Rob and Kelvin argue whether the Detroit Lions’ blowout loss to the Green Bay Packers was a sign of things to come, and explain how Josh Allen is the Luka Doncic of the NFL. Plus, former Pro Bowl wide receiver and Up On Game co-host TJ Houshmandzadeh swings by to discuss why he’s picking the Los Angeles Chargers and the Green Bay Packers to make the Super Bowl, his concern level about the Cincinnati Bengals, what makes Josh Allen such a special talent, why he’s not worried about John Harbaugh and the Baltimore Ravens, and much more!  

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Rob and Kelvin provide up-to-the-minute analysis of Caleb Williams’ 2025 debut with the Chicago Bears, and argue whether we should expect Aaron Rodgers to continue playing like a top-tier quarterback this season for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Plus, former All-Pro linebacker Shawne Merriman swings by to discuss whether this is a make-or-break season for the Buffalo Bills, why he’s so high on the Los Angeles Chargers this season, what he likes about Rodgers’ fit in Pittsburgh, and much more!

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Rob and Kelvin debate whether John Harbaugh should be fired after yet another in-game meltdown by the Baltimore Ravens and how much blame Lamar Jackson deserves in all of this, provide up-to-the-minute analysis of Caleb Williams’ 2025 debut with the Chicago Bears, and argue whether we should expect Aaron Rodgers to continue playing like a top-tier quarterback this season for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Plus, former Pro Bowl wide receiver and Up On Game co-host TJ Houshmandzadeh swings by to discuss why he’s picking the Los Angeles Chargers and the Green Bay Packers to make the Super Bowl, his concern level about the Cincinnati Bengals, what makes Josh Allen such a special talent, why he’s not worried about Harbaugh and the Ravens, and much more!  

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Buffalo Bills’ exhilarating comeback victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night, why he’s running out of adjectives to describe the greatness of Josh Allen, why it feels like the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions are headed in opposite directions this season, the most impressive part about Brock Purdy’s performance in San Francisco’s road win over the Seahawks, and why there’s reason for optimism today if you’re a long-suffering fan of the Las Vegas Raiders or the New York Jets. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the Monday Night Football showdown between the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings.

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Rob and Kelvin tell us why they were happy to see North Carolina get bludgeoned in Bill Belichick’s debut as their head football coach, explain why they are actively boycotting the upcoming boxing exhibition between Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson and , argue whether the Super Bowl windows for the San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions are already closed.

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Rob and Kelvin debate whether it’s preposterous to even assume that Patrick Mahomes is capable of winning the NFL MVP award this season, argue whether the Super Bowl windows for the San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions are already closed, preview tonight’s Friday Night Showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets.

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Rob and Kelvin tell us if last night’s performance against Philadelphia proves that Micah Parsons wasn’t as important to the Dallas Cowboys as he thinks he was, explain why Charles Barkley is right when he says that sports leagues like the NBA and NFL are alienating their core fan bases, and tell us why Angel Reese’s first half suspension is unbelievably stupid. Plus, former NFL quarterback and FOX Sports Radio NFL analyst Shaun King swings by to discuss his early thoughts on Chiefs-Chargers, why he’s always been a little underwhelmed by CeeDee Lamb, and much more!

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Rob and Kelvin provide up-to-the-minute analysis of Chiefs-Chargers game, debate whether Jalen Carter deserves to be suspended for spitting on Dak Prescott last night on Opening Night, and go head-to-head in this week’s edition of the Pigskin Pickoff. Plus, BetMGM Director of Trading Lamarr Mitchell swings by to tell us where the sharp money lies ahead of Week 1 in the NFL.

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Rob and Kelvin argue whether the Super Bowl windows for the San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions are already closed, tell us why Angel Reese’s first half suspension is unbelievably stupid, and debate whether Jalen Carter deserves to be suspended for spitting on Dak Prescott last night on Opening Night.

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