Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the Baltimore Ravens' hire of Jesse Minter as their next head coach impacts the rest of the NFL head coach hiring cycle, including why nobody wants the Pittsburgh Steelers or Cleveland Browns gigs and who the Las Vegas Raiders really have atop their wish list. Later, J-Mac previews the AFC Championship and NFC Championship games by telling us what we can expect from backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham in his playoff debut for Denver, how Drake Maye can attack an aggressive Broncos front, how the loss of Zach Charbonnet impacts the Seattle Seahawks running game, whether the Los Angeles Rams can duplicate their offensive success against a stout Seattle defense, and much more! #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the narrative that LeBron James 'saved' the Los Angeles Lakers during the Jeanie Buss ownership era, why folks seem to grow tired of the LeBron Experience at every stop, how LeBron's exit out of LA (and possibly, the NBA) might impact Bronny's standing in the league, and why the Philadelphia Eagles are struggling to find a top-flight offensive coordinator to coach Jalen Hurts, AJ Brown, Saquon Barkley and Co.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the narrative that NBA fans - and NBA players - are ready for LeBron James to ride off into the sunset and just retire, why the season-ending ACL injury to Jimmy Butler should motivate the Golden State Warriors to explore trading away franchise cornerstone Steph Curry for a king's ransom, and whether or not it's fair to say that the 2025-26 Indiana Hoosiers have a legitimate claim to being the Greatest Team in College Football History. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how Indiana was able to cap off one of the most remarkable turnarounds in sports history with a College Football Playoff national championship, why he's openly rooting for the Las Vegas Raiders to pass on 'the young Tom Brady' Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft so he can fall to the New York Jets at #2, why it was so puzzling to see the Buffalo Bills fire head coach Sean McDermott but retain general manager Brandon Beane, and which of the Monday NFL head coaching (Robert Saleh to Tennessee) and coordinator hirings (Drew Petzig to Detroit) should provide the biggest dividends.  #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why the Buffalo Bills have every right to be upset after they got hosed by the officials in their loss to Denver, whether or not it's fair to say that Josh Allen will never win a Super Bowl in Buffalo, the likelihood that backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham can lead the Broncos to an upset over the highly overrated New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game, whether the Houston Texans need to reconsider CJ Stroud's status as their unquestioned QB1 moving forward, and why the winner of the upcoming NFC Championship clash between the Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks should be prohibitive favorites to hoist the Lombardi Trophy. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bet for the College Football Playoff championship game between Indiana and Miami (FL).  #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses his definitive ranking of the 8 quarterbacks remaining in the NFL Playoffs, and why no quarterback is under more pressure to win this weekend than Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold. Plus, J-Mac hits us with his Best Bets for the NFL Divisional round and College Football Playoff championship game.  #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses John Harbaugh's decision to become the next head coach of the New York Giants, why the Baltimore Ravens are playing a very dangerous game with quarterback Lamar Jackson, why Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman is such a hot commodity for teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers, whether Oregon quarterback Dante Moore going back to school is really a blessing in disguise for the New York Jets, and his biggest gripe with Rich Paul's comments about Austin Reaves.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Mike Tomlin's decision to step down as the Steelers head coach, why the Pittsburgh head coaching vacancies is nearly the plum job that some are making it out to be, which current NFL head coaching openings are the most desirable, and whether former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson made the right decision to forego millions in NIL money and declare for the 2026 NFL Draft.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why the Steelers' ugly blowout loss to Houston could signal both the end of Aaron Rodgers' NFL career and the end of Mike Tomlin's tenure in Pittsburgh, whether the Houston Texans' ferocious defense can carry them to a Super Bowl, and who he likes in his early lookahead to the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs.  #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason recaps all the NFL Wild Card Weekend action, including: how a playoff flameout against the San Francisco 49ers could cost Nick Sirianni his job in Philadelphia, why you can't blame Justin Herbert for the Los Angeles Chargers' no-show in New England, whether firing head coach Matt LaFleur is really the right plan of action for the Green Bay Packers, and why you shouldn't be surprised that Josh Allen and Matthew Stafford came up big in the clutch. Later, J-Mac previews tonight's game between the Houston Texans and the Pittsburgh Steelers, and hits us with a quick lookahead to the NFL Divisional Round slate.  #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how a missed pass interference call in the end zone - and a game-winning touchdown run by Carson Beck - helped propel Miami (FL) over Ole Miss into the College Football Playoff championship game. Plus, NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah swings by to discuss the NFL Playoff picture, the ongoing NFL head coach hire cycle, which quarterback prospects he's eyeing in the upcoming NFL Draft, and much more! Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the entire NFL Wild Card weekend playoff slate. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the fallout from Trae Young's shocking trade from the Atlanta Falcons to the cellar-dweller Washington Wizards. Later, Clevanalytics founder and professional sports gambler Clev TA swings by to preview the upcoming NFL Wild Card weekend slate from a wagering perspective (Carolina Panthers vs Los Angeles Rams, Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears, Buffalo Bills vs Jacksonville Jaguars, San Francisco 49ers vs Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Chargers vs New England Patriots, and Houston Texans vs Pittsburgh Steelers). Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what's next for John Harbaugh after he was unceremoniously fired by the Baltimore Ravens, why he's all-in on Kliff Kingsbury as an NFL head coach during this upcoming hiring cycle, the biggest difference between the presumptive top two NFL Draft eligible quarterbacks (Indiana's Fernando Mendoza and Oregon's Dante Moore), and why the idea of a Trae Young-Giannis Antetokounmpo pairing in Milwaukee isn't that farfetched.  #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Trae Young's amazing fall from grace now that he's currently being shopped on the NBA Trade Market, the narrative that the 2025 Michigan Wolverines are the single most dominant team in college basketball history, just how attractive the Las Vegas Raiders head coaching gig really is, how Oregon quarterback Dante Moore's decision to enter the NFL Draft could impact Aaron Glenn's future with the New York Jets, why paying quarterbacks like Lamar Jackson top dollar is such a risky endeavor, and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses his level of optimism surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers heading into the postseason after their thrilling AFC North-clinching win over the Baltimore Ravens, which AFC teams he's betting on during the Wild Card round of the playoffs, why the Las Vegas Raiders and the New York Jets seem destined to be cellar dwellers again in 2026, why he has zero confidence in Sam Darnold and the top-seeded Seattle Seahawks making the Super Bowl out of the NFC, and how the firing of head coach Raheem Morris by the Atlanta Falcons could set off a chain reaction of NFL coaching changes on Black Monday.  #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason previews the entire College Football Playoffs quarterfinals slate (Miami vs Ohio State, Oregon vs Texas Tech, Alabama vs Indiana, Ole Miss vs Georgia). Later, J-Mac discusses his biggest gripe with the NFL Week 18 slate, why it was such a bad day in the Diggs family on Tuesday, and whether or not it's fair to say that Matthew Stafford cost himself the NFL MVP award with his abysmal showing in Week 17. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the NFL playoff (and MVP) ramifications of the Los Angeles Rams' inexplicable oss to the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football, the narrative that Mike Tomlin could be coaching for his job in Week 18 against the Baltimore Ravens, whether or not Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza is the slam dunk #1 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, why the New York Jets should not dump head coach Aaron Glenn after one season, the scary knee injury suffered by Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic on Monday night, and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the San Francisco 49ers' thrilling Sunday Night Football victory over the Chicago Bears, whether the Niners' high-octane offense will be able to overcome a leaky defense and make a deep playoff run, why it's so hard to trust the Philadelphia Eagles even despite their win over the Buffalo Bills, if the newly-minted AFC East champion New England Patriots are legitimate Super Bowl contenders, and what to look for in this week's College Football Playoff games.  #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the suddenly wide open path to the Super Bowl for the San Francisco 49ers, why the arrival of a surprisingly unwashed Philip Rivers wasn't enough to save the Indianapolis Colts from a second half free fall, why this particular NFL season should serve as a friendly reminder that paying your quarterback top dollar is risky business, and his early leans for the upcoming NFL Week 17 slate.  #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the Baltimore Ravens' Sunday Night Football loss to New England signifies the official end of the Big Four Era of NFL quarterbacks (Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow and Josh Allen), whether or not Drake Maye should be viewed as the MVP favorite after his incredible fourth quarter performance against Baltimore, why it's more clear now than even that we have a dearth of quality quarterbacks in the NFL today, the idea that the Detroit Lions' Super Bowl window is officially closed, what really went down between DK Metcalf and that unruly fan he 'punched' in Detroit, which teams look like the current favorites to make the Super Bowl, and much more!  #FSR #OddCouple   Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Seattle Seahawks' thrilling overtime victory over the Los Angeles Rams, how the San Francisco 49ers could ultimately swipe the top seed in the NFC from Seattle in Week 18, and the narrative that Matthew Stafford 'lost' the MVP last night. Later, professional sports bettor Brad Powers swings by to preview the College Football Playoff from a wagering perspective, how NIL has re-shaped the long-term outlook of the sport, whether Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza is the sure-fire top pick in the NFL Draft that some people think he is, the likelihood that high-profile coaches like Alabama's Kalen DeBoer or Clemson's Dabo Swinney could be on the move, and much more! Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the College Football Playoff and NFL Week 16 slate.   #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the upcoming Thursday Night Football clash between the Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks, the Miami Dolphins decision to bench Tua Tagovailoa, whether or not Joe Burrow is long for the Cincinnati Bengals, what really went wrong for Chris Paul and the Los Angeles Clippers, the narrative that Arch Manning would have still be the first overall pick had he declared for the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what he believes is the ideal landing spot for the Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love at the top of the upcoming NFL Draft in 2026, what we learned about head coach Mike Brown in the New York Knicks’ NBA Cup championship game victory, why it feels like Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are a trade or two away from being legitimate NBA championship contenders, and much more! #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why we can already assume what the AFC and NFC Playoffs fields will look like, why it's a fool's errand to expect anybody other than Tua Tagovailoa to be the Miami Dolphins QB1 next season, the general lack of quarterback development between the college and professional game, how the season-ending injuries to Patrick Mahomes and Jayden Daniels have completely derailed the NFL Christmas slate - which should be a boon for the NBA, how a trio of quarterbacks in the college football transfer portal could reshape the 2026 season, and much more!  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how a loss to the Denver Broncos - coupled with the injuries to Micah Parsons and Christian Watson - effectively ended the Green Bay Packers season on Sunday, how Josh Allen showed why he is arguably the most feared quarterback in the NFL in a thrilling comeback win over New England, why it's clear that the Kansas City Chiefs need a roster overhaul around Patrick Mahomes in 2026 now that they've officially been eliminated from postseason contention (and Mahomes is out for the year with a torn ACL), the biggest question marks surrounding the Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks even as they sit atop the NFC, and whether or not Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza is really worth of the number one pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.  Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for Monday Night Football and quick lookahead at the NFL Week 16 lines.  #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ ugly home loss to the Atlanta Falcons could lead to head coach Todd Bowles losing his job after the season, and why Joe Burrow’s comments about being unhappy, while sincere, are unlikely to get him out of Cincinnati anytime soon. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for NFL Week 15. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the University of Michigan’s decision to fire head football coach Sherrone Moore over an inappropriate relationship with a team staffer, which names make the most sense as Moore’s replacement at U-M, whether the Los Angeles Lakers blowout loss to the San Antonio Spurs was indicative of a bigger problem, why nobody seems to care that the Oklahoma City Thunder are 24-1, and what to watch for in tonight’s Thursday Night Football game. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Rich Paul's eye-opening podcast on LeBron James and the current state of the Los Angeles Lakers, specifically the narrative that Austin Reaves would be better suited as a Sixth Man, that the Lakers roster isn't good enough to be considered contenders in the Western Conference, whether we can expect The King to finish his NBA career in Los Angeles, and why LeBron's influence over the franchise isn't what it used to be.  #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why it's clear that Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles offense is broken right now, how the Los Angeles Chargers can officially put the nail in the coffin of the Kansas City Chiefs next week, what could possibly convince Philip Rivers to come out of retirement to try and help the Indianapolis Colts get into the postseason, and why he expects the New Orleans Pelicans to do everything they can to trade Zion Williamson at the upcoming NBA Trade Deadline.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he believes the Notre Dame Fighting Irish got screwed over by the College Football Playoffs Committee and their biased television partners, why shouldn't be surprised that Kansas City Chiefs are the on verge of missing the postseason altogether, whether or not we should expect Mike Tomlin and John Harbaugh to still be coaching the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens at the start of the 2026 season, and what makes the discourse surrounding Shedeur Sanders' status in Cleveland so annoying. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with this Best Bets for the Monday Night Football clash between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Los Angeles Chargers.  #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the Dallas Cowboys' already slim playoff hopes were effectively destroyed when they lost to Detroit on Thursday Night Football, why an 11-win season might not be enough for the Lions to make the postseason, his biggest takeaway from the end of LeBron James' tremendous double-digit scoring streak, and why it's more clear now than ever that the Los Angeles Lakers are going to have a tough decision to make when it comes to LeBron. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with this Best Bets for the upcoming College Football Championship Weekend and NFL Week 14 slate.   #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why the Milwaukee Bucks need to do everything they can to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline in February, Later, FOX Sports Wagering Expert and host of the 'Bear Bets' podcast, Chris Fallica, swings by to discuss College Football Championship Weekend, the Notre Dame vs Miami (FL) debate as it pertains to the College Football Playoff, whether Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia should be the betting favorite to win the Heisman Trophy, and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses his biggest takeaways from the penultimate College Football Playoff rankings, specifically why the whole 'Notre Dame vs Miami (FL)' debate isn't much of a debate at all, how Lane Kiffin has helped set up Ole Miss for CFP success even after bolting to LSU, what to make of that whole LeBron James-JJ Redick on-court snafu on Monday night, and why the Pittsburgh Steelers could be making a big mistake by firing head coach Mike Tomlin. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the New York Giants blowout loss to the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football helped to shake up the top of the NFL Draft order, why there's such a strong groundswell for Drake Maye to win the NFL MVP award, which teams make the most sense for Survivor in NFL Week 14, whether Notre Dame or Miami (FL) is more deserving of a spot in the College Football Playoff, and why this year would have been the perfect season to launch an expanded CFP field.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether we should still view the Los Angeles Rams as the class of the NFC after their upset loss to the Carolina Panthers, how a murky AFC playoff race could set the stage for a veteran team like the Buffalo Bills or the Baltimore Ravens to make a run to the Super Bowl, why you shouldn't be surprised to see Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers starting to implode right before our eyes, and what we should consider to be realistic expectations for Lane Kiffin as the new head coach at LSU. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the Monday Night Football showdown between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants.  #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by FOX Sports betting analyst Patrick Everson for a full preview of the NFL Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, and Sunday Week 13 slate from a wagering perspective.  #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he doubts Christian McCaffrey and the San Francisco 49ers are destined for postseason success, the likelihood that Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers can leapfrog the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC South playoff race, which of the currently injured NFL quarterbacks (Joe Burrow, Jayden Daniels, Baker Mayfield, etc) should try to come back in Week 13 and which should just shut it down for the rest of the season, and his early leans both from a wagering perspective and from a Survivor perspective in NFL Week 13.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether it's fair to call Philadelphia Eagles one of the top-4 teams in the NFL after their shocking loss to the Dallas Cowboys, why it's so hard to believe in the Indianapolis Colts as a legitimate contender given the way they fumbled the game away against the Kansas City Chiefs, which NFC North team has the upper-hand heading down the home stretch, and why the Cleveland Browns absolutely have to stick with Shedeur Sanders as their QB1 after he beat the Las Vegas Raiders in the first start of his NFL career. Later, the guys explain why Ja Morant seems to have it out for Klay Thompson, and why most American sports fans couldn't care less about the Oklahoma City Thunder's 17-1 start to the NBA season. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with this Best Bets for the Monday Night Football clash between the San Francisco 49ers and the Carolina Panthers.  #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Buffalo Bills embarrassing road loss to the Houston Texans, why he wouldn’t be surprised to see Brian Daboll back in Buffalo relatively quickly to help shore up Buffalo’s offense, whether the Bills can be taken seriously as a Super Bowl contender, and how the Texans actually control their own destiny in the AFC playoff race. Later, professional poker player and sports gambler David Baker swings by to discuss how he would handicap his Survivor picks both for this upcoming Sunday and the rest of the NFL season. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with this Best Bets for the upcoming college football and NFL Week 12 slate.   #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason opens the show with his Best Bets for the Thursday Night Football showdown between the Buffalo Bills and the Houston Texans. Plus, Los Angeles Lakers reporter and Buha's Block podcast host Jovan Buha swings by to discuss the Lakers' hot start to the season, what the additions of Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia have meant for the team, whether Austin Reaves is destined to make his first NBA All-Star team this season, if LeBron James is capable of setting his ego aside and becoming a second or even third option, which trades might become available before the deadline, and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses LeBron James' triumphant return to the floor as the Los Angeles Lakers rolled to victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. Later, Front Office Sports media and entertainment reporter Ryan Glasspiegel swings by to discuss the very fickle Green Bay Packers, whether the NBA or MLB is the second most popular sport in America right now, how social media has completely distorted the way sports fans consume the product these days, how prediction platforms like Polymarket have disrupted the sports gambling space headlined by outlets like FanDuel and DraftKings, and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the likelihood that the new-look Dallas Cowboys can make a run to the playoffs after waxing the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football, why James Franklin reportedly gave up $40 million in 'free' money to become the new head football coach at Virginia Tech, why the San Antonio Spurs need to be extra cautious with the health of Victor Wembanyama, and what advice he'd give to the seemingly always disgruntled Draymond Green. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why it's clear following their latest loss that Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs aren't Super Bowl contenders, why it's so hard to take Jared Goff and the Detroit Loins seriously given his propensity to play poorly in cold weather, why you shouldn't fear Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks despite their stellar regular season record, who we should view as the real teams to beat in the AFC and the NFC, and why you shouldn't be surprised that Shedeur Sanders struggled so mightily in his NFL debut. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with this Best Bets for the Monday Night Football showdown between the Dallas Cowboys and the Las Vegas Raiders.  #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses his biggest takeaways from he New England Patriots’ easy win over the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football, and why it’s entirely possible that Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves wind up making the NBA All-Star Game under the new format. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with this Best Bets for the upcoming college football and NFL Week 11 slate.   #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason quickly discusses the Oklahoma City Thunder's utter domination of the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. Later, Clevanalytics founder and professional sports gambler Clev TA swings by to discuss his overall opitimism around the Green Bay Packers both this Sunday against the New York Giants and for the rest of the season, who he likes in the big AFC West showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos, which squad is more likely to bounce back when the Buffalo Bills take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, how to properly navigate the NFL Week 11 schedule in Survivor Leagues, and much more! Finally, J-Mac closes the show with this Best Bets for the Thursday Night Football clash between the New York Jets and the New England Patriots.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the latest College Football Playoff rankings and how this weekend's slate of games could throw a monkey wrench into the whole ordeal, how injuries to Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving (and a tweet from Cooper Flagg's mom) factored into Nico Harrison getting fired by the Dallas Mavericks, and who he likes as his Survivor pick for the upcoming NFL Week 11 slate.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what's currently ailing the Green Bay Packers after they turned it yet another underwhelming offensive performance against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football, what led to Brian Daboll's firing in New York, why you should still expect Daboll to be a hot head coaching candidate this upcoming offseason, and how Victor Wembanyama, Donovan Mitchell and Cade Cunningham made Monday night a fun one for the NBA. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the Pittsburgh Steelers' embarrassing offensive performance on Sunday Night Football proved that Aaron Rodgers is washed, why New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is so much better than the rest of the young quarterbacks who supposedly 'got next', whether Caleb Williams is as good as some of your favorite stats might lead you to believe, and what to make of Dan Campbell taking over playcalling duties for the Detroit Lions. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with this Best Bets for the Monday Night Football showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers, as well as a quick nod to the genius that is Sean McVay.  #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the wildly unentertaining Thursday Night Football game between the Denver Broncos and the Las Vegas Raiders, and explains why, despite the win, he's still not sold on Denver as a legitimate threat in the AFC. Later, Yahoo Sports senior sports betting analyst Ben Fawkes swings by to discuss how he got into the sports wagering space, why certain gambling shops are so much more popular than others, Joe Public's fascination with parlays, and who he likes heading into Sunday's NFL Week 10 slate of games.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Los Angeles Lakers big win over the San Antonio Spurs in a game featuring superstars Luka Doncic and Victor Wembanyama, why the narrative that MLB has surpassed the NBA as the second most popular league in American pro sports is tired and lame, and which teams make the most sense in a potential trade for disgruntled star point guard Ja Morant. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with this Best Bets for the Thursday Night Football showdown between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Denver Broncos. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.