Hidden Gems Football

Week 3 of the NFL season, much like the previous week was highlighted bya couple of stunning upsets and a handful of critical injuries. Injuries will play a heavy factor in this weeks Monday Night Football action as the Philadelphia Eagles head to Chicago to face the Bears.

The Eagles haven't exactly looked dominant but are a perfect 2-0 for the season. They are hoping that 2 of their primary offensive options are back to 100% health. Wide receiver DeVonta Smith was listed as questionable earlier this week with a hamstring injury. Meanwhile, star running back Saquon Barkley played a limited...

Week 3 of the NFL Season has brought on more exciting play and quite a few upsets. Lets see what the Sunday nightcap brings as the Los Angeles Rams head to Denver to face the Broncos.

The Rams turned their awful trip to Australia into a distant memory as they dominated the Giants in week 2 winning 6-28. However it looks like the team will be without star Puka Nacua for a second straight game.

Much like the Rams, the Broncos think they may have righted the ship after a win versus the Jacksonville Jaguars 13-20. It was...

Will Week 3 of Survivor be any easier than the first 2 weeks?

Last week it was Cleveland Browns upsetting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers which did most of the damage. Nearly a third of entries had selected the Bucs, as Tampa was believed to be a sure thing.Nothing is guaranteed in sports. 

Did you escape the carnage? Or maybe you are entering a second chance survivor pool? Either way, Hidden Gems Football has you covered. 

Mike and Mo will go over the top options for the NFL Survivor, Week 3. Mike will also go over a co...

The 3rd week of the NFL season kicks off with 2 teams that are yet to put their best foot forward. The struggling Atlanta Falcons (0-2) head into Green Bay to face the Packers (1-1). 

The Falcons hope that the return of QB Michael Penix will change their fortunes. Penix is returning from surgery on his ACL, it will be his first game action since last November. The Falcons back up, Tua Tagovalia also may be eyeing suiting up for the Falcons for the 1st time in the regular season. In the teams first 2 games, Cooper Rush and Jack S...

Week 2 of the NFL season was highlighted by stunning upsets and a handful of critical injuries. Lets hope this weeks Monday Night Football skips the injuries as the New York Giants head to Los Angeles to face the Rams. 

The Giants (1-0) impressed in John Harbaugh's debut as head coach. They defeated the Dallas Cowboys 20-28 in a game that was not nearly as close as the final score indicates. Jaxson Dart, Cam Skattebo & Isaiah Likely had the Giants offense clicking on all cylinders, and Malik Nabers looked healthy in his return from last years knee injury. On t...

The NFL week season 2 wasn't much like the the first. The defenses across the league seemed to have awakened from their summer slumber.

The Indianapolis Colts are hoping to rebound from an embarrassing 41-23 week 1 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Jonathan Taylor scored the first of his 2 touchdowns to lead of the scoring, but the Ravens quickly over took them, and never looked back. But on the bright side, both Daniel Jones' achilles & Alec Pierces knee made it through the game in one piece.

Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs looked like it was the good ol...

NFL Survivor was easy last week.....assuming you didn't make the "obvious" choice last week.
The Los Angeles Chargers stunning defeat to the Arizona Cardinals in week 1 sent about a quarter of survivor entries home. 

Did you escape the carnage? Or maybe you are preparing for a second chance survivor pool? Whether it's either of those options, or a million more reasons, Hidden Gems Football has you covered. 

Mike and Mo will go over the top options for the NFL Survivor, Week 2. 

And then Mike Steph will offer up his TRIFECTA of Picks of...

After an incredible week one of the NFL season, we can't wait to see what happens in week 2. 
The second week of this NFL season starts with an intriguing match-up. The Detroit Lions will head to Buffalo to face the Bills.

 The Lions come into the game 1-0 after winning a game that came down to the final play of overtime. Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon- Ra St Brown, Jared Goff and company will be trying to secure a win in more convincing fashion this week. 

However the Bills are not to be taken lightly. Buffalo's won ove...

It's never too late as Hidden Gems Football previews the AFC West! Mike and Mo go over the roster and coaching changes. Then proceed to tell you whether each team will go above or fall short of their pojected totals. Finally a division winner will  be decided.

Make sure you watch to the video's end to see bloops, blunders and outrageousness that didn't make the finished episode.

It's always a fun time with Hidden Gems Football.

0:00 Intro
1:48 Denver Broncos
8:55 SportsVhasers Media Group
9:31 Kansas City Chiefs
20:18 Dope Interviews
21:13 Las Vegas R...

The NFL finishes off its amazing 1st week with a couple of AFC West contenders as the Denver Broncos head to Kansas City to face the Chiefs.

The Bronco's (14-3 last year) nearly made it to the super in the 25-26 season, and believe this can be their year. Denver brought back mostly the same team, and hope that Bo Nix' s third season can be the charm that's needed. The one biggest change to the sqaud will be who is calling plays for the offense.

Meanwhile the Chiefs are coming off a disappointing 6-11 season...

The NFL week 1 action doesn't stop when the sun sets. Sunday Night Football will be a clash of NFC East rivals. 

The Dallas Cowboys are coming off a disappointing season (7-9-1) but believe this may be their year. They will need their defense to step up a little bit, so that their explosive offense can out score their opponents.

The New York Giants are hoping that the 2026-27 season is the beginning of a new era. The team brought in veteran coach John Harbaugh to help mold their their young base of QB Jaxson Dart, R...

A new NFL season means its once again Survivor time!

Few games are as simple. Yet few games can be so deeply planned out. 

Your objective is to pick ONE winner every week of the NFL season. The difficult part, you can only use a team once. 

In this episode Hidden Gems Football talks about strategies for your first selection for 2026 season.
Do you go with the biggest favorites according to Vegas? Try to sneak through the week with a "bad" team? Plan out your whole season now? Or don't look ahead, and ju...

Thursday Night Football is back! And so is Hidden Gems Football!
The second game of this new NFL season takes place in the land down under. The San Francisco 49ers will face off against their division rivals, the Los Angeles Rams.
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 The 49ers come into the game after an injury laden preseason. But things may be looking up as many of their banged up stars seem likely to play in this week one match-up. Nick Bosa, George Kittle, Mike Evans and Christian McCaffrey all missed time during the summer but look to be ready to go for t...

Finally, Football has returned! And so has Hidden Gems Football!
Week 1 of NFL action starts of with a twist, Wednesday Night Football. The game will feature a rematch between last years Super Bowl contestants. 
 The AFC Champion New England will look to avenge last years Super Bowl defeat. The Patriots revamped their wide receiver room, grabbing AJ Brown from the Eagles & Romeo Doubs from the Packers. These additions allowed the team to move on from Kayshon Boutte, trading him to the Texans.
Meanwhile the Super Bowl Champions are trying to make another run at the title. However th...

The NFL 2026- 2027 season is approaching and Hidden Gems Football has you covered. This weeks focus will be on the NFC East. Which team will be able to take the divisional crown?
The show, hosted by Mike Steph & TheMoJoKing will primarily focus on the best bets and survivor picks  each week of the regular season. However, much of the heavy research is done before the season begins. 
HGF is breaking down the prospects for each team, divison by divison. The two hosts will discuss changes in both coaching and personnel. They will talk about potential break out players, as...

The NFL 2026- 2027 season is approaching and Hidden Gems Football has you covered. This weeks focus will be on the NFC NORTH. Which team will be able to take the divisional crown?

The show, hosted by Mike Steph & TheMoJoKing will primarily focus on the best bets and survivor picks  each week of the regular season. However, much of the heavy research is done before the season begins. 

HGF is breaking down the prospects for each team, divison by divison. The two hosts will discuss changes in both coaching and personnel. They will talk about potential break ou...

Hidden Gems Football is back for it's second divisional preview of the 2026-2027 NFL season. The show, hosted by Mike Steph & TheMoJoKing will focus on the best bets and survivor picks  each week of the regular season. However, much of the heavy research is done before the season begins.

Hidden Gems Football is previewing each division, one team at a time. The two hosts will talk about changes in both coaching and personnel. They will discuss potential break out players, as well as the potential flops. No punches will be pulled! Finally, the HGF squad will offer up t...

The NFL is almost BACK!!! And Hidden Gems Football has you covered! This premiere episode of season 5 will be a preview of the NFC WEST for the 26-27 season. 

The weekly show, hosted by Mike Steph & TheMoJoKing will primarily focus on the best bets and survivor picks for each week of the regular season, and the playoffs. However, it's now being the games begin that much of the hard work is done. 

This preseason HGF will go division by division and break down each team. The two hosts will discuss changes in both coaching and personnel. Ho...

The Jaxson Dart and Abdul Carter controversy has become one of the most talked-about NFL stories this off-season. After New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart appeared at a President Donald Trump rally and introduced the President, teammate Abdul Carter publicly voiced his disagreement on social media which sparked a heated debate across sports media.
Since then, much of the discussion has centered on whether Carter should have handled the situation privately rather than publicly. But is that criticism fair when the original action that prompted Carter's response was itself a public event? Why are so many media personalities...

The NFL is in its off-season, and so is Hidden Gems Football, but there is so much to talk about. During the spring teams have altered their rosters, and in some cases completely revamped their future outlook.  Mo & Mike are back to talk about the 4 teams  who intrigue them the most after the NFL Draft.
Mike Steph turns his eye to both of the New York teams. Meanwhile MoJo has some questions for Arizona and Philadelphia.
As always, it's fun. Its fast. And it's Hidden Gems Football 
 
In this episode the HGF will take a look at:<...

Super Bowl 60 is here! Will the Seahawks keep their momentum going? Are the Patriots ready to start a new dynasty? Who will prevail? We Will soon find out.

Hidden Gems Football is here to help you get ready for the big game, and we brought some friends.

The Seahawks come in as the favorite, with good reason. They have won 9 straight games and 13 of their last 14. 

Meanwhile, the New England Patriots, finished the season with the same record as the Seahawks, but question remains. Some believe that the Patriots are simply a product of t...

It's almost time for the biggest sporting event of the year, The Super Bowl.

And it's almost time for Hidden Gems Football biggest event of the year, it's Super Bowl W/ Friends episode. That is the episode where not only do we give our own predictions and favorite prop bets, but we get the talented people around us to offer their opinions as well.

But before we get serious, it's time to have a little bit of fun. The Lighter Brighter side of the things happening around the Super Bowl. 

It's fun.
It's l...

Who will represent the National Football Conference in this years SuperBowl? We head to Seattle to find out.

The #5 seed Los Angeles Rams will head to Lumen Field to face the #1 seed Seattle Seahawks.

The Rams are coming off a dramatic game against the Chicago Bears that was decided in overtime. It wasn't the dynamic offensive victory performance that the Rams had shown off earlier in the season, but it was enough to win the game and move on. It was the first game this season that Stafford hadn't thrown a touchdown, and star wide receiver...

Who will represent the American Football Conference in this years SuperBowl? The final game to get into THE GAME is now. 

The #2 seed New England Patriots will head to Denver to play the #1 seed Broncos.

The Patriots are coming off a hard fought somewhat ugly win versus the Houston Texans. In the game MVP candidate Drake Maye threw for 3 touchdowns but also fumbled 4 times (2 lost). However New Englands defense were up to the task, intercepting Chris Stroud 4 times. 

Meanwhile, Denver got a big win last week, but it came at a considerable cost. The Br...

The final Divisional Round match up will be a match up between the old and the new.

The #5 seed Los Angeles Rams will head to Chicago to face the #2 seed Bears. 

The veteran laden Rams are trying to maintain the dominance they have shown for much of the season. Matt Stafford and the rest of the Los Angeles offense has looked unstoppable at times, especially when Devante Adams is healthy and playing opposite of Puka Nacua. 

Meanwhile the upstart Bears have become the new cardiac kids. Stealing dramatic comeback wins in 2 of their last 4 ga...

The second half of the NFL playoffs Divisional Round starts off with a Battle in the AFC.

The #5 seed Houston Texans head to New England to face the #2 seed (14-3) Patriots.

The Texans are coming off a dominant defensive effort against the Pittsburgh Steelers, winning 30-6. The victory was Houston's 10th straight victory. They will be expecting more from their quarterback Chris Stroud, who had FIVE fumbles in the game, two of which were lost to the defense.

Meanwhile, the Patriots continued to look unstoppable with a 3-16 victory versus the LA Chargers. They...

The first NFC match up of the Divisional round of the NFL playoffs is battle of NFC West foes.
The #6 seed San Francisco 49ers will head to Seattle to face the #1 seed Seahawks. 

The Seahawks, by virtue of the best record in the NFC will be coming off of a bye. The team will hope the week off did not slow any of their momentum as they have won 7 straight games. The Seahawks defense has proven to be one of the elite units in the league and quarterback Sam Darnold has continued his winning ways in Seattle. T...

We are down to the elite eight in the 25-26 NFL season. It's time for the Divisional Round of the playoffs.

This weekends action starts with the #6 seed Buffalo Bills heading west to face the #1 Denver Broncos.

The Bills have won 5 of their last 6 and are coming off a win in wildcard weekend versus the red hot Jacksonville Jaguars. Can Josh Allen and a battered and bruised receiving corp once again stop a streaking team?

The number one seed Broncos will get their first taste of this years playoffs after receiving a bye last...

The final game of a wild Wild Card weekend is on Monday Night Football.

The 12-5 Houston Texans are heading to Pittsburgh to face the 10-7 Steelers.

The Texans have been on fire, entering the playoffs on a 9 game win streak. The team has done most of it's damage on teh strength of its #1 ranked defense. 

For the Steelers, they are hoping that their dominance on Monday nights continue. Mike Tomlin is 11-0 on Monday nights. Aaron Rodgers and crew hope to keep their Super Bowl dreams alive.
Mike and Mo have some i...

It's nothing like a NFL playoff triple header. This final game hopes to live up to standard set by the other games this weekend 

The 11-6 Los Angeles Chargers will head to Boston to face the 14-3 New England Patriots.
Despite their very good record , the Chargers enter the playoff with a "what if" hanging over them. A battered offensive line and a playing, but injured Justin Herbert have the fans wishing for a injury free time line. Still, Herbert will have a chance to finally get his first NFL playoff win.

Meanwhile, the Patriots h...

Wildcard Weekends second game of Sunday afternoon has potential to be special. 

The 12-5 San Francisco 49ers head to Philadelphia to face the 11-6 Eagles.

Last week the 49ers had a chance to win the #1 seed in the NFC, and could've had not only a first round bye, but also the home field throughout the playoffs. Instead, thanks to a loss to the Seattle Seahawks they face the defending world champions on the road. 

However the season hasn't been an easy one for the Eagles. The offense has been struggling. Can they right the sh...

Wildcard Weekend continues on Sunday and the NFL can only hope the second day will be as exciting as Saturday. Sunday looks to start off strong as 2 of the best in the AFC clash in the days early game.

The 12-5 Buffalo Bills will head to Jacksonville to face the 13-4 Jaguars.

With Kansas City, Cincinnati & Baltimore all out of the playoffs this SHOULD be Buffalo's' year. Josh Allen won't win the MVP this season but he continues to be his incredible self. Running back Jared Cook has taken his game to new heights, and the...

Game 2 of the NFL 25-26 Playoffs is a match up of 2 long time NFC North foes.

The 9-7-1 Green Bay Packers will face off against the 11-6 Chicago Bears.

The Packers have look rough down the stretch, losing there last 4 games. But they get the return of their star quarterback Jordan Love. Maybe as important, they did not play running back Josh Jacobs in the final game of the season. They are hoping the rest will help him heal up for their playoff run.

Meanwhile the division winning Bears received some good injury...

The NFL Playoffs are here! And Wildcard Weekend starts in NFC on Saturday afternoon.

The #5 seed Los Angeles Rams head to Charlotte to face the #4 seed Carolina Panthers.

The Rams finished the regular season at 12-5, and were considered the best team in the league by many. The Rams offence scored the most points in the league this season & quarterback Matthew Stafford is the odds on favorite to win this years MVP award. The Rams are looking forward to the return of WR Davonte Adams who has been out with a pulled hamstring.

Meanwhile...

The NFL regular season will end in style, as the Sunday Night game will determine the champion of the AFC North.

The 8-8 Baltimore Ravens will head to Pittsburgh to face the 9-7 Steelers.

It looks like Lamar Jackson will be making his return from injury for the game. Back up Tyler Huntley ran the offense last week in a crucial win versus the Green Bay Packers to keep Baltimore's playoff chances alive. Derrick Henry had a career type game, rushing for 216 yards and 4 touchdowns in the victory.

The Steelers had a chance to...

It all comes down to this. It's the final week of the NFL season & teams are fighting for their playoff position. Maybe no game this week is bigger than this one.

The 13-3 Seattle Seahawks are heading to San Francisco to face the 12-4 49ers. This game will determine the winner of the NFC West and who will be the #1 seed in the NFC.

Both teams come in hot. The Seahawks have won 6 straight and 10 of their last 11. Meanwhile the 49ers 6 straight as well. 

The biggest reward of being the number one seed, out s...

If you've made this far, congrats. But there is one more step to make it to the finish line. Get this one right and the glory is yours (And the money too.)

Mike Steph and Mo offer up some ideas to get you to the promise land.

This week Hidden Gems Football will take a look at:

0:00 The Intro
00:22 Week 17 recap
2:02 Week 18's Biggest Spreads
3:00 Mike Stephs' Favorite of The Favorites
3:43 Mike Steph Goes Off The Board
4:30 Mo's Favorites of the Favorites
6:38 Mo Goes Off The Board
7:50...

It is the final week of the NFL regular season and there is still much to be decided. And the first game of Week 18 may determine who wins the NFC South.

The 8-8 Carolina Panthers are heading to Tampa Bay to face the 7-9 Buccaneers. 

Amazingly, the Panthers have alternated wins and loses for their past 11 games. If the pattern holds up, they will win this weeks game and clinch the NFC SOUTH title, as well as a playoff spot.
However, even if they lose the game they still can make the playoffs if the F...

Week 17 bring on the final Monday Night Football of the regular season. It is a match up of two third place teams heading in very different directions.

The 11-4 Los Angeles Rams will head to Atlanta to face the 6-9 Falcons.

The Rams are locked into the playoffs. However, due to their overtime loss last week to the Seahawks, the team has no chance of winning the NFC West. While it is certain that the Rams would like to come into the playoffs playing well, at this point, their primary goal is to stay healthy.
...

Two of the NFC's best are matched up for Week 17 Sunday Night Football.

It's quite a match up for the penultimate game of the penultimate week of the NFL season.

The 11-4 Chicago Bears will head to San Francisco to face the 11-4 49ers.

The Bears were crowned the Champions of the NFC North on Saturday when Green Bay lost to Baltimore. However there is still work to be done as far as seeding. With 2 wins and a Seattle loss next week, the Bears could become the #1 seed in the NFC.

The...