The Rich Eisen Show

Rich breaks down the pivotal Thursday Night Football matchup between the Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts laying out the huge stakes for both underperforming teams. NFL Network Analyst Steve Smith Sr. joins Rich in-studio to discuss how some athletes manufacture things to get fired up about to stoke their competitive fire, explains why the Eagles are soaring high while Russell Wilson and the Broncos are still scuffling on offense, says why the Miami Dolphins are legit contenders in the AFC, says why the Carolina Panthers shouldn’t fire embattled head coach Matt Rhule, and previews Denver vs Indianapolis on TNF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys marvel over the G League debut of 7’5” Frenchman Victor Wembanyama and workshop a nickname for the future NBA lottery pick. Actor/comedian Mo Amer joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new Netflix show, reveals how he discovered stand-up comedy at the age of 10…in the Houston Astrodome??, compares his Astros’ history of cheating to Rich’s Yankees, and reveals what Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson told him in the first day of shooting ‘Black Adam’ and what it’s like to play golf with former 007 James Bond Pierce Brosnan. Rich and the guys react to the latest Bill Belichick Press Conference moment where the Patriots head coach was asked which QB will start this Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan and Rich discuss what happens to Aaron Judges’ 62nd home run ball, debate if his American League HR record should be considered the MLB record in the face of Barry Bond’s PED suspicions, predicts his World Series winner, and says to brace yourself for a “crazy” baseball offseason that could see the Angels trade Shohei Ohtani Rich gets roped into a game of ‘Start-Bench-Cut’ where he has to rank his devotion to the Yankees, Jets and University of Michigan, and reveals his top ten Power Rankings heading into NFL Week 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yankees fan Rich reacts to Aaron Judge setting the American League single-season home run record with 62 longballs, and explains why he feels the Pinstripes’ slugger is the true “clean” home run king instead of Barry Bonds. Emmy-winning actor Jimmy Smits joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new CBS drama ‘East New York,” Aaron Judge’s 62nd home run, joining the ‘Star Wars’ universe, and dishes the dirt on L.A. Law, NYPD Blue, Miami Vice and more in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eagles All-Pro OT Lane Johnson tells Rich what it was like facing his old head coach Doug Pederson in Week 4, how Jalen Hurts has matured and improved as a quarterback and more. Rich and the guys debate if it’s better to slip out of party without saying goodbye to anyone or to make the rounds before making your exit, and debate if the Dallas Cowboys should stick with Cooper Rush at their starting QB for another week or so or let Dak Prescott return in Week 5 to take on the Rams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Robert Griffin III tells Rich how Deebo Samuel makes the 49ers a dangerous team, why the Rams are not using WR Allen Robinson properly, if the Eagles’ early success is sustainable, how the Ravens get past Lamar Jackson’s 4th down blunder that led to Baltimore’s Week 3 loss to the Buffalo Bills, explains why Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs’ offense is harder to defend without Tyreek Hill, and says why the Dallas Cowboys shouldn’t hurry Dak Prescott back into action with Cooper Rush manning the helm in his place. Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes tells Rich if KC’s Super Bowl loss to the Buccaneers provided some extra motivation for Week 4’s drubbing of Tampa Bay, how he’s adjusted to the loss of Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins, reveals what goes through his mind when he’s improvising his “streetball” plays on the field, and graciously responds to ‘Happy Days’ star Henry Winkler’s homemade dinner invitation. Rich and the guys react to Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban’s response to a question about the status of injured Heisman Trophy-winning QB Bryce Young for Saturday’s game vs Jimbo Fisher and Texas A&M. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the San Francisco 49ers’ Monday Night Football win over NFC West rival Los Angeles Rams. NBC Sports’ NFL Insider Peter King tells Rich why the Steelers made the switch from Mitchell Trubisky to Kenny Pickett as their starting QB, why he’s shocked John Harbaugh is getting so much heat for his 4th down call in the Ravens’ Week 4 loss to the Buffalo Bills, if Colts head coach Frank Reich is on the hot seat already, explains how Jalen Hurts has turned the Eagles into Super Bowl contenders, and discusses the latest in the Tua Tagovailoa concussion controversy. Rich and the guys react to Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin officially naming rookie Kenny Pickett the team’s starting quarterback over Mitchell Trubisky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss the controversy surrounding Tua Tagovailoa and possible changes coming to the NFL’s concussion protocol, debate if Kenny Pickett should be the Steelers starting QB going forward over Mitchell Trubisky, why Dak Prescott’s job is secure despite Cooper Rush going 3-0 in his stead, what the future holds in Carolina for QB Baker Mayfield and head coach Matt Rhule, and why Ohio State ran a fake punt late in their game while up big on Rutgers that caused a bench-clearing skirmish the featured Buckeyes’ head coach and Scarlett Knight’s HC Greg Schiano jawing at each other. Rich reacts to Tua Tagovailoa being officially ruled out for the Miami Dolphins in Week 5 and says how the NFL’s concussion protocol needs to be changed to better address the health and safety of players. In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich weighs in on Cooper Rush and the Dallas Cowboys, how many playoff teams the NFC East will have, Baker Mayfield, Geno Smith, Kenny Pickett, John Harbaugh, the Chiefs and more. Mets fan TJ finds a loophole that allows him to welch on his bet with Braves fan Al in Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘The Green Light’ podcast host and 2-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long and Rich break down the Chiefs’ offense taking it to a previously stout Buccaneers’ defense, debate John Harbaugh’s controversial choice to go for a touchdown instead of a gimme FG in the Ravens loss to the Buffalo Bills, weighs in on the potential QB controversies on the Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots and Dallas Cowboys, and reacts to Doug Pederson’s return to Philadelphia in Week 4 and says what kind of impact he’s had on the Jacksonville Jaguars this season. Rich lists his ‘Top 5 Surprises’ from the NFL season so far including the Seattle Seahawks, Miami Dolphins, Atlanta Falcons, NFC East and AFC West, weighs in on Baker Mayfield’s shaky job security in Carolina and on Panthers’ HC Matt Rhule being rumored for the Wisconsin head coaching job with leads to some random boasting about his unbeaten Michigan Wolverines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Patrick Mahomes and the Kansasy City Chiefs’ impressive offensive display against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers #1-ranked scoring defense to the tune of 41 points on Sunday Night Football and says why he still thinks Tom Brady and company will still win the NFC South. Rich weighs in on Ravens HC John Harbaugh’s controversial decision to go for a touchdown instead of a gimme field goal late in their Week 4 loss to the Buffalo Bills, and comments on the Steelers’ QB controversy after head coach Mike Tomlin replaced Mitchell Trubisky with rookie Kenny Pickett in Pittsburgh’s loss to the Jets, and puffs his chest over Zach Wilson’s return and the Jets improving to 2-2 on the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In his ‘What’s More Likely’ segment Rich weighs in on Josh Allen vs Lamar Jackson, the Jets, Patriots, Micah Parsons vs Carson Wentz, Nick Chubb, Saquon Barkley, the Patriots vs Pacers, Eagles vs Jaguars, and Raiders vs Broncos in Week 4. Actor Joe Manganiello joins Rich in-studio to discuss the new season of ‘Mythic Quest,’ his beloved Steelers facing Rich’s Jets in Week 4, what it’s like to work with acclaimed director Steven Soderbergh and more. Rich previews the Cowboys vs Commanders NFC East showdown and says why he likes Tom Brady and the Buccaneers over Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. TJ debuts a new theme for his fantasy football segment and Brockman offers up his top picks for NFL Week 4 in ‘Sneaky Good Games.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Browns WR Amari Cooper tells Rich that he still doesn’t know why Jerry Jones traded him from the Dallas Cowboys to Cleveland, says how RB Nick Chubb compares to his former teammate Ezekiel Elliott, reveals what he did once that got Nick Saban fired up, and reacts to Tua Tagovailoa’s head injury that saw him carried off the field in Cincinnati on a stretcher. Rich previews the NFL schedule and breaks down the most intriguing games in Week 4, and expresses his appreciation as a baseball for what Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani have done this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the horrific head injury suffered by Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa in Miami’s Thursday Night Football loss to the Cincinnati Bengals and explains why he thinks Tua should not have been on the playing field in the first place. 49ers TE George Kittle (an Iowa alum) and Rich (Michigan alum) talk trash ahead of this weekend’s Hawkeyes-Wolverines Big Ten showdown, weighs in on Jimmy Garoppolo’s return as the Niners’ starting QB, previews the pivotal NFC West showdown with the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football, and reacts to Tua’s head injury. Rich and the guys react to Bill Belichick’s latest press conference where he actually broke out a smile for all the reporters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps Aaron Judge matching Roger Maris’ American League record with 61 home runs and reacts to Blue Jays fan Frank Lasagna (yes, that’s his actual name) who had the ball hit his glove only to drop it into Toronto’s bullpen. Actor Josh Duhamel joins Rich in-studio to discuss his Disney+ show ‘The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers,’ his beloved Minnesota Vikings, and talks Steven Spielberg, disco queen Donna Summer and more in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False,’ and reveals his favorite story about the late James Caan from their time on ‘Las Vegas.’ Rich reacts to the latest NFL injury news including updates on Carolina Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey and Patriots QB Mac Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN NFL Analyst Steve Young and Rich discuss his episode of EPIX’s ‘NFL Icons’ that chronicles his journey from 8th string QB at BYU to Pro Football Hall of Famer, how he want from NFL afterthought to causing the exodus of Joe Montana from San Francisco, reveals his concern for the Jimmy Garoppolo-Trey Lance dynamic in the 49ers locker room, and offers up his lefty-to-lefty advice for Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa. Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford tells Rich how the team is handling their ‘defending champions’ crown, what it’s been like to see Cooper Kupp emerge as one of the most dangerous offensive weapons in the NFL, and previews L.A.’s pivotal Monday Night Football NFC West showdown against the San Francisco 49ers. Rich lists his ‘Top 5 NFL Missing Pieces’ this season including the Cardinals’ DeAndre Hopkins, Davante Adams from the Packers, Josh McDaniels from the Patriots, Tyreek Hill from the Chiefs, and Sean Payton from the Saints. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yankees fan Rich reacts to Aaron Judge’s 61st home run this season and debates if the Pinstripe’s slugger should be regarded as the true HR king instead of Barry Bonds if he reaches 62. Future Hall of Fame QB Drew Brees tells Rich how much he’s enjoying retirement and playing fantasy football against his sons, why he had a big issue with Saints DB Marshon Lattimore getting ejected from the Buccaneers game after his scuffle with Tampa Bay WR Mike Evans, weighs in on New Orleans’ offensive struggles to start the season, and offers his advice on QB’s like Tua Tagovailoa and Baker Mayfield who are out to prove their doubters wrong. Rich previews the big Thursday Night Football showdown between the Miami Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa and the Cincinnati Bengals’ Joe Burrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Marlins pitcher Richard Bleier getting called for a balk…3 times…in one at-bat, and offers up his NFL Top 10 Power Rankings that stirs up plenty of controversy on the set. Actor Ernie Hudson joins Rich in-studio to discuss NBC’s reboot of ‘Quantum Leap’ and dishes the dirt on ‘Ghostbusters,’ HBO’s ‘Oz,’ his early-career appearances on ‘Fantasy Island’ and ‘The White Shadow’ in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’ Rich reacts to the latest “Salty Tua” sighting in Miami where a feisty version of the Dolphins QB spoke to the media about Tyreek Hill’s incendiary comments about facing Bengals CB Eli Apple. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jets fan Rich reacts to the announcement that Zach Wilson has been cleared to return to action in Week 4 and says why it’s time to see some results from the 2nd-year QB in New York. Pro Football Hall of Famer and Jackson State Head Coach Deion Sanders tries to talk Rich into getting a hair replacement procedure, says why his son Shedeur deserves Heisman Trophy consideration, reacts to rumors he’s in the mix for the Georgia Tech coaching vacancy, weighs in on Aaron Judge’s home run chase, Mets manager Buck Showalter, says how Carlton Fisk lied about him drawing a dollar sign in the batters box dirt, and shares his favorite stories about two-sport phenom Bo Jackson. Rich previews the Raiders pivotal AFC West Week 4 showdown with the Denver Broncos which could leave Derek Carr and company in an 0-4 hole to start the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jets fan Rich reacts to the announcement that Zach Wilson has been cleared to return to action in Week 4 and says why it’s time to see some results from the 2nd-year QB in New York. Pro Football Hall of Famer and Jackson State Head Coach Deion Sanders tries to talk Rich into getting a hair replacement procedure, says why his son Shedeur deserves Heisman Trophy consideration, reacts to rumors he’s in the mix for the Georgia Tech coaching vacancy, weighs in on Aaron Judge’s home run chase, Mets manager Buck Showalter, says how Carlton Fisk lied about him drawing a dollar sign in the batters box dirt, and shares his favorite stories about two-sport phenom Bo Jackson. Rich previews the Raiders pivotal AFC West Week 4 showdown with the Denver Broncos which could leave Derek Carr and company in an 0-4 hole to start the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN NFL Analyst Dan Orlovsky tells Rich how great it felt to have Jimmy Garropolo join him in the “I Once Stepped Out of the Back of the Endzone for a Safety” club, says why the Philadelphia Eagles are legitimate Super Bowl contenders, explains how new Head Coach Mike McDaniel has made the Dolphins’ offense much more dynamic and adaptable, why the Bills are still the best team in the NFL despite their Week 3 loss, posits that Raiders QB Derek Carr might be freezing out Davante Adams, and more. Actor/comedian Taran Killam joins Rich in-studio to discuss his Amazon Prime Video NFL show “The Pile On,’ why he’s he’ll go from unsufferable Rams fan to obnoxiously insufferable Rams fan if they beat the 49ers on Monday Night Football, and much more! Rich reflects on the fact that the only unbeaten NFL teams heading into Week 4 are Tua Tagovailoa’s Miami Dolphins and Jalen Hurts’ Philadelphia Eagles whose fates have been inexorably intertwined since their days with the Alabama Crimson Tide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich lists his “Top 5 NFL Teams Whose Fortunes Changed in Week 3” including the Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, Jacksonville Jaguars, Indianapolis Colts and Carolina Panthers. Eagles All-Pro CB Darius Slay tells Rich how he got his “Big Play” nickname and why he embraced the challenge of shutting down opponents’ top receivers week in and week out, weighs in on Jalen Hurts impressive start to the season and the reason behind Philly’s Batman cape on the sideline, what winning a Super Bowl would mean to him, and how he became fast friends with 76ers guard James Harden. Rich and the guys react to the new-look James Harden who showed up to the Philadelphia 76ers’ media day looking trim and fit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Cowboys Monday Night Football win over NFC East rival New York Giants and says why Dallas, despite Cooper Rush going 2-0 in Dak Prescott’s stead, does NOT have a QB controversy. Tampa Bay Times Buccaneers Insider Rick Stroud tells Rich how the Bucs are preparing to deal with the impending arrival of Hurricane Ira, how a slew of injuries are impacting the team, breaks down the snafus at the end of Tampa’s Week 3 loss to Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers, says why Tom Brady is missing Rob Gronkowski now more than ever, and previews the Bucs’ Week 4 matchup against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Rich weighs on his Raiders winning the AFC West prediction in the wake of the team’s 0-3 start, reacts to the latest ‘Bill Belichick Press Conference Moment of the Day’ and weighs in on Brockman’s Twitter beef with everyone in the world related to Patriots backup QB Brian Hoyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich says why the Buffalo Bills are still the best team in the NFL despite losing to the Miami Dolphins in Week 3, weighs in on Raiders HC Josh McDaniels’ job security after an 0-3 start, if the Bengals are back, the Chiefs’ offensive struggles in their loss to the Colts, Trevor Lawrence and the Jags’ upward momentum, the Broncos’ sputtering offense, Jalen Hurts’ MPV chances, if the NFC North can land three playoff teams, and if Tom Brady regrets his decision to unretire. NFL Network NFL Insider Tom Pelissero tells Rich how long the Patriots can expect to be without QB Mac Jones, updates the injury to 49ers OT Trent Williams, the Chargers LT Rashawn Slater, Justin Herbert’s health moving forward, Raiders HC Josh McDaniels postgame meeting with owner Mark Davis, and how the Week 4 Chiefs vs Buccaneers game could be impacted by Hurricane Ian. Rich and the guys react to NBA Media Day with fresh soundbites from the Nets’ Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Spurs HC Gregg Popovich. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Green Light’ podcast host and 2-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long tells Rich why the Bills vs Dolphins Week 3 showdown reminded him of a playoff game, why he’s ready to purge his memory of the Broncos and 49ers sloppy Sunday Night Football fiasco, if Jalen Hurts and the Eagles are legit Super Bowl contenders, why he’s not a believer in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense, and if the Jaguars can actually contend for an AFC South title this season under new head coach Doug Pederson. Pro Football Hall of Famer and NFL Network Analyst Michael Irvin joins Rich in-studio to discuss why he’s not giving up on his Kirk Cousins as NFL MVP prediction, weighs in on the stuck-in-the mud Broncos and Buccaneers’’ offenses, previews the Dallas Cowboys’ pivotal NFC East showdown on Monday Night Football against the New York Giants, weights in on Jimmy Garoppolo’s return as the 49ers starter, and says how Jalen Hurts has changed the Philadelphia Eagles locker room culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down the epic playoff-like battle between the Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills that featured tons of wild moments including an actual “Butt Punt,” and weighs in on the lackluster showdown between the Buccaneers’ Tom Brady and the Packers’ Aaron Rodgers which turned out to be more fizzle than sizzle. Rich recaps the sloppy Broncos vs 49ers Sunday Night Football game and explains why he’s concerned Denver’s new Russell Wilson offense reminds him of Tebow Time (and not in a good way), and marvels at the high-highs and low-lows inconsistency Jimmy Garappolo brings to the 49ers. Rich recaps the Jaguars 38-10 manhandling of the Chargers and says what a difference a year makes for Jacksonville and QB Trevor Lawrence going from Urban Meyer to Doug Pederson as head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In his ‘What’s More Likely’ segment Rich weighs in on the Bills vs Dolphins, Buccaneers vs Packers, Lions vs Vikings along with takes on the Atlanta Falcons, Tennessee Titans, Jets and Commanders. Rich breaks down some of Week 3’s top NFL games including Texans vs Bears, Raiders vs Titans, Lions vs Vikings, Jaguars vs Chargers, Rams vs Cardinals and Jimmy Garoppolo and the 49ers vs Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos. TJ offers up his Week 3 fantasy football advice that includes surprising takes on Tua Tagovailoa and Aaron Rodgers, and Brockman gives his ‘Sneaky Good Games’ wagering advice on the Lions vs Vikings, Chiefs vs Colts, Dolphins vs Bills, and Jaguars vs Chargers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich lists the ‘Top 5 Things I Don’t Know about the 2022 NFL Season after 2 Weeks’ including takes on Tom Brady, Trey Lance, the AFC South and more, which leads do a debate on which division is the NFL’s best so far this year. Cowboys QB Cooper Rush tells Rich what it’s like to start back-to-back football games for the first time since 2016 as Dak Prescott recovers from his thumb injury, addresses Jerry Jones’ “QB controversy” comments and more. Giants QB Daniel Jones tells Rich what kind of impacted new head coach Brian Daboll has had on the team on the field and in the locker room, weighs in on his uncertain future in New York, and previews the pivotal Monday Night Football NFC East showdown vs the Dallas Cowboys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down the Cleveland Browns improving to 2-1 after their Thursday Night Football Week 3 win over the Steelers and weighs in on Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin’s decision to stick with Mitchell Trubisky as his starting QB over rookie Kenny Pickett. Three-time Pro Bowl cornerback Joe Haden tells Rich why he decided to retire instead of accepting a league-minimum salary offer from the Buffalo Bills to play this season, reveals what it was like to witness the off-the-field phenomenon that was Tim Tebow Time during his playing days with the Florida Gators, if Mike Tomlin is making the right decision to stay the course with Mitchell Trubisky, and previews the Bills vs Dolphins huge Week 3 AFC East showdown. Rich and the guys react to the Boston Celtics officially suspending Head Coach Ime Udoka for one year for an inappropriate relationship with a team staffer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New York Yankees play-by-play announcer Michael Kay tells Rich how Aaron Judge is handling the spotlight as he chased down Roger Maris’ American League home run record, if the Pinstripes brass will open the purse strings to keep the slugging outfielder in the Bronx next season and beyond, and how sports fans in the Big Apple are reacting to the Giants’ and Jets’ first two games of the NFL season. The Athletic’s Celtics Insider Jared Weiss tells Rich the latest surrounding the possible 1-year suspension for Boston head coach Ime Udoka and if team President Brad Stevens could be nudged back into a coaching role. Rich and the guys react to Cowboys owner Jerry Jones saying he wouldn’t mind a QB controversy between backup Cooper Rush and injured starter Dak Prescott, and react to the latest Bill Belichick Press Conference Moment of the Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich lists the ‘Top 5 Things He Knows about the 2022 NFL Season after Two Weeks’ including takes on the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs, and the NFC West. The MMQB’s Albert Breer tells Rich how the impressive 2-0 Buffalo Bills can still get even better, why he has genuine concerns for the 0-2 Tennessee Titans, updates the injuries to Chargers QB Justin Herbert, Saints QB Jameis Winston, Cowboys QB Dak Prescott, says if there’s a chance Trey Lance can return to the 49ers this season, says when the Jets can expect the return of QB Zach Wilson, and says if Mitchell Trubisky’s starting job with the Steelers is safe if the has another so-so game vs the Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football. Rich and the guys revisit Ed O’Neill’s story about Chris Farley earlier this week with SNL alum Jon Lovitz confirming with photographic proof that Farley did indeed once make a sandwich out of his pet kitten at a Super Bowl party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the news out of Boston that Celtics Head Coach Ime Udoka is facing a 1-year suspension for violating organizational HR rules. Rich previews the big AFC North Thursday Night Football matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns, weighs in on Joe Burrow admitting that he’s off social media amid the Bengals’ 0-2 start, and comments on the darkening clouds gathering above Hall of Fame QB Brett Favre in the Mississippi welfare misappropriation of funds scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Buffalo Bills’ Week 2 demolition of the Tennessee Titans and the Philadelphia Eagles’ domination of the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football. Former NFL WR Andrew Hawkins tells Rich how his new company’s ‘NFL Pro Era’ VR video game puts fans in the shoes of QBs like Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen, why the Miami Dolphins struck gold by hiring offensive guru Mike McDaniel away from the 49ers, if the Browns’ defense can bounce back from their Week 2 meltdown vs the Jets. Brockman updates his NFL MVP Index top 5 among Jalen Hurts, Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Tyreek Hill, and Lamar Jackson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Hall of Famer Rod Woodson and Rich discuss his new episode of NFL Network’s ‘A Football Life,’ recaps his career from wide-eyed Steelers rookie to his enshrinement in Canton, Ohio, reveals what then-Raiders head coach Bill Callahan did the night before their Super Bowl vs the Buccaneers that ensured a victory for Tampa Bay, says why Mike Tomlin should bench Mitchell Trubisky in favor of rookie QB Kenny Pickett, previews the Dolphins vs Bills huge Week 3 showdown, and says why he’s giving head coaching a shot in the XFL with their Las Vegas franchise. Rich reveals his newest NFL Power Rankings heading into Week 3’s games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Aaron Judge reaching the 60-home run stratosphere and explains why the Yankees slugger is having a season for the ages. Jacksonville Jaguars Head Coach Doug Pederson explains to Rich the Jags’ “so what, now what?” mentality, how 2nd-year QB Trevor Lawrence has improved this season, why WR Christian Kirk was worth the big contract he signed, what’s spurring Jacksonville’s defensive revival, and he’s approaching (possibly) facing Justin Herbert in Week 3 and (definitely) facing his old QB Jalen Hurts in Week 4. Rich reacts to news that embattled Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver will be selling the team in the wake of his 1-year suspension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marshall Faulk tells guest hosts Suzy Shuster which 2-0 NFL teams are for real and which are pretenders, why he’s concerned about the 1-1 Steelers, if the Tennessee Titans might need to make a change at quarterback, and explains why it appears Russell Wilson and new Broncos HC Nathaniel Hackett haven’t developed a level of trust yet. Emmy-nominated actor Ed O’Neill, Suzy and Marshall discuss his upcoming role as disgraced former Clippers owner Donald Sterling in FX’s ‘The Sterling Affairs,’ reveals why he gets fired-up-angry at announcers who talk too much during games and analysts wearing skinny suits and sneakers during halftime and pre-game shows, and tells an unbelievably hilarious MUST HEAR story about the late comedian/actor/SNL alum Chris Farley involving Jon Lovitz, a submarine sandwich and a live cat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bills All-Pro WR Stefon Diggs tells guest hosts Suzy Shuster and Marshall Faulk how he’s developed a tight relationship with QB Josh Allen and how Buffalo’s “no distractions” mindset has allowed them to race out to an impressive 2-0 start, and says why Von Viller and company will have their hands full with Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill and the rest of the Miami Dolphins’ offense in their Week 3 showdown. Suzy, Marshall and Brockman discuss if Tom Brady can lure Julian Edelman of Rob Gronkowski out of retirement as the Buccaneers’ receiving corps keeps getting thinner and thinner. In his ‘Burning Questions’ segment Brockman previews the NFL Week 3 matchups between the Steelers vs Browns, Raiders vs Titans, and Lions vs Vikings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest hosts Suzy Shuster and Marshall Faulk break down the Buffalo Bills’ Monday Night Football demolition of the Tennessee Titans, and debate if 49ers GM John Lynch wants Jimmy Garoppolo to win the Super Bowl in the wake of Trey Lance’s season-ending ankle injury. Suzy and Marshall recap the Eagles’ MNF win over the Vikings and debate if Philly can reach the Super Bowl if QB Jalen Hurts keeps playing at a high level, and preview the huge Week 3 AFC East showdown between the 2-0 Bills and the 2-0 Dolphins, along with a preview of the 2-0 New York Giants facing their NFC East rival Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grammy award-winning recording artist Darius Rucker tells Rich why he’s more excited for his beloved Miami Dolphins than he has been in years, how he teamed up with the NFL for his clothing line and more. Rich lists his top 5 most disappointing NFL teams so far among the Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts, Carolina Panthers, Las Vegas Raiders, and Cincinnati Bengals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two-time Super Bowl Champion and ‘Green Light’ podcast host Chris Long tells Rich why the Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins’ comeback win over the Baltimore Ravens is the biggest story coming out of NFL Week 2, react to the Mike Evans-instigated fight between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints, says why Jimmy Garoppolo makes the 49ers the best team in the NFC, and breaks down the AFC West after two weeks of tight competition. In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich weighs in on Jimmy Garoppolo and the 49ers, Cooper Rush and the Cowboys, Amon-Ra St. Brown and the Lions’ playoff chances, Tua vs Lamar, if the Steelers should turn to Kenny Pickett, if the Jaguars could win the AFC South, and whether the Jets should stick with Joe Flacco even when Zach Wilson returns from injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the wild NFL Week 2 Sunday that included player fights, crazy comebacks and more, and breaks down the Miami Dolphins’ stunning win over the Baltimore Ravens and what it means for Tua Tagovailoa’s legitimacy as a QB and why the Buffalo Bills should be looking over their shoulder in the AFC East. Rich reacts to Trey Lance’s season-ending ankle injury and what the presence of Jimmy Garoppolo means for his future as the 49ers’ starting QB. Rich comments on Cooper Rush leading the Cowboys to a win over Joe Burrow and the Bengals in place of the injured Dak Prescott, and reacts to Joe Flacco leading his beloved Jets to a shocking comeback win over the Cleveland Browns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Browns All-Pro DE Myles Garrett and Rich discuss Cleveland adding that giant painting of their Brownie the Elf mascot at midfield, what it was like facing former teammate Baker Mayfield in Week 1, how the team and backup QB Jacoby Brissett are handling Deshaun Watson’s 11-game suspension, and what winning the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year Award would mean to him. Actor Gerald McRaney joins Rich in-studio for a game of Celebrity True or False, discusses his memorable role on HBO’s ‘Deadwood,’ and tells a great story about ‘The Rockford Files’ star James Garner. Brockman offers up his ‘Sneaky Good Games’ for NFL Week 2, TJ debuts his ‘Fantasy Football Advice’ segment, and the guys react to the latest ‘Bill Belichick Press Conference Moment of the Day.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Chargers’ Thursday Night Football’ loss to the Chiefs and ponders why the Bolts always seem to be on the wrong side of strange things that happen during their games. Legendary TV executive Dick Ebersol and Rich discuss his successful launch of Sunday Night Football on NBC with Al Michaels, the inspiration behind his new autobiography ‘From Saturday Night to Sunday Night’ that includes how he went from producing sports to co-creating ‘Saturday Night Live,’ how Eddie Murphy joined the SNL cast and why the real Mr. Rogers wanted them to stop doing the ‘Mr. Robinson’s Neighborhood’ sketch, and shares a story about his fond recollections of the late hall of fame announce Vin Scully. In his ‘What’s More Likely’ segment Rich weighs in on the Rams, Packers, Carson Wentz, Jared Goff, the Saints vs Buccaneers, Browns vs Jets, Tyreek Hill, Lamar Jackson, Raiders, Broncos, Trey Lance, Geno Smith and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Patrick Mahomes and Kansas Chiefs’ comeback win vs Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday Night Football. Eagles QB Jalen Hurts tells Rich how he’s grown as a player and person since being drafted by Philadelphia in the 2nd round in 2020, how he reacted when he learned the team was trading for Pro Bowl WR AJ Brown, if Philly can win the NFC East in the wake of the thumb injury to Cowboys QB Dak Prescott, and more. Rich predicts success for Hurts and ponders why so many people are still skeptical the Eagles’ QB can be as successful on the real field as he is in fantasy football. Rich and the guys react to Mets manager Buck Showalter’s tongue-in-cheek ruminations about joining social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Chiefs’ Super Bowl winning offensive linemen Mitchell Schwartz joins Rich in-studio where he tells Rich how the transition from Alex Smith to Patrick Mahomes went after the 2017 season, why KC’s offense hasn’t missed a step after the loss of Tyreek Hill, how the Rams and Bengals can improve their offensive line play after a shaky Week 1, and much more! Vikings RB Dalvin Cook tells Rich how new head coach Kevin O’Connell has breathed new life into Minnesota’s offense, what Za’Darius Smith brings to the Vikes’ D, and more. Rich and the guys preview the Chargers vs Chiefs on Thursday Night Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WGN Sports anchor Jarrett Payton tells Rich what it was like growing up Walter Payton’s son with his dad hanging out with the likes of Michael Jordan, Tom Cruise and Magic Johnson, reflects on his father’s lasting legacy and how his character was even greater than his play on the field, and says why it’s way too soon for pundits to criticize 2nd-year Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields. Rich reveals his top 5 list of ‘You Never Know NFL Coach of the Year’ candidates including the Chicago Bears’ Matt Eberflus, the Seahawks’ Pete Carroll, the Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell, the Steelers’ Mike Tomlin, and the Giants’ Brian Daboll. The guys run through the latest NFL news including the season-ending injury to Seahawks S Jamal Adams, Patriots QB Mac Jones’ illness, and get into a HEATED re-hash of the TJ/free Nikes controversy from yesterday’s show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich previews the much-anticipated AFC West Thursday Night Football showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes and the Los Angeles Chargers’ Justin Herbert, and react to yet another great Bill Belichick press conference moment. NFL Network Analyst and 3-time Super Bowl champion Willie McGinest tells Rich why he’s not concerned (yet) about Bill Belichick and the Patriots’ stuck-in-the-mud offense this season, why the Bills’ defense could be the key to a title run for Buffalo, breaks down the “rookie mistake” by Broncos Head Coach Nathaniel Hackett when took the ball out of Russell Wilson’s hands at the end of Denver’s Monday Night Football loss to the Seattle Seahawks, and says if he thinks this could be former teammate Tom Brady’s final NFL season. Rich reacts to Russell Wilson’s latest comments about Hackett’s decision to go for a 64-yard FG at the end of MNF instead of letting his QB try for a 4th down conversion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to Broncos HC Nathaniel Hackett’s latest comments about his controversial decision to kick a field goal at the end of Denver’s Monday Night Football loss to the Seahawks. TJ stirs up a SWAG (Stuff We All Get) controversy by revealing he got a huge box of Air Jordans from Nike but didn’t share the love with his fellow cast members. Celtics Guard Marcus Smart tells Rich what it meant to receive the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year Award from Hall of Famer Gary Payton, how Boston went from its midseason doldrums to reach the NBA Finals, how he and his teammates dealt with the rumors Jaylen Brown was nearly traded for Kevin Durant, and more. Chris Brockman reveals his first ‘NFL MVP Index’ rankings with candidates including the Chargers’ Khalil Mack, the Commanders’ Carson Wentz, the Vikings’ Justin Jefferson, the Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen, and the Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yankees fan Rich makes the case for Aaron Judge to win the American League MVP award over Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani. Former NFL player and ‘Merging Vets and Players’ co-founder Nate Boyer joins Rich in-studio to discuss the release of his new movie ‘MVP’ starring and directed by the former Army Green Beret. Rich explains to a worried Rams fan caller why there was a silver lining in the team’s Week 1 drubbing at the hands of the Buffalo Bills, and reacts to Miami Dolphins Head Coach Mike McDaniel sharing a bit too much information about his grooming habits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reveals his first NFL Power Rankings for the new football season with his 1-2 teams possibly looming in an AFC Championship game rematch. New York Jets rookie CB Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner tells Rich how he and head coach Robert Saleh are out to prove doubters wrong and change the franchise’s losing culture, reveals how he got his unique nickname and how he’s parlayed it into a lucrative endorsement deal. Rich reacts to the backlash against his criticism of the Browns putting their Brownie the Elf mascot painting at midfield with the team’s color analyst Nathan Zegura explaining why Brownie is so popular in Cleveland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former MLB pitcher-turned-doctor-turned-throwing guru Tom House tells Rich about the “circus atmosphere” at Atlanta in 1975 when he caught Hank Aaron’s 714th home run ball, says how Tom Brady having success will into his 40’s compares to the sustained career of dominance Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan, what it would take for the likes of Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes to have extended NFL careers, how long Shohei Ohtani can maintain his 2-way success, and reveals what advice he has for parents as they guide their kids along their athletic journeys. In his first ‘4 Downs’ segment of the new NFL season Rich weighs in on Falcons rookie WR Drake London, what AJ Brown has brought to the Eagles’ offense, why you shouldn’t sleep on Lamar Jackson and the Ravens’ passing attack, and how Mike Tomlin could finally win Coach of the Year honors. Rich reacts to Seahawks fans booing Broncos QB Russell Wilson in his return to Seattle, and to the Cleveland Browns’ misguided decision to put a giant Brownie the Elf mascot painting on their field at the 50-yard line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices