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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Is it about time Russ finally spoke up? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Charles Robinson and Frank Schwab break down Russell Wilson's response to Sean Payton's recent comments. Plus, the boys dive into Woody Johnson's harsh public criticism of his team's starting QB. Is the Justin Fields experiment over in New York? They close the show with some thoughts on the Monday night games before taking a look at reports that the Dallas Cowboys are looking to trade for Las Vegas Raiders DE Maxx Crosby. It's a spicy episode today!

(3:52) - Russell Wilson claps back at Sean Payton

(20:31) - Woody Johnson takes shots at Justin Fields

(30:16) - Which other QBs are on the hot seat?

(41:58) - Recapping the MNF double header

(52:27) - Cowboys look to trade for Maxx Crosby?

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Nate Tice & Matt Harmon decide whether they're buying what these ascending NFL playoff contenders are selling through 7 weeks of the season. The two hosts kick things off with their takeaways from the two Monday night matchups, as the Detroit Lions steamrolled the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the back of Jahmyr Gibbs, while the Seattle Seahawks overcame some sloppiness to demonstrate their viability as a true NFL contender this season in their win over the messy Houston Texans.

Next, Nate & Matt take a deep dive on six ascending teams and decide whether to buy or sell them as true playoff contenders. The duo unpack the Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots, Carolina Panthers, Cincinnati Bengals, New York Giants and Chicago Bears (with a nod to the Los Angeles Rams at the end).

(3:20) - Lions steamroll Buccaneers 24-9

(14:00) - Seahawks defeat Texans 27-19

(31:25) - Buy or sell: Cowboys

(37:20) - Buy or sell: Patriots

(45:15) - Buy or sell: Panthers

(55:35) - Buy or sell: Bengals

(1:01:40) - Buy or sell: Giants

(1:09:55) - Buy or sell: Bears

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Nate Tice & Charles McDonald join forces to react to Week 7 of NFL action. The duo start off with their takeaways from the San Francisco 49ers' big win on Sunday night over the Atlanta Falcons.

Next, the two hosts dive into Week 7 with their 3 Highs, 3 Lows. On the positive side of Week 7 was the triumphant return of Rashee Rice (who takes the Kansas City Chiefs to a new level), the Chicago Bears dominating on the ground and the Indianapolis Colts staying hot and ascending to an impressive 6-1 record.

On the lows side, Nate & Charles discuss Carson Wentz and his sloppy operation of the Minnesota Vikings offense, the Miami Dolphins reaching a new low (time to bench Tua Tagovailoa??) and the Washington Commanders being unable to take advantage of a great matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.

The two hosts wrap up with some Extra Credit, as they discuss the Denver Broncos' & Green Bay Packers' dramatic late victories.

(00:45) - 49ers beat Falcons on SNF

(20:15) - Rashee Rice elevates KC to another level

(27:45) - Bears run game roars to life

(35:00) - Colts remain NFL's hottest team

(41:45) - We can't watch Carson Wentz anymore

(50:25) - 1-6 Dolphins hit new low

(54:55) - Commanders can't take advantage of leaky Dallas D

(1:00:30) - INSANE Broncos comeback

(1:05:45) - Packers narrowly avoid disaster

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Do teams really get a bump with interim head coaches? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano and Jori Epstein break down the storylines surrounding Mike Vrabel's return to Tennessee, where the New England Patriots will face the Titans and Mike McCoy after they fired Brian Callahan earlier this week. But first we head to London, where the Los Angeles Rams' passing attack will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars defense in their home away from home. Later on, the duo previews the Indianapolis Colts vs. the Los Angeles Chargers. If Daniel Jones can lead his team to a win in L.A., are they officially the best in the league? And what would it mean if Carson Wentz can lead his Minnesota Vikings to a revenge win over his former Philadelphia Eagles? They finish the show up previewing the thrilling MNF matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Detroit Lions. Plus, we're giving you reasons to watch Giants-Broncos and Panthers-Jets!

(5:27) - Rams vs. Jaguars

(14:46) - Patriots vs. Titans

(22:36) - Colts vs. Changers

(29:26) - Eagles vs. Vikings

(43:42) - Buccaneers vs. Lions

(51:26) - Giants vs. Broncos

(57:05) - Panthers vs. Jets

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Nate Tice & Charles McDonald dive into the Week 7 NFL slate with bold predictions, matchups to watch and more. The duo start off by getting Lost in the Sauce with their 3 favorite games of the week: the Indianapolis Colts taking on the Los Angeles Chargers in a potential shootout, a Hoss Fight of the Week in the New York Giants offensive line against the Denver Broncos defensive front and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. the Detroit Lions on Monday night.

Later, Nate & Charles bust out the Cheat Sheet for key matchups to watch in four other games: Los Angeles Rams vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons vs. San Francisco 49ers and Houston Texans vs. Seattle Seahawks.

Finally, the hosts wrap up with their Hail Mary predictions of the week, as Charles predicts the New York Jets getting their first W, and Nate thinks Sam LaPorta has a big day against the Bucs defense.

(2:25) - Colts vs. Chargers preview

(17:10) - Giants vs. Broncos hoss fight

(23:20) - Buccaneers vs. Lions preview

(37:20) - Rams vs. Jaguars preview

(45:10) - Eagles vs. Vikings preview

(54:10) - Falcons vs. 49ers preview

(1:00:30) - Texans vs. Seahawks preview

(1:06:42) - Hail Mary predictions

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