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Monday Full Show: The Giants and Jets Get off to 1-0 Starts Sep 14, 2026

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For the first time since 2009 the Giants and Jets each won their season openers in the same year. We break down the terrific day it was for the locals, plus the Yankees seize the Subway Series.

Hour 1: Giants Crush Dallas in Harbaugh’s Dream Debut Sep 14, 2026

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The Giants delivered everything the John Harbaugh era promised, overpowering the Cowboys in a dominant opening-night win at MetLife Stadium. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber break down the physicality, coaching and control that made this feel different from recent Giants teams, while Jaxson Dart impressed with quick decisions, three touchdown passes and a clear evolution from last season. The running game imposed its will, Isaiah Likely created matchup problems, and the Giants overcame mistakes and questionable officiating without losing command. The Jets gave New York another reason to celebrate by pounding Robert Saleh and the Titans. Evan loves the identity Frank Reich’s offense showed behind a dominant line and heavy doses of Breece Hall and Braelon Allen, while Geno Smith delivered an encouraging debut. The Jets finally looked competent, physical and functional, leaving both New York football fan bases with something they have rarely shared lately: a happy Monday.

Hour 2: Malik Nabers’ Wild Return Story Gets Even Crazier Sep 14, 2026

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The Giants stunned Dallas 28-20 behind Jaxson Dart, a physical offense and a dramatic return from Malik Nabers, whose status remained uncertain until the weekend. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber break down John Harbaugh’s bizarre attempt to prove Nabers was healthy, the Giants’ dominant ball control, Dak Prescott’s costly interception and Tyrone Tracy’s fumble that quickly buried him in the backfield rotation. The Jets also opened with a convincing 23-10 win, but Evan spots late-first-half mistakes from Aaron Glenn and Geno Smith that better teams could punish. Plus, the Sauce Gardner trade suddenly looks even sweeter if Indianapolis struggles, the Yankees’ Subway Series win still leaves their AL East hopes hanging by a thread, and Cameron Scattabo’s backflip sparks another celebration debate.

Hour 3: Robert Saleh’s Titans Nightmare Starts Immediately Sep 14, 2026

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Robert Saleh’s Tennessee debut could not have gone much worse. Titans fans were already booing and calling for his firing after an ugly loss to the Jets, and Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber explain why Saleh’s quick return to head coaching was questionable from the start. They also revisit Matt LaFleur’s costly fourth-down gamble, Kellen Moore’s aggressive two-point decision and another classic Chargers collapse. The Giants and Jets are both 1-0, and optimism is building around New York football. Tiki explains how the Giants can beat the Rams by controlling possession and pounding the run, while Evan argues Los Angeles is vastly overrated. Plus, Shaun Morash gets credit for warning everyone away from the Chargers in knockout pools, the Colts give Jets fans another team to root against, and the crew reacts to a wild, record-setting opening week across the NFL.

Hour 4: Evan Wants Pete Alonso to Homer in His Return to Citi Field Sep 14, 2026

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Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber debate whether Mets fans should cheer for a Pete Alonso home run during his emotional return to Citi Field. They also break down the Giants' victory over the Cowboys, highlighting the physical presence of Patrick Ricard and the team's ability to stop the run.

(00:02:02) Patrick Ricard Impact

(00:06:09) Giants Post-Game Analysis

(00:14:20) Pete Alonso Returns

(00:20:10) Predicting Carton's Reaction

(00:23:16) Backup Quarterback Value

(00:31:33) Jets Victory Analysis

(00:36:04) MNF Betting Picks

Malik Nabers Erases Every Injury Concern Sep 14, 2026

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Tyrone Tracy’s costly fumble could put his Giants role in jeopardy just one week into the season. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber break down a crowded backfield featuring Cam Skattebo, Devin Singletary and Najee Harris, while Tiki explains why Deonte Banks may face an even bigger challenge trying to contain Puka Nacua against the Rams.

NFL’s Record Scoring Exposes a Preseason Problem Sep 14, 2026

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The Chargers’ stunning loss to Arizona tops Shaun Morash’s biggest stories from a chaotic NFL Sunday, while Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber react to huge performances across the league. Lamar Jackson and the Ravens roll, Carson Wentz unlocks Justin Jefferson, and the Bears erupt for 59 points ahead of their upcoming matchup with the Jets. After the highest-scoring Week 1 ever, Tiki argues the offensive explosion is tied to starters barely playing in the preseason and defenses struggling with regular-season speed. Plus, the crew talks about influencers taking over NFL crowds, Taylor Swift fatigue and the upcoming John Tuggle movie that has Evan ready to head back to the theater.

Robert Saleh’s Titans Disaster Gets Ugly Fast Sep 14, 2026

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Robert Saleh’s tenure in Tennessee is already off to a brutal start. Titans fans booed the offense, chants calling for Saleh’s firing broke out in the opener, and Evan Roberts points out that Saleh is already giving the same answers about losing that he gave during his Jets tenure. The crew questions why Saleh received another head coaching opportunity so quickly and argues Brian Daboll had accomplished more with the Giants. Attention then turns to the Giants’ upcoming matchup with the Rams. Tiki Barber explains how New York can win again by controlling possession, staying balanced and running effectively, while Evan doubles down on his belief that Los Angeles is vastly overrated and Monday night is absolutely winnable.

Jets and Giants Finally Break New York’s Losing Cycle Sep 14, 2026

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The Jets and Giants finally gave New York football fans something almost unheard of, with both teams winning on the same Sunday for just the 10th time since 2017. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber put the rarity of that moment into perspective before debating two massive coaching decisions that helped shape Sunday’s NFL action. Kellen Moore gambled on a two-point conversion rather than trusting the Saints defense, while Matt LaFleur gave up an eight-point lead opportunity in a decision the crew calls horrific. Plus, Shaun Morash takes a victory lap after warning everyone not to trust the Chargers in knockout pools, and a Giants fan explains why the MetLife Stadium crowd finally felt overwhelmingly blue against Dallas.

Skattebo’s Backflip Sparks a Giants Debate Sep 14, 2026

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Scattabo celebrated his touchdown with another backflip, and Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber debate whether the Giants should embrace it or save it for the biggest moments. Scattabo says John Harbaugh wants him to be himself, and that freedom has become part of the identity of this new Giants offense. The conversation then turns to Tyrone Tracy after another costly fumble. Tiki explains exactly what Tracy must fix with his ball security, why he still brings a home-run element the other Giants backs do not, and why his opportunities could disappear quickly in such a crowded backfield. The guys also weigh in on Tony Romo and Mark Sanchez and why their situations are very different.

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