Hour 1: Packers-Steelers Reactions, Get Rid of Tush Push, Skattebo Injury, Ravens Not Done Yet

A weekly staple on 'The Rich Eisen Show' since 2018, 'Overreaction Monday' is now also an extended podcast with Rich and Chris Brockman debating the latest in the NFL.  Today's topics: :45 - The Ravens saved their season Sunday... they're winning the AFC North 4:45 - It's time to ditch the coaches challenge system... all Replay Assist all the time!!! 9:45 - Jonathan Taylor is the MVP through 8 weeks 13:40 - The Patriots aren't going away as serious AFC contenders 18:15 - It's time to see what Shedeur Sanders looks like for the Cleveland Browns 21:45 - The NFC and AFC South are only getting one playoff team each 25:20 - The NFC playoffs are locked... these are the seven teams we'll see in January 28:15 - It's unclear whether Caleb Williams is the Bears' QB of the future 32:25 - Justin Fields will be the Jets' starting QB in 2026 35:35 - The NFC East is only getting one playoff team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Rich previews NFL Week 8’s top matchups including Commanders-Chiefs, Giants-Eagles, Bears-Ravens, Cowboys-Broncos, Steelers-Packers, and 49ers/Texans. Two-time Academy Award-nominated actor Michael Shannon joins Rich in-studio to discuss his upcoming ‘Nuremburg’ and ‘Death by Lightning’ films, his ‘Eric LaRue’ directorial debut, and shares his best memories about playing opposite Bill Murray in ‘Groundhog’s Day,’ making ‘8-Mile,’ ‘Boardwalk Empire, ‘Man of Steel,’ and ‘Knives Out’ in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’ Rich and the guys preview the Dodgers-Blue Jays World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Michigan State head basketball coach Tom Izzo and Rich discuss the NCAA allowing former G League players to play college basketball, how NIL and the influx of money is changing college sports, and more. Rich reacts to the Chargers improving to 5-3 with their Thursday Night Football thrashing of the Minnesota Vikings, and in ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Browns vs Patriots, Bears, Broncos, Falcons, Dolphins, 49ers, Colts, Aaron Rodgers, Victor Wembanyama, the Dodgers-Blue Jays World Series, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Rich breaks down the Vikings’ getting throttled by the Chargers on Thursday Night Football and what Minnesota’s 37-10 loss means for their Carson Wentz/JJ McCarthy quarterback situation. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss JJ McCarthy’s possible return to the Vikings’ starting QB job, Aaron Rodgers’ facing the Green Bay Packers for possibly the final time, when 49ers QB Brock Purdy could return from his turf toe injury, if the Philadelphia Eagles would trade disgruntled WR AJ Brown, injury updates on Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel, Michael Penix Jr and Lamar Jackson, and breaks down why there hasn’t been that much trade activity in the league this year. Rich reacts to former Raiders CEO Amy Trask being a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the Contributors category. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Jim and T.J. Jefferson preview the NBA season and discuss who in the Western Conference has the ability to challenge the Oklahoma City Thunder.. The guys discuss how the Nuggets replace Michael Porter Jr.'s production in Denver, can the Clippers aging roster contend, how good can the Lakers be without LeBron now that Luka has slimmed down, and what is the true impact of Fred VanVleet's injury for Houston. While in the Eastern Conference, with the loss of Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton, is it too soon to count Boston and Indiana out?  Could the Cavaliers' window to compete for a Championship closing?  What can we expect from Joel Embiid and the Sixers?  Also, Jim discusses the impact of the developing story of the FBI investigation into illegal sports gambling involving Portland Trail Blazers Coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat Guard Terry Rozier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Rich breaks down what’s at stake for the Dallas Cowboys’ playoff hopes in their Week 8 matchup against the Denver Broncos, and offers up some advice for New York Giants fans amid the emergence of rookies Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo. The Athletic’s NFL Insider Dianna Russini and Rich discuss Lamar Jackson’s availability for the Baltimore Ravens in Week 8, WR AJ Brown’s role in the Eagles’ offense and the chances Philadelphia could trade the All-Pro WR, if the Dallas Cowboys will be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline, and more. In ‘Higher Register’ for NFL Week 8, the guys offer up their less-than-ringing endorsements of the Patriots, Ravens, and Bengals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Patriots HC Mike Vrabel and Rich discuss New England’s 5-2 start under 2nd-year QB Drake Maye’s stellar play, returning the franchise’s winning culture, owner Robert Kraft’s Pro Football Hall of Fame worthiness, and more. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst breaks down the shocking FBI arrests of Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat G Terry Rozier in gambling cases and how it impacts the league moving forward, and why the NBA should be VERY afraid of San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama this season. Rich reacts to Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa addressing his penchant for throwing interceptions of late. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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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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