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The NFC South could be the most unpredictable division in football entering the 2026 NFL season. Last year, all four teams finished within just two wins of each other, with the Panthers, Buccaneers, and Falcons winning 8 games and the Saints finishing with 6. Can Bryce Young prove he's the franchise quarterback and lead Carolina to back-to-back NFC South titles after the Panthers loaded up on defense with Devin Lloyd and Jaelan Phillips? Can Baker Mayfield bounce back in a contract year after injuries derailed Tampa Bay's season? Will Atlanta's front office overhaul, Kevin Stefanski, and the quarterback battle between Tua Tagovailoa...

In this episode of the BallGame Podcast, we preview every AFC South team and predict how the division will play out during the 2026 NFL season. We discuss the Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Indianapolis Colts, and Tennessee Titans, predict every team's final record, go through their schedules game-by-game, and give our official win total predictions.

Can C.J. Stroud have a bounce back year and lead the loaded Texans to the Super Bowl? Can Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars build off their division title season? Can Daniel Jones return to form off a torn achilles and lead the...

The Great Debate is BACK. In BallGame Episode 282, we put some of the NFL's toughest player comparisons to the test. Each debate featured two players from the same tier, with each host randomly assigned a side and forced to defend their player. Some debates were easy. Others got HEATED. Who won each debate? Let us know in the comments.

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In this episode of BallGame Podcast, we predict the NFL players most likely to regress during the 2026 season. Which stars are being overrated heading into the year? Can Alec Pierce actually live up to his massive $30 million contract? Is Baker Mayfield bound to keep declining as injuries pile up and contract uncertainty surrounds his future? Can A.J. Brown return to being a top 5 receiver after joining the Patriots? Is DK Metcalf still an elite receiver, or is the decline already starting? We also debate whether the Seahawks can replace Kenneth Walker's production with rookie Jadarian Price, whether Christian...

In this episode of BallGame Podcast, we rank the top 10 NFL players in both the AFC East and NFC East heading into the 2026 season. How much should quarterbacks be valued when ranking the best players in football? Is Jayden Daniels already a better player than Cooper DeJean, or are elite non-quarterbacks being undervalued? We also debate who the best tackle in the NFC East is between Andrew Thomas, Lane Johnson, Laremy Tunsil, and Jordan Mailata. Is James Cook a top 5 running back in the NFL after another dominant season? And who would you rather have right now — Christian Gonzalez or...

In this episode of BallGame Podcast, we rank the top 10 NFL players in both the NFC North and AFC North heading into the 2026 season. This episode was recorded before the Myles Garrett trade. What's more valuable in today's NFL — a borderline top 10 quarterback like Jared Goff or a generational defensive player like Myles Garrett? Who is the better skill-position player on the Lions — Amon-Ra St. Brown or Jahmyr Gibbs? And who is the best wide receiver in football right now — Justin Jefferson or Ja'Marr Chase? We debate the biggest stars, toughest rankings, and hottest takes across two of the most t...

In this episode of BallGame Podcast, we rank the top 10 NFL players in both the AFC West and NFC West heading into the 2026 season. Is Patrick Mahomes still the best player in the AFC West? What's more impressive being a top 2 guard like Quinn Meinerz or a top 7 QB like Justin Herbert? After his MVP season, where does Matthew Stafford rank among the division’s elite? And who is the true WR1 in the NFC West — Puka Nacua or Jaxon Smith-Njigba? We debate the biggest stars, toughest rankings, and hottest takes across two of the most loaded divisions in foot...

In this episode of BallGame Podcast, we rank the top 10 NFL players in both the NFC South and AFC South heading into the 2026 season. Is Bijan Robinson already the best player in the NFC South? After a disappointing end to the season, where does Baker Mayfield rank among the division’s top stars? And who is the true WR1 in the NFC South — Drake London or Chris Olave? Over in the AFC South, does the Texans defense completely dominate the rankings? Where does Jonathan Taylor rank after his massive 20-touchdown season? And after an impressive second half of the year...

In this episode of BallGame Podcast, we break down the biggest unanswered questions heading into the 2026 NFL season. Can Jalen Hurts get back to MVP form — and if he doesn’t, could the Eagles actually consider moving on? Will C.J. Stroud bounce back after a disappointing season and play well enough to earn a massive contract extension? Can Justin Herbert finally win his first playoff game and silence the doubters? How much does the Mike Vrabel situation change the outlook for the New England Patriots? And did the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks do enough this offseason to m...

In this episode of BallGame Podcast, we predict the NFL players most likely to BREAK OUT in the 2026 season. Which young stars are ready to explode? Will second-year quarterbacks Cam Ward and Jaxson Dart take massive leaps with improved supporting casts? Can former first-round wide receivers Matthew Golden and Marvin Harrison Jr. finally live up to expectations with breakout Year 2 and Year 3 campaigns? We go division by division and predict one breakout player from every NFL division heading into the new season.

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In this episode of BallGame Podcast, we power rank all 32 NFL teams following the 2026 NFL Draft. Who is the best team in the NFL right now? Where do the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks rank after the draft? We break down how each team improved, which rosters took the biggest leap, and which teams still have major questions heading into the season. From contenders loading up for a Super Bowl run to rebuilding teams trying to find their identity, these rankings reflect where every franchise stands right now after the draft.

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In this episode of BallGame Podcast, we switch things up and play a full NFL Jeopardy-style trivia game — and things got competitive fast. From fantasy football leaderboards to draft class trivia, career paths, and name scrambles, we put our NFL knowledge to the test across multiple categories. Who actually knows ball… and who got exposed? After the trivia, we switch gears and rank popular fast food chains in a full tier list — and let’s just say the debates got HEATED. This might be one of our most fun (and chaotic) episodes yet. 

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In this episode of BallGame Podcast, we break down the biggest winners and losers of the 2026 NFL Draft. Which teams crushed the draft, and which teams made questionable decisions? Did the Giants win the draft after Arvell Reese fell to them at pick 5? And why would the Rams draft quarterback Ty Simpson at pick 13 when Matthew Stafford just won MVP? This draft had some major surprises, and we’re breaking down everything you need to know.

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In this episode of BallGame Podcast, we break down our full 2026 NFL Mock Draft and predict how the first round could play out. Who will draft Jeremiyah Love? Who will be the first wide receiver off the board — Carnell Tate, Jordyn Tyson, or Makai Lemon? We also react to the Dexter Lawrence trade to the Bengals and discuss what it means for the Giants moving forward. With two first-round picks, what direction will New York go in the draft? We go team by team, break down fits, and debate how the draft could reshape the NFL.

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In this episode of BallGame Podcast, we break down every NFL team’s biggest weakness heading into the NFL Draft. What does each team still need to fix before the draft? What are the Jets going to do with all of their picks? And how can the Chiefs get back into true Super Bowl contention? We go through all 32 teams, identify their biggest flaws, and discuss how the draft could completely change their outlook heading into the season. From contenders trying to stay on top to rebuilding teams looking for answers, these are the biggest questions every team still ne...

In this episode of BallGame Podcast, we rank the top 25 NFL players under 25 years old and debate who truly is the best young player in the league.

Who is the best player under 25 in the NFL right now?
Drake Maye vs Bijan Robinson sparked one of the biggest debates of the episode.
And what’s more valuable in today’s NFL — an elite outside corner like Sauce Gardner or a versatile nickel corner like Devon Witherspoon? We break down the full list, debate positional value, and argue over which young stars are already elite and which...

In this episode of BallGame Podcast, we rank every NFL defense in a full tier list and debate which units truly belong in the top tier. Which defenses are elite heading into the new season? Are the Rams now the best defense in the NFL after adding Trent McDuffie and Jaylon Watson at corner? And what kind of impact will Trey Hendrickson have on the Ravens defense? We also discuss major storylines across the league, including Dexter Lawrence reportedly requesting a trade from the Giants and what that could mean for their defense moving forward. We go through all 32...

In this episode of BallGame Podcast, we break down the NFL players under the most pressure heading into the upcoming season. Each of us picked three players and debated who has the most to prove in 2026. Does Patrick Mahomes still have a chance to outpace Tom Brady and become the GOAT? Can Justin Herbert finally overcome his playoff struggles and change the narrative around his career? What would a Super Bowl mean for the legacies of Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen? We also dive into young quarterbacks like C.J. Stroud and Bryce Young entering a massive year as...

In this episode of BallGame Podcast, we rank every NFL wide receiver in a full tier list and debate who truly belongs in the top tier. Who are the elite wide receivers in the NFL right now? Is Justin Jefferson still the best WR in football? Is Davante Adams still elite? Where do you rank the receivers who had great rookie years but then slumped as sophomores like Brian Thomas Jr. and Ladd McConkey? We go through every team’s WR core, break down the tiers, and debate who belongs with the elite, who is overrated, and who deserves mo...

In this episode of BallGame Podcast, we rank every NFL team in a full tier list. These are our rankings of all 32 teams BEFORE the NFL Draft, based on current rosters, offseason moves, and where every team stands heading into the next season. Which teams are true contenders right now? Which teams are stuck in the middle? And which franchises need a huge draft to turn things around? We go through every team in the NFL, break down the tiers, and debate who belongs at the top and who has the most work to do before the draft.
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In this episode of BallGame Podcast, we rank every NFL running back in a full tier list and debate who truly belongs in the top tier. Who are the elite running backs in the NFL right now? Has the running back position changed compared to past years? And after his Super Bowl run, where does Kenneth Walker rank among the best backs in football? We go through every starting RB in the league, break down the tiers, and argue over who belongs with the elite, who is overrated, and who deserves more respect.

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n this episode of BallGame Podcast, we rank every NFL running back in a full tier list and debate who truly belongs in the top tier. Who are the elite running backs in the NFL right now? Has the running back position changed compared to past years? And after his Super Bowl run, where does Kenneth Walker rank among the best backs in football? We go through every starting RB in the league, break down the tiers, and argue over who belongs with the elite, who is overrated, and who deserves more respect.

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In this episode of BallGame Podcast, we rank every NFL quarterback in a full tier list and things got HEATED. Is Joe Burrow really in the top tier of quarterbacks, or is he overrated? Aaron Rodgers vs Geno Smith sparked one of the biggest debates of the episode. And the biggest shock — is Sam Darnold actually a top 10 QB right now?

We go through every starting quarterback in the NFL, break down the tiers, and debate who belongs with the elite, who is overrated, and who is being slept on. This might be our most controversial ranking ye...

In this episode of BallGame Podcast, we break down the entire AFC East and NFC East offseason preview — and build the PERFECT blueprint for every team. Jets trade up for TWO top 10 Picks? Are The Dophins in the WORST situation in the NFL? How do the Bills and Patriots bolster up and remain in contention? Can the Eagles get back into contention? What do the Giants do in the first off-season with John Harbaugh? We break down free agency priorities, draft strategy, cap decisions, and realistic offseason swings that could completely reshape the East.

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In this episode of BallGame Podcast, we break down the entire AFC North and NFC North offseason preview — and build the PERFECT blueprint for every team. Can the Baltimore Ravens get back to true Super Bowl contention? What does a Steelers off-season look like without Mike Tomlin?Are the Cincinnati Bengals close to being a playoff team? Are the Chicago Bears the team to beat in the NFC North? And the big question in the NFC North: Has the Lions Super Bowl window closed? We break down free agency priorities, draft strategy, cap decisions, and realistic offseason swings that co...

In this episode of BallGame Podcast, we break down the entire AFC West and NFC West offseason preview — and build the PERFECT blueprint for every team. Can the Kansas City Chiefs get back to true Super Bowl contention? What moves would it take to reload around Patrick Mahomes and fix what went wrong? Are the Las Vegas Raiders officially entering a rebuild — and is Mendoza the real long-term answer under center? The defending champion Seattle Seahawks now have the biggest target in football. What’s their path to repeating as Super Bowl champs? And the big question in the NFC We...

In this episode of BallGame Podcast, we break down the entire NFC South and AFC South offseason preview. Each of us picked ONE team per division and constructed their perfect offseason blueprint.

We talk roster moves, free agency priorities, draft strategies, cap decisions, and what each franchise MUST do to compete in 2026. Things got HEATED when we debated Robert Saleh while discussing the Tennessee Titans… and let’s just say not everyone agreed 👀

If you’re a fan of the AFC South or NFC South, this is a must-watch breakdown before the offseason chaos begins.

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BallGame breaks down Super Bowl 60 as the Seattle Seahawks dominate with defense and a monster Ken Walker performance. Dean officially wins the year-long Pick ’Em belt, while Chris reads a full apology after finishing last.

We dive into why the Patriots struggled, Drake Maye’s rough night behind a collapsing offensive line, and debate what’s next for New England. Has the Patriots’ Super Bowl window officially closed, or is there still a path back to contention?

Full Super Bowl recap, heated Patriots debate, and classic BallGame chaos.

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The BallGame Podcast breaks down Super Bowl LX featuring the New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks. We rank the top 5 offensive and defensive players, fill out a full Super Bowl prop bet sheet, and debate the biggest storyline of the game — Drake Maye vs Sam Darnold.

We also break down key performances from Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Stefon Diggs, identify the biggest X-factors and keys to the game, and lock in our final Super Bowl predictions and picks.

If you’re betting the game, playing DFS, or just want the sharpest Super Bowl breakdown — this episode has yo...

The 2025 NFL season was absolute chaos from start to finish — and this episode breaks down everything you need to know, start to finish, in one complete recap.

We begin with the 2025 NFL offseason, covering the biggest trades, free agency moves, coaching changes, and storylines that shaped the league before Week 1 even kicked off. From there, we go month-by-month and week-by-week through the regular season, breaking down breakout teams, MVP races, major injuries, shocking upsets, and the moments that defined each stretch of the year.

To close it out, we recap the entire NFL playoffs week by...

The boys recap both NFL Conference Championship games live from their hotel in Seattle, breaking down everything that went down on Championship Sunday.

The Seattle Seahawks take care of the Los Angeles Rams behind the best game of Sam Darnold’s career, while Dean gets another victory lap after the New England Patriots knock off the Denver Broncos to punch their ticket to the Super Bowl.

With Pick ’Em coming down to the wire and first and last place on the line, the guys close the episode with a heated debate surrounding Drake Maye, his post...

The NFL Conference Championships are set, and we’re breaking down both matchups game by game with full predictions, matchup analysis, and bold takes.

We start by previewing Patriots vs Broncos and Rams vs Seahawks, diving into the biggest storylines, X-factors, and who we trust most when the season’s on the line. Plus — a legendary sidebar debate on where Matthew Stafford ranks in Matty J’s life 😭.

Then we react to the NFL coaching carousel as it heats up, including Jim Harbaugh to the Giants, Kevin Stefanski to the Falcons, Robert Saleh to the Titans, and...

The NFL Divisional Round was absolute chaos, so we’re breaking down everything that went down across a wild playoff weekend.

We start with the Bills’ playoff collapse against the Broncos, asking the question everyone’s debating — did Josh Allen choke while Bo Nix impressed on the biggest stage? We break down Buffalo’s late-game failures, Denver’s defensive dominance, and what this loss means for Allen’s playoff legacy.

Then we hit CJ Stroud and the Texans, who ran into a dominant Patriots defense after Matty J disrespected New England by picking Houston to win — a take D...

We break down Bills vs Broncos, 49ers vs Seahawks, Texans vs Patriots, and Rams vs Bears, including an ALL-TIME heated Patriots vs Texans debate that takes over the episode.

We also debate whether the Chicago Bears are truly Super Bowl bound or if the hype has gone way too far.

Divisional Round predictions, playoff chaos, and bold Super Bowl takes — this episode delivers it all.

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Super Wild Card Weekend delivered absolute CHAOS, and we broke down EVERY SINGLE GAME from start to finish on this episode of the BallGame Podcast.

We open with the San Francisco 49ers knocking off the Philadelphia Eagles, and ask the uncomfortable question Philly fans don’t want to hear: who’s REALLY to blame for the collapse — AJ Brown, Jalen Hurts, or the coaching staff?

From there, we hit the Panthers shocking everyone by hanging tough with the Rams, the Bears’ INSANE comeback win over the Packers, and the Patriots defense showing up big time against...

The NFL Playoffs are HERE — and we’re breaking down EVERY Wild Card Weekend matchup from start to finish 🏈🔥

In this episode of the BallGame Podcast, we’re joined by a special guest, Joel Moran from the Pick A Side Podcast to give our full Wild Card Weekend predictions, matchup analysis, X-factors, and bold takes. Are the Chargers already cooked? Do the Jaguars and Bills have Game of the Year potential? Which underdogs can actually pull off an upset?

After locking in our Wild Card picks, we build out the entire playoff bracket, making consensus playoff pred...

We recap our trip to Pittsburgh and the Steelers’ wild Sunday Night Football win over the Ravens with playoff implications on the line.

From there, Tom blasts teams resting starters in Week 18, Dean claims the Chargers are the worst team in the playoffs, and Chris is officially done giving Lamar Jackson and the Ravens a pass after another collapse.

Things get HEATED when Matt and Chris debate Rookie of the Year, arguing Jaxson Dart vs. Tetairoa McMillan.

We close the episode with our Fantasy Football Awards, including Value Pick of the Year, Waiver Wi...

The 2025 NFL regular season is over — and heading into the playoffs, we’re asking the biggest question: who are the REAL Super Bowl contenders? 🏆

In this episode of the BallGame Podcast, we break down which teams can actually win it all (not just make a cute playoff run), recap our favorite moments from the 2025 NFL season, and lock in our final Week 18 Pick’Em before the postseason begins.

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The NFL playoffs are almost here, and after Week 17 the league feels as WIDE OPEN as ever.

We break down why the San Francisco 49ers look like a real NFC title threat again, with Brock Purdy playing elite football since returning from injury and making a statement on Sunday Night Football. The Pittsburgh Steelers once again do what they always do — stay competitive and flirt with another 9-win season — while DK Metcalf’s suspension derailed Seattle at the worst possible time.

We also dive into the Philadelphia Eagles and why their offense looks broken despite all th...

NFL Week 17 is HERE! 🚨 We break down our Fantasy Football Start/Sit picks of the week and give you our full NFL Week 17 Pick ‘Em predictions

Which players should you lock into your fantasy lineup this week? Who should you bench before they sink your matchup? And which NFL teams will prove themselves in Week 17?

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