Episode 437: Football Giveth and Football Taketh Away

This week on The Underdog:

• Opening (00:00:33 – 00:01:56)
  Chris and Matt catch up on their day, joke about pre-show banter, and talk about the cooler September weather.

• Baseball & NFL Setup (00:01:56 – 00:02:24)
  Brief Phillies injury update (Zach Wheeler, Trae Turner) and hope for Turner’s playoff return. Chris notes having the oddsmakers open to review NFL Week 2 lines.

• Sneaker Talk (00:02:24 – 00:09:52)
  They discuss the state of sneaker drops, South Park Crocs, Spider-Man and horror-themed Crocs, and a pair of ultra-comfortable 3D-printed slides Chris received. Conversation covers upcoming Travis Scott and Kobe releases, hoodie prices, and plans to fit into new clothes by October.

• Ole Miss & SEC Football (00:10:15 – 00:14:04)
  Matt vents about Kentucky’s late field goal and Florida’s upset loss costing him bets. They discuss QB Austin Simmons’ injury scare, Ole Miss’ upcoming matchup with Arkansas, and Mississippi being favored by seven.

• Eagles vs Cowboys Reactions (00:14:17 – 00:17:15)
  Chris and Matt analyze the Eagles’ strong offense but secondary concerns, Vic Fangio’s comments on Adoree Jackson, and hopes for a future trade to upgrade CB. They praise Howie Roseman’s acquisition of Tank Bigsby and discuss injuries to Will Shipley.

• Jalen Carter & Discipline Issues (00:17:51 – 00:20:31)
  They recap Carter’s spitting incident, speculate about league discipline, and lament losing Ben VanSumeren for the season. Chris worries about A.J. Brown’s lack of targets.

• Chiefs vs Eagles & NFL Talk (00:22:02 – 00:26:09)
  Conversation on the upcoming Eagles-Chiefs game, Kansas City’s injuries (Reid, Rice, Worthy), Tyreek Hill’s legal troubles, and hot takes on Chiefs’ early-season struggles.

• College & NFL Lines (00:27:22 – 00:31:43)
  They note the Saints’ long Super Bowl odds, critique New Orleans’ gold uniforms, and chat about upcoming Ole Miss-Arkansas and Eagles games.

• Sunday & Monday Night Football (00:36:02 – 00:41:42)
  Recap of the Bills-Ravens thriller vs. letdown Monday night game, Caleb Williams’ cautious passing, Chris’ near-miss parlay bet, and JJ McCarthy’s TD salvaging a small win.

• Steelers, Trades & League Moves (00:37:35 – 00:39:44)
  Discussion on missing out on Jalen Ramsey, Jabrill Peppers signing, and Peppers’ journeyman career.

• Pop Culture & TV (00:38:44 – 00:34:52)
  Matt shares a Lee Corso fun fact (Ticonderoga pencils), they joke about soybeans, and Chris praises The Traitors UK, recommending Matt give it a shot.

• Closing Thoughts (00:42:33 – 00:44:22)
  They look forward to Ole Miss and Eagles games, express hope for two wins, and note the Eagles’ support for Jalen Carter’s future extension.

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