Show notes

The Underdog NFL Show previews the full NFL Week 3 slate as Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines work through every matchup, major injuries and several early-season questions. Jaxson Dart’s season-ending knee injury, Detroit’s defense, and Philadelphia’s offensive-line problems are major themes. The episode also touches on Zach Ertz, MLB labor, and Justin Verlander before closing with Eagles-Bears. 0:13 Opening: Week 2 takeaways, Carolina’s surprising start and the NFL injury picture. 2:06 Giants/Jaxson Dart: season-ending knee surgery, Jameis Winston, New York’s offense and defensive injuries. 8:48 Lions: Detroit’s depleted secondary, Avonte Maddox and concerns about the defense. 11:22 Zach Ertz and MLB: Ertz’s return to Philadelphia, baseball labor concerns and Justin Verlander’s farewell. 16:04 Falcons-Packers: Michael Penix Jr.’s return, Green Bay’s run game and offensive-line issues. 18:21 Panthers-Browns: Carolina’s momentum, Deshaun Watson, Denzel Boston and Cleveland’s offense. 22:15 Bengals-Steelers: Joe Burrow, Cincinnati’s start and Pittsburgh’s problems with Aaron Rodgers. 23:08 NFL scoring: how the extremely rare one-point safety can happen. 26:03 Texans-Colts: C.J. Stroud, Houston’s receivers, Nico Collins and Indianapolis’ offense. 30:03 Chiefs-Dolphins: Kansas City with Kenneth Walker III and Miami’s struggles. 31:07 Chargers-Bills: Justin Herbert, Buffalo’s offense and Los Angeles’ difficult start. 33:17 Patriots-Jaguars: Drake Maye, Jacksonville’s offense and an AFC measuring-stick game. 34:43 Jets-Lions: the Aaron Glenn reunion, Detroit’s offense and questions about both defenses. 37:57 Seahawks-Commanders: Jayden Daniels’ elbow injury, Washington’s outlook and Seattle’s form. 41:13 Titans-Giants: Cam Ward, Jameis Winston and both offenses. 49:06 Cardinals-49ers: Arizona’s passing game, Trey McBride, San Francisco and Philadelphia roster needs. 53:33 Vikings-Buccaneers: Kyler Murray’s return and Minnesota’s quarterback situation. 54:42 Ravens-Cowboys: Baltimore’s offense, Dallas’ Week 2 showing and the matchup. 56:06 Raiders-Saints: Kirk Cousins, Tyler Shough, Brock Bowers and both offenses. 57:42 Rams-Broncos: Aaron Donald’s return, Denver’s injured backfield and both defenses. 59:56 Eagles-Bears: Caleb Williams’ hamstring, Chicago’s backup-QB situation and Philadelphia’s offensive line.