It’s Football Friday, and the postseason officially begins.On today’s show, we break down every matchup of Wild Card Weekend, previewing what matters, what doesn’t, and which teams are about to find out if they’re built for January football — or just survived the regular season.🏈 NFL Wild Card Weekend PreviewWe start with a full breakdown of all six Wild Card games:Los Angeles Rams vs Carolina Panthers – Can Carolina’s momentum survive playoff football, or are the Rams still dangerous when it matters most?Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears – Familiar rivals, unfamiliar stakes, and everything on the line.Buffalo Bills vs Jacksonville Jaguars – Two teams with Super Bowl aspirations but very different paths to get here.San Francisco 49ers vs Philadelphia Eagles – Talent vs toughness, coaching vs execution, and no margin for error.Los Angeles Chargers vs New England Patriots – Quarterback trust, playoff pressure, and which organization actually knows who it is.Houston Texans vs Pittsburgh Steelers – Youth versus experience and whether January football still belongs to the old guard.We’re not just picking winners — we’re talking matchups, coaching edges, roster flaws, and playoff realities.🏟️ College Football Spotlight — Peach Bowl PreviewWe also head to Atlanta for the Peach Bowl, previewing:Indiana Hoosiers vs Oregon DucksWhat does this game mean for each program moving forward?Is this a measuring stick, a launching pad, or a warning sign for 2026 and beyond?
It’s a loaded edition of ESPN Radio Asheville / The Sportsocracy, and we’re hitting everything that matters across college football, the NFL, and the draft world.We start with a full preview of the College Football Playoff Semifinals, breaking down both matchups and what they tell us about where the sport is headed:Miami Hurricanes vs Ole Miss Rebels – speed vs swagger, roster talent vs beliefOregon Ducks vs Indiana Hoosiers – system dominance, physicality, and who actually belongs on this stageWe break down the matchups, coaching edges, key players, and what these games mean not just for the CFP — but for the future of college football power structures.Then we pivot to the NFL, where the news cycle explodes.The Miami Dolphins have fired Mike McDaniel, and we discuss:Why this move happened nowWhat it says about expectations in today’s NFLWhether this was a fair evaluation or organizational impatienceAnd what’s next for both McDaniel and the DolphinsWe also have some fun at our own expense — mocking the mock draft from yesterday, focusing on:Players who just missed the cutProspects fans are overvaluingAnd why draft boards in January almost never look the same in April
The FINAL NFL Overreaction Monday of 2025 is here — and we’re emptying the clip.On today’s episode of Overreaction Monday, we break down the biggest overreactions of the entire 2025 NFL season and separate what was noise from what actually matters moving forward into 2026 and beyond.Which narratives from 2025 were flat-out wrong?Which “overreactions” turned out to be dead-on accurate?And which teams are about to learn the hard way that the NFL moves fast?We dive headfirst into the coaching hot seat carousel, discussing which head coaches quietly (or loudly) coached themselves into trouble and which organizations may be looking for a reset before next season even kicks off.Then, it’s time to look ahead 👀We give our early thoughts on the 2026 NFL Draft, including:Which positions are shaping up to be the deepestWhat types of franchises will be desperate on draft nightAnd which teams are already positioning themselves for a major move at quarterback
It’s a holiday edition of Power Rankings Tuesday in The Sportsocracy, and instead of stacking teams 1–32, we’re breaking out Santa’s official ledger. 🎅The NFL Naughty & Nice List is here — the teams that delivered everything we expected… and the ones that deserve nothing but a Charlie Brown Christmas tree and a dirty lump of coal in their stocking.No filters. No apologies. No “well actually” disclaimers.If your team underperformed, Santa Jeremy is calling you out.If your team exceeded every expectation, they’re getting cookies and milk.🎅 THE NICE LIST — Teams Who Delivered (or Overdelivered) This Season:These are the squads that lived up to the hype, shocked the world, or flat-out carried your fantasy team, your parlay, or your sanity.
It’s Overreaction Monday on ESPN Radio Asheville, and Week 16 gave us more questions than answers — which means it’s time to fire up the takes, smash the panic buttons, and examine the football universe the only way we know how: recklessly, honestly, and with just the right amount of sarcasm.How Real Is Jacksonville as a Super Bowl Contender?➡️ Are the Jaguars just good… or are they actually SCARY?➡️ Is Doug Pederson cooking again?
What Is Our Belief in the Chicago Bears?
Did Tulane and James Madison Guarantee We Will Never See Another Group of 6 Team in the CFP?📈 STOCK UP / STOCK DOWN — Week 16 Edition
It’s FOOTBALL FRIDAY in The Sportsocracy, and we’re coming off one of the craziest Thursday Night Football games of the entire season.The Seattle Seahawks pulled off an absolutely miraculous overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams — a game they had no business winning — and with that victory, Seattle sits all alone at #1 in the NFC.Sam Darnold. Overtime magic. A defense that refuses to bend.The NFC might officially run through Seattle… and yes, we’re saying that OUT LOUD in December.Today we’re asking:🔥 Are the Seahawks the team to beat in the NFC?🔥 Is the Rams’ season officially on life support?🔥 How does this shake the entire conference heading into Week 16?Then we roll into a MASSIVE weekend of football with full NFL Week 16 picks, fantasy plays, DFS values, and every betting angle you need.
Tank Spencer and Chris Womack, Sports Director at News 13, catch up on the College Football Playoff. The 1st Round has two games we expect to be competitive. Can Alabama turn things around and finish strong, or will Oklahoma beat them a 3rd time in barely over a calendar year? The Miami Hurricanes face Texas A&M in the other. Also, The Carolina Panthers have a chance at the playoffs and Puka Nacua accuses the refs of making up penalties to get on TV.
As we enter Week 16 of the NFL season, it’s time for Power Rankings Tuesday — but this isn’t about standings, records, or preseason expectations.This is about TRUST.Which teams still alive in the NFL playoff race can actually win when everything tightens up?Which contenders are real… and which ones are just surviving?On today’s show, Tank Spencer & Jeremy Greene break down every NFL team still alive in the playoff hunt, ranked not by record, but by how dangerous they truly are right now.Yes — the Los Angeles Rams sit at #1, and yes, there are going to be some rankings that make people uncomfortable. That’s the point.🔥 NFL Power Rankings – Teams Still Alive Entering Week 161️⃣ Los Angeles Rams2️⃣ Seattle Seahawks3️⃣ Denver Broncos4️⃣ New England Patriots5️⃣ Buffalo Bills6️⃣ Chicago Bears7️⃣ Philadelphia Eagles8️⃣ Houston Texans9️⃣ Los Angeles Chargers🔟 Detroit Lions11️⃣ Jacksonville Jaguars12️⃣ Green Bay Packers13️⃣ San Francisco 49ers14️⃣ Pittsburgh Steelers15️⃣ Indianapolis Colts16️⃣ Baltimore Ravens17️⃣ Dallas Cowboys18️⃣ Tampa Bay Buccaneers19️⃣ Carolina Panthers
It’s Overreaction Monday and Week 15 dropped an absolute nuclear bomb on the NFL season.The league just changed — today, right now — and for the Kansas City Chiefs, for the AFC, and for the entire playoff picture… nothing will ever be the same.Let’s overreact properly.Patrick Mahomes Has a Torn ACL — What Does This Mean for the Chiefs?Every contender has a fatal flaw:• The Eagles can’t score• The Lions can’t stop anyone• The Ravens play down to their competition• The Bills are chaos incarnate• The 49ers are banged up againThe league is drunk.There is no alpha, no dependable favorite, and no safe pick.So who do we trust?
It’s FOOTBALL FRIDAY in The Sportsocracy, and we’ve got A LOT to unpack after a wild Thursday Night Football in the NFC South.The Tampa Bay Buccaneers walked into a must-win game… and walked out staring at the very real possibility that their season is cooked. After losing to the Falcons, Tampa now no longer controls its own destiny, and the NFC South has become even more of a clown-car circus than usual.From AFC Wild Card insanity to the NFC teams clawing for relevance, Week 15 is full of landmines — and we’ll guide you through every one of them.
It’s a MASSIVE Overreaction Monday LIVE on The Sportsocracy from ESPN Radio Asheville, because not only was NFL Week 14 absolute chaos…but the College Football Playoff announcement detonated the entire sport.We’ve got takes, we’ve got solutions, we’ve got panic alarms, and of course… Jeremy’s Stock Up, Stock Down and a full slate of overreactions that will make you want to argue with your phone.Let’s get into it. How Do We Fix the College Football Playoffs? The Kansas City Chiefs Are Cooked — But Is the Dynasty Dead?Is this Josh Allen’s best — and maybe ONLY — chance at a Super Bowl run?
Are the Tampa Bay Buccaneers FRAUDS?And MORE!
Welcome into another Womack Wednesday in The Sportsocracy. Tank Spencer, Jeremy Greene, and Chris Womack dive deep into the CFP Rankings. Should your coach matter? Ole Miss jumps a spot without Lane Kiffin. Is Alabama out with a loss to Georgia in Atlanta? Why is Notre Dame above Miami, who beat them?
Then Jones Angell discusses UNC's big win over Kentucky on the court. Congrats to Daniel for picking up UNC basketball tickets.
Should Mike Tomlin and Pittsburgh mutually part in the offseason?
The New England Patriots take over the #1 spot behind Drake Maye’s rise…The Rams keep dominating…The Seahawks continue to prove they’re real…And the Chiefs? The panic alarms are getting louder.We’ll break down all 32 teams and tell you who’s trending up, who’s falling apart, and who should already be planning for the 2026 NFL Draft.
It’s Overreaction Monday LIVE with The Sportsocracy on ESPN Radio Asheville, and the weekend delivered enough drama to fill a $100 million Lane Kiffin rant (spoiler: Jeremy’s got one).We’ve got coaching chaos, contenders slipping, pretenders rising, and entire divisions begging someone — ANYONE — to take control.
Football Friday came early this week, because Thanksgiving is here — which means food, family, and FOUR DAYS of wall-to-wall football action.Tank, Jeremy, & News 13 Sports Director Chris Womack are here to break down every NFL game of the Thanksgiving weekend, dig into all the top college rivalry matchups, and of course, unleash Jeremy Greene’s Rivalry Week BANGERS — the bets guaranteed to spice up your Thanksgiving plate.Grab a turkey leg, a beverage, and your betting slip — let’s get into it.
It’s Power Rankings Tuesday LIVE with The Sportsocracy on ESPN Radio Asheville, and this week we’re serving up football takes with a side of THANKFULNESS… because even the worst teams in the NFL have something to be grateful for.Week 12 shuffled the deck again, and we break down all 32 NFL teams, who’s rising, who’s falling, and what every franchise is thankful for as we head into the holiday stretch.We’ve got contenders, pretenders, disasters, coaching miracles, and a few teams who are only thankful that the season eventually ends.Strap in — this is a FUN one.🏆 POWER RANKINGS TUESDAY — FULL 1–32 + WHAT THEY’RE THANKFUL FOR
It’s Overreaction Monday LIVE on The Sportsocracy from ESPN Radio Asheville, and Week 12 gave us EVERYTHING — chaos, upsets, blowouts, bad QB play, and fanbases losing their minds.
Cowboy Zach Hurst join Tank Spencer and Jeremy Greene for a special kickoff to the holiday week. 🔥 Are the Chiefs BACK?After beating the Indianapolis Colts in convincing fashion, are the Kansas City Chiefs officially back to being a threat in the AFC?
Eagles Offense vs Cowboys Surge — What Matters More?➡️ Are the Eagles playing with fire relying on defense alone?➡️ Are the Cowboys finally figuring it out ?
“Let the Shedeur Sanders Games Begin!”After posting a QBR of EIGHT, Shedeur is still being crowned as the franchise savior in his debut.
It’s NFL Power Rankings Tuesday LIVE with The Sportsocracy on ESPN Radio Asheville, and the dust has settled on another wild NFL weekend! 🏈🔥From the Los Angeles Rams reclaiming the top spot…To the Eagles flying high behind a suffocating defense…To the Patriots suddenly looking like a real threat with Drake Maye…The NFL landscape is shifting FAST.We break down every team from 1 to 32 and tell you who’s rising, who’s sliding, and who’s already thinking about the 2026 NFL Draft.🏆 Top of the Rankings: Real Contenders or Fool’s Gold?#1 Los Angeles Rams – The most complete roster in the NFL. Stafford for MVP?#2 Philadelphia Eagles – Defense is carrying them to greatness.#3 New England Patriots – Drake Maye continues to ascend.#4 Indianapolis Colts – The young AFC power nobody saw coming.#5 Seattle Seahawks – Still dangerous, but is Sam Darnold regressing?
It’s Overreaction Monday LIVE on The Sportsocracy from ESPN Radio Asheville, and the takes are hotter than Denver’s playoff hopes right now! 🔥After another wild weekend in the NFL, we’re breaking down the biggest overreactions, the boldest storylines, and the real truth behind what we saw in Week 11.Is Bo Nix for real?After leading the Denver Broncos on a last-minute, game-winning drive to stun the Kansas City Chiefs, it might finally be time to take Denver seriously.
Is the Eagles defense just THAT good?The Philadelphia Eagles held the high-powered Detroit Lions offense in check — again — and might just have the best defensive unit in football.
The AFC is a Mess & Shedeur Sanders Reality Check Sam Darnold Panic & Stock Up, Stock DownAre the refs feeding the "it's rigged" narrative enough to force changes?
It’s Football Friday LIVE with The Sportsocracy on ESPN Radio Asheville — your favorite kickoff to the football weekend! 🍻We’re breaking down every NFL Week 11 matchup, giving you fantasy football start/sit advice, and rolling through Jeremy Greene’s College Football BANGERS for Week 12 — the bets that keep your tailgate tabs paid! 💰This week’s show also looks ahead at the playoff picture in both the NFL and college football, plus the usual dose of chaos, laughter, and picks that’ll make Vegas nervous.🧠 NFL Week 11 Rundown🔥 Picks for every game against the spread🧮 Best fantasy plays, sleepers & DFS values💰 Prop bets & Jeremy’s Lock of the Week📈 Updated playoff outlooks and contender tiers