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The NFL Report: Disaster for Dallas on TNF + Legendary Bears Coach Mike Ditka Passes Away
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25 min
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Oct 9, 2026
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Fri, October 9, 2026
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Saquon BarkleyBrock BowersBrock PurdyBucky IrvingCaleb WilliamsCeeDee LambD'Andre SwiftDak PrescottDeVonta SmithDrake MayeGarrett WilsonGeno SmithGeorge PickensJa'Marr Chase
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Brock Bowers
PositiveRole16:00
Raiders TE is one of the toughest mismatches in the NFL; expected to be a key contributor in road game against Patriots.
Insight pageBrock Purdy
PositiveProjection6:00
49ers QB playing like an MVP right now heading into NFC West showdown at Seattle; described as 'surgical so far this season.' Faces greatest test against Seahawks defense that was effective in postseason meeting last year and is first in yards per game allowed, yards per play allowed, and passing yards allowed.
Insight pageBucky Irving
PositiveProjection5:00
Buccaneers RB had one-yard rushing touchdown and ran for 165 yards in TNF win over Cowboys; his first 100-yard rushing game since rookie year a couple campaigns ago.
Insight pageCaleb Williams
PositiveInjury8:30
Bears QB back and practicing today for first time since suffering hamstring injury in week two against Vikings; Tyson Bajan will get start against Packers with Kyle Manung out.
Insight pageCeeDee Lamb
NegativeProjection5:00
Cowboys WR had nine catches for 130 yards and a touchdown in TNF loss to Buccaneers; game was described as 'a George Pickens week' but Lamb also produced.
Insight pageD'Andre Swift
PositiveValue4:30
Bears RB is a player to ensure in fantasy lineup with Kyle Manung out; team leaning on running attack.
Insight pageDak Prescott
NegativeProjection5:00
Cowboys QB threw two interceptions in TNF loss to Buccaneers; one was a tip and one was an overthrow, per Maurice Jones-Drew commentary. Game was a disaster for Dallas despite having opportunities to win.
Insight pageDeVonta Smith
Drake Maye
PositiveProjection14:00
Patriots QB made impressive performance against Bills that silenced some critics; however, one strong game is not enough to overlook ugliness of first three weeks of season. Source is still leaning with Raiders despite May's recent success.
Insight pageGarrett Wilson
PositiveUsage21:57
With A.D. Mitchell out, Garrett Wilson will see increased volume and targets for the Jets against Cleveland's defense in Week 5. The source frames this as a test of the Browns' defense, implying Wilson will be a focal point of the Jets' passing attack.
Insight pageGeno Smith
PositiveProjection21:33
The source characterizes Geno Smith as a good quarterback leading a very capable Jets offense in Week 5 against the Browns. This assessment is part of the source's reasoning for picking the Jets in an upset alert scenario, suggesting Smith's performance will be key to the Jets' chances despite Cleveland's superior record.
Insight pageGeorge Pickens
PositiveProjection5:00
Steelers WR had nine catches for 130 yards and a touchdown in recent game; described as 'a George Pickens week.'
Insight pageJa'Marr Chase
NegativeInjury3:00
Bengals WR still in concussion protocol heading into Miami matchup; status uncertain for Dolphins game.
Insight pageJayden Daniels
PositiveRole3:57
Commanders QB cleared to start against Giants after missing last two weeks with dislocated elbow; however, will not have Stefan Diggs available due to hamstring injury.
Insight pageJordan Addison
NegativeInjury3:00
Vikings WR listed as questionable with hamstring injury for Saints game; status uncertain.
Insight pageJosh Allen
PositiveProjection13:00
Bills QB has higher ceiling than Matthew Stafford despite both being uncharacteristically sloppy this season; source believes Allen will get back on track against Rams and power them to victory in Monday night matchup, with this win standing strongly in his overall season resume. Allen presents greater threat to opposing defense than Stafford.
Insight pageJustin Jefferson
NegativeInjury3:00
Vikings WR listed as questionable with ankle injury for Saints game; Jefferson expressed optimism about playing in important personal matchup back home in New Orleans, saying 'the plan is for me to play but you know who knows. We're going to take it day by day at a time.' Has not played in New Orleans since rookie year six years ago and is eager to perform for LSU fans and family.
Insight pageKirk Cousins
PositiveProjection15:00
Raiders QB is balling right now, throwing the ball all over the yard; expected to bring it against Patriots defense that is missing key contributors in road test matchup.
Insight pageLamar Jackson
NegativeInjury0:00
Ravens two-time MVP grounded with ankle injury suffered in first half against Titans on Sunday; will not play against Falcons on Sunday, with Tyler Huntley getting the start.
Insight pageMarvin Harrison Jr.
PositiveBreakout23:47
The source has been rooting for Marvin Harrison Jr. to break out and expects Week 5 against Detroit to be a great opportunity for him to cash in. The source was excited about his early performance against the Giants but notes it didn't sustain; however, against Detroit's secondary, the source believes this is the week Harrison finally delivers a monster game. The source refers to him as 'Maserati Marv' and frames this as a potential breakout spot.
Insight pageMatthew Stafford
NegativeProjection14:00
Rams QB has thrown six interceptions on the season and is one of four quarterbacks that has thrown a pick in every single game so far this year; turnover battle could be deciding factor in Monday night game against Bills.
Insight pageSaquon Barkley
NegativeInjury4:20
Eagles RB did not practice this week with hamstring injury; will not play in London against Jaguars. From fantasy perspective, Will Shipley is a player to consider with Barkley out.
Insight pageStefon Diggs
NegativeInjury3:57
Out with hamstring injury for Commanders game against Giants; unavailable for Jaden Daniels in this matchup.
Insight pageTee Higgins
NegativeInjury3:00
Bengals WR questionable with groin injury for Dolphins game; status to be determined.
Insight pageTyler Huntley
PositiveRole2:00
Gets the start against Falcons with Lamar Jackson out; was 2-0 last season filling in for the two-time MVP, with experience from tough COVID-era games and primetime situations.
Insight pageWill Shipley
PositiveValue4:30
Eagles RB is a player to consider from fantasy perspective with Saquon Barkley out with hamstring injury in London game against Jaguars.
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Episode Transcript
0:00This is an iHeart Podcast. Guaranteed Human. Oh, the Ravens two-time MVP is grounded.
0:04The latest on Lamar Jackson's ankle and what it means for their game in Atlanta against a surging Falcons team.
0:10A disaster in Dallas is an understatement. We'll take you through some rough moments and hear from Jerry Jones who called the
0:16TNF loss, quote, not a good experience. And it's only October, but that hasn't stopped us from thinking about February, Super Bowl.
0:22Our expert previews the Bills and Rams. Hi, I'm Mike Yam and welcome to a brand new edition of NFL: The Insiders.
0:28Our buddy Nick Shook is going to be joining me in just a few minutes.
0:32We'll get some game previews for the upcoming week, not to mention some crucial injury updates.
0:37But we start the show with our latest headlines and unfortunately some sad news to give our entire NFL family.
0:42Legendary Bears Coach Mike Ditka passed away today at the age of 86.
0:46Ditka rose to prominence, leading the 85 Bears, a team that boasted arguably the greatest defense in NFL history to the franchise's only Super Bowl title.
0:53Here's the current head coach of the Bears, Ben Johnson.
0:56Sad news here this morning, obviously, as far as I'm concerned, Coach Ditka is the gold standard in terms of this place.
1:02I mean, he's a legend around here as a player, as a coach.
1:06His impact is still being felt to this day.
1:08And as the head coach of the Bears, I feel humbled to be in that same chair that he was once in.
1:15And, you know, it's a sad day just hearing he's passing on.
1:18It definitely is. And Roger Goodell, the commissioner of the NFL, putting out this statement.
1:22Mike Ditka epitomized football over so many years. He brought intensity, authenticity and an unmistakable personality to everything he did.
1:28As a Hall of Fame player, Super Bowl winning coach with his beloved and iconic Bears.
1:32And as a broadcaster, Mike served as an ambassador for the game and inspired generations of fans.
1:37Through his work with the Gridiron Greats Assistant Fund, Mike was a champion for taking care of those who helped build our game.
1:43We extend our deepest condolences to Diana and the Ditka family.
1:47More on Coach Ditka's legacy a little bit later here on NFL Reports.
1:50Some other football news to get to. Won't see Lamar Jackson out on the fields against the Falcons on Sunday.
1:56The Ravens quarterback dealing with that ankle injury he suffered in the first half against the Titans on Sunday.
2:01Tyler Huntley gets the start. He was 2-0 last season filling in for the two-time MVP.
2:06I guess you could say, you know, we had a lot of tough games back in the COVID years and stuff.
2:12You know, just priming me up, you know, getting ready to play for primetime.
2:15You know, it's just like riding a bike, you know.
2:18You just ride a bike one day, you know, you're not going to feel too comfortable if you come back Wednesday and try to drive.
2:25But, you know, you do it every day. You feel more comfortable every time you get out there.
2:30So the training wheels are off? Yeah, definitely. Yeah, Steve Humley definitely has some experience though as a backup quarterback getting some starts.
2:37Now after missing the last two weeks with a dislocated elbow, the commander saying Jaden Daniels will get the go ahead to start against the Giants.
2:44Daniels will not have though Stefan Diggs who is out with a hamstring injury.
2:48Yeah, everyone right now in the NFC East still looking up at the New York Giants.
2:52Cincinnati, they've dropped two straight game. They head to Miami to take on the Dolphins.
2:57They'll be a little undermanned here. Jamar Chase still in concussion protocol.
3:00Tee Higgins questionable dealing with the groin injury. Some other wide receiver news to get to.
3:05Minnesota's swore through a lot of injuries this season and it looks like that theme will continue on.
3:10The Vikings have listed both Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison as questionable for the game against the Saints.
3:15Jefferson's got the ankle, Addison the hamstring injury. Now Jefferson by the way, optimistic he can play in an important game for him personally in New Orleans.
3:22Hopefully so. That's definitely the plan. Being back at home, being you know in Louisiana is definitely something that I want to do.
3:29So the plan is for me to play but you know who knows.
3:32We're going to take it day by day at a time.
3:35How much have you been playing in there? It's been like six years since you got to.
3:40I mean it's been your rookie year since you got to play here.
3:44How much have you been wanting? Oh I've been, I've definitely been fiending for it for sure.
3:49You know being able to you know play the Saints in London.
3:52Playing, I didn't get a, be able to chance to play you know here when they came here.
3:57So it's definitely been a long time coming. Definitely being back at home you know with my friends and family.
4:03Especially being able to watch you know LSU fans and just you know the fans that have been you know watching me for a long period of time.
4:10So definitely got a lot of people tuned into that game and you know hopefully I play and being able to give them a show.
4:17And for what it's worth we did tell you on NFL Report this week OBJ did sign with Minnesota.
4:23It's on that practice squad. Rough couple weeks here for the Eagles.
4:26Lost two straight games. Watch Lane Johnson retire. Kim Juergens gets traded to Baltimore.
4:30Now they're playing in London without Saquon Barkley and Devante Smith.
4:33Barkley did not practice this week with the hamstring injury.
4:36Smith missing his second straight game with that same issue.
4:39Hamstrings definitely a problem. By the way just from a fantasy perspective will Shipley one of those guys you want to consider
4:45would say Con Barkley being out with that hamstring injury.
4:48The Chicago Bears also dealing with the absence of Kyle Manung guys.
4:51So got to imagine right now still leaning on that running attack.
4:54DeAndre Swift one of those players that you want to make sure you have in that lineup.
4:59So we'll sprinkle in a little bit of fantasy besides just Wednesday.
5:03All right, Tampa Bay, Dallas, TNF. This the type of game that I don't know many people would have anticipated playing out the way that it did.
5:10Here's Bucky Irving. One yard rushing touchdown dude ran for 165.
5:13It's his first 100 yard rushing game since his rookie year a couple campaigns ago.
5:17Dak. We'll see if there's good Dak at least in this situation.
5:21There is. This was a George Pickens week last week.
5:24It was CD lamb Pickens nine catches 130 yards and that touchdown.
5:27Dronblan. This is a dude a couple years ago had five pick sixes.
5:31That's one that my God, he's probably still thinking about right now drops it in that fourth quarter.
5:36That was a problem because they were still an opportunity here for Dallas to win this game.
5:40Dak. One of his two picks tips and overthrows is our good friend Maurice Jones Drew would say you got to go and get those.
5:47That's exactly what Tampa Bay and Alex Anzalone was able to do.
5:51Here's Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. I've been so disappointed before with losses.
5:54But this was disappointing. And I'm disappointed because I see potential growth here and we need to have good experiences on an
6:01individual basis as well as the team. And this was not a good experience out here.
6:05That's a tough one more on this matchup in just a moment.
6:08Meanwhile, this feels like it's got game of the week type vibes.
6:12The undefeated Niners head into Seattle to take on the Super Bowl champs in an NFC West showdown.
6:17Brock Purdy playing like an MVP right now, but he knows the Seattle defense.
6:21It's intense and the rivalry. It's meaningful in terms of the standings.
6:24Both teams are off to a good start and stuff.
6:27So, yeah, like I said, every time you go up there, it is a little different.
6:31But at the same time, it is a rivalry game where, you know, it's the 49ers versus Seahawks and both teams don't like each other.
6:38And, you know, we're going to go on their turf and obviously try to go in and play our style of ball
6:45and do what we got to do to win the game.
6:48And so I think, you know, that's the situation at hand.
6:51And obviously, you got to go roll the ball out there and play for four quarters and see what happens.
6:56So guys been surgical so far this season for a little bit more on this matchup in Seattle.
7:01Nick Shook is with us right now. Are you tell me the edge in this game?
7:06Does it favor San Francisco squad or a Seattle team that, quite frankly, hasn't even reached the peak of their powers offensive?
7:12No, they haven't. And the Niners have looked like the most complete team in football so far.
7:17But this is their first real road game this season because that game week one game against the Rams was not domestically a road game.
7:24It was a neutral site. And we know the 12s will show up and bring it.
7:28But the weird thing about this matchup over the last two years between these two coaches, the road team has actually won
7:35each meeting in the regular season, each of the last four won by the road team.
7:39So maybe you wipe out the home field advantage.
7:42But the reason that I lean toward the Seahawks is because most of that defense that was so good and absolutely suffocated
7:48the 49ers in their postseason meeting last year is back and has been successful and effective in creating turnovers.
7:53They're second in the NFL in takeaways with eight.
7:56They're also first in yards per game allowed, yards per play allowed and passing yards allowed.
8:00What is the Niners bread and butter right now?
8:03It's Brock Purdy distributing. So it's going to be a great challenge for him.
8:07Their greatest test so far this year. You know, I watch power rankings on Tuesdays here on the NFL channel, and I
8:13can't help but look at two teams that you are a big fan of San Francisco.
8:17You have that number one spot Seattle, if I'm not mistaken, three.
8:21Yep. So is it fair to assume if Seattle wins, they're going?
8:24Oh, yeah. They would move up. Yeah, absolutely. And you know what?
8:27If they were to win, the Niners wouldn't move that far down because they're only losing, you know, to number three.
8:33But I think it's going to be a great game.
8:36One of the best games of the week. By the way, he takes all of your emails and DMs.
8:41You can send them his way. If you have any critiques of power rankings, Nick, he's all ears.
8:46You hate me for saying that. All right. Great news for the Bears.
8:50Caleb Williams back and practicing today. First time since he's been able to practice and suffering that injury in week two, that
8:56hammy that he's been dealing with against the Vikings.
8:59We do know Tyson Bajan will get the start against the Packers.
9:02Kyle Manungai told you this a little bit earlier out for this game.
9:06It's two straight wins without their QB one. How do they get it rolling?
9:10Because not for nothing. If you don't have Caleb, the way Green Bay is playing, like this is probably that matchup.
9:16But then I think about the intensity between these two teams.
9:19Yeah, that's the weird thing is when you look at it, at least on paper, so far this season, I've been like, oh, the Bears are so good.
9:26Like they have to win this game. The Packers have been a shell of what we expect them to be.
9:32They can't run the football, but it's a rivalry game.
9:35And you toss out the records and you toss out the previous performances in a rivalry game.
9:40What we've learned about these Bears so far is that Ben Johnson may be quarterback proof because he's won a game with three different quarterbacks so far.
9:47Their defense has played much better than we anticipated this season.
9:50They're kind of becoming a no name defense. And their running game is what it was last year, which is really dependable.
9:56What's crazy about the Bears right now in comparison to the Packers, their rushing total last week alone was greater than the Packers total this entire season.
10:04The Packers have no running game. So the Bears can win this game by shortening it.
10:09You think, all right, an explosive offense, you don't need to shorten the game, but you can just ground the Packers defense
10:15into dust because if the Packers are going to stay in this game, they're going to do it through the air, explosive plays, that sort of thing.
10:22So just keep the ball out of their hands and you can do it with a great rushing attack and get another win in this rivalry.
10:30That's, you know, you think about this weekend and just how important it's going to be for Bears fans to celebrate a win.
10:36We gave the news a little bit earlier today, certainly one that shook the entire NFL world.
10:41Mike Ditka passing away at the age of 86.
10:43We now pay homage and respect to a man that was not only just important for the sport of football, but was a cultural icon.
10:50He grew up in a Pennsylvania steel town, then enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh.
10:54A bright young boy with sensible aspirations. I tried to get an education to be a dentist.
10:59So I went to Pitt and took pre-dental courses for about four semesters and then I became a history major because it wasn't very easy.
11:06But instead of filling cavities, Mike Ditka caught passes for the Chicago Bears and a career bond was formed.
11:12They had a very tough image. You know, you take no prisoners, you put a chip on your shoulder.
11:17You know, all the things I thought football was supposed to be, they portrayed.
11:21I mean, they were, they were some mean guys.
11:23I mean, they were tough and they played tough.
11:26The steel town kid fit right in and went on to revolutionize the tight end position in pro football.
11:31Tight ends when I came into the game were kind of an extension of the offensive tackle.
11:36They blocked most of the time. I caught 12 passes my senior in college.
11:40Well, I caught 58 my first year in pro ball and 12 touchdowns.
11:44He was the NFL rookie of the year in 1961 and played in five pro bowls his first five seasons.
11:49In 1963, Ditka helped Talis's Bears win their first NFL title since 1946.
11:53Job in 1982 and reshape the Bears in his own image, fierce and focused.
11:57The 1985 squad was particularly tough, led by a defense that didn't just knock them down, but out.
12:02Ditka's monsters of the midway won 18 games, losing only once, en route to a world title.
12:07I was the right guy for that job at the right time period because it meant something to me.
12:12Done. Mike Ditka gave his all to everything he did.
12:15Aliquippa, Pennsylvania may have lost a good dentist, but pro football gained a true Hall of Famer.
12:19Mike Ditka leaves a remarkable legacy. He was 86.
12:22Back here on NFL report bills Ram should give us some fireworks.
12:25We got Buffalo coming off a surprising loss and gets an L.A.
12:29team that's hopefully finding its stride for the Rams family that's out there.
12:32They'll lay us two league MVPs they're going to entertain.
12:35Josh Allen gave us his perspective on this Rams defense.
12:38Their offense and defense, they complement each other very well.
12:41You know, they've put a lot of resource into their defense and who they've brought in.
12:45Obviously in the secondary, making trades. You know, McDuffie's a heck of a player.
12:49Aaron Donald is Aaron Donald. You know, he's back.
12:52And again, they present a lot of different challenges, a lot of different looks, pressure from kind of all over.
12:57It's a tough defense to get a tail on.
13:00So yeah, we're going to have our hands full.
13:02We're going to have a good week of practice and try to go out there and execute on Monday night.
13:08You know, it almost feels weird to ask you this question because I know how talented these guys are.
13:13And I did make reference to the fact that these are two guys that were were MVPs the last two.
13:19But who do you trust more? That's a good question right now because they've been both been pretty sloppy this season, uncharacteristically sloppy.
13:25It's really a question of who do you believe can actually get back on track faster?
13:30Who has the higher ceiling, which I believe is Josh Allen.
13:33And the reason is that he's been strangely loose with the ball.
13:36Not that he doesn't have a wild horse game or two every year because he does.
13:41And he did against the Chargers and he kind of did against the Patriots last week.
13:45But he just presents a greater threat to the opposing defense.
13:48Now, if you look at it from a game perspective, all the rankings say that the Rams should win this game.
13:54They're better and they're more complimentary as Josh Allen said.
13:57But when these games tend to happen and you look at the rankings sometimes in this week to week league that feels
14:03more week to week than ever this season. I like to go in the opposite direction because the logic sometimes doesn't fit.
14:09Josh Allen's going to get back on track against this team.
14:12He's going to power them, I think, to a victory.
14:15And it's going to be one of those wins that's going to stand strongly in his overall season resume.
14:21Yeah. Six interceptions for Stafford right now on the season.
14:23He's one of four quarterbacks that's thrown a pick in every single game so far this year.
14:28I feel like maybe winning that turnover battle could be the deciding factor in a game Monday night right across the street at SoFi Stadium.
14:35All right. I got a question. Who are the Patriots?
14:38Tough one to answer right now. Last year, they get to the Super Bowl.
14:42This year, we're questioning this team, especially with the runner up in the MVP race and Drake May, who seemed to silence
14:48some of the critics with that impressive performance against the Bills.
14:51Now they get the Raiders at home. Vegas, DC Rob Leonard sees this team and this in-season evolution.
14:56They've gotten a lot better. I think it's clear their identity of how physical they are.
15:01And, um, well, Coach Vrabel and Josh have got them to play and their style of play sticks out, you know?
15:07And, you know, that was their first game as a staff last time we played them.
15:11And I mean, they went to the Super Bowl last year.
15:14So, um, they're a very connected, fundamentally sound team.
15:17You know, before the season started, if I told you the Raiders would look as talented as they have, and now they're
15:23going on the road, you could make a compelling case that Vegas wins this game.
15:27Is that the way that you would lean? That's the way I'm leaning.
15:31It's funny because when you look at the Raiders and the people in the silver and black, and they're actually good.
15:37Yeah. You kind of fear them. And I have a lot of respect for them in the way that they've played this year.
15:43They are getting the most out of a lot of these players, both the additions in the offseason, like in the Kobe
15:49Dean, and also Kirk Cousins, who's balling right now, throwing the ball all over the yard.
15:54They don't have much of a running game, which concerns me, but against the Patriots team that has been not quite Jekyll
16:00and Hyde, but just has only really one strong performance on both sides of the ball this season.
16:05That was that last week's win over Buffalo. I just feel like I have more evidence that the Raiders are capable of going and winning this football game.
16:13It's going to be a road test. It's going to be, you know, a good measuring stick for this team.
16:18But look, Brock Bowers is one of the toughest mismatches in the NFL.
16:22And like I said, Kirk Cousins is balling right now.
16:25I think he's going to be able to bring it against the Patriots defense that's missing a couple of key contributors.
16:31Yeah. Meanwhile, by the way, and I know if I mentioned this a little bit earlier here on the show, Ashton Gentey
16:37questionable right now heading into this matchup. So maybe he plays or not.
16:41Was there not enough from Drake May against the Bills that have you?
16:44I mean, these dudes are at home for this game, and yet you're still picking Vegas.
16:49Apparently that wasn't enough to sort of change your opinion.
16:51I hate to say it, but one game, one performance in which he got back on track and made some key plays
16:58and made some clutch plays is not enough for me to quite overlook and wash away the ugliness that was the first three weeks of the season.
17:05So for now, I'm leaning with one of the hottest teams, I think, even coming off of a loss in the Las Vegas Raiders.
17:12All right. It's one of the few times we will disagree with some of our picks.
17:16All right. Generally speaking, we've been lockstep here. I actually like New England at home.
17:21The Gentey factor. Once again, we don't know if he's going to play in this game, but that's a little bit of concern.
17:27Colts on the road against the Steelers. You like the home team in Pittsburgh.
17:31I'm going to roll with Daniel Jones and the Colts in that matchup, and I can see, you know, Giants.
17:37You're coming around. Yeah. Yeah. Look at that. I decided to pick the Browns for one.
17:41By the way, we do disagree on the Monday night matchup.
17:44And then also Ravens and Falcons. Lamar Jackson not playing.
17:47I think Tyler Huntley does have some some opportunity here.
17:50I think you regret that pick already. Yeah, I'm sort of hedging right now on it.
17:54Can I can I can we redo this board at some point?
17:58Nope. Nope. They're final. Yeah. All picks are final.
18:00We are locked in on that one, which is fine.
18:03We'll see how it plays out in Snoop. I trust.
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18:28All right. As an extension of the Eagles trip to London this week, owner Jeffrey Lurie actually brought together leading voices from
18:34the medical and science community for a symposium around emerging developments in autism research.
18:38And the future of autism care. Lori's donating $670,000 to support London based autism research with a grant and postdoctoral fellowship.
18:44The Eagles face the Jags Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
18:47Keep in mind, mentioned it before, just in case you missed it.
18:50No Saquon Barkley in that matchup. Devante Smith also not playing.
18:53Here's the week five schedule. By the way, I know we showed the highlights.
18:57You worried about Dallas right now coming off that loss?
19:00Yeah. With a defense that can't stop anything and misses a ton of tackles.
19:04I don't think you're in a great position to win any division.
19:07So, yeah, tough, tough situation for them right now.
19:10Look, this could be an interesting slate of games since like every week, right?
19:14Like there's some teams that are on upset alert and we got you covered with that.
19:18Three teams that could be going down. All right.
19:21What do you got for me? All right. First up.
19:23I hate to say this because their fans have been after me already, but it's the Minnesota Vikings.
19:28Yeah. Look, it's totally fine that your defense is special.
19:31It is special and it's won you every game so far.
19:34But this offense and its lack of production cannot hold throughout the majority of this season.
19:39And I think you're running into a team that, yes, just got buried by the Falcons and their pass rush in prime time.
19:45But Tyler Shuck is capable of getting the ball out on time and capitalizing on the opportunities that are available.
19:51So if you can't score points against them, they're going to score some points.
19:55And this might be the week in which they finally suffered their first loss.
19:59You know, Tyler Shuck has been spectacular so far in the early goings of the season in terms of the yardage numbers.
20:05The production is there. Chris Salavi, I've said it multiple times on this show, the superstar that doesn't get nearly enough credit.
20:11How much concern do you have about that Minnesota Blitz and making things uncomfortable for Tyler?
20:16Well, yeah, because he's a second year quarterback and you think a young quarterback usually can't process, recognize before the snap and
20:22then get the ball out in time, get to his high.
20:25But that's what's been most impressive about Shuck since he started playing is that he is good at getting the ball out on time.
20:32He is good at getting to his hots. He is good at making the right decision.
20:36And that's why I believe that the Vikings could be walking into what we may or may not describe as a trap game.
20:43Yeah, I'm trying to think it's probably like 26.
20:45Yeah, he's an older second year quarterback had a lot of time in college, a few different stops.
20:50He was on the plan that I wish I was at right.
20:53Oregon to victory laps. Yeah, it's something along those lines, Oregon, Texas Tech and then Louisville obviously putting up some monster numbers.
21:00When he was coming out in the draft, he used to joke with our guys.
21:04He's like one step away from collecting Social Security.
21:06So he does have plenty of experience. The Browns are another team that you have on Upset Alert.
21:11And this one's a little weird because the Browns aren't actually considered the favorite, according to the odds makers.
21:17They're going on the road. They're going to MetLife Stadium where they've struggled historically, where they lost last year, and where I
21:23believe that they're walking into a precarious situation against the New York Jets.
21:27Now, the Browns have a great defense. I really believe that they do.
21:30They've played really well for the majority of this season.
21:33And Geno Smith is a good quarterback and this is a very capable offense.
21:37No A.D. Mitchell in this game. It's going to be a lot of Garrett Wilson.
21:41It's going to be a test of that defense.
21:44And it's again, a road environment in which the Browns lost to the lowly Jets last year.
21:48Different coaching staff, different situation. But for all the success they've enjoyed over the last three weeks, it's got to come down eventually, right?
21:55This might be the week it happens. Yeah, I'm with you.
21:58Did you pick the Browns in this game? I did.
22:01In the official pick? I did. It's one of the ones that we differed on.
22:05I actually like the Jets. I remember when I was going through the slate of games, I was going back and forth.
22:11I feel like, look, the reality is Cleveland's played better than the Jets have so far this season.
22:16And yet, I'm with you. There's something in the air around this gangrene squad where I feel like this is a game
22:23that they feel like they should have. Last week was not who they are.
22:27I just refuse to believe that's who they actually are.
22:29I still believe in their potential. I've seen the signs.
22:32I just need it all come together. And unfortunately for Browns fans, this might be the opponent it happens against.
22:38All right. One more team on upset alert. I think the Lions are going to be a better player.
22:43It is a Lions squad where I think candidly we've been concerned for two seasons now about their defense.
22:48Yeah, this defense can't stop anybody much like the Cowboys.
22:51And they're facing an offense that can put up a lot of points in the Arizona Cardinals.
22:56It's a team that I thought was going to take down the Giants and for about a quarter last week looked like they were.
23:03They put 14 points on them quickly. They're going to do that against Detroit in their home stadium of State Farm Stadium.
23:09And I think it's going to make for a shootout.
23:12And I wonder, I just wonder if the Lions are going to be capable of quite keeping up in what I believe
23:18is going to be a back and forth affair.
23:20The Cardinals, they got to cash in eventually on these types of performances.
23:24You know, we had an extensive conversation. You do the fantasy show, which by the way, you can catch on Wednesdays here on the NFL channel.
23:31You generally speaking on that show, just like power rankings, you spread the love across the board.
23:36Of course. We spent so much time on Lions and Cardinals because of all the skilled position players who we think are going to have a monster game.
23:44I think you described it best. Shootout is more than possible here.
23:47I wonder if this is a game where Marvin Harrison finally gets a game.
23:51Yes, you know, I've been I've been rooting for that for weeks.
23:55I was really excited to see him do it early against the Giants.
23:58I thought it might stick. It didn't really stick beyond that.
24:01But against this team with this secondary. Yeah, I think this is a great opportunity for Maserati Marv to cash in.
24:07And the reality is the Detroit Lions need to figure out a way to get a win.
24:12Stop the bleeding here because I think a lot of us felt like Detroit would be a playoff team.
24:17And that's the way to do the week against the Cardinals.
24:20Even if they give up a lot of points, the wind is the only thing that you care about.
24:26I made reference to power rankings. He's on that show on Tuesdays Wednesday.
24:29You can catch fantasy and on Sunday to get yourself for the games.
24:33It's game day preview. I got a couple SC guys at Cody Kessler Nelson Aguilar in studio at 1130 a.m.
24:39Eastern. Thanks for watching. This is an I heart podcast guaranteed human.
