Episodes

  • Week 5 Game Previews: Lamar Jackson Likely Out, Bucky Irving Questionable, and the Sleepers of the Week
    Oct 1 2025

    Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones discuss the best options for the NFL’s week five matchups. They start the show with the latest news, including Tyreek Hill’s season-ending knee injury (1:11), Bucky Irving’s questionable status (3:42), and Lamar Jackson’s hamstring injury (5:32).

    Then they preview the Thursday night 49ers at Rams game and what to do with a fleet of injured 49ers players (7:23). Next the guys talk Vikings vs. Browns (10:52), Broncos at Eagles (12:14), and Texans at Ravens (14:31).

    After the break, they give you their top three by week replacements (15:31). Then they finish their game previews with Cowboys at Jets (19:04), Buccaneers at Seahawks (19:49), and Commanders at Chargers (20:56). They wrap the show with their sleepers of the week (22:15).

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    26 mins
  • Kevin Mawae: Blocking for 1,000-yard rushers, How He Helped Change the Current NFL, Training Camp Pancakes
    Oct 1 2025

    On this episode of the NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper sit down with Hall of Fame center Kevin Mawae for a conversation packed with stories from the trenches and lessons from a career defined by toughness and leadership. Kevin shares his “welcome to the NFL” moments, from getting blasted as a rookie long snapper to battling Hall of Famer Cortez Kennedy in camp. He reflects on blocking for some of multiple 1,000-yard rushers, including Curtis Martin, Chris Johnson, and Chris Warren. Kevin also opens up about the transition from guard to center, the brutal diet that fueled his playing weight, and the camaraderie that made offensive line rooms so special. Beyond the gridiron, he talks about his role as president of the NFLPA, and as an advocate for players throughout his career. From pancakes at training camp to Pro Football Hall of Fame induction, this is Kevin Mawae’s journey through football and beyond.

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • NFL Fantasy Live: Monday Night Football Recap, “Real or Mirage,” and Waiver Wire Pickups
    Sep 30 2025

    Patrick Claybon, Marcas Grant, and Adam Rank recap the Monday night games between the Dolphins-Jets and Bengals-Broncos. Then they play “real or mirage” with some of the top performers this season, review the rookie performances, and give you their waiver wire pickups for the week.

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    43 mins
  • Week 4 Recap: Malik Nabers Tears ACL, Woody Marks Takes Over the Texans backfield, and the Fantasy Panic Meter
    Sep 29 2025

    Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones bring you the biggest news from Sunday’s NFL matchups, including Malik Nabers tearing his ACL and Lamar Jackson suffering a hamstring injury.

    Next the guys check their panic meter and discuss which underperforming players they have concerns about (11:21). Then they check in on the standout rookie performances from the week (31:45).

    After the break, Grant, Florio, and Jones talk about their favorite waiver wire pickups (41:11) and their biggest blunders from week four (44:14).

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    51 mins
  • NFL Fantasy Live: The Steelers and The Vikings Go To Dublin + Week 4's Starts, Sits, and Sleepers
    Sep 26 2025

    Today on the Fantasy Football Podcast, Marcas Grant, Adam Rank, and Michael F. Florio preview the Steelers vs the Vikings in Dublin! Then the guys reveal who starts, who sits, and who could be a sleeper in Week 4. Finally, they look into a crystal ball to give you Monday's headlines today. All that and more on NFL Fantasy Live!

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    40 mins
  • Week 4 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: Javonte Williams, Daniel Jones, Tee Higgins, and more!
    Sep 25 2025

    Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones review the most important start or sit decision for week four, including whether to start Daniel Jones, Javonte Williams, and Tee Higgins.

    The guys also give you their previews of the Sunday night matchup between the Packers and Cowboys, and the Monday night Jets-Dolphins and Bengals-Broncos games. They wrap the show with their hot takes for the week.

    Start 'Em, Sit 'Em QBs: 0:00
    Start 'Em, Sit 'Em RBs: 5:44
    SNF Preview: 10:10
    Jets-Dolphins Preview: 12:00

    Bengals-Broncos Preview: 14:12
    Start 'Em, Sit 'Em WRs: 16:18
    Start 'Em, Sit 'Em TEs: 19:21
    Hot Takes: 22:03

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    25 mins
  • Week 4 Previews: Jaxson Dart to Start for the Giants + Terry McClaurin Injury Update
    Sep 25 2025

    Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones bring you the latest fantasy updates, including Jaxson Dart to start at quarterback for the Giants and Terry McLaurin’s injury status for the week.

    Then the guys bring you their week four game previews, starting with the Seahawks-Cardinals Thursday night game (5:40). Next they talk Vikings-Steelers (8:44), Colts at Rams (9:53), and Ravens at Chiefs (11:54).

    After the break, Grant, Florio, and Jones give you their predictions for “Club Dub” (13:27) and finish out the week four previews with Eagles at Buccaneers (15:48), Commanders at Falcons (16:47), and Bears at Raiders (18:06). They wrap the show with their sleepers of the week (19:15).

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    24 mins
  • John Randle: The Art of Trash-Talking, Face-Painting Ritual, Mentoring NFL Legends
    Sep 24 2025

    Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper sit down with Hall of Fame defensive tackle John Randle to find out what made him the king of talking trash, what inspired him to paint his face for games, and the weirdest pre-game ritual that he and his teammates tried. John also discusses his work with the NFL Legends community and why it’s important to reach out to people when you’re having a hard time.

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    52 mins