too.
22:56Got that heat too. So it's a one-two punch, but you just never know.
23:01We got so many weapons, man. So I think you should take every one of us on that offense because we got so many weapons.
23:08Like you just said, how I impact the game, how Jeremiah may, how T.A.
23:13may. So it's just, you got to pick your poison, but we're all definitely a group of guys that's going to benefit your fantasy.
23:20All right. Last thing here. You mentioned Mike LaFleur.
23:23You guys go back to San Francisco way back when he was your wide receiver coach.
23:28He's one of my favorite people in the league, not just because we're the same height.
23:33Somebody in your building told me that you, Kendrick, have like a different handshake for almost everybody in the building.
23:39Yeah? Correct. Okay. What's your Mike LaFleur handshake? Do you have one?
23:43Ooh. So that's a great question. I don't have a Mike LaFleur handshake.
23:47Why? I got a Nathaniel Hackett handshake, O.C., so that's good.
23:51Okay. But Mike LaFleur, what I try to do is find something in common.
23:55So me and Mike have to find something that we have in common.
23:59I don't know whether it's playing basketball or something.
24:02I don't know. He like hoops, so do a handshake, shoot a shot.
24:06I don't know. Still working on it. So that's a good challenge, bro.
24:10So I appreciate that. But a lot of guys on the team have good handshakes with, man, building that team camaraderie.
24:17But Mike LaFleur is the last one. So I'm going to get that done.
24:21What's your favorite? Last question. What's your favorite handshake of the ones you have in the building?
24:26Honestly, right now it's Marvin Harrison. That's my guy.
24:29So we do a little, uh, uh, uh, uh, put the ski mask on.
24:33Cause we're out there hunting, man. You know what I'm saying?
24:37We're trying to make plays. And Marv, you know what I'm saying?
24:41It's just been fun getting him like in that, in that camaraderie sense.
24:45And it is dope that he's joined it with me.
24:48Cause you know, Marv's quiet. So he's chill, but he was like, I got you KB.
24:53I'll get, I'll get right with you. So that, that meant a lot to me.
24:58He's like his old man. He's quiet and much like his old man.
25:02He had the nice over the shoulder catch down the left side line.
25:06Big time. To get that win. You guys trying to go to 2-0?
25:10Trying to end a losing streak against the Seahawks.
25:13Kendrick Bourne, good luck to you. Thanks for joining us today.
25:16Thank you, Andrew. Appreciate you guys. Kendrick Bourne might be my new favorite person.
25:20They beat the Chargers last week and no one saw that coming other than of course the Cardinals.
25:26Now the Chargers have to bounce back and they get the Raiders coming to town.
25:31Justin Herbert started well, but after that first drive, it kind of went downhill.
25:35You know, it's our next opponent. It's another opportunity for us to go play football and, uh, to be better and put
25:42our, uh, brand of work out there. And, um, you know, I don't think we were happy or, or, uh, content with week one effort.
25:50So, um, you know, we're doing everything we can to fix it and be better this week.
25:55And there, we obviously have a lot of respect for them as a team.
25:59Um, you know, we know how good they can be and, um, you know, we definitely have to be on our best,
26:06uh, have a good week of practice so we can be prepared.
26:10I mean, week two is crazy, isn't it? Because you, you, you overreact no other way to say it after week one,
26:17and then you head to week two and you're like, I don't know that I overreact.
26:22Like, are the Vikings really that good? I mean, defensively, can the Bears score 60?
26:27The Bengals defense. I mean, that was an anomaly, wasn't it?
26:30The Packers keep blowing leads, right? I mean, that's what they do.
26:34Sure. Like there, all these storylines and potential implications from a really good schedule week number two.
26:39Like what if the Giants beat the Rams? Just saying.
26:42Lance Irline, what if we have all these crazy bounce back candidates?
26:46We showed you Justin Herbert there. You have a, you have a charger bounce back candidate or maybe all the chargers?
26:52Oh man, the running game. Oh, Marion Hampton for sure is going to be bounce back.
26:57Start him. He's going to be one of the highest scoring running backs.
27:02I think I, I don't see the Raiders. I don't think they're going to be able to stop the chargers.
27:08And here's what I expect happened earlier in the week.
27:11I think, you know, I think Harbaugh, Jim Harbaugh stuck his head in into Mike McDaniels office with a tall glass of
27:18cold milk and said, hey, how about we give the running backs the ball more than 16 times this game?
27:24And that's going to happen. You're going to see the chargers pound.
27:28You're going to see them getting back to physical football.
27:31And oh, Marion Hampton is going to be the beneficiary.
27:34Another guy that I think is going to get back to playing better football is Bo Nix with the Denver Broncos.
27:41Now it was a bad game for Nix. It was a bad game for the offense.
27:46It was really a bad game for Davis Webb, the offensive coordinator and brand new play caller.
27:51But from week one to week two, I think we'll see a little bit more clarity, not just with Davis Webb, but also with Bo Nix.
27:59And I expect against a game defense and a very good secondary from the Jaguars, I think we're going to see Jalen Waddle.
28:06Jalen Waddle was a non-factory catch for two yards.
28:09That cannot happen this week. Jalen Waddle will be early and off, and you'll see the ball touch his hands.
28:15I think he's going to have a big game and the passing game gets going.
28:20And the Bears defense, wow, were they bad last week.
28:23Good thing they scored 59 points. But the Bears defense, they only have four players right now, their starting group, that were full-time starters last year.
28:31So it's going to take a little while. I don't know if they're going to be dominant defensively this week, but I
28:38do expect a better effort, whether it's Kyler Murray or Carson Wentz starting for Minnesota.
28:43I think we're going to see a much better effort from the Bears defense, and they'll shore it up a little bit.
28:50Yeah, everybody thinks they can bounce back. But if they don't bounce back week two, then it's panic mode, which is brainstorming.
28:57That'll be a segment next week. Thank you, Lance.
28:59Don't go anywhere. Coming up on the NFL Report, back to Highmark.
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29:32There is Josh Allen warming up at the brand new Highmark Stadium.
29:36That is an unobstructed view of the quarterback. When last he battled Jared Goff, it was in December of 2024.
29:42They combined the two teams, not just the quarterbacks, for 90 points.
29:46In the old stadium, Josh Allen 158 touchdowns, which I'm told is a lot.
29:51Quick hits. Mike Reese says, Travion Henderson says, I'm ready to go.
29:54The second year running back out of Ohio State missed the opener in Seattle, but he should be good to go, at
30:01least according to him, this week against the Steelers.
30:04Nico Collins, though, maybe not so much. He's got a hammy.
30:07It happened Wednesday. Met with team doctors. They don't think it's serious, but it's a wide receiver with a hammy.
30:14When is the last time you heard a wide receiver with a hammy actually play?
30:18I don't know. Operators are standing by. What do you do for a cheat meal?
30:23Anybody? I eat piles of chocolate chip cookies on Sunday.
30:26That's how I used to do red zone. I'd have 12 chocolate chip cookies and six cups of coffee.
30:32Kirk Cousins is built differently. I got an in and out problem and it wasn't a big deal when I lived in the central or eastern time zone.
30:41But on the West Coast time zone, when I signed with the Raiders, I knew this is going to be an issue.
30:48And that is a great cheat meal. And coming home from a win on a Sunday night, I don't know if I
30:55can think of a better spot than that. Lance Zerline, your cheat meal is what?
30:59It's going to be cheese enchiladas with bacon wrapped shrimp, the old shrimp for a shit.
31:04All right. You got me on the bacon wrapped shrimp, the cheese enchiladas, man.
31:09Hard to pass, but good for you. Good for the Bills and the Lions.
31:13TNF coming up next. TNF game day preview also.
31:16See you. Bye. This is an iHeart Podcast. Guaranteed human.
