Hour 2: ‘What’s More Likely,’ Chargers Reactions, plus Michigan State HC Tom Izzo

Rich reacts to the stunning FBI arrests of Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat G Terry Rozier in separate gambling cases, and the guys marvel at Victor Wembanyama’s dominant 40-point, 15-rebound game in the San Antonio Spurs’ season opener. The guys weigh in on Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers saying this week’s showdown against the Green Bay Packers is not a revenge game, react to Sean Payton’s response to New York Giants QB Russell Wilson’s scathing tweet directed at the Denver Broncos head coach, and comment on New York Jets QB Justin Fields claiming he’s paying no mind to team owner Woody Johnson’s very public criticism of his play this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Rams head coach Sean McVay and Rich discuss Los Angeles’ impressive Week 7 rout of the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, Matthew Stafford’s “total command” of L.A.’s offense, the challenge of replacing the injured Puka Nacua in his weekly game plan, the formidable pass rush combo of Jared Verse and Byron Young, why he loves coaching now more than ever, and more. Comedian Tom Papa joins Rich in-studio where he discusses being a long-suffering New York Giants fan, his passion for baking bread, his upcoming comedy tour, and reveals that he has never had a case of protector for his mobile phone. The guys break down Lamar Jackson’s return to the Ravens’ practice field after missing Baltimore’s last two games with a hamstring injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Jets fan Rich weighs in on team owner Woody Johnson’s very public criticism of QB Justin Fields in the wake of New York’s 0-7 start, weighs in on the still simmering Sean Payton-Russell Wilson beef that flared up this week with the Denver Broncos head coach’s postgame comments followed by the New York Giants QB clapping back in his weekly media session, and debates TJ if Jaxson Dart has been a “home run” for the G-Men this season. Rich explains why he 100% agrees with Michigan State head basketball coach Tom Izzo’s reaction to a 3-year G-League veteran signing on to play college hoops at Louisville, and reveals a new #1 team in his brand-new NFL Power Rankings heading into Week 8. The guys share Deion Sanders’ awe at seeing what Dodgers two-way star is capable of doing at the plate and on the mound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Rich and the guys weigh in on opening night in the NBA that featured Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors’ easy win over the LeBron James-less Los Angeles Lakers. NFL Network analyst/Pro Football Hall of Famer Kurt Warner and Rich discuss Matthew Stafford playing at an MVP level for the Rams this season, Drake Maye’s dramatic improvement under New England Patriots’ OC Josh McDaniels, New York Jets owner Woody Johnson throwing QB Justin Fields under the bus, what’s ailing Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa’s confidence, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs regaining their Super Bowl form, Dak Prescott’s mastery of the Dallas Cowboys’ offense this year, and more. Rich reacts to the Washington Commanders announcing Jayden Daniels will miss Week 8 with a hamstring injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Rich weighs in on the Seattle Seahawks’ Monday Night Football win over the Houston Texans despite a slew of penalties and turnovers, and the guys react to 49ers TE George Kittle’s comments about Brock Purdy and Mac Jones in the latest episode of the ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ podcast with O’Shea Jackson Jr and TJ. Bestselling author Jeff Pearlman joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Only God Can Judge Me’ Tupac Shakur biography, and shares his favorite stories about researching and writing his recent book on Bo Jackson. Rich reacts to the Toronto Blue Jays ousting the Seattle Mariners to earn place in the World Series to face the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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NFL on FOX analyst/’Stinkin’ Truth’ podcast host Mark Schlereth and Rich discuss the 0-7 New York Jets’ woeful offense and the team’s direction under first-year head coach Aaron Glenn, the Denver Broncos’ stunning 4th quarter comeback against the Giants in Week 7, if the Kansas City Chiefs or Indianapolis Colts are the AFC’s best team right now, if the 5-2 New England Patriots are legit contenders under 2nd-year QB Drake Maye, why he thinks the Los Angeles Rams will come out on top in the NFC West when the dust settles on the regular season, and more. In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on the Detroit Lions, Seattle Seahawks, the AFC and NFC South, if the Oklahoma City Thunder can repeat as NBA champions, and more. Rich reacts to a woebegone young Jets fan telling a TV reporter, “I hate this team,” and to team owner Woody Johnson throwing QB Justin Fields under the bus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Rich reacts to the Detroit Lions’ impressive Monday Night Football win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss the 1-6 Miami Dolphins inner’ turmoil and head coach Mike McDaniel’s hot seat, what the Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks proved in their Monday Night Football wins, the possible timeline for 49ers QB Brock Purdy to return from his turf toe injury, when/if the Minnesota Vikings will start JJ McCarthy over Carson Wentz, the status of Lamar Jackson’s injured hamstring, Aaron Rodgers facing the Green Bay Packers in Week 8, Jayden Daniels’ latest injury that could keep him on the Washington Commanders’ sideline on Monday Night Football against the surging Kansas City Chiefs, and more. Rich weighs in on the Buccaneers’ issues with the officiating and Replay Assist in their MNF loss to the Lions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In a special 2-interview episode, Shea and T.J. chop it up with San Francisco 49ers tight end and wrestling super fan, George Kittle and the WWE tag team combo of Nathan Frazer and Axiom aka "Fraxiom".  Kittle joined the guys after a big win against the Falcons on Sunday Night Football to discuss how the Niners have persevered through all the injuries so far this season, Christian McCaffrey's stellar play, what Mac Jones brings to the huddle, and some insight on Brock Purdy's injured toe. Kittle also shared how he got bit by the wrestling bug, the moment that wrestling broke his heart, his favorite performers and he chose not only a Bar Fight Crew of wrestlers, but a Survivor Series team of fellow NFL players!  In addition, the 2-Time WWE NXT tag team champions, Fraxiom shared their origin stories of how they came together as a team.  Nathan Frazer and Axiom reveal their favorite tag teams of all time, their Pokemon and gaming fandom and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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