Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk all things NFL football year round, covering the sport with a unique blend of insight and humor -- along some help from their contacts from around the football world.
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Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk all things NFL football year round, covering the sport with a unique blend of insight and humor -- along some help from their contacts from around the football world.
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• Opening banter / birthdays / calendars
(00:13) Light back-and-forth on missed birthdays, daylight-savings gripes, and Ireland closing early.
MAJOR NON-GAME TOPICS
• Giants fire Brian Daboll + “next coach” odds
(04:00) They roast oddsmakers' list: Todd Monken as the favorite, confusion about Ben Johnson being listed despite already having a HC job, plus Joe Brady, Mike McDaniel, Raheem Morris, Jim Harbaugh, Bill Belichick, etc.
• Jackson Dart discussion
(06:11) Dart's toughness, upside, OL concerns, and whether his physical wear will affect development.
• Bo Nix regression & evaluation
(10:07) Why his tape isn't matching expectations, concerns about intermediate accuracy, and whether he settles into the QB20-35 tier.
• Eagles offensive dysfunction / AJ Brown frustration
(12:40) Play-calling issues under Kevin Petula, lack of targets for AJ Brown, OL injuries, lack of rhythm, Sirianni needing to self-correct.
• Jaire Alexander stepping away
(19:49) Concerns about mental health around the league and frustration that the trade happened right before this development.
WEEK 11 GAMES (Each With Timecodes)
Jets at Patriots
(21:26) Biggest line of the week; Jets offense still broken; Patriots viewed as legit and physical.
Commanders vs Dolphins (Madrid game)
(24:20) Commanders imploded last week; Dolphins expected to enjoy the Spain trip more and play looser.
Panthers at Falcons
(25:11) Both teams inconsistent; Panthers “look OK until they don't”; slight lean Falcons at home.
Bears at Vikings
(26:33) Lack of belief in J.J. McCarthy; Bears' offense scores more reliably.
Bengals at Steelers
(27:21) Steelers need it to avoid losing ground in the division; Bengals pesky but overmatched.
Packers at Giants
(28:53) Jameis starting; Packers expected to control the game.
Texans at Titans
(29:21) Texans praised; Davis Mills “backup lifer” energy; Houston momentum favored.
Chargers at Jaguars
(29:58) Travis Hunter's season-ending injury; Chargers “need-to-win” tendency to collapse; Mario leans Jags.
Buccaneers at Bills
(32:22) Bills expected to bounce back; Bucs tough and disciplined; close game.
49ers at Cardinals
(33:23) Strange line; Cardinals outmatched; Mario calls this his “lock of the week.”
Ravens at Browns
(35:18) Confusion why the line isn't bigger; strong confidence in Baltimore.
Chiefs at Broncos
(36:00) Chiefs in dangerous playoff position; must-win; trust placed in Reid/Mahomes.
Lions at Eagles (SNF)
(36:51) Eagles inconsistent but still NFC's #1 seed; Lions need to “earn it”; expected to be physical.
Cowboys at Raiders (MNF)
(39:04) Raiders' struggles vs Cowboys' volatility; emotional game following the tragedy; slight lean Dallas.
The Underdog NFL Show
Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk all things NFL football year round, covering the sport with a unique blend of insight and humor -- along some help from their contacts from around the football world.
For advertising opportunities on this show, or any of the other shows on our network, contact us at: advertise@underdogsportsnetwork.com