Episode 307: The Rico Dowdle Revenge Game

00:28 – Penn State’s Collapse & Oddsmakers Game
Chris opens exhausted, joking about Greg’s “week from hell.” Greg vents about Penn State’s latest downfall and his lifelong realism as a fan. Chris notes that oddsmakers have Penn State at +50,000 to win the national title, sparking a guessing game of which teams share those odds (Arkansas, Michigan State, Pitt, Kansas, Kansas State, Illinois).

04:42 – NFL Updates: Mac Jones & 49ers Woes
They discuss Mac Jones’ stat-heavy but mistake-filled day (347 yards, 2 INTs) and the 49ers losing Fred Warner to a severe ankle injury. Greg laments San Francisco’s constant injury issues.

08:28 – Browns, Eagles & Philly Sports Pain
Chris realizes it’s Sunday only after seeing Browns inactives. Cleveland’s 23–9 loss to Pittsburgh leads into a rundown of Philadelphia sports misery—Flyers losing, Phillies eliminated, and the Eagles falling 34–17 to the Giants.

10:56 – Eagles, Sixers, and Turf Trouble
Greg calls it a “nightmare week” for Philly, with the lone bright spot being Joel Embiid participating in a scrimmage. They review the Eagles’ ugly Thursday Night Football loss—missing Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith—and discuss how Drew Rosenhaus influenced Carter sitting out due to the Giants’ dangerous turf that also injured Malik Nabers.

12:55 – Flyers’ Heartbreak Continues
Greg recounts the Flyers’ controversial overtime loss to Carolina, blaming an incorrect goalie interference call that cost them a win.

13:47 – Travel, Streaming, and Tech Talk
Chris previews his upcoming trip to Ireland, planning to watch Wrexham, Eagles, and Sixers games mid-flight by “tricking” YouTube TV into thinking he’s in the U.S. They debate in-flight Wi-Fi reliability and swap travel hacks, from downloading shows on iPads to avoiding airplane meals.

18:28 – Ambien & Travel Disasters
Chris tests Ambien before his flight and shares sleep struggles. Greg recalls inconsiderate travelers keeping cabin lights on overnight, and they share horror stories about cross-country buses and long flights.

21:28 – Lions-Packers & Sunday Night Football
Chris brings up Jared Goff’s overturned TD catch. Greg explains the illegal motion call and credits the Lions’ smooth offensive transition despite coordinator changes. They note how Detroit rebounded from an ugly Week 1 loss to the Packers.

22:52 – MLB Postseason Breakdown
The hosts dissect Dodgers-Brewers NLCS odds (Milwaukee +172 at oddsmakers). Greg praises Milwaukee’s resilience but concedes Los Angeles’ depth. They review NLCS MVP favorites—Shohei Ohtani (+170), Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts (+1000), and Brewers stars William Contreras, Christian Yelich, and Jackson Chourio (+1100).

25:58 – Phillies Meltdown & Baseball Logic
They relive Philadelphia’s collapse, defending the decision to intentionally walk Ohtani (“basic baseball sense”) while blasting hindsight critics. Chris and Greg describe Orion Kerkering’s errant throw as “Knoblauch-esque” and compare it to historic baseball blunders.

30:28 – NFL Game Discussions (with +28s applied)

• Bills vs. Falcons (+3.5 ATL) – Greg says Buffalo remains superior if they pressure Michael Penix Jr.

• Bears vs. Commanders (-5 WAS) – Chicago’s offense is improving; Washington’s injuries could make this a shootout.

• Steelers vs. Bengals (+5.5 CIN) – Joe Flacco’s debut brought life to Cincinnati, but Greg sees Pittsburgh as steadier and better positioned in the AFC North.

33:59 – Rico Dowdell Emerges
They spotlight Carolina RB Rico Dowdell’s breakout stretch—389 rushing yards and 2 TDs over two games—comparing him to past brief sensations like Travis Fulgham and Bryce Brown.