Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season is here, and Dave Clarke and Mike Marcangelo deliver a fresh dose of hard truth in the MTP Power Rankings . They break down every major storyline across the league — from the Detroit Lions’ climb to #1 and the Patriots’ return to the Top 10 to the latest NFL trade-deadline rumors shaking up contender lists. 🏈 Key Topics This Week Dave and Mike cut through the chaos of competing media lists, explaining why our rankings make sense as Week 7 fades and Week 8 NFL Power...
Oct 23, 2025•1 hr 25 min
MTP Power Rankings – Week 6 is Over, Week 7 Begins! Dave Clarke and Bobby Kelly are back to break down a chaotic NFL landscape. Coaching firings. Trade rumors. Quarterback shakeups. And for the first time since 2021 — the New England Patriots are back in the Top 10 . The MTP crew dives into every major storyline shaping Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season. 🔥 Headlines & Breaking Stories Brian Callahan fired as Titans head coach after a 1-5 start. Dave questions the timing. Bobby says it’s about s...
Oct 16, 2025•1 hr 37 min
The New England Patriots are back on top. After a 25-16 victory over the New Orleans Saints, MTP Boston hosts Michael Marcangelo and Rayshawn Buchanan dive deep into the Patriots’ return to first place in the AFC East and what it means for the rest of the 2025 NFL season. We with a heated discussion on the officiating controversy that overshadowed the win. Michael and Rayshawn call out several questionable pass interference calls that swung momentum and fueled speculation about whether sports be...
Oct 16, 2025•1 hr 2 min
NFL Week 6 Power Rankings are here. Dave Clarke, Bobby Kelly, and Mike Marcangelo bring a full breakdown of the biggest NFL stories from Week 5 and a deep look at where every team stands heading into Week 6. They open with league headlines: Joe Flacco’s trade to the Bengals, Baker Mayfield’s rising MVP odds, and growing questions about the Chiefs and Chargers. The guys dissect how Cincinnati plans to stay afloat without Joe Burrow until late November, and whether the Browns made a mistake giving...
Oct 09, 2025•1 hr 19 min
The Boston Red Sox are out of the playoffs after another painful October exit, and the New England Patriots just flipped the AFC conversation with a dramatic 23-20 Monday Night Football win in Buffalo. Rayshawn and Mike go all in on both stories, giving you the most detailed breakdown of where Boston sports stand and what comes next. We open with the Red Sox collapse against the New York Yankees, dissecting every mistake and missed opportunity. Game 2 was defined by defensive breakdowns and cost...
Oct 07, 2025•1 hr 12 min
It’s Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season and Missing the Point is back with the most comprehensive, unfiltered Power Rankings and NFL analysis anywhere. Hosts Dave Clarke, Bob Kelly, and Rayshawn Buchanan bring you the latest on injuries, coaching changes, fantasy football impact, and who’s rising or falling in the league . 🏈 NFL Week 5 Power Rankings Breakdown: – Eagles dominate again and hold the No. 1 spot – Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, and Detroit Lions jockey for playoff positioning – Bucc...
Oct 02, 2025•1 hr 22 min
Boston sports are heating up again and Missing the Point is here with the most in-depth, unfiltered breakdown anywhere. Hosts Mike Marcangelo and Rayshawn Buchanan cover every angle of the week’s biggest stories across MLB, NFL, and the NBA. ⚾ Boston Red Sox Playoff Surge The Red Sox are back in October baseball after years of mediocrity, thanks to a dramatic 4-3 walk-off win over Detroit. Mike and Rayshawn preview the AL Wild Card showdown with the New York Yankees, analyzing key matchups, bull...
Oct 01, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Missing the Point returns with your official NFL Week 4 Power Rankings episode, hosted by Dave Clarke, Bob Kelly, and Rayshawn Buchanan. The hosts debate the top 10 teams heading into Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season, including where teams like the Eagles, Bills, Chargers, and Commanders stand in the national conversation. This episode dives deep into both offensive and defensive trends, quarterback development, and roster concerns that are already reshaping the playoff picture. 🔟 This week's Top ...
Sep 25, 2025•1 hr 16 min
On this episode of Missing the Point , hosts Michael Marcangelo and Rayshawn Buchanan deliver an unfiltered deep dive into the New England Patriots' Week 3 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The guys rip into the Patriots’ offensive struggles, focusing on questionable coaching decisions, misuse of key players like Rhamondre Stevenson and Stefon Diggs, and the lack of identity in the red zone. They react to another sloppy home performance and address the growing frustration among fans with how Drak...
Sep 25, 2025•58 min
In this loaded episode of Missing the Point , hosts Michael Marcangelo and Bob Kelly reveal their Top 10 NFL Power Rankings heading into Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season — and there's no shortage of drama. The Philadelphia Eagles remain undefeated and continue to dominate the top spot, but it’s the surprises underneath that will spark debate. From Daniel Jones leading the 2-0 Colts , to Joe Burrow’s devastating injury that could derail the Bengals' entire season, this week's rankings are a rollerco...
Sep 18, 2025•1 hr 3 min
The 2025 NFL season is off and running—and the first week delivered shockers, statement wins, and early warning signs . On this episode of Missing the Point , Dave Clarke and Rayshawn Buchanan reveal our first official NFL Power Rankings of the year , breaking down the top 10 teams after one full slate of games. At the top, the Philadelphia Eagles looked like a team on a mission, while Josh Allen’s Buffalo Bills proved they’re still contenders. The Ravens , Packers , and Chargers all delivered m...
Sep 11, 2025•1 hr 25 min
In this week’s episode of Missing the Point , Mike Marcangelo and Rayshawn Buchanan break down a tough Patriots loss to the Raiders and dive deep into what it means moving forward. The guys take a hard look at Drake Maye’s performance, where he showed flashes of potential but also struggled under questionable play calling and poor situational decisions. They debate whether Josh McDaniels’ offensive strategy held the team back, why TreVeyon Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson weren’t used enough, a...
Sep 09, 2025•1 hr 2 min
The New England Patriots are starting fresh in 2025, with Mike Vrabel taking over as head coach and Drake Maye stepping into his second year as the franchise quarterback. In this annual Missing the Point Patriots Season Preview, host Mike Marcangelo is joined by MassLive’s own Karen Guregian ( @kguregian ) to break down what fans should really expect this season. This detailed conversation covers: Mike Vrabel’s leadership style and how it differs from Bill Belichick’s final years How Josh McDani...
Sep 03, 2025•1 hr 7 min
The 2025 NFL season is almost here, and Missing the Point is back with one of our most anticipated episodes of the year: our full-season NFL prediction special. Hosts Mike Marcangelo, Dave Clarke, Robert Kelly, and Rayshawn Buchanan take you division by division, team by team, and award by award—breaking down exactly how we see the 2025 season playing out from Week 1 to the playoffs. We start with NFC and AFC win-loss projections , debating everything from the Dallas Cowboys' shocking decision t...
Sep 01, 2025•1 hr 57 min
The top 10 is here. In the explosive conclusion to our three-part NFL Offseason Power Rankings series, Missing the Point hosts Dave Clarke, Bob Kelly, and Mike Marcangelo take you deep into the biggest storylines, controversies, and expectations heading into the 2025 NFL season. From the surging New England Patriots to the defending NFC Champion Philadelphia Eagles, we analyze every team in the top tier — no holds barred. Mike returns to defend his Patriots, citing the revamped offensive line an...
Aug 22, 2025•1 hr 26 min
The gloves are off in Part 2 of our NFL offseason power rankings. Dave Clarke, Bob Kelly, and Rayshawn Buchanan pick up right where we left off last week after torching the league’s bottom 12. Now we’re getting into that middle-to-upper tier — teams that could swing either way in 2025. Contenders in the making, pretenders in disguise… we’re calling them out. We kick things off with the Seattle Seahawks at 19. Sam Darnold’s running the show, Cooper Kupp’s in town, and Mike Macdonald’s defense is ...
Aug 15, 2025•1 hr 35 min
The NFL preseason is here. Missing the Point hosts Dave Clarke and Bob Kelly open Part 1 of our 2025 NFL Power Rankings and stack the league with clear tiers and firm takes. We start at the bottom with the Cleveland Browns. A crowded quarterback room, Myles Garrett trade chatter, and a roster in flux shape the outlook. We explain what a successful season looks like and why the floor matters more than the ceiling right now. Next, the New Orleans Saints. An aging core and tight cap space create re...
Aug 09, 2025•1 hr 28 min
Mike Marcangelo and Rayshawn Buchanan return on Kayfabe Critics with a heavyweight episode that opens with a clear-eyed, layered discussion of Hulk Hogan’s passing and legacy, then pivots into a full preview of WWE SummerSlam 2025, the first ever two-night Premium Live Event from MetLife Stadium, with predictions, booking analysis, celebrity involvement breakdowns, and cross-era context. What’s covered in this episode: Hulk Hogan’s death and legacy The hosts wrestle with how to separate Terry Bo...
Jul 31, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 156
As the MLB season heats up and NFL training camps kick off, Missing the Point hosts Mike Marcangelo and Rayshawn Buchanan take you around the horn with a full rundown on all four major Boston sports teams . They open with the Boston Red Sox , exploring their biggest challenges heading into the MLB Trade Deadline . Should the Sox buy, sell, or stand pat? With persistent road struggles and a few offensive shakeups, it’s a pivotal moment for Alex Cora’s squad. Then, we shift to the Boston Celtics ,...
Jul 26, 2025•49 min•Ep. 155
If you could heal one injury in sports history, which would you choose—and how much would it change everything? In this episode of Missing the Point , hosts Dave Clarke, Mike Marcangelo, and Bob Kelly dive headfirst into the biggest "what if" scenarios in professional sports: what happens when you undo the most devastating injuries of all time? From the NBA to the NFL, MLB to WWE, this is the ultimate alternate timeline conversation for every die-hard sports fan. We explore: What if Len Bias nev...
Jul 19, 2025•51 min•Ep. 154
The NBA offseason just got a whole lot crazier. In this week’s episode of Missing the Point , Dave Clarke, Mike Marcangelo, and Bob Kelly react to a whirlwind week in the NBA, starting with the Oklahoma City Thunder winning their first-ever NBA Championship ; a massive statement from a young, homegrown team that might be built to dominate for years. Meanwhile in Boston, the Celtics have begun a dramatic reset. With Jayson Tatum sidelined for the entire season due to a torn Achilles, the team has...
Jun 27, 2025•57 min•Ep. 153
The Boston Red Sox just traded away Rafael Devers , and the city is in shock. In this episode of Missing the Point , hosts Rayshawn Buchanan and Michael Marcangelo dive into one of the most controversial moves in recent MLB history: sending Devers to the San Francisco Giants . They break down why this deal feels like a salary dump, what it says about the Red Sox front office’s priorities, and how it compares to the infamous trades of Mookie Betts , Nomar Garciaparra , and Xander Bogaerts . Is th...
Jun 18, 2025•56 min•Ep. 152
The 2025 NBA Finals have officially gone off-script — and the Indiana Pacers are the story of the postseason. In this episode of Missing the Point , Dave Clarke and Bob Kelly dive into how Indiana now holds a 2-1 series lead over the heavily favored Oklahoma City Thunder. We break down Tyrese Haliburton’s incredible rise as the unlikely face of the NBA Finals, his clutch game-winners, and whether he’s officially entered the top-10 NBA player conversation. Dave and Bob also examine how Rick Carli...
Jun 13, 2025•47 min•Ep. 151
On this episode of Missing the Point , Dave Clarke and Mike Marcangelo break down one of the biggest media shakeups in modern basketball: Inside the NBA is moving from TNT to ESPN. What does this mean for the most beloved sports show in TV history? Will ESPN let Charles Barkley, Ernie Johnson, Shaq, and Kenny do their thing—or will they butcher the format with hot takes and overproduced segments? The guys also debate whether Stephen A. Smith will join the cast—and if so, will he respect the lega...
Jun 04, 2025•47 min•Ep. 150
On this week’s episode of Missing the Point , hosts Dave Clarke, Rayshawn Buchanan, Mike Marcangelo, and Bob Kelly deliver an unfiltered and in-depth breakdown of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. From the Western Conference Finals to the Celtics’ crushing playoff exit, we’re covering all the biggest headlines in professional basketball. We begin in the West, where the Oklahoma City Thunder continue their incredible postseason run after a dominant Game 1 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. With Shai Gilge...
May 24, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 149
On this jam-packed episode of Missing the Point , hosts Dave Clarke and Rayshawn Buchanan deliver a passionate, in-depth instant reaction to the Boston Celtics’ crushing Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. The 121-113 defeat at Madison Square Garden puts the Celtics down 3-1 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals—and the injury to Jayson Tatum may have just ended their championship dreams. We dissect every pivotal moment of the game, from Tatum’s devastating lower leg inju...
May 13, 2025•32 min•Ep. 148
This week on Missing the Point , hosts Dave Clarke, Michael Marcangelo, and Bob Kelly bring you an unfiltered, in-depth breakdown of the 2025 NBA Playoffs — from Nikola Jokic’s dominance to the Celtics’ catastrophic collapse against the Knicks. We start in the Western Conference, dissecting the Los Angeles Clippers' embarrassing Game 7 loss to the Denver Nuggets. James Harden disappears again when it matters most, while Nikola Jokic puts on a clinic with a monster 42-point, 22-rebound performanc...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 147
In this jam-packed episode of Missing the Point , hosts Dave Clarke, Rayshawn Buchanan, and Bob Kelly dive into two of the biggest stories in sports right now: the 2025 NFL Draft and the high-stakes NBA Playoffs. We deliver a full breakdown of the New England Patriots’ strong draft strategy, including the selection of offensive tackle Will Campbell, along with analysis of the Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, Jacksonville Jaguars, and more. From team needs to best available talent, we cover all the...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 146
The 2025 NFL Draft is finally here, and Missing the Point has you covered with a full first-round mock draft you won’t want to miss! Join Dave Clarke and Bob Kelly as they navigate every pick, break down the biggest storylines, and spotlight game-changing prospects destined to reshape NFL rosters. Will the Titans roll with Cam Ward as their QB of the future? Is Travis Hunter the most electric two-way player in draft history? And how far could Shedeur Sanders fall? Get in-depth takes on major dec...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 145
Welcome to "Missing the Point," hosted by Dave Clarke and Michael Marcangelo! In this exciting and in-depth breakdown of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, we dive head-first into every critical first-round series, analyzing all the storylines and superstar performances. Hear our detailed reaction to the Oklahoma City Thunder's record-breaking dominance over the Memphis Grizzlies and why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander could lead them to the NBA Finals. We discuss why LeBron James, Luka Dončić, and the struggling L...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 144
