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Dave Rothenberg and Kristen Rodgers take you through the world of football by breaking down games, advising you on the best bets of the week and helping you set your fantasy football rosters!


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    NFL Edge: Season Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 30:03


    The Rams are Super Bowl champions. Is this the start of a dynastic run in L.A.? And how confident do you feel that the Bengals will be back in the big game soon? Plus, we weigh in on the halftime show along with the commercials from Super Sunday, Dave and Kristen set the stage for the off-season stories to follow & we put a bow on the 2021 NFL season!

    NFL Edge: Super Bowl Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 30:45


    The biggest game of the season has arrived. What do the Rams need to do in order to celebrate a championship in their home city? And how can Joe Burrow and the Bengals cap off their magical season with a ring? Dave and Kristen are here to break down every angle of the game, make their picks for Super Sunday and even have some fun prop bets for you to wager on! Oh, and why does Dave hate Super Bowl parties?

    NFL Edge: Super Sunday, Brady & Flores

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 35:03


    Super Sunday is set! Dave and Kristen recap conference championship weekend in the NFL before looking ahead to the Super Bowl between the Rams and Bengals. Plus, Tom Brady officially calls it a career, Brian Flores has filed a lawsuit against three teams & the NFL, the team in Washington has a new name and we have a winner in our season-long picks challenge! So much to do. Join us.

    NFL Edge: Divisional Round Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 40:39


    Dave and Kristen return to recap one of the greatest weekends of football that anyone has ever seen. Do the Bengals have a chance against the Chiefs? Is this the end of the road for Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay, and have we seen the last of Tom Brady? Plus, can the 49ers beat the Rams for a third time this season? We answer all of it. Oh, and Dave gains some ground in the season-long standings! Dave and Kristen pick both games for the upcoming weekend.

    NFL Edge: Divisional Round Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 29:59


    Dave and Kristen are back to preview the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs. How will Derrick Henry look in his return for the Titans? Can the 49ers find a way to knock the Packers out of the postseason again? Are the Bucs more vulnerable against the Rams than we might think? And will the winner of the Bills & Chiefs game be favored to win the Super Bowl? We answer it all and make our picks!

    NFL Edge: And then there were eight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 37:58


    With Super Wild Card Weekend in the rear-view mirror, what do Dave and Kristen make of the excuses coming out of Dallas after a loss to San Francisco? And just how dangerous are Joe Burrow and the Bengals moving forward? Plus, the Bills turn heads against the Patriots, Matthew Stafford picks up his first career playoff victory and we analyze the early betting lines for the Divisional games!

    NFL Edge: Super Wild Card Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 40:32


    It's playoff time in the NFL and Dave & Kristen are here to get you ready for Super Wild Card Weekend! Will the Bengals bust their playoff slump? Can the 49ers go down to Dallas and pull the upset? Is this a 'Super Bowl or bust' season for the Cowboys? And will Matthew Stafford find a way to lead the Rams to a win over the Cardinals? Plus, Dave and Kristen make their picks!

    NFL Edge: Coastal Bias

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 47:28


    The regular season is in the books! Dave and Kristen are back to put a bow on Week 18, and weigh in on the coaching and front office moves that have been made thus far. Plus, we start to look ahead to Wild Card weekend, analyze some early betting lines & Dave discusses why he has taken a huge rooting interest in one specific team now that the season is over for his Giants.

    NFL Edge: The debut of Week 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 47:19


    For the first time, the NFL expands to Week 18. How will the playoff picture look on Monday morning? Will the 49ers find their way into the postseason? And can the Raiders find a way to beat the Chargers in a loser-goes-home game? Plus, Dave and Kristen weigh in on Aaron Rodgers' latest comments, the Antonio Brown situation, make their picks for the week and hand out fantasy football awards for the 2021 season.

    NFL Edge: Closing out 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 57:06


    Kristen Rodgers is joined by RJ Santillo (who is pinch-hitting for Dave Rothenberg) in the final episode of 2021. Are the Chiefs and Packers on a Super Bowl collision course? And what to make of the latest comments by Aaron Rodgers regarding his future? Plus, did you make it to the championship round of your fantasy football league? We answer all the tough questions to try and get you a title! Happy New Year!

    NFL Edge: Football Every Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 66:54


    If you asked for football nearly every day of the week for the holidays, you've gotten your wish. Dave and Kristen recap every game from a wild Week 15. Are the Rams the best team in the NFC West? Can the Steelers sneak into the playoffs? Plus, we preview the rematch between the Bills and Patriots, a big game between Baltimore and Cincinnati and get you set for Week 16! Oh, and did you advance to the next round in your fantasy football postseason? We have all the latest news on the players that could impact your title run!

    NFL Edge: Everyone is out

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 59:15


    It's Week 15 in the NFL and Dave & Kristen are here to get you all the latest on which players are in and which are out when it comes to COVID-19. Plus, we preview the Pats and Colts, wonder if this is the week the Bills bounce back and help you set your fantasy football lineup for the first week of the playoffs!

    NFL Edge: Dave is disgusted

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 54:51


    Dave and Kristen are here to talk about two bad New York football teams, Urban Meyer's future in Jacksonville, Aaron Rodgers' toe, Denver's touching moment in memory of Demaryius Thomas & more. Oh, and did you advance to the fantasy football playoffs? We have the information that you need to get ready for round one. Plus, Dave is disgusted with how the season-long picks are playing out.

    NFL Edge: Dave the FBI Agent

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 54:59


    It's Week 14 in the NFL. Was it wise for Mike McCarthy to guarantee a win for the Cowboys over the WFT? And will Baker Mayfield be able to lead the Browns to a win and avoid falling below .500? Plus, we look ahead to a big Monday night match-up between the Rams and Cardinals, Dave feels very confident about his selections in the picks segment & we answer the fantasy football questions you need to know with playoff berths on the line!

    NFL Edge: Bill Belichick is back

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 32:20


    After one year away from ruling the AFC, Bill Belichick and the Patriots are back. What does last night's loss mean for the Bills and their Super Bowl dreams? Plus, should the Ravens have gone for the win when they could have played for overtime? And is it time to officially buy stock in the Chargers? Dave and Kristen answer all of that and more on the NFL Edge Podcast!

    NFL Edge: The final third

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 49:26


    The regular season is making the turn for home towards the final third of the season. We recap a win for the Cowboys over the Saints, get you set for a big match-up on Monday Night Football between the Patriots and Bills and try to sort out who the Eagles really are. Plus, Dave and Kristen make their picks and dish out some fantasy football advice for a week with a lot of injured running backs!

    NFL Edge: Zero Point Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 20:19


    Dave and Kristen return to recap a wild week in the world of fantasy football. If you have Christian McCaffrey, Dalvin Cook, Ezekiel Elliott or D'Andre Swift on your roster, what should you do?! We have all the answers for you. Plus, Kristen starts to inch ahead of Dave in the season-long standings thanks to one singular team!

    NFL Edge: Amazing 'Dave' Kreskin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 54:25


    Dave & Kristen are back to get you set for a busy Week 12 in the NFL, including a full football slate on Thanksgiving! Will the Cowboys bounce back on turkey day? And how will Jonathan Taylor and the running game of the Colts stack up against Tom Brady and the Bucs? Plus, is this the week to insert Michael Gallup into your fantasy football lineup and Dave proves that he is indeed a mind-reader. Happy Thanksgiving!

    NFL Edge: Big Blue bust

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 34:17


    Dave is distraught over the state of his New York Giants. Where does Big Blue go from here? Plus, the Bills are trending in the wrong direction, the Eagles are getting hot at the right time, Pete Carroll and Russell Wilson appear set for a split and Justin Herbert is still, in fact, very good at football. Oh, and are the Chiefs the team to beat in the AFC?

    NFL Edge: Going Sock-less

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 54:31


    After a dominant win on Thursday Night Football, how much Patriots stock are you buying? Plus, Dave and Kristen make their picks around the league, preview Week 11, debate how important food is - or isn't - to your game day viewing experience & discuss all of the injury updates you need to know to set your fantasy football lineup.

    NFL Edge: Mark Twain would have loved Week 10 in the NFL

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 50:42


    Dave and Kristen are back to talk all things Week 10 in the NFL. The Titans and Patriots keep winning, the Chiefs appear to be back and Bruce Arians isn't happy with the intelligence level of the Buccaneers right now. Plus, what to do if you have Robert Woods on your fantasy football team? Can you trust Odell Beckham Jr. in his place? And why does Dave continue to quote Mark Twain? Find out the answers on this edition of The NFL Edge Podcast!

    NFL Edge: What would "Ace" Rothstein do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 57:58


    Is it time to admit that the Arizona Cardinals are the best team in the NFL? How will Odell Beckham Jr. signing in L.A. with the Rams impact the NFC playoff picture? And what do we expect from Mike White against the Bills? Plus, we give you our picks for Week 10 in the NFL and hand out fantasy football awards for the first half of the season!

    NFL Edge: Same Name Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 54:06


    Week 9 in the NFL brought with it a lot of surprises. Should we still consider the Cowboys legitimate Super Bowl contenders? Are the Bills in trouble? And what to make of the continued struggles of the Chiefs along with Jordan Love's unimpressive debut? Plus, we have the names you need to know when it comes to the fantasy football waiver wire & Dave and Kristen each share some troubling stories involving same-named individuals.

    NFL Edge: Favorite 'awful' movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 50:57


    Dave and Kristen are back to recap a troubling loss for the Jets, discuss Odell Beckham Jr. hitting the open market and preview Jordan Love's first start for the Packers. Plus, we make our Week 9 picks & who should you start in place of Derrick Henry on your fantasy football team? Oh, and what's your favorite 'awful' movie ever?

    NFL Edge: No candy for Tony Romo impersonators

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 54:11


    Dave and Kristen are back to react to Week 8 in the NFL. What sort of shape is Dave in after another Giants loss? And should the Chiefs still be considered title contenders? Plus, if you have Derrick Henry on your fantasy football roster, who should you replace him with? Also, we assess the early Week 9 betting lines and Dave explains why he turned away a certain child on Halloween because of a poorly chosen costume.

    NFL Edge: Peanut Butter for days

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 58:28


    Are the Packers the NFL's best team? Will the Lions get their first win of the season? And do you only have one real choice when it comes to making your survivor selection this week? Plus, Dave and Kristen make their picks for Week 8, answer some fantasy football questions and reveal why the shape of candy does in fact make all the difference when it comes to Halloween.

    NFL Edge: No ride for Doug Pederson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 54:46


    Week 7 is in the books and we are back to weigh in on the undefeated Cardinals, how much trouble the Chiefs are in and the current MVP race. Plus, what to do if you have Davante Adams in fantasy football? We have some answers for you. And what do Dave and Kristen make of the early betting lines? Oh, and why does Dave have such a problem with Doug Pederson? We have it all.

    NFL Edge: Does the fish stink?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 55:05


    It's Week 7 in the NFL and that means another edition of the NFL Edge Podcast. What should we make of the Browns victory over the Broncos? And can any of the double-digit underdogs keep their respective game close on Sunday? Plus, we make history when Kristen alters one of her selections in the picks segment at the last moment to make up ground!

    NFL Edge: Group chats gone wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 53:23


    The NFL Edge Podcast is back to recap Week 6. Are the Bills the best team in the AFC? And how long will the Cardinals remain undefeated? Plus, we have a long list of fantasy football solutions for the massive amount of players you have on bye in Week 7 and Dave has a problem with his iPhone in which he feels he's being held prisoner.

    NFL Edge: English Impersonators

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 54:57


    It's Week 6 in the NFL! Dave Rothenberg and Kristen Rodgers are here to get you the bets you need to know for the week. Plus, Tom Brady and the Bucs win again, the Chiefs try to bounce back and we preview a battle of 4-1 teams between the Chargers and Ravens. Oh, and do you need a spot start for your fantasy team with the bye weeks and injuries piling up? We've got you covered!

    NFL Edge: Jon Gruden's exit

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 52:32


    Dave and Kristen are here to weigh in on the news that Jon Gruden's time in Las Vegas is over. Plus, a full recap of Week 5 in the NFL. Are the Bills the league's best team? Is Lamar Jackson back in the MVP conversation? And how 'bout them Cowboys? Also, Dave surges ahead in the season-long picks and which names need to be added to your fantasy football roster, especially if you have Saquon Barkley or Clyde Edwards-Helaire? We have it all for you!

    NFL Edge: Phalanges

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 56:41


    The NFL Edge podcast is back to get you set for Week 5 in the NFL. Will the Bills submerge the Chiefs back below .500? Can the Giants pick up a win in Dallas? Plus, Dave and Kristen explain why a team with a losing record is the best survivor pick of the week, and if Russell Wilson is your starting fantasy football quarterback, which waiver wire QB might you be able to replace Wilson with if he misses time?

    NFL Edge: Be a goldfish

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 50:56


    Dave and Kristen are back to recap Tom Brady's return to New England, two wins for New York football and to discuss where the Cardinals rank among the best teams in the NFL. And are the Cowboys back? Plus, Bears RB David Montgomery is out for the next month. Who should you add to your fantasy football roster to replace him? Oh, and Dave takes the lead in the season-long picks.

    A Loveless Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 57:52


    It's Week 4 in the NFL! Dave Rothenberg and Kristen Rodgers are back to preview Tom Brady's return to New England, discuss whether the Jets or Giants can win a football game and weigh in on a battle out west between the Rams and Cardinals. Plus, we make our betting picks, rank Halloween candy & Dave has marriage advice for a friend of Kristen's.

    NFL Edge: Unlucky Charms

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 49:03


    Dave Rothenberg and Kristen Rodgers return to recap a wild Week 3 around the NFL. Should Chiefs fans be concerned? And what's wrong with the teams in New York? Plus, the season-long bet tightens up, we list the fantasy football moves that you need to make and assess the betting lines that could make you some money early in the week. Oh, and why does Dave hate Lucky Charms? Listen in for all of it!

    NFL Edge: Analogies Gone Wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 47:57


    Dave Rothenberg and Kristen Rodgers are here to get you set for Week 3 in the NFL. Will we lose Dave if the Giants drop a third straight game to start the season? Plus, Dave and Kristen have their picks of the week and some fantasy football advice as well!

    The NFL Edge: Hammer on the Nail

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 42:20


    Dave Rothenberg and Kristen Rodgers are back to break down which teams look like contenders through two weeks and which squads are trending towards being pretenders. Plus, a list of players to add to your fantasy football roster, some early spreads to keep an eye on and 'old sayings' gone wrong.

    The NFL Edge: Giant Disappointment

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 40:33


    The Giants lost in crushing fashion and Dave is in a bad way. Also, we get you set for Week 2 in the NFL, Dave & Kristen make their picks and we answer your fantasy football questions!

    The NFL Edge: Reaction to Week 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 42:44


    Dave Rothenberg and Kristen Rodgers weigh in on what we saw from Week 1 around the NFL. Plus, a list of the additions you should be looking for in fantasy football and the players you should be worried about on your fantasy roster, and a preview of the Week 2 betting lines. Oh, and a bet is made!

    The NFL Edge: Week 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 57:35


    Dave Rothenberg and Kristen Rodgers get you set for Week 1 in the NFL from an analysis, gambling and fantasy football perspective! Plus, actor Jerry Ferrara stops by for his pick of the week.

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