James and Jake are back as they look at the race atop the AFC after looking at the NFC last week. Have the Chiefs separated themselves from the pack yet again? And Hhow do the Jaguars stack up against the other 5-2 teams?
James, Jake and Stat Matt discuss the teams who have disappointed the most to start the season...they're not a surprise. They also each name one team they are personally disappointed in and one team they're proud of.
The full squad is back for Episode 2 of Season 4! James, Jake and Stat Matt look at some of the boldest statements from Week 1 and determine if it a "Fact" or "Overreaction."
Jimmy J and Stat Matt get you ready for the NFL season with looking at the teams who did not win a playoff game last year, but are most likely to make a run. Then, the two look at the win totals of some of the overrated and underrated teams in the league, before making their season predictions.
The Offseason is coming to an end, which means the NFL season is right around the corner. James, Jake and Stat Matt predict breakout players, Offensive & Defensive Rookies of the Year, and of course the Super Bowl winners. The crew then announces a special guest for Episode 1 of Season 3! Biggest Surprise Player (4:00) - Gabriel Davis - Carson Wentz - Juju Smith-Schuster Biggest Surprise Team (23:00) - New Orleans Saints (bad) - Dallas Cowboys (bad) - Oakland Raiders (good) Offensive & D...
'The Offseason' continues as James, Jake and Stat Matt take a look at some of the most notable second year players coming into the NFL season, and if they are headed for a boom or bust year. We also introduce a new segment "Matter of Fact": Trevor Lawrence (2:00) - No Urban means a better season for TLaw - Why Doug Pederson can build a better offense? Eli Moore (12:10) - "The Jets are building something"...find out who - Can Eli Moore elevator Zach Wilson? - How he can rise to the top of the Jet...
As anticipation for the NFL season rises, so does the hype level for some teams/coaches. James, Jake and Stat Matt go through and see if these specific teams and/or coaches are getting the right amount of buzz. We then continue the same theme in the second segment, but with potential fantasy football picks: Kliff Kingsbury (3:00) - Can Kliff stop hitting the cliff? - How last season wasn't as bad as it seems Tampa Bay Buccaneers (12:00) - The Brady effect - Who disagrees with Tampa being the fav...
Special Guest Damian Adams, host of "The Real Deal w/ Damian Adams" Podcast, is here to breakdown the latest news coming out of NFL training camp with us: Kareem Hunt requests trade (3:00) - Are the Browns right for not extending Hunt? - What's next for Kareem Hunt? - Is Nick Chubb ready to be a true #1 back? Deebo gets paid (15:00) - Niners all in on Deebo - How does Deebo's role change with a new QB? Steelers name Tribusky as starter (28:00) - How much success can Tribusky have? - Kenny Picket...
We continue part two of our two-part mini series where we take a look at the newest members of training camp for some teams in the NFL. This time focused on the AFC: Von Miller to BUF (2:00) - How Miller makes the #1 Defense even better - Could he have one of his best seasons yet? Khalil Mack & J.C. Jackson to LAC - Why Defense should be the focus for the Chargers - Best defense in the AFC? Deshaun Watson & Amari Cooper to CLE - How Watson can bounce back after the suspension - Does Coop...
NFL Training Camp is officially here and some teams have new key additions to their squads this season. James, Jake and Stat Matt go through the NFC first and break down what these new pieces could mean for these teams: AJ Brown in Philadelphia (3:00) - Who does AJ Brown help more? Jalen Hurts or Devonta Smith? - Why the Eagles might become a passing team this season Baker Mayfield in Carolina (15:30) - Should there be a QB competition in Carolina? - What Baker Mayfield brings that Sam Darnold c...
The NFL got shaken up this offseason, not just with free agency and trades, but with the draft as well. Our crew breaks down the top young cores in the NFL currently. Which team has got the pieces to have success moving forward? Denver Broncos (2:00) - A team that was a QB away - Jerry Jeudy breakout year? - Why Bradly Chubb is primed to bounce back Cincinnati Bengals (13:00) - Will they regress after a SB run? - How Madden disrespected Ja'Marr Chase - Where does Joe Burrow rank among QB's? Balt...
The Offseason continues as we open another big discussion on the pod. Going into the 2022 NFL season, who are the most over and under RESPECTED players in the NFL. Why did we phrase it like that? Listen and find out: Justin Herbert (3:00) - Has he been given accolades he hasn't earned? - What we expect in Year 3 - Why James says it's a "prove it year" for Herbert & Co. Tua Tagovailoa (15:00) - Will he be the reason the Dolphins win? - How Tyreek can help AND hurt Tua Saquon Barkley (25:00) -...
Our first Offseason Episode is a packed one. The crew is back to break down this week's biggest NBA news. What are the best possible trade destinations for Kevin Durant? Which host on the crew thinks Zion doesn't deserve that max contract extension? And who is next in line to get their big pay days: A KD Trade (2:10) - Who can offer the Nets the best package? - Do the Nets have leverage in the situation? - How possible is it that KD & Kyrie start the season in BK? Zion Extension (23:00) - So...
As we enter the "dog days" of the sports calendar - Straight Facts heads into the offseason. Where we table the stats & the facts for a little bit and focus on the larger narratives at play. However, not before we wrap the NBA Finals and talk NBA Draft: NBA Finals Review (3:00) - Final Reactions to Game 6 - Where does Steph rank amongst all-time greats? - Why the Warriors dynasty is the second greatest ever NBA Draft Preview (32:00) - Who will go #1 in Thursday Night's Draft? - Is Chet Holmg...
It's a special collab episode as the crew welcomes in Martin Soaries from Basketball Society (@basketballsociety_) to breakdown the NBA Finals as the series shifts back to Boston with the Warriors up 3-2. What does Boston need to do to force a Game 7 and how does Golden State wrap this series up and cement their fourth championship in eight seasons: Finals Summary (3:00) - Reactions to the series so far - What has surprised you the most? Boston Gameplan (13:30) - Come out stronger in 2nd half - ...
The Celtics have just taken a 2-1 lead in Boston on the back of some key players...not just named Tatum. The crew discusses the "Make or Break Players" in this Series; who needs to play well for their respective teams to take the Larry O'Brien Trophy? Celtics (5:00) - Can Jaylen Brown stay consistent? - How much production do the Celtics needs from Al Horford? Warriors (36:00) - Is the Poole party closed? - When we expect Klay to get back on track...
We've got one team who is used to this stage, and one team in unfamiliar territory; it's the NBA Finals! Our crew is breaking down the matchup between the Celtics and the Warriors. How did each team get here and how well they matchup with each other. We then continue our way-too-early breakdown of each NFL division, this time we check in with the NFC South: NBA Finals Preview (3:00) - How each team got to the Finals - The two best defenses in the NFA square off - Which team's stars will have the...
The Conference Finals seem to be on opposite ends of the spectrum this season, so we try to make sense of it all. Who will make it out of the ECF alive and Golden State looks to close the door on Dallas. We then continue our way-too-early breakdown of each NFL division, this time with the loaded AFC West: Conference Finals (5:00) - Heavyweights trading blow...outs - Was Stat Matt right about Jimmy Butler being overrated? - What are Dallas's chances at a comeback? - Where this GS Warriors dynasty...
The Conference Finals are set in both conferences, with both Game 1's underway. The crew takes a look at each series in a different way: How Luka and the Mavs upset Steph and the Warriors; and will the Game 1 trend continue in the Celtics/Heat series? We also continue our way-too-early breakdown of each NFL division, this time we move to the AFC East: Conference Finals (2:30) - What is the recipe for the Mavs? - Why this isn't the same Warriors team we're used to - How the Butler can escort the ...
From an 0-2 series to a 3-2 series, The Sixers/Heat and Mavs/Suns series have been roller coaster rides: We dive into how both these series went from 0-2, to 2-2, to the 1-seeds on the brink of advancing. We also start our breakdown of each NFL Division - starting with the NFC East: NBA Playoffs (5:00) - What changed in both these series? - Can Luka rely on the help he's been getting? - How the Sixers can pick up Embiid NFC East Breakdown (44:00) - How did the Eagles shake up the NFC East? - Are...
We're continuing our coverage of the NBA Playoffs by diving into each series of the second round. The crew takes a good look at each team to see what their biggest weakness that could take them out of the playoffs: Bucks/Celtics (2:00) - How much Milwaukee is missing Middleton - Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown BOTH need to go off Sixers/Heat (15:00) - A big "Big" problem for the Sixers - Did the Butler take some time off? Mavs/Suns (30:00) - Is Booker really healthy? - Luka on island with no help ...
We're all but through the first round of the NBA Playoffs as some teams have clinched their spot into the Conference Semi-Finals. The crew breaks down some of the biggest lessons these series have taught us. We then turn our attention to the NFL Draft and give out some player awards for the draft: What The First Round Taught Us (5:00) - The Nets need *somebody* for next season - The Playoffs mean pain for the Sixers...physically and literally - How much has CJ McCollum changed this Pelicans team...
As the first round of the NBA Playoffs gets underway, we identify which series we think have the best potential of going 7 games. We then put our betting hats on and tell you to "Bet it or Forget it" to the top lines we've noticed: This Goes 7? (2:00) - Nets/Celtics - TWolves/Grizzlies - Pelicans/Suns?? Bet or Forget It (38:00) - Joe Embiid to win Finals MVP +6000 - Celtics/Nets to go 7 games +161 - Sixers to sweep Raptors +200...
The 2022 NBA Playoffs are set to begin this weekend and we're breaking it all down. The crew first each names one player who they think is most important going into the playoffs. We then play "Straight Facts Hold 'Em" to see which trends will or won't continue in the postseason. All NBA Playoffs on this episode: Most Important Player (3:00) - Devin Booker - Ja Morant - Steph Curry - James Harden Straight Facts Hold 'Em (35:00) - Will the 3-seeds continue their dominance over 6-seeds? - Will KAT ...
With a week and a half until the NBA Playoffs start, we decided to have a fun episode this week. Our crew drafts their best fantasy playoff teams from the teams currently in a playoff spot. Who do you think drafted the title winning squad? We then end with wrapping up March Madness: Fantasy Playoff Draft (3:00) - Who should be the #1 overall pick? - Should you draft Steph Curry with his injury? - Surprise - three Grizzlies players get drafted Final Four (49:10) - Why Villanova was never in the g...
So much debate between who deserves the NBA MVP: Embiid or Jokic. The crew takes a look at the facts to see who has a leg up in the race. We then take a look at some other players who won't get MVP recognition, but still deserve some buzz. We wrap up with breaking down the Final Four and potential National Championship matchups: The Real MVP (1:50) - Can Jokic be MVP as a 6th seed? - Jokic's historic offense vs Embiid's dominant two-way play - Did someone else enter the chat? Who Else Needs Buzz...
With about 10-11 game left in the regular season, the crew takes a look at some of the lowkey contenders in the NBA that could possibly shake up the playoffs. We then turn our sights back to the NCAA to talk about the Upsets...that aren't that upsetting. We end with a Sweet 16 preview: NBA Lowkey Contenders (2:00) - Why the Celtics have all the momentum in the East - Are the Jazz back to their winning ways? - The Mavs are getting closer... Upsets That Shouldn't Upset You (42:00) - Iowa State con...
One of the most exciting times of the sports year is here - March Madness! We're getting you ready for the NCAA Tournament the only way we know how to...with the facts. We then touch on this past historic scoring month in the NBA: NCAA Tournament Breakdown (2:00) - Who are you most confident in? - Sleeper teams in the tournament - Who is the most overrated team in the field? Historic NBA Scoring (45:00) - Which scoring output was the most impressive?...
The Miami Heat are the #1 team in the Eastern Conference, The Boston Celtics are the best defensive team in the NBA, The Clippers are surging without their best players...why is no one talking about this? The crew shines light on everything no one is talking about in the NBA, but should be: Miami Heat (2:00) - #1 Team in the conference - Winning without their best players - Should we have them over MIL, PHI, BKN? Brooklyn Nets (9:00) - Collapsed without KD - Can they survive without Harden? Los ...
This episode we turned our attention to two teams that are making some of the biggest headlines in the NBA...for opposite reasons. It's a Straight Facts Spotlight Episode: New Look Sixers (2:00) - How the Harden/Embiid combo is unstoppable - Why Maxey is in the big 3 and not Harris - Are there concerns for the Sixers? Lakers Still Struggling (21:00) - Is there a solution for LA? - Why it may be time to trade LeBron - The downfall of the Lakers franchise NBA Play-in Tournament (42:00) - Which tea...
