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32 min
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Sep 12, 2026
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Sat, September 12, 2026
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Malik NabersA.J. BrownBrock BowersBrock PurdyCarnell TateCooper RushD'Andre SwiftJa'Marr ChaseJeremiyah LoveJordan LoveJosh AllenJustin JeffersonKyler MurrayMatthew Stafford
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A.J. Brown
NegativeInjury3:34
A.J. Brown has been placed on IR with a high ankle sprain suffered in the opener against Seattle and will miss at least the next four games. Before the injury, he recorded three catches for 26 yards on four targets.
Insight pageBrock Bowers
NegativeInjury5:36
Brock Bowers has been officially ruled out for the Raiders' upcoming game, which will likely lead to increased reliance on Michael Mayer.
Insight pageBrock Purdy
PositiveUsage8:40
Brock Purdy performed well against the Rams, completing 25 of 34 passes for 205 yards and three touchdowns. He maintained a quick release time of 2.9 seconds.
Insight pageCarnell Tate
PositiveBreakout29:26
Carnell Tate is the subject of a bold prediction for two receiving touchdowns in his debut, though JJ Zachariason notes a general advisory against drafting rookies with high fantasy selections.
Insight pageCooper Rush
NegativeDepth Chart28:08
Cooper Rush is confirmed to start at quarterback for the Cowboys in Week 1 due to Dak Prescott's injury status.
Insight pageD'Andre Swift
PositiveValue28:48
D'Andre Swift signed a three-year, $33.75 million extension with the Bears, keeping him under contract through 2029 following a season where he surpassed 1,000 rushing yards and nine touchdowns.
Insight pageJa'Marr Chase
PositiveInjury5:46
Jamar Chase is dealing with a knee injury but is expected to play on Sunday against the Buccaneers.
Insight pageJeremiyah Love
NegativeInjury4:57
Jeremiah Love is dealing with a high ankle sprain suffered in the preseason and is considered a game-time decision for Sunday, which would mark nearly a month of recovery time.
Insight pageJordan Love
PositiveProjection25:48
Jordan Love is noted for his efficiency against the blitz, recording the fifth-highest passer rating in those situations last season, which makes him a strong candidate to succeed against Brian Flores' aggressive defensive schemes.
Insight pageJosh Allen
NegativeMatchup16:51
Josh Allen is 1-4 in his career against the Texans and has recorded 10 total giveaways in road Week 1 starts. He is preparing for a tough defensive matchup against DeMeco Ryans' unit.
Insight pageJustin Jefferson
PositiveProjection27:26
Justin Jefferson is projected for a potential career year with his new quarterback. Despite a down year in touchdowns (two) and 100-yard games (three) last season, he is expected to explode against the Packers in Week 1, with a bold prediction of two receiving touchdowns in that game alone.
Insight pageKyler Murray
PositiveProjection26:22
Kyler Murray is entering his best situation yet with the Vikings, surrounded by the strongest supporting cast of his career. He is highlighted as an elite dual-threat quarterback, joining Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, and Cam Newton as one of four players with 20,000 passing yards and 30 rushing touchdowns before age 29.
Insight pageMalik Nabers
PositiveInjury6:47
Malik Nabors is on track to suit up for Sunday Night Football against the Cowboys after practicing fully all week following his October ACL surgery.
Insight pageNegativeInjury22:26
Malik Nabers is recovering from an ACL injury; the primary concern is the mental aspect of trusting the knee and regaining explosive cutting ability, which is typically the last trait to return post-surgery.
Insight pageMatthew Stafford
NegativeProjection8:32
Matthew Stafford looked 'off' in the loss to the 49ers, including a failed fourth-and-goal attempt at the one-yard line.
Insight pageMike Evans
PositiveUsage8:55
Mike Evans recorded six catches on seven targets and scored his 109th career touchdown in the game against the Rams.
Insight pageSam Darnold
NegativeInjury13:52
Sam Darnold is missing time due to injury, though the exact duration of his absence remains uncertain.
Insight pageTee Higgins
PositiveInjury5:46
Tee Higgins is dealing with a heel injury but is expected to play on Sunday against the Buccaneers.
Insight pageTua Tagovailoa
NegativeInjury4:03
Tua Tagovailoa will not play on Sunday, leading to Cooper Rush getting the start for the Atlanta Falcons.
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Episode Transcript
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1:02The entire draft room groans because you just took the guy they wanted.
1:06There's no better feeling than crushing your fantasy football league.
1:09I'm JJ Zacharyson, host of the award-winning Late Round Podcast.
1:12Before your draft, our players to target and players to avoid episodes tell you exactly who to circle and who to cross off.
1:19Listen to the Late Round Fantasy Football Podcast on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
1:25An absolute shocker down under the preseason favorites to win the Super Bowl got handled by a division rival.
1:31What it means for Los Angeles, and did the Niners just put the league on notice?
1:35Fantasy alert time. You gotta see the latest injury updates.
1:38A big star out for an extended period of time.
1:41Some players we didn't expect to play, they're trending to go, and one starting quarterback is taking a seat.
1:47And on the 25th anniversary of 9-11, Giants legend Imani Toomer pays tribute to one of the most horrific times our country has ever seen.
1:55Hi, I'm Mike Hamm, and welcome to a brand new edition of NFL Report.
1:59There is a ton to get to over the course of the next 30 minutes.
2:03Nick Shook's going to be joining me. We got plenty of game picks.
2:07Yeah, we're in the throes of it. Week one officially underway, but I know what you're here for, and that is the latest headline.
2:14Some big news from a New England Patriots perspective.
2:17Their wide receiver, A.J. Brown. We know that he suffered that ankle injury in the opener against Seattle.
2:22The news not exactly good. He has been placed on IR.
2:26He's going to be out for at least the next four games.
2:29It is a high ankle sprain. Now keep in mind, before that injury, Brown caught three passes for 26 yards on four targets.
2:36Coming off of that loss, you gotta think, where's that offense going to go?
2:40Meanwhile, Ian Rappaport putting this out on social media.
2:43This one kind of coming out of left field to a tongue of Iloa not going to be playing on Sunday, meaning
2:50Cooper Rush will get the start for the Atlanta Falcons.
2:53Boy, that quarterback issue has been a real one in the ATL Cardinals fans.
2:57They'd love to see the third overall picture. Jeremiah Love on the field on Sunday is dealing with an ankle injury.
3:03Mike LaFleur was asked if he was a game time decision.
3:06The first year, Arizona coach said, quote, yeah, I'd say so.
3:10Love suffered that high ankle sprain in the preseason.
3:12Sunday would be two days shy of a full month of recovery time.
3:16So you got to imagine he is very close, even if he doesn't give it a go over the weekend.
3:22But it does look like it's probably trending that way.
3:25Adam Schefter putting this out on social media. Speaking of high profile running backs, Ashton Gentty officially off the injury report.
3:31That is great news from a Raiders perspective as they match up against the Miami Dolphins.
3:36The not so great news. Brock Bowers officially been ruled out.
3:39That's Michael Mayer, the other tight ends out of Notre Dame.
3:43Got to imagine from a fantasy perspective will definitely be relied on.
3:46Some good news from a Cincinnati perspective. They open up week one against the Bucs.
3:51Jamar Chase dealing with the knee. Tee Higgins has got that heel injury.
3:55Both of those guys, they're playing on Sunday. Even better news.
3:58The team hoping their defense is much improved with some of those new additions.
4:02Cannot wait to see what Joe Burrows got in store for everyone this upcoming season.
4:07Speaking of the health of some players, positive signs here from Giants wide receiver Malik Nabors.
4:11Had surgery on that knee back in October to repair that ACL.
4:15A lot of optimism on what he can bring to this team's offense.
4:19Neighbors practiced fully the entire week and he's on track to suited up Sunday night football against the Cowboys.
4:25I grinded my ass off. I mean, excuse my language, but I grinded, prayed hard, put in a consistent amount of work early nights.
4:32I mean early, early mornings, late nights. So, you know, I put in the work and I did everything that I can
4:38to, you know, be in this position right now.
4:41And be able to make the decision to, you know, to play here, you know, or to not play.
4:47You know, and if I am out there, you know, I put in a great amount of work to know that, you
4:53know, I'm able to play and I'm able to do exactly what I know I can do.
4:58You know, and it will do. Certainly one of the great stars in this league.
5:03Imani Toomer, by the way, we'll talk more about neighbors coming up here on NFL Report.
5:08Meanwhile, down under we go. Australia first game ever to be played in Melbourne.
5:12Got nine international games on the season. This not what we had anticipated from the Rams and Matthew Stafford.
5:18Nardo Green with the interception early in this game.
5:20That one happening in the second quarter. And it was a whole lot of Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers really putting the oomph in this game.
5:29To Marcus Robinson, that's touchdown. Purdy, 25 of 34 passing 205 yards due through three touchdowns against this Rams defense.
5:35Mike Evans, welcome to the party. That's career touchdown 109 for him.
5:38He had six catches on seven targets in this game.
5:41This is not what I anticipated. Matthew Stafford, keeper.
5:44Getting stuffed on a fourth and goal at the one yard line.
5:47At that point, I'm thinking to myself, wait, this might actually happen.
5:51It might be Brock and the Niners doing what many people didn't think they were going to do, which is win that football game.
5:58Debo with the touchdown. Niners had three wide receivers over 30 each with a scoring touchdown.
6:03We showed you all three of them. Here's their head coach, Kyle Shanahan.
6:07Win or lose. I knew everyone was going to make a big deal about that for either team.
6:12You never know how much that factors into it.
6:15You just try to do the best to prepare for three and a half hours.
6:19I like how we prepared. But more importantly, I liked how we played.
6:23I don't believe that that's why we didn't play well enough.
6:27I really don't. And I can listen. I'm more than comfortable with a that.
6:31That's something that I'll always make decisions that I think are best for the football team.
6:36It's easy in hindsight to be able to say it was it was a miss.
6:40But those are responsibilities that, you know, I'll take.
6:43Like I said, this will only define us if we allow it to.
6:47And I'm looking forward to leaning in, going back to work.
6:50And today was humbling. But sometimes life can do that to you.
6:54And we got a lot of football left. And we're not going to allow this one game to do anything other than help us learn and grow.
7:02Oh, he's exactly right about that. There is a whole lot of football to be played for the team that's got, at
7:08least on paper, the best roster in the NFL.
7:11Nick Shook is with me right now. There's star power all over the field.
7:15And yet those stars didn't shine. What happened in Australia?
7:18It looked to me like the Rams just weren't as prepared as the Niners were in this game.
7:23It felt like, you know, we can talk about the travel.
7:27I didn't think the travel was really the issue there.
7:30I felt like the Niners had a better game plan for limiting Myles Garrett, chipping him with a number of different players, getting the ball out quickly.
7:38Brock Purdy got the ball out of 2.9 seconds on average as well below last year's league-wide average of 2.84 seconds.
7:44And it just seemed like they had a better approach to it.
7:48They played really tough defense. They were aggressive. They did not fear whether the Rams would beat them downfield.
7:53You know, Raheem Morris, he did a great job as a defensive coordinator.
7:57And Stafford just looked off. And also Myles Garrett, you know, we know he was dealing with a knee injury prior.
8:03And then now after the game, he says that he was banged up.
8:07And you could kind of tell he did not record a single tackle in this game, only the fourth time in his career.
8:14Yeah, wild. Just kind of bonkers considering what the expectation level is for him.
8:18You and I were talking off air about this.
8:21I don't want to sound like I'm making too much of week one, and this is an overreaction.
8:27But a couple days ago, if you would have told me about this division, Seattle, Super Bowl champs.
8:32Sam Darnold goes down. We're still waiting to find out just how long he's going to be out.
8:37The Rams just got manhandled. Do you look at this division very differently than you did just a few days ago because of this Niners win?
8:45You kind of have to guard against overreaction because it is only week one.
8:49But there are some things in this that are legitimate.
8:52Sam Darnold missing time. I'm not too worried about the Rams in their current state right now, but I give more respect
8:59to the Niners because they were the team that entered the regular season with all of these bad vibes.
9:04So many injuries. They lost Ricky Pearsall. Nick Bosa was dealing with a knee issue.
9:09It just felt like even Mike Evans, who just caught that touchdown pass there.
9:13He didn't participate for multiple portions of the preseason and yet they come out here and they look like they've just been
9:20on ice and they've been preparing and they had that whole week to prepare in Australia.
9:25And they look like a team that really wanted to come out and prove a point and they proved that point.
9:31Yeah, I lived in San Francisco for 10 years.
9:33If you tell a Niners fan right now your guys will be banged up in the preseason but healthy for the regular
9:40season, they will sign up for that like no one's business considering all the injuries that they've had.
9:45There is some other good news to get to if you're a Niners fan.
9:50How about this? This is our buddy Tom Pellicero putting this out on social media.
9:54Niners quietly signing Kyle Shanahan to a contract extension.
9:57Think about one of the more creative offensive minds that we have in the NFL.
10:01Case in point last night, the motion 66% of their plays with guys featuring motion at that snap.
10:07I mean, that is just not something that we genuinely see most since 2017.
10:11Meanwhile, looking forward to this one. Josh Allen. We got a Houston Texans defense that might be the best in the league.
10:17Josh knows he's up against it. Yeah, I mean getting a chance to go play football against a really, really good team.
10:24A team that was obviously in the playoffs last year.
10:27We understand what their defense is and has been.
10:30You know, they have a fantastic coach over there.
10:32Those guys are going to be ready to play.
10:35They got after us last year. There's no secret about it.
10:38But just trying to have a good week, prepare the way that we need to prepare to go out there and execute
10:45the way that we want to execute. And you know, they've had some really good defenses in the past and it's no different now.
10:52But obviously, I want to go out there. I want to play the best that I can play and want to help our team win a football game.
11:00And that's obviously what it comes down to. If that's me completing, you know, 30 balls or handing it off 40 times,
11:07whatever it takes for us to win this game is what I'm willing to do.
11:12And, you know, they're going to make it tough for us.
11:15No, no, no. Make sure you're passing the football.
11:18James Cook is like, no, it's okay. You can hand it off a bunch of times.
11:22I did power rankings with you this week. I know you like this Bills team, but yet you're picking the Texans.
11:29I'm picking the Texans because the Texans seem to have the Bills number over the last few years.
11:34Josh Allen in his career is one and four against Houston.
11:37We know what happened and Josh just talked about it there last season.
11:41They lost 23 to 19. Their offense was suffocated by D'Amico Ryan's defense.
11:45And to start a season, Joe Brady being elevated to head coach.
11:49Yes, there's continuity and familiarity there, but I'm going to lean on this side of the field that I really trust more
11:55that has more evidence that they're excellent, which is the D'Amico Ryan's defense.
11:59So it's one of those close games this week where you can see it going either way.
12:04But I mean, Josh Allen also 10 total giveaways in road week one starts.
12:08And this is a team that's very opportunistic defensively.
12:11Yeah, Davis Mills, by the way, starting that game a season ago, which makes it even more of an intriguing storyline.
12:17You said, yeah, you trust that Texans defense. You're right.
12:20You kind of have to. They are one of the best in the NFL, but I'm taking the Bills here because I
12:27don't know if I trust that Houston offense right now.
12:30There's a lot of issues. Last time we saw CJ Stroud, we almost pulled him at halftime of a game against the
12:36Patriots in the postseason because the interceptions continued to mount.
12:39You mentioned the record against there. There's no more Sean McDermott.
12:43The point was to make that coaching change to get over the hump in some of the matchups where you haven't been able to.
12:50I like Josh Allen in this matchup, even on the road.
12:53I feel like Joe Brady and this this team need to make a statement and there's none bigger against D'Amico Ryan's defense.
13:00We kind of agree on a lot. I know we disagreed on Bills and Texans here, but across the board on the
13:06early games, we agree on everything except for gang green and the Tennessee Titans.
13:11I actually think Tennessee's roster a little bit better than people are giving them credit for.
13:15And I know you like the youth movement. Yeah, I would agree.
13:19You know, I like the idea of Cam Ward in year two.
13:23Yeah, I like the idea of Carnell Tate on this roster and we'll see two teams that we got to learn a lot about.
13:30All right. We got some more game picks still to come.
13:33Meanwhile, Sunday night football giving us a great rivalry.
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14:52The new NFL season is here and you should be listening to NFL Daily as we march along to Super Bowl 61.
14:59Last year, we had Mike McDonald, Sam Darnold on the field after the game.
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15:21And of course, those Seahawks trying to run it back and win another Lombardi trophy.
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16:44Well, we've been talking about this here on the NFL report and throughout the month of September, all 32 NFL teams will commemorate the 9-11 attacks.
16:52And today on the 25th anniversary of those terrorist attacks, the tributes from players, coaches, and teams spreading all across social media.
16:59You can see what the Giants putting out there.
17:01And speaking of the Giants, the man who is the all-time leading receiver for the franchise, Imani Toomer, is with us right now.
17:08And Imani, it is awesome to have you on the show because I think you can give us unique perspective on 25 years ago.
17:15You were part of that Giants team that helped New York City and the tri-state area kind of get through one of
17:22the heaviest times our country has ever faced. Take me back to that time.
17:26What do you remember the most? Well, what I remember the most is we had just had a Monday night game in
17:33Denver, and we were, so we flew back the whole night.
17:36We were deplaning on the tarmac in Newark. The flight right next to us was Flight 93.
17:41So it was a little closer than a lot of people.
17:44It was closer for us than a lot of other teams, the Jets included.
17:49But we also went down to ground zero right afterwards.
17:52And it was, you know, passing out water, doing all kinds of, you know, philanthropic stuff.
17:56We couldn't really do much. But what we could do was offer a little bit of respite for some of the hard workers that were.
18:04I mean, they looked like they are beat up.
18:07So when we walked in, they kind of kind of broke, lifted their spirits a little bit, which was our whole goal.
18:13You know, Amani, it's interesting because you said you didn't know like what you could do.
18:18I remember I was in college at the time from our campus at Fordham.
18:22I could see the smoke. I lost a cousin in one of the towers as well.
18:27I mean, this was you felt helpless when you were out there.
18:30And I think back as this is 25 years money, you realize that there are people watching this show right now who
18:37weren't even alive when those attacks happen. They're reading about in a textbook.
18:41They're watching an interview like this. What do you want them to know about that time?
18:46Just the fear like we thought it was World War three.
18:49We had no idea what was coming next. And I just remember sitting in my house and watching the F-16s patrol up
18:56and down the Manhattan and the Hudson River. So we thought we were at war.
19:00And so the football season took a complete backdrop.
19:03There was a guy on our team, Howard Cross, who lived in Port Liberté, which is right across the street, right across
19:09the river from from South Manhattan, from the Wall Street area.
19:13He took his family. He left. He went down to he went down to the Jersey Shore because he just did not know what was coming next.
19:21So the uncertainty really was what, you know, like now you look back on and nothing, nothing, nothing other than that.
19:27And then the flight in in D.C. So the only two things that happened.
19:31But we thought it was, you know, next thing was, you know, bombs are going to be coming from anywhere.
19:37We didn't know what was next. Yeah, I remember seeing those fighter jets.
19:41I mean, you're kind of frozen there because you don't you couldn't really leave.
19:45You didn't know what to do. What was it like to decide inside that locker room?
19:50I used to work with Herm Edwards. He told me what it was like from a Jets perspective, from a Giants perspective.
19:57What was it like to go with your teammates and say, you know what, like we need to play some ball here and get people a distraction?
20:05Well, that was our whole purpose to give people a distraction.
20:08But I remember going into Kansas City. That was the first time I actually played at Arrowhead Stadium.
20:13And, you know, everybody talks about how tough Arrowhead Stadium was the plan.
20:17We came out to a standing ovation for the Kansas City fans.
20:21And that was something I'll never forget about that time.
20:24And just the emotion, the raw emotion that that was going on during that game.
20:28It was if football definitely took a back burner.
20:31But we played the game not because of any other reason, but we felt like we would give the rest of the
20:38community fans, the football fans, a little bit of a break from the harsh realities of what had transpired.
20:43Yeah, I remember watching that game and you're right.
20:46The the reaction from the Kansas City fans. And I know you know this like Piazza's home run.
20:51Like I'm also a Mets fan. So there's that aspect still like the greatest home run I've ever seen in my entire
20:58life because of some of the emotion around it.
21:01I know from an organizational standpoint, I made reference to it.
21:04All 32 teams are going to be paying tribute to this 25th anniversary.
21:08And it's going to be big, obviously, on Sunday Sunday night football.
21:11We got the Giants. We got the Dallas Cowboys.
21:14It's a it's a divisional rival in week number one.
21:17What's it been like watching this team with Harbaugh now and sort of a difference in culture around this organization for years?
21:24Yeah, I know there's been some struggles. What's tangibly different?
21:27I just feel like some of the moves that they made in the season this offseason kind of point towards a real identity.
21:33You know, we got the big fullback. We got the I think we got lively.
21:38We got, you know, and and like some of the players that weren't as productive as their paychecks are actually leaving the
21:45situation where in the past times, you know, they would wait on a guy try to figure out if he's, you know,
21:51if he's going to live up to his draft status.
21:54Now it's just kind of like, look, the only real way to stay in the Giants is if your resume on the
22:01field is is is come come is is right where it needs to be.
22:05There's no other reason why you're going to stay around this team.
22:08And that's when the Giants win whenever they're not playing favorites and they're letting the ball and then the performance on the field take take over.
22:16That's when usually the Giants do start playing but playing better.
22:20Yeah, a body, you know on this roster. I mean, you got a young quarterback, but I also think about a playmaker
22:26in the position to use to play Malik neighbors.
22:29Maybe he's going to be flirting by the end of his career with some of your records inside this Giants organization.
22:35He's coming off the ACL. We heard from him earlier here on the NFL report.
22:40What have you seen as he gears up like how healthy and how dominant can he be this upcoming season?
22:46Well, it's I think he's going to be healthy his knees right.
22:49You know that he got a surgery at the he has had his surgery at Hospital for Stustard surgery, which is one
22:56of the best hospitals in the country. So I think that the in terms of his care for coming back is going to be done right now.
23:04It's mental part of it. You know, is that knee going to hold up?
23:08Are you going to, you know, be worried about having a relapse or are you just going to throw fire to the
23:15wind and just play like you ordinarily played? Because as a receiver, there's a lot of cutting that takes place and a
23:21lot of explosion and I explosion usually the last thing that comes back.
23:25So I'm going to be very curious to whether when he plays if he plays the first week or second week.
23:31And then I want to see the explosion in and out of cuts because that's the thing that comes the last.
23:38There's another level to this team. If neighbors is out there with some of these younger pieces, it's going to be awesome.
23:44If you're a Giants fan, not only to watch this opener, but to see how this era with Coach Harbaugh unfolds over the next few years.
23:52Imani, man, it is just an absolute pleasure having you here on the NFL report.
23:56I hope we get to do this again. I hope, you know, we're talking about a successful campaign for the G-men.
24:03That'd be a first for a lot of years and I'm waiting for it.
24:07I'm all for it. I would actually co-sign on that as a guy that grew up in that area.
24:13Meanwhile, taking a look at these Sunday slate, the early games here.
24:16There's a lot of juicy matchups. Snake and I were talking about Bills and Texans get an opportunity since we were talking
24:23about Harbaugh, his old squad, the Ravens and Colts.
24:25Indianapolis, a sneaky good football team. We know how much talent the Ravens will bring to the table.
24:31And in the afternoon, I know Packers and Vikings certainly has our attention.
24:35Kevin O'Connell now has got maybe the most athletic quarterback he's ever been around.
24:39And Kyler Murray, who we haven't seen on the football field since October of last year.
24:44I'm excited. You know, honestly, just taking it one day at a time though.
24:48You know, out of my, I don't know how many years I've played football, this has got to be right up there for the most anticipated.
24:56You know, just, I can't tell you how excited and ready I am to just be on the field again.
25:02Like I said, I haven't played since October. So, it's been a long time for me, but at the same time, being even-keeled like I always am.
25:10And just keeping the main thing, the main thing, taking it one day at a time until we get to Sunday.
25:16And you know, trying to put the best product out there on the field for the team.
25:21What do you think you'll have nerves on Sunday?
25:24Nerves? Honestly, playing football, I've been playing football my whole life.
25:27If I didn't have, you know, those anxious butterflies, those nerves, I feel like, you know, maybe I shouldn't be doing it anymore.
25:34But I do, I do believe, you know, I'll be, I'm excited.
25:37I'm excited and I can't wait. He should be excited because he starts out his Vikings career against one of the better
25:44teams in the NFL and the Packers, who you like in this game.
25:48I do like them because I know a little bit more about them than I do the Minnesota Vikings at this point.
25:55I'm going to sound like a broken record for a lot of this, but we are in week one.
26:00There's a lot of unknown with a lot of these teams and especially with Kyler Murray and how he runs this offense under Kevin O'Connell.
26:08I also love Jordan Love, who had the fifth highest passer rating versus the Blitz last year.
26:13And what does Brian Flores like to do? He likes to dial up blitzes, had the highest rate last year as well.
26:19So I like this matchup in favor of the Packers.
26:22All right. I'll take the other side of this because I know people keep saying Kevin O'Connell hasn't had a better quarterback than Kyler Murray.
26:30And while that is all true, I'd say the exact opposite from a Kyler Murray perspective.
26:35This is the best team he's ever played on with the best weapons around him.
26:39You mentioned Flores. Yeah, defensively, they're going to be bringing that heat.
26:43But the athletic ability of Kyler Murray is going to be on display.
26:47One of four quarterbacks with at least 20,000 passing yards and 30 rushing touchdowns before turning 29.
26:52You're like, Mike, well, how significant is that? Here's the list.
26:55Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, and Cam Newton. I want to be on that list.
26:59So we'll find out. By the way, we've got a little more on that Vikings squad coming up in just a bit.
27:06The late games and some Monday night football. Broncos and Chiefs definitely has our attention for a lot of reasons.
27:12I look, we're both rolling KC in this game.
27:14I actually we need some variety. Yeah. Yeah. There's we think alike.
27:18I haven't even worked with you that much this season.
27:21Already. We're on the same page. I don't know if that's necessarily a good thing for you.
27:26Synergy. Yeah, you can make an argument. Justin Jefferson, the best wide receiver in the game.
27:31His numbers last year. Don't really say that though.
27:33Why we could be talking about a career year from Minnesota's wide receiver one.
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28:00All right. Top of the show. I told you about some notable injuries and some guys that you need to be aware of.
28:07Maybe the headliner starting quarterback into a not going to be playing.
28:10So Cooper Rush will get the start if you're paying attention from a fantasy perspective.
28:15Jeremiah love right now technically listed as questionable. Michael for saying he's a game time decision and you heard what Malik neighbor said.
28:22Sounds like that dude wants to be out there in the worst way possible.
28:26All right. Taking a closer look here at the commanders.
28:29They participated in one of the nation's largest 9 11 day service events this afternoon downtown DC joining thousands of local volunteers
28:35and a powerful day of remembrance and action. The team including legends Josh Morgan Rocky McIntosh helped pack more than 700,000 meals for local families in need.
28:43We love seeing stuff like that. Meanwhile, Adam Schefter putting this out on social media.
28:48Deandre Swift and the Bears getting a three year agreement that extension.
28:52It's worth 33 point seven five million dollars. This is due to one over a thousand yards on the ground and nine touchdowns rushing.
28:59He is now signed through 2029. All right. Time for some bold predictions use your time next to shine.
29:04You go into the crystal ball. You tell me what's going to happen that I don't expect.
29:09Well, it's week one. So we don't really know what's going to happen in pretty much every game except for the ones that have already been played.
29:18But I'm going to choose. I'm going to go over there of a homer as somebody who grew up in Ohio grew up in Ohio State fan.
29:26I'm going with Carnell Tate to receiving touchdowns in his debut.
29:29I advise against drafting rookies with high fantasy selections.
29:32I don't advise taking them in bold prediction. So I'm going to disagree with you not on your Tate assessment, but the
29:38fact that we don't know much in week number one.
29:41We made picks and I'm pretty sure all of my picks are right.
29:45Yeah. Now. Yeah. We'll talk next week here and find out how I did.
29:49So you like Tate. I'll tell you what, I'm actually going to go and double down on Justin Jefferson.
29:55I know some people are like, well, JJ is maybe the best wide receiver in the NFL.
30:00You're right about that. But last year the guy had two total touchdowns on the year receiving.
30:05He's going to get two in this game alone.
30:08The guy only had three games over a hundred yards.
30:11Boy, Kyla Murray, man. He maybe no one happier that Kyla Murray is our quarterback than Justin Jefferson.
30:16I think he explodes against the Packers. Appreciate you watching.
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