The regular season refuses to go quietly, so here we are—Week 18. We open with coaching and personnel headlines, including Kyle Whittingham’s latest chapter, Chip Kelly landing another offensive coordinator gig at Northwestern, and a spirited debate over Pro Football Hall of Fame nominees (with a few backups ready just in case).

From there, Derek makes the case that Trevor Lawrence has finally arrived, while Caleb questions whether this final week actually serves a purpose—or if we’re all just killing time before the playoffs. We hit the lone preseason over/under left standing, spotlight Ravens–Steelers as the Game of the Week, and break down X-factors in a rivalry that never needs extra motivation.

As always, Brodie Bets wrap things up with bowl season bleeding into NFL chaos, a clean slate on the season record, and one last batch of picks before everything really starts to matter. Week 18 may feel optional—but the takes certainly aren’t.

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Week 17 brings chaos, clarity, and a few things nobody asked for. We start with Michigan firing Sherrone Moore with cause as the coaching carousel somehow finds another gear, then pivot to brutal news around the league as Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons both suffer ACL tears that could ripple well into 2026.

From there, it’s time to take victory laps (and eat a little crow) on our preseason over/unders, hand out Eliminated Team of the Week to a growing pile of misery, and punch playoff tickets for the teams that actually handled business. Derek makes the case that the Saints are quietly wrecking the NFC South, Caleb checks in on Championship Aggies, and we sort contenders from pretenders with just two weeks left.

We wrap it up with Bears–49ers as the Game of the Week, Brodie Bets rolling into bowl season, and a full slate of picks as the playoff picture sharpens and patience wears thin. December football is here, and there’s nowhere left to hide.

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Week 15 is here, and the football universe is officially unhinged. Grandpa Phil has wandered into Indianapolis like he’s looking for early-bird dinner, the playoff picture is a full-on clown parade, and the coaching carousel is spinning so fast we’re checking it for OSHA violations.

This week, Derek breaks down why December separates the pretenders from the contenders, while Caleb rings the alarm on Bowl Season collapsing faster than the Titans’ playoff hopes. We hit the latest hires—from Collin Klein to Matt Campbell to Tosh Lupoi, yes really—and react to a fresh batch of eliminated teams that somehow gets more depressing every week.

Then it’s Mock Draft Season (don’t pretend you’re not excited) with our early 2026 Top 10, a look at every team still clinging to playoff life, and the full AFC/NFC bracket as it stands now. Chargers-Chiefs headlines our Game of the Week, plus Brodie Bets returns with enough chaos to make Vegas nervous.

It’s Week 15. It’s fun. And Grandpa Phil is a Colt now. Let’s ride.

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It’s a full-blown coaching carousel this week, and Derek and Caleb are hanging on for dear life. Lane Kiffin bolts to LSU, half the country hires a new head coach, and the guys break down one of the wildest reshuffling sprees college football has ever seen. Derek lays out his plan to fix the entire college football calendar, while Caleb wonders why he’s suddenly talking about Duke like they matter in December.

Then it’s back to the NFL: preseason over/unders get settled, another stack of teams gets eliminated, and playoff tickets get punched faster than a holiday check-out line. The Stockwatch gets spicy (Texans up, Vikings down), and the Game of the Week features a classic Bears–Packers showdown with Micah Parsons and D’Andre Swift circled as X-factors.

Finally, Brodie Bets roll on with rivalry games, conference title chaos, and another week of handshake math.

Coaching changes. Conference realignment headaches. Playoff races heating up.

Week 14 is here — buckle up.

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It’s a Thanksgiving feast of football takes this week as Caleb and Derek break down a wild slate of headlines—including Chip Kelly getting the Vegas boot, the Giants sending another coach packing, and Oklahoma State rolling the dice on Eric Morris.

Then it’s time to build the Thanksgiving NFL Plates: Caleb and Derek each draft their Turkey, sides, and desserts from around the league, with some teams getting seated at the kids’ table whether they like it or not.

The Eliminations roll on as more teams get carved up, Playoff Tickets get stamped, and the Stockwatch delivers spicy buys and ruthless sells (sorry, Bears fans). 

The Game of the Week—Bills at Steelers—comes with X-factors that could swing the whole AFC picture, and the Brodie Bets return with another round of Meacham Magic, Vitamin B12, SECond Nature, Baker’s Delights, Bo-liever Picks, and all the chaos the handshake standings can handle.

Stuff your plate. Settle in. Week 12 is served.

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Week 12 is here, and the NFL is in full “Are we sure this is real?” mode. Derek and Caleb kick things off with James Franklin landing at Virginia Tech before diving into the big question of the week: How on earth are the Carolina Panthers 6–5? Derek tries to make sense of it; Caleb throws narrative flags all over the field.

Then it's elimination season once again, with another round of teams getting the boot while others punch their playoff tickets faster than Denver stacks wins. The guys check in on their preseason over/unders (one of them was VERY right about Washington), run through Stockwatch — including Derek naming Jacoby Brissett the official backup of America — and Caleb buying long-term Schottenheimer stock like he knows something the rest of us don’t.

This week’s Game of the Week features the Bucs and Rams, with Puka and Winfield Jr. front and center. And of course, it wouldn’t be Week 12 without another round of Brodie Bets, where both hosts are either heating up or melting down (sometimes simultaneously).

It’s football chaos, seasonal delusion, and mid-November optimism — everything Week 12 should be.

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The Giants clean house as Brian Daboll gets the boot and Mike Kafka steps into the hot seat — but will it change anything in New York? Derek digs into the meaning of “Any Given Sunday,” while Caleb questions whether NFL plus-minus stats are fool’s gold.

The guys reveal their eliminated teams of the week, debate which bubble teams are still clinging to playoff hopes, and lock in their Playoff Ticket Punches — including a few eyebrow-raisers from the AFC.

Then it’s NFL Stockwatch, where Derek bets big on new AFC powerhouses and Caleb buys in on Matthew Stafford (but sells every rookie QB in sight). The Game of the Week takes flight with Lions vs. Eagles — and yes, the X-Factors might surprise you.

Finally, Brodie Bets return after a short break, with both Caleb and Derek dead even on the handshake scoreboard. Will Week 11 tip the balance?

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Brian Kelly’s out at LSU, the Saints are shuffling quarterbacks, and Derek and Caleb are here to make sense of the chaos — or at least have fun trying. Derek revisits just how good Priest Holmes really was, while Caleb preaches the gospel of in-game adjustments. The guys eliminate another round of hopeless NFL teams, fire up their College Football Playoff Draft, and check in on the Brodie Bets leaderboard. Plus, this week’s Game of the Week — Colts vs. Steelers — promises all the grit, glory, and questionable decisions you could ask for in late October football.

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It’s Week 8, and the quarterback carousel is spinning out of control again—Justin Fields takes another October seat, Tyrod Taylor tries to play hero, and Billy Napier packs his bags in Gainesville. Derek’s fired up about the wrong kind of upsets in college football, while Caleb’s begging NFL teams to hurry it up—literally—with more no-huddle offense.

The boys also hand out pink slips to this week’s Eliminated Teams, lock in some playoff tickets, and talk big buys (Ben Johnson, Josh Jacobs) and bigger sells (Raiders, Heart Attack Horsey… don’t ask).

Plus, it’s the Presidential Game of the Week—Commanders at Chiefs—and Brodie Bets are heating up as the season hits its midpoint. Grab your handshake tracker and settle in—this one’s part therapy, part chaos, and 100% football.

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Things are heating up in Week 7 as the coaching carousel spins out of control — the Titans send Brian Callahan packing, Mike McCoy takes the reins, and Penn State finally pulls the plug on James Franklin. Derek dives into the high-stakes world of head coach payouts, while Caleb celebrates a clean sweep from Nebraska Volleyball.

The Eliminated Team list is getting crowded (sorry, Jets fans — it’s officially 0-6 sadness), playoff tickets are getting punched, and the Stockwatch is as chaotic as ever — Derek’s high on the Hoosiers while Caleb’s buying Colts stock like it’s 2018.

This week’s Game of the Week features the Colts and Chargers, with X-Factors Daniel Jones and Ladd McConkey (yeah, we know). Then it’s time for Brodie Bets, where handshakes, heartbreaks, and questionable overs rule the day.

Tune in for another long ride through football chaos, laughter, and some serious Week 7 takes.

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Week 6 is here, and so is Joe Flacco… in Bengals stripes?! Derek’s hunting for the No. 1 pick while Caleb’s reminding everyone to actually hold onto the ball until you cross the end zone.

The Eliminated Teams list grows (sorry, Giants, Titans, Saints, Jets, Ravens, and Bengals fans), playoff tickets get stamped for the Bills and Steelers, and NFL stock prices are moving faster than a Dan Quinn blitz.

We wrap it all up with our Game of the Week — 49ers at Buccaneers — plus Brodie Bets that may or may not involve heartbreak, handshakes, and a few too many Big 12 overs.

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Week 5 is here, and the NFL is already separating the pretenders from the contenders. Derek wonders if the SEC is actually mid, Caleb goes full Packers rant, and more teams get kicked to the curb in Eliminated Team of the Week. We break down the playoff picture, stamp the Bills’ ticket early, and dive into our Game of the Week: Patriots at Bills. Plus, Derek’s buying Steelers stock, Caleb’s selling the Titans, and Brodie Bets are flying with more confidence than a kicker named Matt Prater.

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Week 4 is here, and we’re kicking things off with headlines that prove special teams can actually be… special? Gundy’s gone, Dart gets the nod, and college football rankings are doing the cha-cha with Derek leading the breakdown. Meanwhile, Caleb reflects on how age catches up to us all (spoiler: it’s undefeated).

We hand out this week’s “Eliminated Team of the Week” badges—sorry Giants, Titans, and Saints fans, and yes, Derek is still side-eyeing the Bengals. Stockwatch is back with Hoosiers and Bills on the rise, while Malik Nabers’ fantasy managers might want to look away.

Our Game of the Week takes us to Seahawks vs. Cardinals, with X-Factor spotlights on Grey Zabel and Trey Benson, plus a bonus Bengals vs. Broncos matchup because why not? And of course, Brodie Bets return, where Derek and Caleb attempt to prove that betting with handshakes is a legit strategy (jury’s still out).

So grab your headset, your coffee, or your panic meter—it’s time for a fun, fiery, and slightly unhinged Week 4 preview.

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Week 2 is in the books, and it left us with injuries, chaos, and a few teams that already need a paper bag to breathe into. Joe Burrow’s toe taps out, Derek breaks down the hype train derailment (sorry, Arch), and Caleb celebrates Husker volleyball while side-eyeing the critics.

We fire up the 0-2 Club Panic Meter Draft, debate which franchises should smash the big red button, and play another round of Stockwatch—Georgia Tech somehow lands in the “buy” column while the Bengals slide into “sell” territory.

Our Game of the Week is Rams at Eagles, where Reed Blankenship and A.J. Brown headline the X-Factor watch. Plus, Brodie Bets return with the usual mix of hot takes, cold picks, and questionable logic (a.k.a. the good stuff).

So whether your team is flying high or sitting at 0-2 wondering if it’s draft season already—grab a seat and join us for some laughs, bold predictions, and just enough panic to keep it spicy.

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Week 2 is here, and the NFL chaos is already in midseason form. We’ve got headlines that sound more like tabloid stories—Nick Bonitto cashes in, Cooper pulls a surprise retirement, and Jalen decides to… spit his way out of a game. Yikes.

Derek and Caleb dive into The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly (spoiler: Mike Gundy makes another cameo), play a round of NFL Stockwatch where Daniel Jones is somehow a “buy,” and debate whether Tua belongs in the clearance bin.

Our Game of the Week is Jaguars at Bengals, where Evan McPherson’s leg and Brenton Strange’s hands might just be the X-factors. Plus, Brodie Bets are back—because nothing says football like picking against your better judgment.

So grab a snack, fire up your dad-joke radar, and join us as we fumble our way through predictions, bad puns, and maybe even a good take or two.

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Football is officially back, and Derek and Caleb are here to kick off the 2025 season with a jam-packed Week 1 preview!

The guys dive into the headlines — including Micah Parsons heading to Green Bay — and lock in their postseason predictions (and Super Bowl winners).

They share their New Football Year Resolutions, preview the Game of the Week (Ravens at Bills) with X-factors to watch, and, of course, bring the heat with another round of Brodie Bets to get your football weekend rolling.

Get ready for bold calls, plenty of banter, and a fast start to what should be another wild NFL season.

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We’re back with a nearly two-hour deep dive into the AFC West. From Denver’s big hopes to Kansas City doing, well, Kansas City things, we’re breaking down roster changes, position battle results, and season win total predictions for every team in the division.

Then, it’s time for another round of Brodie Bets. Derek and Caleb recap last week’s wins and losses before making their picks for this week — some solid, some bold, and at least one that might need a prayer or two.

A laid-back, detailed look at one of the league’s toughest divisions — perfect for your commute, workout, or just killing time before kickoff.

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The NFC South is wide open, and Caleb and Derek break down which team is most likely to seize control. Can the Falcons take the next step with their new-look roster? Are the Buccaneers still the class of the division? And what’s the outlook for the rebuilding Panthers and Saints?

The guys also dive into the Trey Hendrickson contract dilemma, celebrate a major extension for Dalvin Cook, and make their season win predictions for every team in the division.

Plus, the Brodie Bets are back! Derek heads overseas with Iowa State vs Kansas State in Dublin and takes a swing at Sam Houston vs Western Kentucky, while Caleb rolls with Fresno State vs Kansas and Stanford vs Hawaii. Football season is almost here, and this episode sets the stage.

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The AFC East is stacked with storylines, and Caleb and Derek are here to sort out which teams are headed toward glory and which are headed for trouble. From Buffalo’s championship window to Miami’s depth questions, New England’s attempt to retool, and whether the Jets can climb out of the basement, it’s all on the table.

They also weigh in on a growing concern: should fans be panicking about Matthew Stafford’s lack of practice reps? And how big of a blow is Rashawn Slater’s season-ending injury for the Chargers?

It’s an episode full of big questions, bold predictions, and a division that could be decided by the smallest margins.

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The battle for the NFC North is anything but predictable—and Caleb and Derek are here to break it all down. This episode tackles each team's biggest storylines, position battles, and bold predictions on their journey to (or far from) Super Bowl LX.

Will the Lions finally prove they’re contenders? Can Chicago’s momentum carry them into the playoffs? Are the Packers quietly climbing back to the top? And do the Vikings have a plan… or just vibes?

Plus: a flurry of headline-making contracts, Micah Parsons shakes things up in Dallas, and Keenan Allen finds a new home in LA. It’s all part of this week’s deep dive into one of the NFL’s most wide-open divisions.

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