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Giants' Struggles Against the Rams Sep 22, 2026

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Mike Francesa reacts to the New York Giants' embarrassing, one-sided loss to the Rams in Los Angeles. After a completely anemic performance from Jameis Winston, Mike questions whether the front office needs to search for a new backup quarterback. Plus, he breaks down whether the team's top stars are officially injury-prone and ends the show taking aim at a major problem he currently has with the NFL. 00:00 Giants Fall to Rams 07:45 Nabers Lackluster Night 08:45 Giants Injury Prone? 13:15 International Games

Aaron Glenn's Mistakes In Jets Overtime Loss Sep 20, 2026

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Moments after the Jets 20-17 overtime loss to the Packers, Mike give us his first reactions to the game, including what mistakes were made by the Head Coach. Also, a key injury in the NFL today and the passing of Ernie Accorsi. 00:00 Jets vs. Packers 07:35 Packers Overtime Victory 18:13 NFL Week Highlights 27:16 Ernie Accorsi Remembered

Francesa Five for NFL Week 2 - NCAA Football & NFL Betting Picks Sep 18, 2026

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Mike Francesa shares his "Francesa Five" - 5 top betting predictions for Week 2 in the NFL and Week 3 in College Football! 00:00 Week 1 Results 00:39 Georgia at Arkansas 03:04 Raiders at Chargers 06:00 CIN-HOU & JAX-DEN 09:54 Giants at Rams (Mon) 13:43 Francesa Five Recap

Francesa Football Friday Week 2 with JJ, Sal Licata and Shaun King Sep 18, 2026

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Mike Francesa discusses the overreaction to NFL Week One and previews Week Two. Mike tells us if he's buying into the Giants and Jets and gives his thoughts on the Pete Alonso return. Sal and JJ join the show to preview the Week 2 slate, and Shaun King talks with Mike about the biggest storylines in the NFL. 00:00 NFL Week Two Overview 02:38 Overreaction in NFL Week One 04:20 Chargers' Must-Win Game 08:13 Rams and Giants Showdown 11:44 Challenges for the Jets and Packers 13:11 Insights on Giants' Season Prospects

NFL Week 1 Recap & Francesa Mailbag Sep 15, 2026

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With NFL Week 1 officially in the books, Mike Francesa breaks down everything that happened over the weekend. Including big wins from both the Jets & the Giants. Plus, Mike answers your emails! 00:00 NFL Week 1 Recap & Week 2 Outlook 03:05 Giants' Defensive Struggles 06:02 Rams and Chargers Expectations

22:25 Emails

Likely, Dart and Skattebo DOMINATE the Cowboys in Week 1 Debut! Sep 14, 2026

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John Harbaugh is 1-0 as HC of the New York Giants. Mike talks about the great play from Likely, Skattebo and Dart and what other positives he saw Sunday night.

Also, the Yankees win and Mike gives his first thoughts on other games around the NFL in Week 1. 00:00 Giants Defeat Cowboys 05:18 Key Performances and Player Highlights

14:27 Week 1 Recap

29:30 Yankees Beat the Mets

JETS DOMINATE WEEK 1! Instant Postgame Reaction vs Titans Sep 13, 2026

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Mike breaks down the Jets Week 1 win over the Titans. Mike reacts to what he saw from Aaron Glenn's coaching and the Jets roster and did Robert Saleh learn anything from his time with the Jets? 00:00 Jets vs. Tennessee 02:07 Key Improvements 03:08 Injury Concerns 06:01 Critical Coaching Decisions 08:06 Future Challenges

Mets Destroy Gerrit Cole & Demolish the Yankees Sep 12, 2026

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Mike reacts to the Mets 12-2 win over the Yankees. Gerrit Cole comes up small and now the Yankees face a must-win game Sunday. 00:00 Mets Destroy Yankees 06:00 Mets Spoil Yankees' Plans 09:00 Key Players' Performance 12:00 Yankees Pitching Concerns 18:00 Must-Win Game Preview

Francesa Five for NFL Week 1 - Ohio St vs Texas + NFL Picks Sep 11, 2026

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Mike Francesa shares his favorite 5 betting predictions for Week 1 in the NFL, also known as the "Francesa Five." 00:00 Francesa Five 01:26 Ohio State at Texas 06:02 Isaiah Likely O/U 3.5 Rec 08:40 Saints at Lions 11:40 Bears at Panthers 13:29 Packers at Vikings 15:25 Recap & Week 1 Thoughts

Francesa Football Friday Week 1 with JJ, Sal Licata and Shaun King Sep 11, 2026

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Mike Francesa previews the emotional Mets-Yankees series, examining its history and connection to 9/11. He also breaks down the start of the NFL season, with contributors JJ, Sal Licata and Shaun King joining the show to deliver their picks and analysis. 00:00 9/11 Reflections 03:21 Mets-Yankees Series 08:07 NFL Week 1 Predictions

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