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Browns vs. Steelers Week 4 TNF preview and score predictions Sep 30, 2026

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Daryl Ruiter and Lance Reisland break down the key matchups for the Browns vs. Steelers Thursday Night Football clash. From slowing down Aaron Rodgers to Deshaun Watson's late-game play, get expert analysis and score predictions ahead of Week 4.

Full Show: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Sep 30, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima preview a massive sports weekend in Cleveland, featuring the Browns' Thursday night game against the Steelers and the Guardians' ALDS opener. They discuss the future of Deshaun Watson, evaluate potential MLB playoff format changes, and address rumors regarding manager Steven Vogt.

(00:02:47) Weekend Plans And Banter

(00:06:45) MLB Playoff Format Debate

(00:13:00) Salary Caps In Baseball

(00:18:15) Deshaun Watson Future Discussion

(00:32:25) Fan Reactions To Watson

(00:45:40) Listener Calls On Watson

(00:56:15) Proposed QB Draft Rules

(01:06:55) Jerry Jeudy Production Issues

(01:13:05) About Last Night Segment

(01:20:30) Around The AFC North

(01:31:45) Steelers Dirty Play Claims

(01:40:00) Earning National Respect

(01:51:55) Browns Vs Guardians Tickets

(02:01:35) Interview With Anthony Castrovince

(02:08:15) Guardians Playoff Pitching Rotation

(02:21:10) Steven Vogt Replacement Rumors

(02:31:50) AJ McCarron UFL News

(02:37:45) Watson And Concepcion Connection

Hour 1: Why Are Browns Fans So Defensive of Deshaun Watson? Sep 30, 2026

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Ken and Anthony Lima discuss the shifting perception of Deshaun Watson among Cleveland Browns fans on The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima. They analyze insights from Albert Breer and Ian Rapoport regarding Watson's job security and the offensive philosophy under Todd Monken. The conversation also touches on MLB playoff trends, the frustrations of Philadelphia Phillies fans, and upcoming matchups against the Steelers.

(00:02:45) October Baseball Banter

(00:05:55) MLB Playoff Format Debate

(00:08:57) MLB Salary Cap Discussion

(00:15:05) Phillies vs Guardians Comparison

(00:20:02) Deshaun Watson Job Security

(00:24:16) Browns Fan Reaction Analysis

(00:33:43) Zach Jackson Watson Comments

Hour 2: Has Deshaun Watson Finally Turned the Corner with Browns Fans? Sep 30, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the shift in fan perception regarding Deshaun Watson following recent victories and improved fourth-quarter play. They also debate a controversial proposal regarding NFL quarterback draft restrictions and evaluate the lack of production from Jerry Jeudy compared to other young receivers.

(00:02:01) Watson's Shifting Fan Perception

(00:06:56) Debating Watson's Cleveland Arrival

(00:16:05) QB Draft Restriction Proposal

(00:21:00) NFL Quarterback Development Issues

(00:27:22) Jeudy and Boston Evaluation

(00:33:43) About Last Night Recap

Hour 3: Who You Rather Attend Browns Thursday Night or Guardians Playoff? Sep 30, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima evaluate the state of the AFC North with insights from Bob Haynie, Mo Egger, and Chris Mueller. They analyze the Browns' upcoming Thursday night matchup against the Steelers and whether Deshaun Watson can earn national respect. They also compare ticket prices for the Browns game and the Guardians' ALDS opener, debating which event is the bigger draw for Cleveland fans.

(00:01:54) AFC North Report From Baltimore

(00:06:21) Cincinnati Bengals Defensive Struggles

(00:09:54) Steelers Preview With Chris Mueller

(00:17:24) Cleveland Browns Earning Respect

(00:23:02) Deshaun Watson’s Primetime Stakes

(00:32:32) Browns vs Guardians Ticket Debate

Hour 4: Anthony Castrovince on Guardians Playoff Strategy & Stephen Vogt’s Future Sep 30, 2026

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Anthony Castrovince joins Ken and Lima to analyze the Guardians' postseason readiness and the health of stars like Jose Ramirez. They discuss rumors linking Stephen Vogt to the Mariners vacancy and look back at AJ McCarron’s history with the Browns.

(00:02:14) Anthony Castrovince Joins

(00:06:18) Jose Ramirez Injury Status

(00:11:14) Guardians Playoff Series Outlook

(00:14:16) MLB Playoff Reseeding Debate

(00:21:15) Stephen Vogt Poaching Rumors

(00:33:48) AJ McCarron UFL News

AJ McCarron Resurfaces in the UFL, Reopening an Old Browns Fight Sep 30, 2026

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Ken and Anthony relive their old argument over the Browns trading for AJ McCarron during the 0-16 season after news breaks that he's now head coach of a relocated UFL team headed to Rhode Island. They also debate why spring football leagues keep failing while the NFL and college football dominate, then dig into whether KC Concepcion's quiet production is more on Deshaun Watson, the offensive line or the receiver himself.

Could the Mariners Actually Poach Stephen Vogt From the Guardians? Sep 30, 2026

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After the Mariners fire their manager in an old-school on-camera farewell, Ken and Anthony dig into a report naming Stephen Vogt as a dream hire, tracing his rise from unproven first-time manager to three straight AL Central titles. They debate whether the Guardians would ever trade him, whether his $4 million salary already reflects how much they value him, and how close a call it was when the Mets once tried to poach GM Mike Chernoff.

Anthony Castrovince: Guardians Should Be Heavy Favorites in the ALDS Sep 30, 2026

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MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince joins Ken and Anthony to break down the Guardians' AL Central win, the rust factor from a week off, and Jose Ramirez playing through a compromised season. He also weighs in on the Guardians' game three pitching options between Tanner Bibee, Joey Cantillo or Foster Griffin and on whether MLB should overhaul its playoff format down the road.

Are You Going to a Guardians Playoff Game or a Browns Game? Sep 30, 2026

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With $300 for two tickets, Ken and Anthony debate whether they'd spend it on Thursday night's Browns-Steelers game or Saturday's ALDS Game 1, weighing ticket prices, Cleveland's Thursday night football history and the pull of playoff baseball. Ken lands on Thursday night football while Anthony sides with the Guardians, and they also bicker over stadium parking and suite amenities along the way.

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