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Daniel Jeremiah joins Mina to preview EVERY SINGLE GAME on the Week 2 slate. They go matchup by matchup and give their keys to each game, including the Lions-Bills, Bengals-Texans, Giants-Rams on Monday Night Football and everything in between. Plus, they give picks for all 16 games. (0:00) Welcome to the Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny! (1:58) Lions @ Bills Preview (9:42) Panthers @ Falcons Preview  (13:14) Browns @ Buccaneers Preview  (17:04) Bengals @ Texans Preview  (23:20) Packers @ Jets Preview  (27:55) Eagles @ Titans Preview  (32:16) Vikings @ Bears Preview (37:54) Saints @ Ravens Preview  (39:48) Steelers @ Patriots Preview  (43:15) Jaguars @ Broncos Preview  (51:07) Raiders @ Chargers Preview (57:09) Dolphins @ 49ers Preview  (59:06) Commanders @ Cowboys Preview  (1:01:31) Seahawks @ Cardinals Preview  (1:05:29) Colts @ Chiefs Preview  (1:10:35) Giants @ Rams Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mina Kimes is joined by Ben Solak to break down Monday Night Football, starting with the Chiefs’ dominant win over the Broncos. They discuss Kansas City’s rushing attack, concerns about the passing game, Bo Nix’s struggles and what needs to change for Denver. Then it’s time for Week 1 Winners & Woofs! Mina and Ben highlight the Bills and Ravens offenses before digging into their Week 1 woofs: the Cowboys defense and Packers offensive line. (0:00) Welcome to the Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny! (1:08) Chiefs Defeat Broncos 31-10 (2:22) Chiefs’ Dominant Rushing Attack (9:06) Chiefs’ Passing Game (13:59) Broncos’ Defense Concerns (16:16) Bo Nix Struggles (20:58) Chiefs’ Solid Defense (25:30) Broncos’ Offensive Adjustments  (27:06) Winner: Bills Offense (35:38) Winner: Ravens Offense (43:55) Woof: Cowboys Defense (51:12) Woof: Packers Offensive Line Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Richard Sherman joins Kevin Clark to break down the Bills-Lions matchup, explain why he’s concerned about the Cowboys’ defense, and reveal what makes Mike Macdonald one of the NFL’s best defensive minds. Sherman also opens up about his special relationship with Kobe Bryant, his favorite underrated teammate, the NFL’s best defensive backs and what he’s learned from working on Thursday Night Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark recaps Week 1 of the NFL season, breaking down the biggest winners, losers and early takeaways from around the league. Kevin explains why the Buffalo Bills and Chicago Bears now look like legitimate Super Bowl contenders after impressive Week 1 performances, with a closer look at Josh Allen, Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson and the changes that could make both teams dangerous. The episode also covers Lamar Jackson and the Ravens, the Bengals’ improving offensive line, the Vikings’ defense and Jordan Love, the Browns’ disastrous loss to Jacksonville, Deshaun Watson’s struggles, the Eagles, Lions, Chargers, Commanders and more. Kevin examines which preseason expectations have already been validated, which teams raised serious concerns, and why elite pass rushers and explosive offenses could define the NFL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Football is finally back, and Kevin Clark kicks off the episode by officially locking in his 2026 NFL predictions with division winners, wild-card teams and his Super Bowl pick. After declaring his offseason picks non-binding, Kevin makes it official: Eagles over Bengals in the Super Bowl. Then Kevin is joined by Falcons star Bijan Robinson to discuss his evolution as a running back, why identifying the “free hitter” has become such an important part of his game, what he learned studying Adrian Peterson, and why a dominant running game can completely change the way a defense plays. Bijan also talks about the Falcons, Kevin Stefanski and Tommy Rees, his relationship with Matt Ryan, Atlanta's underrated players and his goals for the upcoming season. Former NFL quarterback Trent Green then joins Kevin to discuss quarterback development in the modern NFL, why young quarterbacks are being pushed onto the field faster than ever, and the difficult-to-measure processing skills that separate successful quarterbacks from everyone else. Green also revisits the 2007 Miami Dolphins, the early days of the Greatest Show on Turf, the famous Chiefs-Colts playoff shootout, and his memories of Priest Holmes. Plus, Trent names his ultimate NFL “bada**” and tells an incredible Brian Waters story from his days in Kansas City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Jeremiah joins Kevin Clark to preview the NFL season and share some of his boldest predictions. DJ picks the Philadelphia Eagles to win the Super Bowl, explains why he expects a bounce-back season from C.J. Stroud, and shares his expectations for Cam Ward. He also picks his quarterback for the next 10 years, discusses how much draft information he really knows before draft night, and names some of the most impressive players he’s ever scouted. Plus, a conversation about roster building, Jalen Hurts, the Eagles’ underrated depth, preseason overreactions, and what it takes to play with conviction at the NFL level. Check out the ManningCast Heist here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfXJynWRdtU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mina Kimes is joined by Domonique Foxworth to preview EVERY SINGLE GAME on the Week 1 slate. They go matchup by matchup and break down the keys to each game, including the Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl rematch, 49ers-Rams in Australia, Broncos-Chiefs on Monday Night Football and everything in between. Plus, Mina and Domonique make their picks for all 16 games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s last call before the 2026 NFL season kicks off! Mina Kimes is joined by Nate Tice to put their final takes and predictions on the record before the games begin. Which AFC team is best equipped to take down the Rams? Plus, they discuss teams that could surprise them (or make them look very dumb), breakout players and coaches, QBs they might be talking about very differently by the end of the year, and more. The takes are locked in. Let’s see how they age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Move the Sticks with Daniel Jeremiah Episode 1 is here! The long-running pod is back with the same name but a different home. In the first episode, DJ breaks down his lists of FIVE quarterbacks and teams he thinks could go from good to GREAT this season. Is DJ too high on  the Cowboys or is this the year Dallas can collectively put it all together? Are the Chargers poised to have the best year in the Justin Herbert era? Then, Eagles GM Howie Roseman joins the show to break down various moves the Eagles made this offseason, what makes Cooper DeJean and Jalen Hurts special and what the key is to Philadelphia’s sustained success defensively. Finally, DJ looks back on some hits and misses from past drafts before taking a trip down memory lane to when the FIRST ever MTS aired in 2009. | Move the Sticks Approximate Timecodes: (0:00) Intro (1:51) Players & teams going from good to great (4:32) Texans good to GREAT (5:56) Broncos good to GREAT (7:08) Rams good to GREAT (7:58) Chargers good to GREAT (8:25) Cowboys good to GREAT (9:50) Counter arguments on DJ’s list (12:52) Other teams that could make the leap (15:57) QBs that will go from good to GREAT (25:36) Other QBs that could make the leap (27:17) The defense destined to dominate this season (29:47) Howie Roseman joins the show! (32:11) How Howie has grown as a GM (34:04) Why the Eagles invested in Jordan Davis & Jalen Carter (36:29) What goes into knowing a player can fit in (38:25) Why versatility is important in modern NFL (41:25) Jalen Hurts’ greatest quality (43:32) The NFC is sneaky loaded (45:22) How depth has been crucial to recent success (47:02) What makes Willie Lampkin special (50:27) Reliving Eagles 2010 win over NYG (53:27) Thanks to Howie (53:47) Stories from the Eagles days (57:17) Hits and misses (1:03:07) Taking a trip down memory lane (1:04:57) Looking back on first MTS episode (1:08:14) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mina is joined by Mike Golic Jr. for their annual NFL Team Draft! Mina and Mike take turns drafting all 32 teams as they compete to build the highest-scoring roster for the 2026 season. Here's the updated scoring system: 🏈 1 point for every regular-season win 🏈 5 points for making the playoffs 🏈 5 points for making the Divisional Round 🏈 5 points for making the Conference Championship 🏈 5 points for making the Super Bowl 🏈 5 points for winning the Super Bowl The picks are in — now it’s time to see who comes out on top. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mina is joined by Aaron Schatz to break down the biggest NFL news of the week, starting with Aaron Donald’s return to the Rams and what it means for an already loaded defense. How can opposing offenses counter L.A., and just how high should expectations be for the Rams this season? Plus, Mina and Aaron dive into the quarterback situations in Las Vegas and Atlanta, including when Fernando Mendoza could get his opportunity and whether the Falcons should start Tua Tagovailoa or Michael Penix Jr. They also discuss how the Packers and Broncos will adjust to the absences of Josh Jacobs and Jonathon Cooper, what the Chargers offense could look like under Mike McDaniel, and which backup quarterbacks have caught their eye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mina is joined by Robert Mays for a little football therapy ahead of the 2026 NFL season! They talk through some of the biggest questions they have heading into Week 1 and try to make sense of the teams, players and storylines they can’t stop thinking about. Then, the Fantasy Footballers join the show for the first time for some FANTASY FOOTBALL therapy! They talk through the players they can’t decide whether or not to draft, who they're buying, who they're staying away from and which players might be worth the risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Pizzuta joins Mina to break down everything that stood out from Week 2 of the NFL preseason! We discuss the latest surrounding 49ers owner Jed York being arrested and the Browns officially naming Deshaun Watson their starting quarterback for week 1. Then, Mina shares her takeaways from Fernando Mendoza’s second preseason game, concerns about the Raiders’ wide receiver room, and what to make of the Rams’ backup quarterback situation. Plus, quick reactions to the preseason performances of Jordan Love, Bo Nix, Jayden Daniels, Geno Smith, and Bryce Young before highlighting some more of the biggest preseason standouts from around the league. Timecodes: 0:00 Welcome To The Mina Kimes Show Featuring Lenny! 1:00 49ers Owner Jed York Arrested 2:05 Browns Name Deshaun Watson Starting QB 15:38 Thoughts On Mendoza After 2nd Preseason Game 19:20 Raiders WRs Concerns 21:48 What To Make Of The Rams Backup QB Situation  28:45 Quick Preseason QB Reactions: Jordan Love 32:05 Quick Preseason QB Reactions: Bo Nix 34:50 Quick Preseason QB Reactions: Jayden Daniels 38:15 Quick Preseason QB Reactions: Geno Smith 41:45 Quick Preseason QB Reactions: Bryce Young 45:00 Preseason Standouts: Rueben Bain Jr. 48:20 Preseason Standouts: R. Mason Thomas 50:50 Preseason Standouts: Jack Strand 55:24 Preseason Standouts: De’Zhaun Stribling 57:43 Preseason Standouts: Kyle Williams 58:43 Preseason Standouts: Arvell Reese 1:01:42 See you next time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mina and Jon Ledyard to break down the AFC North ahead of the 2026 NFL season. They discuss the offense and defense of the Steelers, Ravens, Bengals and Browns, examining what each team does well, where they could struggle, and the biggest questions they’ll have to answer this season. To wrap things up, they rank the division from first to fourth and make our picks for who takes home the AFC North crown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who has the most loaded roster in the NFL? Kevin Clark and Sheil Kapadia rank their five favorites heading into the 2026 season, including the Rams, Eagles, Broncos, Lions, and Seahawks. They debate why the Eagles are being underrated, whether Denver is ready to make a Super Bowl run, how much credit Mike McDonald deserves for Seattle's title, and why the Rams stand alone at No. 1. Plus, they debate which team has the best roster without its star quarterback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark joins Mina Kimes to break down everything that stood out from Week 1 of the NFL preseason! They dive into the Browns’ QB battle, the Falcons’ quarterback situation, and what they saw from Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson in their debuts. Plus, they discuss Cam Ward’s struggles, the Eagles’ new-look offense, the Bengals offense, and more takeaways from around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jayden Daniels, Derrick Henry, Sonny Styles, Dan Quinn and Declan Doyle join the show from Ravens and Commanders training camp. Jayden Daniels breaks down his transition into a new offense, the freedom he has at the line of scrimmage, learning from quarterbacks like Matthew Stafford and Jared Goff, and what he took away from a difficult second season. He also reveals which defender gives him the most pause and names the most bada** player on the Commanders. Then, rookie linebacker Sonny Styles talks about his transition from safety to linebacker, the challenge of defending Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota every day, and why Tommy Eichenberg is one of the toughest players he's ever been around. Dan Quinn joins the conversation to discuss Daniels' development, the explosive-play potential of the new offense and what Styles' rare athleticism can bring to Washington's defense. In Baltimore, new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle explains his philosophy of putting pressure on the defense, what he learned from Sean Payton and Ben Johnson, and how he's approaching his first season running the Ravens' offense. Finally, Derrick Henry discusses Baltimore's new offense, the return of value to the running back position, the importance of the run game and why you still have to be able to run the football to win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark sits down with Jordan Love, Matt LaFleur, Jonathan Gannon, Kevin O’Connell and Andrew Van Ginkel to break down the Packers and Vikings ahead of the 2026 season. Love discusses finishing games and his development, LaFleur breaks down his quarterback’s evolution and the rise of 13 personnel, while Gannon explains why trick plays are changing the NFL. O’Connell dives into the Vikings’ QB competition and the league’s defensive evolution, and Van Ginkel breaks down Brian Flores’ unpredictable defense. Plus: Randy Moss stories and plenty of NFC North insight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mina Kimes is joined by Carmen Vitali to break down the NFC North ahead of the 2026 NFL season, starting with the breaking news that Kyler Murray has been named the Vikings’ QB1. Mina and Carmen discuss what the move means for Minnesota before diving into the Packers, Lions and Bears, examining what each team does well, where they could struggle, and the biggest questions they’ll have to answer this season. To wrap things up, they rank the division from first to fourth and make their picks for who takes home the NFC North crown. (0:00) NFC North Preview (1:10) Kyler Murray named Vikings QB1 (5:46 ) Vikings offense  (15:56) Vikings defense (24:25) Lions offense (33:15) Lions defense (40:58) Bears offense (53:12) Bears defense (59:10) Packers offense  (1:08:38) Packers defense  (1:13:45) Ranking NFC North Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Solak joins Mina to predict the 2026 NFL Awards. They make their picks for every major award, plus their favorite dark horses to make a run. Fundraiser to help Diego go to Yale! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices