NFL Week 11: Lions-Eagles P.I. Controversy, Bears Up, Chiefs Down, and more

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the top storylines heading into the NFL’s Week 13, and previews the 8-3 Browns vs the 8-3 Titans pivotal AFC matchup (3:39). Rich and the guys do a deep (and hunger-inducing) dive on which is the best kind of cookie, (22:27). Rich wraps up the hour with his ‘We Talkin’ Playoffs or What?!?’ segment discussing which AFC and NFC have the best chances to make the playoffs (33:18).   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

4 Dec 202056min

FOX Sports NFL Analyst and Pro Football Hall of Famer Howie Long and Rich discuss the Saints’ chances to reach the Super Bowl, why the Raiders look great one week and not-so-great the next, why the Chiefs are still the best team in the NFL, and if Tom Brady and Bruce Arians can get the Bucs’ offense consistently clicking (2:13). Rich breaks down the latest NFL Playoff-clinching scenarios for the Chiefs, Steelers, and Saints (26:51). Co-host of Peacock’s ‘Brother from Another’ Michael Smith and Rich discuss today's poll question and LeBron James' legacy (44:54).    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

3 Dec 202054min

49ers CEO Jed York and Rich discuss the Niners having to finish out their season with ‘home games’ in Arizona, if they considered playing their remaining home games in Oakland or San Francisco, if the NFL would consider a “soft bubble” for playoff games and a possible Week 18, what NFL owners say on Zoom meetings when they think they’re on mute, how the Niners have handled their rash of injuries this season, and how the 49ers could massively troll the Bills before their Week 13 game. (2:05). Rich reacts to the latest Jets mess involving rumors of locker room discord and parking lot fights with Joe Flacco and one of his linemen, (28:02). The guys wrap up the hour with an appreciation for Mike Tomlin’s coaching prowess and propencity for great soundbites, and wonder of Texas Longhorns hoops coach Shaka Smart has abandoned the Bald Brotherhood (47:31).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Netsuite = The world's number one cloud business system. Schedule your free product tour at Netsuite.com/Rich  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Dec 202057min

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the blockbuster Russell Westbrook-for-John Wall NBA trade, and what Anthony Davis’ 5-year/$195M contract with the Lakers means for LeBron’s legacy when it’s all said and done. (2:06). Rich then recaps the rare Wednesday NFL game between the Steelers and Ravens and the sloppiness by coaches, players and refs. (14:11). The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss how Mike Tomlin and the Steelers handled the frustration of having their schedule re-jiggered multiple times, the impact of losing Bud Dupree to an ACL injury on Pittsburgh’s defense, how the NFL decides whether to play or postpone covid-impacted games, when we’ll see Drew Brees back at QB for the Saints, if the Texans’ and Falcons’ interim head coaches have a shot to land the permanent job, and Ohio State’s chances to play for a Big Ten and national title and the ‘Michigan-is-Ducking-OSU’ conspiracy theory. (23:51). Rich wraps up the hour urging the NCAA to “do something radical” and expand the College Football Playoff. (45:52).   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

3 Dec 202055min

Four-time Emmy Award-winning actor Bryan Cranston and Rich discuss his beloved Dodgers finally snapping their World Series drought, his new mezcal brand he launched with ‘Breaking Bad’ co-star Aaron Paul, if he’ll make a cameo sometime on ‘Better Call Saul,’ and his new Showtime drama ‘Your Honor,’ (7:12). Brockman runs through the latest sports news including the possibility of an NFL playoffs bubble, Doug Pederson’s hot seat, various NFL injury updates, and Tyreek Hill saying Patrick Mahomes was “trash” as a rookie (29:58). Rich wraps up the hour reacting to how Dolphins head coach Brian Flores expertly addressed Tua Tagovailoa’s thumb injury, and news of a possible Mike Tyson-Evander Holyfield rematch (45:57).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Amazon Prime = Watch NFL Football Live on Prime Video. Visit https://www.amazon.com/amazonprime Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Netsuite = The world's number one cloud business system. Schedule your free product tour at Netsuite.com/Rich  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Dec 202056min

Rich kicks off the hour responding to Kirk Herbstreit’s comments that Michigan would willingly cancel the Ohio State game in order to keep the Buckeyes out of the College Football Playoff (4:44). Good Morning Football co-host Kyle Brandt and Rich discuss the Ravens-Steelers Wednesday game, which NFC team has the best chance to reach the Super Bowl, the 32nd anniversary of the release of the comedy classic ‘The Naked Gun,’ and which Mighigan alumns he’d want to be in quarantine lockdown with (24:11). Rich wraps up the hour reacting to news of LeBron James signing an extension with the Lakers (45:35). 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

2 Dec 202056min

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the rare Wednesday NFL game between the Steelers and Ravens, and explains why the NFL was rigid with the Broncos but willing to be more flexible with the Ravens in the face of their covid outbreak, (1:47). Hall of Fame coach-turned NBC Sports analyst Tony Dungy and Rich discuss the Ravens-Steelers Wednesday afternoon matchup, Robert Griffin III getting the start for the Ravens, how the Bears can end their losing skid, if the Eagles should bench Carson Wentz for Jalen Hurts, who could be the Lions next head coach, and what he tells teams who want to lure him out of retirement (21:29). Rich and the guys wrap up the our admiring DK Metcalf’s arms and recalling their less-than-healthy college eating habits (47:48).    Thank you to today's sponsors: Amazon Prime = Watch NFL Football Live on Prime Video. Visit https://www.amazon.com/amazonprime Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Dec 202057min

Brown running back Nick Chubb and Rich discuss how 8-3 Cleveland has reverse its fortunes under new head coach Kevin Stefanski, and why he doesn’t care if you need him to score for your fantasy team (2:13). Actor David Boreanaz and Rich discuss his contribution to the RunRichRun campaign, the worrisome state of Carson Wentz and his beloved Eagles, and his brief stint as a 14-year-old bat boy for the Dodgers (23:56). ESPN’s Jeremy Schaap and Rich discuss his amazing knowledge of Vice Presidential, and why he refused to watch Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr’s fight, and his deep knowledge of the British Crown’s line of succession (39:58).   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

1 Dec 202054min