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NFL Week 2 preview & bold predictions: Giants' one big advantage, can Jaguars offense keep rolling? | Football 301 Sep 17, 2026

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Nate Tice & Matt Harmon preview the top matchups of Week 2 of the NFL season. The duo start off with a great AFC quarterback battle, as Joe Burrow & the Cincinnati Bengals face off against C.J. Stroud & the Houston Texans on Sunday. The duo highlight the Jacksonville Jaguars in Pedal to the Metal, as they expect Trevor Lawrence to take advantage of a reeling Denver Broncos defense still finding their footing. The New York Giants and Los Angeles Rams are the Hoss Fight of the Week, as the offensive line of the G-men faces off against a scary Rams defensive front, even without Myles Garrett.

Next, the guys each give one key matchup to watch in the Pittsburgh Steelers @ New England Patriots game and the Minnesota Vikings @ Chicago Bears game.

Nate & Matt wrap things up with their Hail Mary bold predictions for Week 2, including a Tennessee Titans shutout and the Dallas Cowboys bouncing back in a BIG way.

(3:50) - Bengals @ Texans deep dive

(27:20) - Jaguars @ Broncos deep dive

(55:50) - Giants @ Rams deep dive

(1:10:00) - Cheat Sheet: Vikings-Bears & Patriots-Steelers

(1:28:35) - Hail Mary bold predictions

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NFL Week 1 red flags vs. green flags: biggest causes for concern & optimism feat. Sheil Kapadia | Football 301 Sep 15, 2026

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Nate Tice is joined by Sheil Kapadia to break down the most encouraging and concerning signs from NFL Week 1. Nate & Sheil start off with their takeaways from a dominant Kansas City Chiefs win over the Denver Broncos on Monday night, including optimism around the Chiefs run game with Kenneth Walker III and some real concerns about Bo Nix & the Denver offense going forward.

Next, the guys dive into their Week 1 green flags, which include a high-flying Chicago Bears offense, the New York Jets looking surprisingly competent, the Baltimore Ravens looking dominant against the Indianapolis Colts and the Jacksonville Jaguars showing last season wasn’t a fluke.

There were some red flags to be concerned about as well: Sheil highlights (lowlights) the Tennessee Titans looking completely uninspired in a loss to the Jets, while Nate brings up the Dallas Cowboys defense and their miscues against the New York Giants. The duo finish up with their thoughts on the Los Angeles Chargers, and whether their stinker against the Arizona Cardinals was a fluke or cause for real concern.

(2:45) - Chiefs crush Broncos on Monday night

(24:00) - Green flags from NFL Week 1: Bears, Jets, Ravens, Jags

(46:25) - Red flags from NFL Week 1: Titans, Cowboys, Chargers

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NFL Week 1 INSTANT reactions: Bears' offensive explosion, Vikings chaos, Josh Allen tames Texans | Football 301 Sep 14, 2026

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Nate Tice and Hayden Winks dive into instant reactions from Week 1 of the NFL season, starting off with takeaways from Sunday night's upset win for the New York Giants over the Dallas Cowboys.

Next, Nate and Hayden jump into Pick 6, featuring 6 takeaways from Sunday's slate of games. They give their thoughts on the Buffalo Bills' victory over the strong Houston Texans defense and the Chicago Bears putting up almost 60 points agains the Carolina Panthers. The guys also focus on Declan Doyle's new-look Baltimore Ravens offense, plus Trevor Lawrence & the Jacksonville Jaguars picking up where they left off last season. The episode continues with thoughts on the new under center offenses (or lack thereof) for the Cincinnati Bengals, Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders (plus Tampa Bay Buccaneers thoughts).

Nate and Hayden finish up with the Minnesota Vikings' epic comeback against the Green Bay Packers, scoring 29 unanswered points to secure their first win of the season despite an early injury to QB Kyler Murray.

(2:25) - Giants upset Cowboys

(9:35) - Josh Allen finally beats Texans

(20:30) - Bears drop 59 on the Panthers

(31:20) - Ravens offense starts off hot vs. Colts

(41:00) - Jags offense crushes Browns

(54:10) - Under center offenses? Bengals, Eagles, Commanders

(1:12:55) - Vikings complete wild comeback vs. Packers

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NFL Week 1 preview & bold predictions: Josh Allen's worst nightmare, Baker vs. Burrow barnburner | Football 301 Sep 10, 2026

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Nate Tice & Matt Harmon preview the biggest matchups of Week 1 of the NFL season. The duo start with their reactions to last night’s wild season opener as the Seattle Seahawks got the win with Drew Lock at QB over Drake Maye and the New England Patriots. Should we be concerned about the Pats offense?

Next, Nate & Matt deep dive on both sides of the ball for their three favorite Week 1 matchups: Buffalo Bills @ Houston Texans (hoss fight!), Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Cincinnati Bengals and Green Bay Packers @ Minnesota Vikings. The duo also each give one thing to watch for the Denver Broncos @ Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens @ Indianapolis Colts before wrapping up with their first Hail Mary bold predictions of the season.

(2:40) - Seahawks-Patriots takeaways

(26:05) - Bills @ Texans

(39:30) - Buccaneers @ Bengals

(53:40) - Packers @ Vikings

(1:10:50) - Cheat Sheet: Broncos @ Chiefs, Ravens @ Colts

(1:25:35) - Hail Mary bold predictions

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2027 big board battle feat. Dane Brugler: Arch Manning, Trinidad Chambliss dominate Week 1 | Football 301 Sep 08, 2026

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Nate Tice & Dane Brugler compare their latest 2027 NFL Draft big boards and react to Week 1 of the college football season. The duo start with their takeaways from the first week of college football action, including top performers like Trinidad Chambliss, Darian Mensah, Leonard Moore, Arch Manning & Jadan Baugh.

Next, Nate & Dane dive into their latest 2027 big boards, comparing top tens, biggest differences (Yhonzae Pierre, Cayden Green & more), and a few guys they’re planting their flag on to watch throughout the season.

Later, Nate breaks down one thing to watch on each side of the ball for the Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots season opener and the Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers Thursday night game in Australia. Football is back!

(3:25) - College football Week 1 takeaways: Arch, Mensah, Chambliss & more

(34:50) - 2027 big board-off: comparing top 10s

(50:10) - 2027 big board-off: biggest differences

(1:00:35) - 2027 big board-off: planting flags on our top guys

(1:10:15) - Key things to watch for in NFL season openers

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FINAL 2026 season predictions feat. Ben Solak: win total picks, dark-horse MVP + JJ Watt joins the show! | Football 301 Sep 03, 2026

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Nate Tice is joined by Ben Solak & JJ Watt for final predictions, win total picks & more ahead of the 2026 NFL season. First, Nate & Ben run through their final season predictions, including favorite win total picks, awards predictions (including some fun dark horse MVP picks), sicko long-shot bets they're placing and much more.

Next, Nate is joined by 3x DPOY, NFL legend, CBS analyst and fellow Wisconsin alum JJ Watt to preview the Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings in Week 1, reminisce on their Wisconsin days, stories from training camp and more.

To wrap things up, Matt Harmon joins the show for Pedal to the Medal, where the guys give their prediction for the most explosive offense in the NFL this season.

(2:35) - Favorite 2026 win total picks

(27:05) - Awards predictions: MVP, rookies of the year & more

(44:30) - Favorite player prop bets & sicko bets

(1:00:45) - JJ Watt joins the show!

(1:29:35) - Pedal to the Medal

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2026 AFC North DEEP dive feat. Robert Mays: is it finally the Ravens' year? | Football 301 Aug 27, 2026

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Nate Tice & Robert Mays deep dive on all four teams in the AFC North ahead of the 2026 NFL season. The dynamic duo kick things off with the division champion Pittsburgh Steelers: can new head coach Mike McCarthy go on one more run with QB Aaron Rodgers?

Next up, the Baltimore Ravens, who are tied for the highest win total in the league currently, despite going 8-9 last year and kicking off the season with a new head coach in Jesse Minter. Are the Ravens ready to make a Super Bowl run in 2026? The Cincinnati Bengals are up next, and Nate & Robert weigh in on if they've done enough on defense to allow Joe Burrow & his elite receivers to carry them to a deep playoff run, plus a potential transition to an under-center offense.

Finally, the Cleveland Browns have made plenty of interesting moves this offseason, but will they translate to wins on the field this fall? Nate & Robert reveal their expectations for head coach Todd Monken and the Browns' young roster. The duo finish off the show with their final predictions: who takes home the AFC North this season?

(3:30) - Steelers deep dive

(28:45) - Ravens deep dive

(57:00) - Bengals deep dive

(1:19:20) - Browns deep dive

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2026 NFC West DEEP dive: Rams are offseason champs, but will they be real champs? | Football 301 Aug 25, 2026

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Nate Tice & Matt Harmon deep dive on all four teams in the NFC West ahead of the 2026 NFL season. After reacting to the Houston Texans trading for WR Kayshon Boutte to bolster their offense, the duo dive into the Seattle Seahawks: can fans expect another run at the Super Bowl this fall despite some shuffling on both sides of the ball?

Next up are the Los Angeles Rams. After making some huge swings on defense this offseason, do they deserve to be Super Bowl favorites? What can we expect from Myles Garrett? Next, the San Francisco 49ers are hoping to put an injury-riddled 2025 season behind them. Nate & Matt break down the strengths and weaknesses of the 9ers roster and how they can hope to challenge Seattle and LA in the division.

Finally, there's the Arizona Cardinals. What defines success this season for new HC Mike LaFleur and star rookie RB Jeremiyah Love?

(4:00) - Texans trade for WR Kayshon Boutte

(11:50) - Seahawks deep dive

(31:55) - Rams deep dive

(1:01:20) - 49ers deep dive

(1:22:15) - Cardinals deep dive

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2026 NFC North DEEP dive feat. Mina Kimes: best division in football? | Football 301 Aug 20, 2026

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Nate Tice & Mina Kimes deep dive on all four teams in the NFC North ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Kicking things off are the defending champion Chicago Bears, who are hoping to build on their momentum with young HC/QB combo Ben Johnson & Caleb Williams.

The Green Bay Packers are up next, and Nate & Mina break down what needs to happen for Jordan Love & Green Bay to get back to the top of the division this season. The Minnesota Vikings are rolling with Kyler Murray at quarterback to start the season, and Nate gives his thoughts on expectations for Kevin O’Connell’s offense (and a strong defense led by Brian Flores).

Rounding things out, it’s the Detroit Lions. Did they miss their shot at contention a few seasons ago or have they made the right moves to compete for the division again? Nate & Mina finish off with their predictions for the winner of what could be the best division in football (Nate’s pick may surprise you).

(3:25) - Bears deep dive

(26:20) - Packers deep dive

(47:30) - Vikings deep dive

(1:10:00) - Lions deep dive

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Are the 13-win Jaguars about to take another leap? AFC South DEEP dive | Football 301 Aug 18, 2026

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Nate Tice & Matt Harmon deep dive on all four teams in the AFC South ahead of the 2026 NFL season. The duo kick things off with a few takeaways from the first week of preseason action, including rookie wideouts that impressed (are we on the De’Zhaun Stribling hype train?) First up in the AFC South deep dive, it’s the Jacksonville Jaguars, who are coming off an impressive 13-win season under new head coach Liam Coen. Can Jacksonville shore up its weaknesses to become a real threat in a wide-open AFC?

Next up are the Houston Texans. The defense should be dominant, but can C.J. Stroud and the offense keep up? Meanwhile, the Indianapolis Colts are hoping Daniel Jones can repeat his first half of last year in a pivotal season for the franchise.

Finally, the Tennessee Titans are building around young QB Cam Ward under HC Robert Saleh, and Matt & Nate weigh in on whether Tennessee could surprise some people this fall. The two hosts finish up with their predictions for how the division will shake out this season.

(3:00) - Preseason week 1 takeaways

(23:35) - Jaguars deep dive

(48:15) - Texans deep dive

(1:09:50) - Colts deep dive

(1:31:45) - Titans deep dive

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