This week on The Underdog NFL Show: 

 

00:13 – Intro, Eagles/Lions Misery & QB Struggles
Chris and Mario commiserate over a brutal football week: Eagles’ early collapse, Saquon’s lone bright spot, Lions fighting to stay alive, and general frustration with both teams’ energy and execution.

02:28 – Falcons Collapse & Rams’ Draft Gift
They dissect Atlanta’s disastrous trajectory, Raheem Morris’ future, and how a potential top-five pick—owned by the Rams—shapes LA’s rebuild. They debate whether the Rams should consider a QB if one unexpectedly falls.

07:42 – Cardinals Offense & Jacoby Brissett Stability
Brissett’s competence sparks talk about Arizona’s future, Kyler uncertainty, Michael Wilson’s emergence, and whether the Cards should reset the QB position.

10:26 – Ravens vs Bengals Identity Crisis
Both teams flash promise but keep collapsing; discussion centers on inconsistency, injuries, and unclear ceilings.

11:39 – Bills vs Patriots State of the AFC
AFC parity, Buffalo’s turnovers, New England’s surprising record, and how both teams are stuck between good and not-quite-great.

13:50 – The Josh Allen WR Problem
The hosts vent about Buffalo refusing to provide Allen a true WR1 and compare it to McNabb’s early-career struggles with weak receiving rooms.

17:20 – Hurts/A.J. Brown Dynamic & Leadership Questions
A long debate on personality fit, sideline demeanor, Alabama recruiting history, and expectations on QBs as emotional leaders.

19:52 – Eagles’ Remaining Schedule & Concerns
Why Philly could still limp in, issues with coaching, and the remaining Raiders/Commanders/Commanders stretch.

20:17 – Browns at Bears: QB Carousel, Shador Reality Check
How Shador compares to previous weeks, Browns’ coaching turmoil, Stefanski’s decisions, and Chicago’s pressure with Caleb Williams’ development.

23:50 – Browns Job Attractiveness & Coaching Candidates
Evaluating the appeal of the role, Watson contract timeline, roster strengths, and a weak upcoming coaching cycle (Joe Brady, Thomas Brown, Marcus Freeman, etc.).

33:30 – Notre Dame Fallout & Bowl Boycott
Reactions to Notre Dame declining postseason play, what it means for seniors, and locker-room optics.


NFL Week Games 

02:28 – Falcons at Buccaneers
Falcons’ energy crisis vs. Bucs’ evaluation week.

07:31 – Cardinals at Texans
Texans’ defense surging; Cardinals relying on Brissett stabilization.

10:26 – Ravens at Bengals
Two talented but inconsistent teams battling identity issues.

11:38 – Bills at Patriots
A measuring-stick game between streaky AFC sides.

20:17 – Browns at Bears
Young QBs under scrutiny; both defenses determining outcomes.

33:47 – Eagles at Raiders
Philly needing a reset game; Raiders limited offensively.

34:45 – Chargers at Chiefs
Kansas City’s survival mode vs. LA searching for direction.

39:22 – Jets at Jaguars
QB uncertainty for New York; Jaguars proving staying power.

42:33 – Commanders at Giants
Injuries and QB mismanagement framing both teams’ seasons.

45:28 – Panthers at Saints
Carolina’s growing belief vs. New Orleans’ inconsistency.

49:12 – Lions at Rams
A litmus test for Detroit; LA steadying behind veteran stars.

50:51 – Packers at Broncos
Evaluating Bo Nix’s long-term ceiling vs. Denver’s revived defense.

54:51 – Colts at Seahawks
Colts turning to 44-year-old Phillip Rivers; Seattle heavily favored.

56:49 – Titans at 49ers
Tennessee buying into Mike McCoy’s culture; San Francisco overpowering.

57:25 – Vikings at Cowboys
Minnesota volatile week-to-week; Dallas explosive at home.

57:56 – Dolphins at Steelers
Miami’s speed vs. Pittsburgh’s physical style in cold weather.

 

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Mario Hines

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