Show notes

The Underdog NFL Show previews the complete NFL Week 1 slate, with Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines breaking down every matchup, roster question, and early-season pressure point. The episode opens with online privacy before moving into Patriots-Seahawks and the NFL’s Australia game. Christian McCaffrey, Aaron Rodgers, C.J. Stroud, and Drake May become major discussion points. The show closes with the remaining Sunday and Monday matchups. 0:13 Intro, Mario’s Future Chefs photo, online privacy, data-removal services and spam calls. 9:27 Patriots-Seahawks: Super Bowl rematch, New England’s offseason, Seattle’s line and Sam Darnold. 15:57 49ers-Rams in Melbourne: travel, Aaron Donald and Christian McCaffrey’s workload and career trends. 24:09 Falcons-Steelers: Aaron Rodgers, Pittsburgh’s offense, Atlanta’s secondary and Mike Tomlin. 31:34 Ravens-Colts: Daniel Jones’ Achilles return and Baltimore’s new era. 32:45 Bills-Texans: C.J. Stroud’s contract expectations, Houston’s offense and Buffalo’s outlook. 40:27 Bears-Panthers: Caleb Williams, Drake May comparisons and Carolina. 44:52 Drake Maye QB-ranking debate against Hurts, Love, Goff, Burrow, Mahomes, Herbert, Stafford, and others. 54:44 Jets-Titans: Geno Smith, Cam Ward and Tennessee. 55:45 Browns-Jaguars: Cleveland’s QB situation and Jacksonville’s offense. 55:59 Saints-Lions: New Orleans’ roster and Detroit. 56:32 Buccaneers-Bengals: Baker Mayfield’s deal, Joe Burrow and Cincinnati. 57:26 Cardinals-Chargers: Arizona and Mike McDaniel’s Chargers offense. 58:40 Packers-Vikings: Kyler Murray, Kevin O’Connell and Minnesota’s QB situation. 1:01:30 Dolphins-Raiders: Malik Willis, Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza and Miami’s rebuild. 1:04:04 Eagles-Commanders: Philadelphia’s defense, Washington’s line and Jayden Daniels. 1:05:05 Cowboys-Giants: Malik Nabers, New York’s defense and Dallas. 1:08:25 Broncos-Chiefs: Denver’s expectations and Kansas City.