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The Insiders: Philip Rivers Returns, Chargers Survive the Eagles, & Fantasy Targets Dec 10, 2025

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport & Mike Garafolo, along with Brian Baldinger & Marc Ross, break down the Colts signing 44-year-old Philip Rivers to their practice squad, returning to the league for the first time since 2020. Baldinger & Ross also analyze the Chargers’ win over the Eagles on Monday Night Football and discuss what’s next for both teams. Former QB Matt Ryan joins the show, Jeffri Chadiha makes the case for and against top MVP candidates, and Michael F. Florio highlights the best fantasy playoff waiver wire targets.

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The Insiders Podcast, Part 2: Steelers Outlast Ravens, Week 14 Winners + Losers, and Shedeur Sanders Shines Dec 09, 2025

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport, Judy Battista, and Mike Garafolo share their reactions to Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers comprehensive win over the Ravens.

Judy shares her biggest winners and losers of Week 14, and the Insiders deliberate on whether Shedeur Sanders has done enough to convince the Browns to pass on drafting another QB this offseason.

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The Insiders Podcast, Part 1: Daniel Jones Injury News, Texans Shutdown Chiefs, and Bears-Packers Rivalry Continues Dec 09, 2025

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport, Judy Battista, and Mike Garafolo discuss the immediate and long term ramifications of Daniel Jones's Achilles injury.

Then they dissect the Texans dominant defensive performances against the Chiefs on SNF, before Judy gives her read of Matt LaFleur’s terse postgame handshake with Ben Johnson.

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The Insiders: Lions Roll, Jayden Daniels Returns, and Playoff Races Heat Up in Week 14 Dec 06, 2025

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The INSIDERS Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo let us know which star quarterback’s suiting up for the NFL’s Week 14 slate of games. The Lions take care of business against the Cowboys on Thursday night as Stacey Dales tells us how.

There are some huge games with playoff implications this week, and Cam Wolfe and Omar Ruiz take a deep dive.

Start ’em or sit ’em?? Our Fantasy INSIDER Adam Rank breaks down the fantasy numbers.

And, joining the INSIDERS is Houston’s Man of the Year candidate linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, who talks about the Texans dominant defense and his off-field charities.

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The Insiders: Cowboys-Lions on TNF, Texans-Chiefs Clash in the AFC, and Week 14 Starts & Sits Dec 05, 2025

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NFL Network Insiders Mike Garafolo, Ian Rapoport and Judy Battista get you set for Week 14, joined by Jane Slater with a live report from the TNF Matchup between the Cowboys & Lions. Then Marc Ross and Brian Baldinger breakdown this week’s “Marc Key” Matchups.

Later, Baldy & Jeffri Chadiha preview the Texans-Chiefs clash in the AFC, before Judy Battista analyzes the unanswered QB questions heading into Week 14 and beyond.

Plus, Michael F. Florio delivers his latest fantasy Starts & Sits.

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The Insiders: Deshaun Watson Practices, Cowboys-Lions on TNF, and Alex Singleton Joins the Show! Dec 04, 2025

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Judy Battista, and Ian Rapoport set the table for Week 14 with injury updates ahead of Thursday Night’s Cowboys-Lions matchup, details on Mark Andrews new contract, and the latest on Deshaun Watson returning to practice for first time this season.

Then Stacey Dales reports on the Bears-Packers matchup, before Bucky Brooks decides who’s in and who’s out of the AFC Playoffs.

Plus, Broncos LB Alex Singleton & Chargers LB Tuli Tuipulotu join the show.

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The Insiders: Giants GM Faces the Music, Patriots 10th Straight Win, and Week 14 Waiver Wire Targets Dec 03, 2025

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NFL Network Insiders Judy Battista and Ian Rapoport breakdown GM Joe Schoen’s comments regarding the state of the 2-11 Giants following their loss to the Patriots on MNF. Then Brian Baldinger explains the Patriots key to success during their 10-game win streak, before Jane Slater reports on the Cowboys-Lions Week 14 TNF matchup.

Later, Jeffri Chadiha shares his reasons for hope for all the playoff bubble teams including Cowboys, Lions & Chiefs. Plus, Michael F. Florio delivers his Week 14 fantasy waiver wire targets.

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The Insiders Podcast, Part 2: Shedeur Sanders Remains Starter, Colts on the Skids, and Bears throttle Eagles Dec 02, 2025

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport, Judy Battista, and Mike Garafolo break down the Texan’s win over the Colts and what it means for Indianapolis chances at the one seed. Later, they share their takeaways from Shedeur Sanders second start and the Bears dominant performance against the Eagles.

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The Insiders Podcast, Part 1: Sauce Gardner Injury Update, Steelers Struggles Continue, and Panthers Upset Rams Dec 02, 2025

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport, Judy Battista, and Mike Garafolo share the latest update on Sauce Gardner’s calf injury. Then they take stock of the Steelers season and predict what it could mean for head coach Mike Tomlin and the franchise if they can’t right the ship.

Plus, they try to make sense of the crowded NFC West Playoff Picture, after the Rams surprising loss to the Panthers.

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The Insiders: Joe Burrow Returns, Jerry Jones Joins the Show, and Week 13 Fantasy Sleepers Nov 27, 2025

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Judy Battista, and Ian Rapoport set the table for the Thanksgiving Day tripleheader and the rest of Week 13 with injury news regarding Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson, and George Pickens. Then Jane Slater & Bucky Brooks break down the Chiefs-Cowboys matchup, followed by an interview with owner Jerry Jones and his wife Charlotte Jones. Later Seahawks DT Byron Murphy II and Rams CB Emmanuel Forbes join the show.

Plus, Marcas Grant reveals his Week 13 fantasy sleepers.

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