Do we really believe Aaron Rodgers when he says his SNF matchup against his former Green Bay Packers is not a revenge game? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Jori Epstein and Ben Fawkes break down the biggest games this week in the NFL, starting with Steelers-Packers. They also discuss Lamar Jackson's potential return for Bears-Ravens, Patrick Mahomes making his MVP case against the banged up Commanders and more. They finish the show up with a report from Jori on the latest updates from the NFL fall meetings. Could we see a tush push ban in spring 2026? Find out on today's episode!

(3:06) - Packers vs. Steelers

(14:04) - Bears vs. Ravens

(22:19) - Cowboys vs. Broncos

(31:43) - Giants vs. Eagles

(40:06) - Commanders vs. Chiefs

(48:27) - NFL fall meetings recap

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Nate Tice & Charles McDonald dive into the Week 8 NFL slate with bold predictions, matchups to watch and more. The duo kick things off by getting Lost in the Sauce with their two favorite matchups of the week, including the Aaron Rodgers revenge game (Green Bay Packers @ Pittsburgh Steelers) and a hoss fight in Denver (Dallas Cowboys @ Denver Broncos).

Next, Nate & Charles celebrate a particularly sloppy Sunday slate with a triple Slop Watch (games that are more interesting than they appear on paper), featuring the New England Patriots taking on the Cleveland Browns, the Chicago Bears trying to hold off the Baltimore Ravens and the Buffalo Bills vs. Carolina Panthers.

The two hosts wrap things up with their Hail Mary bold predictions of the week, as Charles predicts a monster day from the Kansas City Chiefs offense, while Nate predicts a New Orleans Saints divisional W against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

(2:55) - Packers @ Steelers preview

(21:55) - Cowboys @ Broncos preview

(40:25) - Slop watch: Browns @ Patriots

(47:30) - Slop watch: Bears @ Ravens

(54:40) - Slop watch: Bills @ Panthers

(1:03:40) - Hail Mary predictions

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Yahoo Sports’ Andrew Siciliano and Charles Robinson break down Sean Payton walking back his comments on Russell Wilson and debate whether Russ should still be upset. The guys then dive into the QB dilemma between Woody Johnson and Aaron Glenn before exploring how AI could change NFL officiating. They tackle the future of the tush push, the Pro Bowl’s move to Super Bowl week, and preview Vikings-Chargers on TNF. Finally, they close things out with a question on what’s next for the Ravens if they fall to 1-6 and whether John Harbaugh’s message is growing stale.

(3:24) Sean Payton walks back Russ comments

(16:04) Aaron Glenn keeping QB a secret

(23:06) Goodell says NFL exploring AI referee assistance

(34:37) Could the “Tush Push” be finally banned?

(38:53) Pro Bowl moves to Tuesday of Super Bowl week

(46:22) TNF Preview: Vikings-Chargers

(54:04) What if the Ravens lose to the Bears to become 1-6?

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