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The Denver Broncos continue stacking wins, taking down the Las Vegas Raiders 10–7 on Thursday Night Football to move to 8–2 — now tied with the Patriots and Colts for the best record in the league. The crew debates whether the Broncos deserve top-three status in the AFC and what this latest win truly tells us about their ceiling. We also take a hard look at the Raiders after another disappointing primetime showing. Is it time for a real conversation about the direction of that organization? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Broncos keep winning! A defensive slugfest vs the Raiders, a wild Texans comeback, and another round of NFL Week 11 picks. The Denver Broncos just keep stacking wins! After taking down the Las Vegas Raiders 10–7 on Thursday Night Football, Denver moves to 8–2, tying the Colts and Patriots for the best record in the league. Are the Broncos really a top-three team in the AFC? And is it time to have a serious conversation about the Raiders organization as a whole? Meanwhile, the Houston Texans pulled off one of the craziest comebacks of the season, scoring 26 unanswered points in the 4th quarter to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 36–29. What does this say about DeMeco Ryans' coaching impact? And what does this collapse mean for the Jaguars' season? Monday Night Football: The Philadelphia Eagles faced the Green Bay Packers on the road last night. Did the Eagles finally bounce back or are they still searching for answers? (Full breakdown tonight!) Plus, we're back for another round of NFL Weekly Picks. Last week's top dog was Nick, and Spike returns with his Power Rankings of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are back again with another round of NFL Weekly Picks. Last week's top dogs were Ken and Feefo, who both finished 2–2. With four key matchups on the slate, Week 10 could shake up the leaderboard. NFL Week 10 Matchups: • New England Patriots vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers • Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers • Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Chargers • Philadelphia Eagles vs Green Bay Packers Who takes control heading into Week 11? We break down each matchup and make our selections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Buffalo Bills pulled out a hard-fought 28–21 win over their biggest rival, the Kansas City Chiefs, in a matchup that could shape the AFC playoff picture. What does this victory mean for Buffalo's momentum, confidence, and long-term outlook in a loaded AFC race? And after nearly a decade of dominance, are the Chiefs showing real signs of regression? We break down the state of both franchises and what this game revealed about the conference hierarchy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Seattle Seahawks made a statement on Sunday Night Football, dominating the Washington Commanders on the road with a 38–14 win. Is it time to take Sam Darnold and this new-look Seahawks team seriously as a real threat in the NFC? On the other side, Washington's struggles continue. Are the Commanders already putting Jayden Daniels' career on the wrong trajectory? We break down what Seattle's rise and Washington's issues mean moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In one of the best sports weekends in recent memory, MLB capped its season with a classic. The Los Angeles Dodgers, trailing 3–2 in the World Series, stormed back with two straight wins to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7, 5–4. What does this championship run mean for the Dodgers going forward? And the big question people keep asking: Is Shohei Ohtani already the greatest baseball player ever? We break down the Game 7 win, the Dodgers' long-term outlook, and what Ohtani's place in baseball history might look like after this title run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catch the full replay of this week's Dead End Sports live show! With the NFL season hitting its midpoint, the World Series underway, and the NBA officially back, there's plenty to break down. From statement wins to questionable coaching decisions to early NBA drama, we've got all the takes right here. The baseball and football chaos nearly overshadowed it, but the NBA returned last Tuesday with two strong Western Conference matchups. We dive into: What we're most excited to see this NBA season Initial reactions to the gambling scandal that broke on opening night Early storylines worth watching The Miami Dolphins, having won just one of their previous seven games, went into Atlanta and smashed the Falcons 34–10 behind a four-touchdown performance from Tua Tagovailoa — easily his best game of the year. We discuss: Whether the Dolphins still plan to clean house this offseason If Tua has done enough to keep the starting job Whether the Falcons made a mistake drafting Michael Penix Jr. as their franchise QB Fun Fact: Michael Penix Jr. ranks 30th in passing touchdowns this season (5 TDs), has 1,409 yards and 3 INTs, and sits 24th in passing yards. A quick mid-show moment where Nick checks in with a topic that needs immediate attention. The Baltimore Ravens pulled off a season-saving upset at home, taking down the red-hot Chicago Bears 30–16 and snapping their four-game win streak. We break down: What this win means for the Ravens' playoff and division hopes A midseason evaluation of Caleb Williams in Year 2 Why his production has dipped since Week 6 Fun Fact: Caleb Williams hasn't thrown a touchdown since Week 6. After his four-TD outing vs the Cowboys, he's produced just 2 TDs and 3 INTs. We're back with another round of our NFL weekly picks. Spike was last week's top dog after going 2–2 — can he stay on top? NFL Week 9 Picks: DEN vs HOU IND vs PIT KC vs BUF BAL vs MIA Spike wraps the show with this week's Power Rankings. Quarter 1 – NBA Opening Week & Gambling ScandalQuarter 2 – Dolphins Bounce Back & Falcons QB Questions“We Need to Talk” – Nick's SegmentQuarter 3 – Ravens Save Their Season & Caleb Williams Midseason Check-InQuarter 4 – NFL Week 9 Picks & Spike's Power Rankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's Power Rankings are all about the quarterbacks under the most pressure in the 2025 NFL season. Spike Lou gives his Top 5 QBs with Something to Prove — and let's just say a few names might surprise you. Who's really playing for their legacy this year? Which QB has the most to lose if things go wrong? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back again for another round of NFL Weekly Picks! Last week's top dogs were Shelton “Check The Spread” Jay and Spike Lou, but with four big matchups on the slate, anything can happen this week. Our Week 7 games: • Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions • Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys • Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Chargers • Philadelphia Eagles vs Minnesota Vikings Who are you rolling with this week — and which game are you betting will surprise everyone? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Kansas City Chiefs handled business at home with a 30–17 win over the Detroit Lions. With the AFC playoff race heating up, are the Chiefs once again the clear favorites to come out of the conference? Meanwhile, the Lions are already showing signs of familiar problems on defense — injuries and inconsistency. Is Detroit slipping back into old habits, or can they fix it before it's too late? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Philadelphia Eagles suffered a humiliating 34–17 loss to their division rivals, the New York Giants, at MetLife Stadium. After getting shut out in the second half and dropping two straight games, is it time to question the leadership in Philadelphia? Meanwhile, have the Giants finally found their franchise quarterback in Jaxson “I'm All About That Action” Dart? We break down what this means for both NFC East contenders and where each franchise goes from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Chicago Bears pulled off a thrilling Monday Night Football win over the Washington Commanders, 25–24, marking their third straight victory. But who deserves more credit for this streak — Ben Johnson or Caleb Williams? And on the flip side, is Jayden Daniels hitting a sophomore slump? We break down what this win means for both teams and whether the Bears are finally turning the corner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Chicago Bears hosted the Washington Commanders last night in a primetime showdown to kick off Week 7. The Philadelphia Eagles continue to spiral after a blowout loss to the New York Giants, and the Kansas City Chiefs keep proving they're the team to beat in the AFC. This week, we discuss: The Eagles' leadership crisis and if Jaxson Dart is the guy in New York The Chiefs' AFC dominance and the Lions' defensive woes Shelton “Check The Spread” Jay defending his weekly picks title Spike's Power Rankings of the Week Join the conversation LIVE and let us know who you think deserves the top spot this week! #NFL #FootballTalk #Eagles #Chiefs #Giants #Lions #DeadEndSports #NFLWeek7 #SportsPodcast #NFLPicks #SportsTalk #ChicagoBears #WashingtonCommanders #PowerRankings

Another wild weekend of football is in the books!

The Tennessee Titans have given us plenty to think about this season — and not all of it is good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While Sunday night was about “America's Team,” Sunday afternoon was all about Black America's Teams. The Kansas City Chiefs dominated the Baltimore Ravens at Arrowhead Stadium, 37–20. Did this game prove Kansas City is still the team to beat in the AFC, even after a 1–2 start? Do we need to have the annual Lamar Jackson conversation again?

Sunday night gave us something we almost never see in the NFL — a tie. The Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys battled it out in “Jerry's World,” but neither team could pull away, ending 40–40 in overtime. Does this result make you view the Packers more negatively? Did the Cowboys actually look stronger in the tie? And most importantly… did this game prove Jerry Jones right for trading Micah Parsons? The crew breaks it all down in this clip from Dead End Sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Week 5 of the college football season did not disappoint! Oregon takes down Penn State on the road in overtime, 30–24. Ole Miss defends home turf with a 24–19 win over LSU. Alabama grinds out another ugly but important win against Georgia, 24–21. Which of these losses should fans be most concerned about? And which win matters most moving forward? The crew debates it all in this clip from Dead End Sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Penix Jr. bounced back this week after a poor outing last week to earn our Best of the Week honors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cam Ward had one of the roughest starts to start his rookie campaign with an 0-4 record, and we had to give him our Worst of the Week honors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with another full Dead End Sports Live Show Replay, and this week was loaded with wild moments across both the NFL and college football. Quarter 1 – College Football shakeup: Oregon outlasts Penn State in OT, Ole Miss takes down LSU, and Alabama once again knocks off Georgia. Which upset matters most? Quarter 2 – Packers vs Cowboys ends in a shocking 40–40 tie. Does this change how we view Green Bay or Dallas? And did Jerry Jones actually get it right trading away Micah Parsons? Quarter 3 – The Chiefs bullied the Ravens, 37–20. Is Kansas City still the team to beat in the AFC? And are we already back to having the annual Lamar Jackson conversation? Quarter 4 – NFL Week 5 Picks: Denver Broncos vs Philadelphia Eagles Houston Texans vs Baltimore Ravens Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Seattle Seahawks New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Detroit Lions made a statement against the Baltimore Ravens, proving they're a force in the NFC. We break down how the Lions controlled the game, what this win means for their season, and why the Ravens couldn't keep up. In This Clip: Lions' dominance on both sides of the ball Key plays that sealed the game What this win means for Jared Goff, Dan Campbell, and the Lions' playoff hopes Are the Ravens still legit AFC contenders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Philadelphia Eagles pulled off a thrilling 33-26 comeback win over the Los Angeles Rams at home in the Linc. After trailing by 19 points, the Eagles stormed back to prove they're still one of the NFL's elite. We break down how Jalen Hurts and the Eagles flipped the script, why Philly looks primed for another Super Bowl run, and how Sean McVay & Matthew Stafford let this game slip away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Los Angeles Chargers improved to 3-0 after a 23-20 win over the Denver Broncos. With Justin Herbert leading the way, are they ready to be considered serious contenders in the AFC? The crew also dives into Bo Nix's sophomore season — breaking down his play so far. Is the hype real, or do we need to pump the brakes? What do you think — are the Chargers for real, and how do you feel about Bo Nix this season? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missed the live show? Catch the full replay of Dead End Sports as we break down the biggest NFL stories from Week 4. We dive into the Chargers' 3-0 start after their close win over the Broncos and discuss Bo Nix's sophomore slump. The Eagles' incredible comeback against the Rams is next — did Philly prove they're Super Bowl-ready, and what went wrong for McVay & Stafford? Of course, we've got the Detroit Lions segment

Quarter 1: The Bengals pulled out a 31–27 win over the Jaguars in their home opener, but the big story is Joe Burrow's turf toe injury. With surgery and a three-month recovery ahead, what does this mean for Cincinnati's season — and Burrow's career moving forward? And do we need to start a serious conversation about Trevor Lawrence? Quarter 2: The Eagles edge out the Chiefs 20–17 in Arrowhead. Are the Chiefs in danger of missing the playoffs for the first time in the Patrick Mahomes era? And are the Eagles still the team to beat in the NFC? Quarter 3: It's time for our NFL Awards Predictions — including Offensive/Defensive Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, DPOY, and MVP. Quarter 4: Our NFL Week 3 Picks are in! CIN vs MIN, LAR vs PHI, DEN vs LAC & DET vs BAL. Last week's top dog was a tie between Shelton & Nick — who takes the lead this week? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a tough debut, the crew debates Arch's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for our Week 2 NFL picks! The crew breaks down four big matchups: Washington Commanders vs. Green Bay Packers Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs Atlanta Falcons vs. Minnesota Vikings Who you got in Week 2? Drop your predictions in the comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this clip, we cover: AFC & NFC Division Winners

The Baltimore Ravens just made the WRONG kind of history in their 41-40 loss to the Buffalo Bills.

And finally, our top 10 quarterbacks in the NFL right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Week 1 of the NFL season is already shaking things up! The Kansas City Chiefs took a tough 27-21 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Brazil during a rare Friday Night Football game streamed live on YouTube. Are the Chargers the new favorites to win the AFC West after this statement win? And do we need to have another serious conversation about the Chiefs' wide receiver corps holding the team back? The crew breaks it all down in this clip from Dead End Sports. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBAK1zxiH-uuU7TvblsKLGQ/join SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: http://apple.co/2oJH8d3 SUBSCRIBE to get the latest Dead End Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=deadendsports Follow Ken on Twitter: @Kennithbinge Follow Shelton J on Twitter: @sheltonjones33 Follow Raf on Twitter: @Feefo247 Follow Nicky Dusse on Twitter: @wesisi11 Follow Spike Lou on Twitter: @IamSPiKELoU About Dead End Sports: Dead End Sports is the place where sports opinions collide! Every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 P.M. ET, we recap the weeks biggest news stories in the #NBA, #NFL, #MLB, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Kansas City Chiefs have been the NFL's dynasty in the making — but are we starting to see cracks in the armor? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBAK1zxiH-uuU7TvblsKLGQ/join SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: http://apple.co/2oJH8d3 SUBSCRIBE to get the latest Dead End Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=deadendsports Follow Ken on Twitter: @Kennithbinge Follow Shelton J on Twitter: @sheltonjones33 Follow Raf on Twitter: @Feefo247 Follow Nicky Dusse on Twitter: @wesisi11 Follow Spike Lou on Twitter: @IamSPiKELoU About Dead End Sports: Dead End Sports is the place where sports opinions collide! Every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 P.M. ET, we recap the weeks biggest news stories in the #NBA, #NFL, #MLB, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dead End Sports is back LIVE tonight at 9PM ET with a jam-packed NFL show! Quarter 1: The Chiefs took a shocking loss to the Chargers in Brazil, 27-21. Are the Chargers suddenly AFC West favorites? And is it time to panic about KC's wide receivers? Quarter 2: The Ravens just made the wrong kind of history — blowing a 15-point lead with 4 minutes left and becoming the first team ever to lose while scoring 40+ and rushing for 235+. Did Baltimore choke this away, or did the Bills snatch it? And should John Harbaugh's job be on the line? Quarter 3: We reveal our NFL Playoff & Awards Predictions — division champs, wild cards, Super Bowl picks, plus MVP, Rookie of the Year & more. Quarter 4: NFL Week 2 Picks! Shelton & Spike tied last week — can they hold the top spot? We're picking WSH vs GB, CHI vs DET, PHI vs KC, ATL vs MIN, and your matchups too.

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The rankings continue. Here are our top 5 NFL running backs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We kick off the NFL season hanging out watching the game and talking shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It's one of the BEST times of the year—college football is back and the NFL season is right around the corner! Join us LIVE as we break it all down: Quarter 1: College football kicks off with a bang! We react to Iowa State's upset win over Kansas State in Ireland, then preview HUGE matchups this weekend: #1 Texas vs. #3 Ohio State in Columbus #9 LSU vs. #4 Clemson #6 Notre Dame vs. Miami on Sunday night Which matchup has your full attention? Quarter 2: NFL Positional Rankings continue! We debate our Top 5 Running Backs in the league right now. Quarter 3: Time to show love to the receivers—our Top 5 WRs in the NFL list. Who cracks your list? Quarter 4: Back to CFB—Which Top 25 program faces the most pressure this season? Who MUST make the College Football Playoff to avoid failure? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dead End Sports crew keeps the NFL rankings rolling! In this segment, we break down the Top 5 Edge Rushers in the league today. From elite sack artists to game-changing disruptors off the edge, who makes our list—and who's missing? Who's in your Top 5? Drop your rankings in the comments and let us know if you agree with our picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Dead End Sports, we're diving deep into the NFL preseason and our annual rankings: Caleb Williams & the Bears: After a 38-0 win over the Bills, who will get the credit if Chicago succeeds—and who takes the blame if they don't? Top 5 Defensive Tackles & Defensive Ends: Our picks for the most dominant forces in the trenches. Top 5 Edge Rushers: Breaking down the league's best at getting after the QB. AFC South Outlook: Are the Texans a lock to win the division? Can Trevor Lawrence lead the Jaguars back to playoff form? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone loves a “Top 10 QB” list… but is it even real? In this We Need to Talk segment, we break down why the NFL actually only has four truly great quarterbacks right now, and why the rest are more “good” than “elite.” Who are the four who just missed the cut, and what does this mean for the state of quarterback play in today's NFL? Let's talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Los Angeles Rams have a serious problem — QB Matthew Stafford isn't 100% healthy heading into the season, and his recent absence from practice has fans worried. With a lingering back issue and no clear backup plan, could this injury derail LA's season before it even starts? We break down the worst-case scenarios and what the Rams can do to keep their playoff hopes alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with our annual NFL positional rankings, and this week we're tackling two of the most important defensive spots in the game — linebackers and cornerbacks. Who's at the top of their game, who got snubbed, and why did we rank them the way we did? Let the debates begin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with our annual NFL positional rankings, and this week we're tackling two of the most important defensive spots in the game — linebackers. Who's at the top of their game, who got snubbed, and why did we rank them the way we did? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The first week of the NFL preseason delivered plenty of excitement, but all eyes were on Cleveland Browns rookie QB Shedeur Sanders as he made his NFL debut against the Carolina Panthers. How did he look under the bright lights? Is he ready to start Week 1 against the Bengals, or should the Browns take it slow? We break down his performance, the highlights, and what's next for Sanders in Cleveland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first full week of the new NFL season is in the books. Tonight, we're talking Shedeur Sanders' highly anticipated NFL debut in the Browns vs. Panthers preseason showdown — did he look like a Week 1 starter, or does he still have work to do? We're also continuing our annual NFL positional rankings. This week: the Top 5 linebackers and Top 5 cornerbacks in the league. Who made the cut, who got snubbed, and why? Finally, we close with the latest on the Los Angeles Rams' QB situation, as Matthew Stafford's health raises major red flags heading into the season. Could this be a problem that derails LA before the season even starts? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices