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HIGHLIGHT: Should the Chiefs still be Super Bowl favorites? Dec 24, 2024

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After defeating the Texans, the Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs continue to have the best record in the NFL at 14-1. Should this team be the top betting favorite to win the Super Bowl? Will the 3-peat happen? The guys share their thoughts.

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Mahomes & Chiefs keep winning, Lamar Jackson still pushing Josh Allen for MVP, Worried about Eagles? Dec 23, 2024

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(00:00) Impressed by the Ravens? / Surprised how an injured Patrick Mahomes played? / Commanders defeat Eagles

(24:12) Bills defeat Patriots. Did Josh Allen open the MVP door for Lamar Jackson?

(33:54) Reaction to Cowboys defeating the Buccaneers

(38:44) Lions score on fake fumble trick play in win over Bears

(42:21) Chiefs, Ravens and Eagles talk

(1:05:17) 4 NFL stores: Vikings, Bills vs Bengals playoff potential, Caleb Williams and Brock Purdy

(1:20:04) Jets fall to Rams. Reaction to latest quote from Aaron Rodgers

(1:25:08) Saints at Packers thoughts

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HIGHLIGHT: Upset Alert & Nick's Picks | NFL Week 16 Dec 21, 2024

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It's time for the hottest segment of the week, Upset Alert! Which NFL underdogs do Nick, Wildes and Broussard think will grab the upset win this week? Listen and find out. Nick Wright also gives out his weekly picks heading into week 16 of the NFL season.

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Chargers sweep Broncos, Ravens are big favorites over Steelers, Eagles keep win streak alive? Dec 20, 2024

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(00:00) Justin Herbert and Chargers complete sweep of Broncos / LeBron James has thoughts on all the 3-point shooting this NBA season

(22:52) Do the Ravens deserve to be such big favorites over the Steelers?

(32:17) How do the guys see Eagles vs. Commanders playing out?

(36:21) Any chance Drake Maye and the Patriots upset Josh Allen and the Bills?

(40:57) Patrick Mahomes vs C.J. Stroud / Upset Alert and Nick's Picks

(1:01:13) Does this version of Justin Herbert make the Chargers a scary playoff team? / Can Caleb Williams beat Lions? / Can Joe Burrow and the Bengals make the playoffs?

(1:18:24) Who has the better game: Lamar Jackson or Russell Wilson?

(1:25:16) Future First Things First

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HIGHLIGHT: Broussard's Under Duress List | NFL Week 16 Dec 20, 2024

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Who does Chris Broussard believe is under duress heading into Week 16 of the NFL season? Check out the latest BUD List to find out!

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Lamar Jackson’s struggles vs Steelers, HOU player calls out Mahomes, How dysfunctional are the Jets? Dec 19, 2024

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(00:00) Jets news / Lamar Jackson vs Steelers / Must-win for Justin Herbert vs Broncos?

(22:42) Julian Edelman has thoughts on the Eagles drama. Is he right?

(31:26) Caleb Williams on losing as a Bears rookie and how it impacts him

(36:42) Is it a bad idea for a Texans defender to challenge Patrick Mahomes?

(40:34) Broussard's Under Duress List

(57:55) More Ravens and Jets talk

(1:17:52) What is the top tweak that the NBA needs to make?

(1:22:35) Who wins: Chargers or Broncos?

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WHAT'S WRIGHT: Mahomes vs Stroud, Cousins Benched & Nick’s Picks Week 16 Dec 19, 2024

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(01:24) - DEN @ LAC

(08:03) - HOU @ KC

(13:10) - CLE @ CIN

(15:05) - NYG @ ATL

(16:19) - TEN @ IND

(16:53) - DET @ CHI

(19:48) - MIN @ SEA

(21:12) - SF @ MIA

(24:56) - JAX @ LV

(25:54) - TB @ DAL

(26:09) - NO @ GB

(26:50) - NICK’s PICKS RECAP

(27:46) - PIT @ BAL

(30:17) - LAR @ NYJ

(31:46) - NE @ BUF

(33:30) - ARI @ CAR

(35:46) - PHI @ WAS

(38:27) - Damonza’s Teaser

(40:17) - The Offer

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HIGHLIGHT: Must-Win NFL Games Entering Week 16 Dec 19, 2024

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Which games do Nick, Wildes and Broussard think are "must-win" games entering the Week 16 season? Texans at Chiefs, Lamar Jackson & Ravens, Brock Purdy, Eagles and more!

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Kirk Cousins benched for Michael Penix Jr, Bucks win NBA Cup, Patrick Mahomes hopes to play Texans Dec 18, 2024

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(00:00) Bucks defeat Thunder in NBA Cup / Falcons bench Kirk Cousins for Michael Penix Jr.

(22:44) What can Patrick Mahomes prove vs the Texans?

(32:51) Buying or selling stock in the injured Lions?

(37:23) Like Zay Flowers' quote about the Steelers not stressing him?

(40:54) Nick's NFL Tiers

(1:02:27) Which teams are Must-Win?

(1:18:18) What is next for Kirk Cousins?

(1:23:06) Bucks chose not to celebrate NBA Cup final