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Week 15 Recap: The Bills Roll the Cowboys, Purdy's MVP Candidacy, and the Texans Grind Out a Win in OT | Dual Threat Dec 18, 2023

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Nora and Steven recap Week 15, starting with the Bills' impressive win over the Cowboys. They talk about why the Bills' running game was so successful, what happened to the Cowboys, Dak Prescott’s MVP candidacy, and more. Then, they run thorough their winners and losers of the week, including the Ravens, Bears, Niners, Falcons, and more (11:24).

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Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz

Producer: Isaiah Blakely

Social: Kiera Givens and Eduardo Ocampo

Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins

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NFL Week 15 Picks, Props, and Predictions! | Extra Point Taken Dec 15, 2023

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The Week 15 action kicked off with the Chargers suffering a 42-point blowout loss to the Raiders. Ben has a take about the Chargers he wishes he could completely erase. Could Lamar Jackson be the MVP again? Sheil thinks his case isn't being talked about enough. Plus, props, locks, and nonsense predictions of the week!

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Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins

Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo

Social: Eduardo Ocampo

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How to Fix the Chargers, and Who Can Actually Win the Super Bowl? | Dual Threat Dec 14, 2023

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Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz open the show by figuring out how to solve the Los Angeles Chargers' issues. Then, they go through all the Super Bowl contenders and debate who can bring home the Lombardi Trophy at the end of the season.

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Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz

Producer: Stefan Anderson

Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins

Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo

Social: Kiera Givens and Eduardo Ocampo

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The Play Sheet [VIDEO] Debunked: Brock Purdy for MVP Dec 13, 2023

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While Brock Purdy's statistically incredible 2023 season helps to make a MVP case for the 49ers quarterback, The Ringer’s Ben Solak argues that we may need to pump the brakes. While Purdy's play has been undeniably solid, he benefits from a supporting cast and scheme that almost no other QB has available to them. Will Purdy secure the MVP, or will it go to someone else? Watch 'The Play Sheet' on YouTube or Spotify every Wednesday at 8 a.m. PT.

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Which Loss Was the Most Devastating on ‘MNF’? Plus, the Patrick Mahomes Outburst and More Big Takeaways from Week 14 | Extra Point Taken Dec 12, 2023

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Sheil and Ben get together to share their takes on both the Giants and the Titans' big upset wins on the ‘Monday Night Football’ doubleheader. Sheil then analyzes Patrick Mahomes's reaction to the infamous Kadarius Toney penalty against the Bills, while Ben makes an MVP case for Lamar Jackson (31:25). Finally, they debate the Broncos' playoff viability, and Justin Fields's future prospects before speculating on the playoff scenarios in both conferences for the episode’s Extra Point (54:46).

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Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak

Associate Producer: Chris Sutton

Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins

Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo

Social: Kiera Givens and Eduardo Ocampo

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Week 14 Recap: Cowboys Roll Over the Eagles, the Bills Upset the Chiefs, and the Ravens Win an OT Thriller | Dual Threat Dec 11, 2023

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Nora and Steven begin recapping Week 14 with their thoughts on the battle atop the NFC East between the Eagles and Cowboys. They discuss what this comfortable Cowboys win means for both teams moving forward, Dak Prescott’s MVP campaign, concerns for the Eagles, and more. Then, they go through their winners and losers for the week, including the Niners, Jaguars, Chargers and more (17:08), before wrapping up with the take purge (1:17:45).

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Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz

Producer: Isaiah Blakely

Social: Kiera Givens and Eduardo Ocampo

Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins

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NFL Week 14 Picks, Props, and Predictions! | Extra Point Taken Dec 08, 2023

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The Week 14 action kicked off with the Patriots getting their third win of the season against the Steelers, and currently in place for the second overall draft pick in 2024. Sheil and Ben discuss what the win means for the Pats and how the loss for the Steelers hurts their playoff hopes. Also, the Eagles and Cowboys have a huge matchup that will affect the NFC standings. Plus, picks, locks and nonsense predictions of the week!

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Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins

Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo

Social: Eduardo Ocampo

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AFC Playoff Selection Committee | Dual Threat Dec 07, 2023

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After the controversy caused by the College Football Playoff this past weekend, Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz uses the committee guidelines to pick who they would like to see represent the AFC for the upcoming NFL postseason.

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Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz

Producer: Stefan Anderson

Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins

Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo

Social: Kiera Givens and Eduardo Ocampo

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Does the Cowboys' Dak Prescott Belong in the MVP Discussion? | The Play Sheet Dec 06, 2023

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The Ringer’s Ben Solak runs through the tape of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, who's having quite a bounce-back season after last year, when his interception rate was a career high. Dak and the Cowboys offense look dangerous this season, as Dak has elevated his play to sit comfortably alongside the league's other elite quarterbacks. Watch 'The Play Sheet' on YouTube or Spotify every Wednesday at 8 a.m. PT.

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Imagining a Trevor Lawrence-less AFC, the Unstoppable 49ers, and More Big Takeaways from Week 13 | Extra Point Taken Dec 05, 2023

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Sheil and Ben return to share their takes on the Bengals' grueling overtime win over the Jaguars on ‘MNF’ and discuss the implications of Trevor Lawrence’s apparent ankle injury. Next, they see the 2023-24 season as Kyle Shanahan’s to win, and debate the playoff success of the team that employs Bill Belichick next year (15:30). Sheil then takes a hard look at both the coaches on the hot seat and the teams around the league with future coaching vacancies, while Ben gives big flowers to the Rams’ Les Snead (37:06). They end the pod by breaking down the Jets' consistent woes, shining a light on some unlikely end-of-season outcomes, and examining the MVP race (56:08).

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Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak

Associate Producer: Chris Sutton

Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins

Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo

Social: Kiera Givens and Eduardo Ocampo

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