Hour 1: NFL Week 5’s Biggest Stakes, plus Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Rich kicks off the hour recapping the Saints comeback win over the Chargers on Monday Night Football, saying the rumors of Drew Brees’ demise have been greatly exaggerated, and why the Chargers are set at QB for the next decade (2:01). Good Morning Football’s Peter Schrager and Rich talk Drew Brees, Michael Thomas’ locker room trouble, if the Panthers are for real, how much longer Adam Gase will remain the Jets head coach, the Bill’s chances to dethrone the Chiefs in the AFC, how Steelers WR Chase Claypool went from unknown Canadian player to starring at Notre Dame, and if the Packers or Seahawks are the class of the NFC (22:21). The guys wrap up the hour discussing the most bizarre sports scandals including the Tonya Harding-Nancy Kerrigan affair, Lance Armstrong, the Astros trash can scandal, and Rosie Ruiz’s infamous Boston Marathon, along with their own experiences in cheating (46:37).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Raiders, Steelers, Texans, Browns, and a possible pause to the NFL Season (4:14). Rich also weighs in on if LeBron can catch up to Michael Jordan with 6 NBA titles (12:43). Seahawks wide receiver David Moore and Rich discuss his journey from 7th round draft pick to key contributor for Seattle, how calm Russell Wilson was during their game-winning drive against the Vikings, and why even he is awestruck by the physicality of fellow wideout DK Metcalf (23:24). Rich and Brockman wrap up the hour with the latest NFL injury and coaching updates, and a surprise move by the Chicago White Sox (45:32).   Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck Visa = Shop Local with Visa to help support your community. https://usa.visa.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Panthers head coach Matt Rhule and Rich discuss what Teddy Bridgewater brings to the Carolina locker room, the timeline for the return of running back Christian McCaffrey, and how the former Baylor coach is adjusting to his first year as an NFL head coach (2:07). Rich recaps the ALCS Game 1 and reminisces about the Mariano Rivera-era Yankees (19:55). Rich also launches into an in-depth take on why there’s so much hand-wringing about the safety of the NFL’s return to play, but the same standards don’t seem to apply to the world of college football (33:29).   Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Rich begins the hour weighing in on LeBron James’ greatness in the wake of the Lakers ending their 10-year title drought (1:49), recaps the Seahawks’ thrilling comeback win over the Vikings on Sunday night, (8:22) and weighs in on the devastating season-ending ankle injury to Cowboys QB Dak Prescott (13:04). Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio dials in to discuss the impact of Dak Prescott’s injury on his future contract prospects and if he might actually play for another team when he returns, what the Falcons do after firing their coach and GM, and if the NFL could possibly add a Week 18 due to the impact of the Coronavirus threat (23:44). Rich wraps up the hour breaking down the Raiders big Week 5 upset of the defending champion Chiefs (48:08).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Amazon Prime = Watch Thursday Night Football Live on Prime Video. Visit https://www.amazon.com/amazonprime BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck Visa = Shop Local with Visa to help support your community. https://usa.visa.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Rich and Brockman update the latest on the NFL injury front including news on Lamar Jackson, Terry McLaurin and bad news for the Cowboys offensive line (5:28). Good Morning Football co-host Nate Burleson joins the show to discuss Tom Brady’s inconsistency with the Bucs so far, why the Seahawks are the best team in the NFC, and which teams have the best chance to unseat the Chiefs in the AFC (21:11). The guys wrap up the hour previewing the NFL’s Week 5 including Rich’s 3 ‘Under the Radar Games’ and his ‘Unlockiest Lock of the Week,’ and Chris Brockman’s ‘Sneaky Good Games’ (44:43).   Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck Visa = Shop Local with Visa to help support your community. https://usa.visa.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Chris Brockman kicks off the hour starting a discussion on whether Rob Gronkowski is regretting his decision to come out of retirement, and Rich has an “I Told You So” reaction to the Chargers naming Justin Herbert their starting QB (2:05). Tampa Times Buccaneers Insider Rick Stroud dials into the show to break down Tom Brady’s brain fart at the end of Tampa’s Thursday night loss to the Chicago Bears and if the 6-time Super Bowl champion will ever be able to change the culture in Tampa (20:58). The guys wrap up the hour with their Higher Register Tepid Takes on the AFC North, Dodgers, and Rob Gronkowski (49:51).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com NFL Gamepass = Where football never stops. Visit NFL.com/Gamepass to start your free trial today. Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck Visa = Shop Local with Visa to help support your community. https://usa.visa.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Rich starts the hour recapping the Bears’ Thursday night win over the Buccaneers, including Tom Brady’s head-scratching senior moment at the end of the game that possibly cost Tampa a win (3:46). Rich and Brockman recap the Dodgers elimination of the Padres, explain why L.A.’s Justin Turner is the Julian Edelman of Major League Baseball, and preview the Yankees vs Rays ALDS elimination game tonight (21:41). NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero dials into the show to discuss the latest Covid-19 positive tests that are threatening to disrupt the NFL season including news on the Patriots, Jets, and Titans (40:59).   Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com NFL Gamepass = Where football never stops. Visit NFL.com/Gamepass to start your free trial today. Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Chris Brockman opens the hour with his 16th rant on the Red Sox trading Mookie Betts to the Dodgers(4:51). The guys update the latest on the NFL injury front including news on Lamar Jackson, DeAndre Hopkins and Le’Veon Bell, then get into a heated debate on how to steer their kids’ rooting interests when the parents have differing views (9:56). Grammy-winner Jon Bon Jovi calls in to discuss his new ‘2020’ album, and reveals he’s a good friend of Patriots head coach Bill Belichick going back to the coach’s days as a Giants assistant, and reflects on the passing of Rock legend Eddie Van Halen (21:22).   Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Netsuite = The world's number one cloud business system. Schedule your free product tour at Netsuite.com/Rich Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck Visa = Shop Local with Visa to help support your community. https://usa.visa.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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