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Episode 262: The Halfway Mark, Already

Mario Hines October 30, 2025

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This week on The Underdog NFL Show: 

🎙️ Opening (00:00 → 00:18)

  • Birthday talk, mortality jokes, Amazon wishlists, tech habits

  • Retail therapy & collecting kicks → soccer obsession as the “methadone” for sneakers

  • Deep dive into new passion for global football (Wrexham, pyramid system, kits)

  • MLS talk, DC United kits, future promotion/relegation in U.S. soccer

  • Shoe pickup: Jordan Zion “Reverse Voodoo”

  • Banter about acting, Colin Farrell, Kiefer Sutherland, random movie tangent

🏈 NFL WEEK 9 GAMES

Ravens at Dolphins (14:33 → 14:51)

  • Dolphins’ huge offensive week discussed

  • Ravens getting healthier; full 53 active reported

  • Identity-shaping matchup for Baltimore

Falcons at Patriots (16:33 → 16:51)

  • Patriots gauge progress, protect ball with young QB

  • Pats elite run defense vs. Falcons ground attack

Panthers at Packers (18:26 → 18:44)

  • Panthers offensive struggles highlighted

  • Green Bay pass rush and run defense key storyline

Bears at Bengals (23:51 → 24:09)

  • Joe Flacco resurgence & feeding Jamar Chase

  • Chase’s massive target volume emphasized

Broncos at Texans (29:19 → 29:37)

  • Injury watch: key Denver defensive star hurt

  • Houston’s run-game questions; Mixon uncertainty

  • Mention of trade buzz & Breece Hall’s performance

Colts at Steelers (32:32 → 32:50)

  • Steelers’ defensive struggles continue

  • Colts physical play & momentum focus

Chargers at Titans (34:10 → 34:28)

  • Chargers inconsistency theme

  • Personnel notes: McConkey usage rising, RB injuries

Vikings at Lions (36:10 → 36:28)

  • Vikings QB health uncertainty

  • Detroit expected to reassert after bye

49ers at Giants (37:01 → 37:19)

  • QB watch: Brock Purdy status monitored

  • Giants QB injuries & emotional angle

  • Officiating frustration from prior week mentioned

Jaguars at Raiders (43:41 → 43:59)

  • Raiders offensive line woes, young weapons

  • Jaguars stability vs. struggling LV roster

 

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