Ride The Line

Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — reacting to the Chiefs' 31-10 Monday Night Football blowout of the Broncos with Mahomes looking slow and Bo Nix making critical mental errors, breaking down the Joey Porter Jr. trade situation with the Lions, Commanders, and Cowboys all reportedly in the mix, and splitting on their Bills -4.5 pick for Thursday Night Football against the Detroit Lions. CHIEFS 31-10 BRONCOS — MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERSKansas City won comfortably — but Mahomes looked slow, Denver's tackling was historically bad, and Bo Nix's mental errors raise real questions about whether the Broncos have a quart...

Grant & Tanner are breaking down a massive weekend of football — from the Patriots’ ugly 13-10 loss to the Seahawks, to Texas vs. Ohio State in a huge Week 2 college football showdown, to their best NFL Week 1 betting picks ATS.PATRIOTS LOSE 13-10 — DRAKE MAYE THROWS 3 INTSThe Patriots opened the 2026 NFL season with a brutal 13-10 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, and Drake Maye had a night to forget. Grant & Tanner break down Maye’s three interceptions, the Patriots’ offensive struggles, and whether this was simply a terrible opener or a sign of bigger problems in New England. They also...

The 2026 football season is officially underway — and Grant & Tanner are breaking down everything you need to know from the biggest storylines of the opening weekend. From Christian Gonzalez signing a record-breaking contract with the Patriots, to the Rams and 49ers heading to Australia, to Lane Kiffin's LSU Tigers making a statement against Clemson, this episode has it all.

CHRISTIAN GONZALEZ SIGNS RECORD CONTRACTThe holdout is over. Christian Gonzalez just became the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. Grant & Tanner break down the numbers, what the deal means for the cornerback market, whether the Patriots paid fair va...

The Athletic published its long-awaited standards review of Dianna Russini's coverage, closing out a five-month internal investigation into her relationship with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. Editorial director Mike Semel went through 903 stories, 77 videos, and 204 podcast episodes — and never interviewed Russini. We break down what the report found (a clear standards violation over non-disclosure), what it cleared her of (no inaccuracies, no clear evidence she used her platform to help Vrabel), and what it was structurally never going to answer. Plus the uncomfortable question underneath all of it: the insider economy runs entirely on proximity to sources, so wh...

Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — Josh Jacobs placed on the commissioner's exempt list for assault allegations while the Packers trade for Kaleb Johnson and might still miss the playoffs, ESPN's NFL power rankings putting the Ravens too low at 8 and the Packers too high at 7 in a league where half the teams could win the Super Bowl, and full CFB Week 1 betting picks including UCLA-Cal, LSU-Clemson, and Colorado-Georgia Tech.

JACOBS ON THE EXEMPT LIST — AND THE PACKERS ARE IN TROUBLEJosh Jacobs is sidelined indefinitely following assault allegations and Green Bay's trade for Kale...

Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — Dillon Gabriel lighting up the preseason finale and whether he should start over Deshaun Watson immediately, the New England Patriots looking genuinely dangerous despite a Christian Gonzalez holdout, and making the full case for why the Dallas Cowboys are the most underrated team in the NFC East and a legitimate sleeper contender in the conference.

DILLON GABRIEL SHINES — WHEN DOES WATSON GET REPLACED?Gabriel had a standout preseason finale and Grant & Tanner aren't waiting to ask the question. Should he start over Watson right now? When does Shedeur Sand...

Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — Dan Lanning and Marcus Freeman speaking out against the NCAA's 5-for-5 rule while Lane Kiffin embraces it at LSU plus the FBI allegedly sweeping Ole Miss for bugs, Deshaun Watson being named Cleveland's Week 1 starter the same week he made inflammatory comments about the fan base, and full CFB Week 0 betting picks including UNC +7.5 in Ireland, NC State +5.5, and Memphis +5.5.

COACHES DIVIDED ON THE 5-FOR-5 RULE — AND THE FBI SWEPT OLE MISS?Lanning and Freeman are pushing back hard on NFL and NBA players returning to college football. Kiff...

Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — the NCAA's new 5-for-5 rule creating chaos as NFL and NBA players enter the transfer portal to play another year of college sports, three veteran quarterback situations raising serious red flags heading into the season, and Jalen Hurts getting dominated by the Patriots in joint practice and what it means for the defending Super Bowl champions.

NCAA'S 5-FOR-5 RULE IS BREAKING COLLEGE SPORTSThe rule was designed to give athletes more flexibility — and instead it's opened the door for professional athletes to re-enter college sports. Grant & Tanner break down...

Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — Jaxson Dart back in the medical tent and the Giants getting in their own way again under John Harbaugh, the new college football AP Top 25 with Ohio State at one and Alabama out of the top 10 for the first time since 2008, and Dan Orlovsky's quarterback rankings that show heavy favoritism toward Herbert, Maye, and Darnold.

GIANTS KEEP GETTING IN THEIR OWN WAYJaxson Dart is in the blue medical tent again in his second preseason opener — and it's not the first time. Cam Skattebo keeps making questionable decisions. The...

Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — the real story behind Jayden Daniels' cease-and-desist to LSU that everyone is getting wrong, Fernando Mendoza, Jeremiyah Love, and Carnell Tate making their NFL preseason debuts, and the Chicago Bears announcing a move to Indiana while keeping the Chicago name — plus why Ben Johnson saying his goal is to score more points than anyone has Grant & Tanner raising serious questions.

JAYDEN'S LSU CEASE-AND-DESIST — THE REAL STORYIt's not about the jersey number. It's about NIL rights used beyond the contractual window. Grant & Tanner break down what Jayden's legal team a...

Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — ESPN's Cleveland reporters saying Shedeur Sanders could be cut or traded before the season, Caleb Downs lighting up Cowboys training camp and what it means for the NFC East race, and full NFL preseason week one picks including Lions +6.5 against Burrow and the Bengals, Colts over the Patriots, Seahawks over the Cowboys, and more.

SHEDEUR SANDERS COULD BE CUT OR TRADED BEFORE THE SEASONESPN's Cleveland reporters are floating the possibility — and Grant & Tanner aren't surprised. They break down why Shedeur's headline-generating nature makes him unworkable as a back...

Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — Aaron Donald coming out of retirement to practice with the Rams and whether LA is now the prohibitive Super Bowl favorite, the Commanders landing Stefon Diggs and what it means for their playoff chances and Brandon Aiyuk's NFL future, and a wild Hall of Fame game where Carson Beck impressed in his Cardinals debut and Haynes King hit a time-expiring walk-off touchdown to give the Panthers a 33-30 win.

AARON DONALD IS BACK — ARE THE RAMS THE SUPER BOWL FAVORITE?The greatest defensive player of his generation is prac...

Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — the 49ers' injury situation getting worse with Ricky Pearsall done for the year and Mike Evans banged up, Bijan Robinson signing the richest running back contract in NFL history and what it means for Jahmyr Gibbs' holdout and the OPOY race, and Aaron Rodgers going on Pat McAfee to hit Fauci, call out Diana Russini, and blast ESPN for their silence on the Vrabel scandal.

49ERS INJURY NIGHTMARE KEEPS GETTING WORSERicky Pearsall is done for the year. Mike Evans has a quad strain. And there's more. Grant & Ta...

Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — Jalen Hurts off to a slow start at Eagles camp and how much the AJ Brown trade actually hurts Philadelphia, the 49ers signing Deebo Samuel back after a wave of receiver injuries and why San Francisco has one of the most extreme ceiling-floor splits in football, and Baker Mayfield declaring he's done negotiating with Tampa Bay and what comes next for him and the Buccaneers.

HURTS SLOW AT EAGLES CAMP — HOW MUCH DOES LOSING AJ BROWN HURT?Jalen Hurts is off to a slow start and the best rece...

Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — Jerry Jeudy going on record wanting Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders then trying to walk it back, LeBron James choosing Philadelphia and whether the 76ers can actually compete, and the uncomfortable questions surrounding Kyle Shanahan's car accident and why it took 11 days for the cell phone detail to become public.JERRY JEUDY WANTS WATSON OVER SHEDEUR — THEN TRIES TO TAKE IT BACKJeudy went on record preferring Deshaun Watson over a first-round pick in Shedeur Sanders — and then backtracked almost immediately. Grant & Tanner break down what he actually said, whether the wa...

Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — Tyreek Hill revealing his knee still has no power ten months after surgery and what that means for his NFL future, Brandon Aiyuk buying a house in Virginia in the latest twist of the never-ending saga, and Jake Paul claiming NFL teams have reached out about him playing receiver for the Browns — and why Grant & Tanner aren't buying a single word of it.

TYREEK HILL SAYS HIS KNEE HAS NO POWERTen months after his knee injury and Hill is publicly saying he has no power. Grant & Tanner brea...

Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — Tom Brady and Logan Paul keep fueling WWE match rumors after their World Cup final confrontation, Patrick Mahomes is reportedly ready to go from day one of Chiefs training camp after tearing his ACL and LCL, and Cam Skattebo failing a backflip at a public event raises real questions about his maturity and the Giants' already troubled offseason under John Harbaugh.

BRADY FLICKS OFF LOGAN PAUL AT THE WORLD CUP FINALAfter recently slapping Paul at another event, Brady's latest confrontation has WWE match rumors louder than ever. Gr...

Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto put on hold over a tree company investigation, Trump's teleprompter operator allegedly using advance knowledge of presidential speeches to win more than $100,000 on Kalshi, and LeBron James saying he's made his decision on his next team while the world keeps waiting for an announcement.

KAWHI'S RAPTORS TRADE ON PAUSEThe NBA has put the brakes on Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto pending an investigation into his deal with a tree company called Aspiration. Grant & Tanner break down what the investigation actually involves, how lo...

Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — breaking down every realistic Stefon Diggs landing spot and whether he plays Week 1, reacting to Conor McGregor's stunning one-minute loss to Max Holloway in his five-year UFC return, and going through ESPN's top 10 quarterback rankings including Josh Allen over Mahomes for the first time, Caleb Williams at #10, and whether Matt Stafford is now overrated.

WHERE DOES STEFON DIGGS SIGN — AND DOES HE PLAY WEEK 1?The Commanders are the favorites, but the Chiefs, Ravens, and Patriots are all in the mix. Grant & Tanner break down every realistic landing spot, rank...

Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — previewing Norway vs. England and the Haaland-fueled Golden Boot race, breaking down the bombshell report that Stefon Diggs' male accuser has turned over 100 pages of conversations and what it means for his NFL future, and reacting to ESPN's top 10 NFL roster rankings with the Bills and Eagles too high, the Broncos too low, and the Rams sitting at number one.NORWAY VS. ENGLAND — HAALAND FEVER AND THE GOLDEN BOOT RACE
Erling Haaland has taken American sports fans by storm and Norway is one of the most compelling stories left in t...

Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — calling out the most overrated teams in the NFL heading into 2026, reacting to the USMNT's stunning 4-1 loss to Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16, and giving their most honest take yet on whether the Commanders even want Brandon Aiyuk anymore after his Fourth of July social media meltdown.THE MOST OVERRATED TEAMS IN THE NFLThe Chiefs, the Eagles, the Patriots and more — Grant & Tanner work through their full list of teams getting way too much credit heading into 2026 and make the case for why each one is bein...

Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — reacting to ESPN's 10 hottest NFL predictions including Dak Prescott throwing for 5,000 yards and the Chiefs missing the playoffs, Jaylen Brown going straight to Twitch to respond to being traded to Philadelphia, and breaking down LeBron James' next team odds with Grant making the case for a destination nobody is talking about.REACTING TO ESPN'S 10 BOLDEST NFL HOT TAKESDak Prescott throwing for 5,000 yards. The Chiefs missing the playoffs. Grant & Tanner go through every prediction on the list — agreeing where they agree, pushing back hard where they don't, and rating which take...

Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — new reporting that disputes Dianna Russini's FaceTime story and reveals texts with Kevin O'Connell discussing JJ McCarthy, whether the Eagles actually have a Jalen Hurts problem as his numbers decline despite all the winning, and a major update in the Brandon Aiyuk saga as he gets the NFLPA involved.DIANNA RUSSINI'S TICKET STORY GETS A TWISTNew reporting suggests it wasn't a FaceTime call that got Russini out of a speeding ticket — it was text messages with Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell, including messages where the two discussed JJ McCarthy. Gran...

Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — Terrion Arnold turning himself in after allegedly orchestrating an armed robbery on innocent people, explosive new details in the Dianna Russini scandal, the WNBA somehow leaving Caitlin Clark off their 30th anniversary poster, and MLB owners pushing for a salary cap that the players will almost certainly never accept.

TERRION ARNOLD TURNS HIMSELF INThe Lions cornerback is accused of orchestrating a robbery and assault at gunpoint against people he believed had robbed him — who reportedly had nothing to do with it. Grant & Tanner break down the charges, the...

Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — the Giannis blockbuster trade to Miami and whether the Heat are properly built to compete, Brandon Aiyuk posting "Go Commanders, Raise Hail" while the 49ers technically don't have to release him, and a tight three-way Golden Boot race between Haaland, Mbappe, and Messi in a World Cup group stage that's already delivering.
GIANNIS TO THE HEAT — RIGHT MOVE FOR EVERYONE?Milwaukee gets Tyler Herro and others back in a trade that reshapes the Eastern Conference. Grant & Tanner debate whether the Bucks made the right call, and whether Miami is dang...

Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — how much Baker Mayfield should get paid and where he ranks among NFL quarterbacks, whether the Cowboys give George Pickens a long-term deal and where he ranks among NFL receivers, and full NFC division winner and playoff predictions headlined by the Super Bowl favorite Rams and a spicy disagreement in the NFC North.BAKER MAYFIELD WANTS A RAISEMayfield is pushing for a new deal in Tampa Bay. We break down what he's actually worth, what a realistic extension number looks like in today's QB market, and where he honestly ra...

Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — the messy "mutual agreement" sending Brendan Sorsby into the NFL Supplemental Draft over a gambling scandal, Texas Tech's national championship and Big 12 outlook, and a wild start to the 2026 World Cup with the USA looking great and Spain getting stunned by Cape Verde.BRENDAN SORSBY'S GAMBLING SCANDALTexas Tech and Sorsby "mutually agreed" for him to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft — but reports suggest the Big 12 threatened to hold the school out of the championship game over his alleged gambling on games. We break down the real story behind the exit...

Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — Mark Schlereth's comments on the Diana Russini/Mike Vrabel investigation, our full AFC division and playoff predictions, and breaking down the Knicks' commanding 3-1 NBA Finals lead after a wild Game 4 collapse by the Spurs.SCHLERETH SAYS THE NFL IS NERVOUSMark Schlereth claims the entire league is on edge over The Athletic's investigation into Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel. We break down what's actually at stake and how deep this could go.AFC DIVISION WINNERS & PLAYOFF PICTUREWe go division-by-division predicting every AFC champ, plus our wild ca...

Brendan Sorsby ruled eligible despite betting on his own games — Grant and Tanner think this is one of the worst decisions in college sports history and ask whether Texas Tech deserves a postseason ban. The Knicks lead the NBA Finals 2-1 after the Spurs won Game 3 — is Wembanyama about to take over or is Brunson carrying New York to a championship? And AJ Brown is heading to New England while Brandon Aiyuk is coming to Washington — who has the better season? Packed episode.SORSBY RULED ELIGIBLE — A HORRIBLE PRECEDENTHe bet on sports. He bet on his own team. He...

The Knicks stole Game 1 of the NBA Finals and Jalen Brunson was the reason — can Wembanyama respond in Game 2? A warrant has been issued for Brandon Aiyuk's arrest for going 104mph and Grant and Tanner are calling it a 49ers PR stunt. And Caleb Williams gets the Madden cover — Grant and Tanner don't think he deserved it and have plenty to say about who did. Packed episode.

SPURS-KNICKS GAME 2 — CAN WEMBY RESPONDBrunson was the best player on the floor in Game 1 and the Knicks took home court in San Antonio. Grant and Tanner break down what N...

AJ Brown traded to the Patriots and the rumors about his Eagles fallout with Jalen Hurts are wild. Myles Garrett to the Rams makes Los Angeles the obvious Super Bowl favorites — and Grant and Tanner assess whether Cleveland got fair value in return. And the NBA Finals are here — Spurs versus Knicks, Wembanyama versus Brunson, full Game 1 breakdown and series prediction. Massive episode.

AJ BROWN TO THE PATRIOTS — AND THE EAGLES DRAMA

Something went wrong between Brown and Jalen Hurts and Grant and Tanner break down every rumor about what actually happened in Philadelphia. Then t...

JJ McCarthy made troubling comments at Vikings OTAs while Kyler Murray showed him exactly how a professional handles the situation. Mike Vrabel says he loves his wife amid the Russini scandal and the AJ Brown to Patriots deal is on the verge of collapsing. And the Thunder-Spurs are headed to Game 7 — Grant and Tanner break down the keys to winning it and make their final predictions. Packed episode.

JJ McCARTHY'S ENTITLEMENT PROBLEM JJ has played poorly. His OTA comments rubbed people the wrong way. Kyler Murray arrived in Minnesota and immediately said he looked forward to wor...

The Western Conference Finals are tied 2-2 after the Spurs won Game 4. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a flopper and the data backs it up. Grant and Tanner make their series predictions, break down the referee situation that could decide the whole thing, and explain why Game 5 might be the most important game of the entire NBA playoffs.

SERIES TIED 2-2 — WHAT CHANGES IN GAME 5The Spurs took Game 4 to even the series. Grant and Tanner break down the adjustments both teams need to make heading into Game 5, which team has the momentum advantage, and why the next ga...

Are the Bengals the best bet to win the AFC with a revamped defense finally supporting Joe Burrow? Aaron Rodgers confirms this is his final season and the Steelers are stuck in a loop of mediocrity with no clear path forward — can Mike McCarthy save them? And Grant and Tanner predict the Patriots are about to regress after their Super Bowl run with a brutal schedule and an underwhelming draft working against them. Full episode.

BENGALS — THE BEST BET IN THE AFCBurrow is healthy. Chase is the best receiver in football. Higgins is back. And the...

Brendan Sorsby files a legal injunction to stop the NCAA from pulling his eligibility over thousands of sports bets including bets on his own team. Diana Russini is allegedly shopping a tell-all and Grant and Tanner explain why she holds every card in the situation. And the Spurs just took Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals in an all-timer — Wemby was dominant, San Antonio is now 5-1 against the Thunder, and Grant and Tanner make the case they are the best bet to win the championship. Packed episode.

SORSBY SUES THE NCAATexas Tech's quarterback filed a...

The NFL announced a Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl rematch for opening night — Grant thinks it is lazy, Tanner loves it. Aaron Rodgers skipped a Steelers meeting and Drew Allar is being reprogrammed — should Pittsburgh just tank? And Grant and Tanner lock in their Game 6 picks for Cavs-Pistons and Wolves-Spurs before tip-off. Packed episode.PATRIOTS VS SEAHAWKS OPENING NIGHTGrant says lazy. Tanner says brilliant. They debate which team actually got better this offseason, make their picks for who wins the game, and argue about whether the NFL's scheduling department deserves credit or criticism for this one.RODGERS NO-SHOW AND...