A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray

What will happen during the 2026 NFL season? Maggie Gray has some bold predictions.

On A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray, Maggie breaks down four of her biggest predictions for the upcoming NFL season.

Miami Dolphins

Maggie predicts the Miami Dolphins will be historically bad. Why does she believe Miami is headed for such a disastrous season?

Tennessee Titans

Former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh is now leading the Titans, with former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll serving as offensive coordinator. Maggie questions whether this coaching combination can work in Tennessee.

Detroit Lions

After missing the playoffs last season, Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions are facing increased pressure. Maggie believes Lions fans have every right to demand another Super Bowl-caliber team — especially after some of Campbell's controversial playoff decisions in previous seasons.

Buffalo Bills

Maggie's boldest prediction may be about her own team. She believes the Buffalo Bills will go UNDER their win total and won't earn home-field advantage in the AFC playoffs.

Buffalo has a new head coach in Joe Brady, who has never previously served as an NFL head coach, and a new defensive coordinator in Jim Leonard, who is implementing a different defensive scheme. Add in an extremely difficult schedule, and Maggie believes the Bills face a much tougher 2026 season than many people expect.

These are Maggie's biggest NFL predictions for 2026 with time stamps

1:01 Are the Dolphins really headed for a historically bad season?

5:15 Can Saleh and Daboll work together in Tennessee?

12:20 Is Dan Campbell under enough pressure in Detroit?

17:08 Will the Bills really go under their win total?

Watch, comment and let Maggie know which prediction you think she got right — or completely wrong.

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The **Los Angeles Lakers ownership battle** is getting even more complicated.

On **A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray**, ESPN NBA senior writer **Ben Golliver** joins Maggie to discuss the latest Lakers news involving **Jeanie Buss and her siblings**.

The Buss family is facing a major decision over the future of the **Los Angeles Lakers**: Should the team be sold completely, or should Jeanie Buss retain a minority ownership stake and remain the Lakers' governor?

Maggie and Ben explain the latest **Lakers sale and ownership drama**, what Jeanie Buss is fighting for and what the dispute could mean for one of the NBA's most valuable franchises.

The conversation also covers **LeBron James and Philadelphia**. If LeBron chooses the Philadelphia 76ers, what is the biggest question surrounding that decision?

Could **Steph Curry leave the Golden State Warriors**? Maggie and Ben debate whether the Warriors superstar could ever play for another NBA team.

And what does the NBA really think about the **New York Knicks**?

Are the Knicks a team opponents genuinely fear? Or does the rest of the NBA view them as a fun, likable team that went on a championship run but won't be able to duplicate that success?

This episode covers the biggest NBA stories and debates involving the **Lakers, Jeanie Buss, Lakers ownership, LeBron James, 76ers, Steph Curry, Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks and NBA championship race.**

A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray

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2:32 Buss family drama, why should sports fans care?  

4:19 Will Lakers fans miss Jeanie Buss?  

6:05 Will Bob Iger do a good job running the Lakers?

7:41 were there red flags with former owner Mark Walter?  

10:06 Why are marquee NBA franchises like the Lakers, Celtics and Mavericks being sold?  

12:32 What about the LA Dodgers?

14:30 Adam Silver vetting new owners more dilligently?  

17:50 Did Kawhi Leonard ruin his legacy with the Clippers?

21:02 Biggest obstacle facing LeBron James in Philadelphia

24:10 Would Steph Curry ever leave the Golden State Warriors?

26:25 Are the Knicks a feared NBA team?  

#LosAngelesLakers #Lakers #LakersNews #JeanieBuss #NBA #LeBronJames #Philadelphia76ers #StephCurry #GoldenStateWarriors #NewYorkKnicks #Knicks #BenGolliver #ESPN #NBAnews

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Legendary NFL writer **Peter King** joins Maggie Gray on **A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray** to discuss his new book **"The Game"**, his 40-plus years covering the National Football League, and the biggest quarterback storylines in the NFL.

Peter King discusses **Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers**, explaining why he expects Rodgers to have a good season in Pittsburgh.

He also discusses **Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys**, and explains what Dak needs to prove before Peter will believe the optimism surrounding Dallas.

Peter breaks down **Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens**, including why Lamar could face a difficult adjustment with a new offensive coordinator. He also explains why he expects **Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills** to handle change differently.

Maggie and Peter also discuss **Tom Brady, the Las Vegas Raiders and Fernando Mendoza**, including why Peter believes Brady's impact on the No. 1 overall pick could be limited.

And Peter King tells Maggie a great story about **John Madden**, the legendary NFL coach, broadcaster and creator of the iconic Madden video game franchise.

After the Peter King interview, Maggie discusses the **Jayden Daniels LSU jersey controversy** and explains why she believes critics of Daniels are getting the story completely wrong.

Topics include:

**Peter King, The Game, Aaron Rodgers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys, Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens, Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills, Tom Brady, Fernando Mendoza, Las Vegas Raiders, John Madden, Jayden Daniels, LSU, Washington Commanders and NFL news.**

time stamps

2:03 Peter King on his new book The Game

6:08 A funny Sam Wyche story  

9:10 Chicago Bears Head coach Ben Johnson reminds Peter of an "over the top" Sean Payton

12:10 Why Aaron Rodgers will have a good season

14:14 Why it will be difficult for Tom Brady to have a huge impact on Fernando Mendoza

16:52 Lamar Jackson will have a much bigger adjustment to a new coaching staff than Josh Allen

19:30 Kyle Shanahan's concussion

24:00 Dak Prescott has more to prove

26:20 the most meaningful season in NFL history  

36:04 a great John Madden story  

38:21 Maggie's thoughts on the  Jayden Daniels LSU jersey controversy

**A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray** is sports talk for sports fans.

#NFL #NFLNews #PeterKing #TheGame #AaronRodgers #Steelers #DakPrescott #Cowboys #LamarJackson #Ravens #JoshAllen #Bills #TomBrady #Raiders #FernandoMendoza #JaydenDaniels #LSU #JohnMadden

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**The Lakers are worth $12.5 BILLION. So why did Mark Walter sell?**

Maggie Gray is joined by **Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic** to break down the stunning sale of the **Los Angeles Lakers to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner**.

The Lakers have changed ownership twice in just over a year, and the latest deal reportedly values the franchise at a staggering **$12.5 billion**. Mike takes Maggie through the entire story: who bought the Lakers, why Mark Walter sold, how the deal happened, what Bob Iger and Josh Kushner bring to the franchise, and what it means for the future of the NBA's most famous team.

But that's not all.

Maggie has a problem with **Ben Johnson's stated goal of making the Chicago Bears the highest-scoring team in NFL history**. Isn't winning the **Super Bowl** what this is really about?

And after **Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White's explosive response to her critics**, Maggie asks a simple question: **Will Stephanie White regret that press conference?**

From the **Lakers sale** to **NFL coaching philosophy** to the latest **Indiana Fever and WNBA controversy**, this is a must-watch episode of **A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray**.

time stamps

00:30 stock up/stock down

1:16 Chicago bears head coach Ben Johnson is focused on his team becoming the highest scoring team in NFL history, but is that the right goal?  

7:30 Will Indiana Fever head caoch Stephanie White regret her fiery press conference where she told her critics to "go to hell"  

11:00 Mike Vorkunov, NBA writer for The Athletic joins the show to talk about the sale of the Lakers. How did this all go down?  

13:08 Marc Walter is under federal investigation, how much trouble could he be in?  

16:12 Joshua Kushner was going to buy a stake in the World Cup, now he's an owner of the Lakers

18:07 How cynical should we be about this sale?  

20:03 What does this mean for the Lakers as a basketball team?  

23:31 Was NBA Commissioner Adam Silver involved?  

24:38 What does this mean for a Las Vegas expansion team?  

26:17 an update on the NBA gambling scandal that rocked the sports world

#Lakers #LakersSale #NBA #BenJohnson #Bears #StephanieWhite #Fever #WNBA #NFL #MikeVorkunov

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On this episode of A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray, Maggie takes on the latest NFL storylines, makes a bold Minnesota Vikings playoff prediction, and welcomes St. Louis Cardinals host and reporter Dani Wexelman for an inside look at Major League Baseball.

First, Maggie breaks down the dysfunction surrounding the Las Vegas Raiders after veteran stars Maxx Crosby and Kirk Cousins got into a training camp scuffle that resulted in both players being suspended. These are established NFL veterans who know better—but what does this kind of chaos say about the Raiders organization?

More importantly, how could a dysfunctional Raiders franchise affect the development of future quarterback Fernando Mendoza?

Maggie explains why she's genuinely concerned about Mendoza's future in Las Vegas and questions whether Tom Brady's involvement with the Raiders has produced the kind of organizational transformation many expected.

Then Maggie makes a bold NFL prediction: she's buying the Minnesota Vikings as a playoff team.

After Kyler Murray won the Vikings' starting quarterback job over J.J. McCarthy, Maggie argues that the quarterback competition may have been one of the easiest of Murray's career. But could Minnesota be the perfect environment for Murray to resurrect his NFL career?

The Vikings face a brutal NFC North that includes the Lions, Packers and Bears—but Maggie is going out on a limb and predicting Minnesota will somehow make the playoffs.

Then, Dani Wexelman, host and reporter for the St. Louis Cardinals, joins Maggie for a wide-ranging conversation about baseball and life inside an MLB clubhouse.

Dani discusses:

🏈 Las Vegas Raiders dysfunction

TIME STAMPS

1:02 Las vegas Raiders dysunction

5:19 Why I'm picking the Minnesota Vikings to make the playoffs as a sleeper team

8:36 Nicola Jokic got an offer to play in Greece and leave the Denver Nuggets, which is crazy to even suggest. 

12:17 A review of the new 30 for 30 podcast about Shohei Ohtani's interpreter Ippei Mizuhara. Mizuhara is in prison for stealing millions from Shohei to cover gambling debts. 

18:00 Dani Wexelman, host and reporter for the St Louis Cardinals and host on MLB Network Radio joins the show to talk about the Cardinals being ahead of schedule

24:58 Why the Mets and Blue Jays have been disappointing this season? 

26:12 Is there too much technology in baseball? 

29:04 Are the Dodgers vulnerable in any way? 

35:51 Will the Yankees offense be their achilles heel? 

37:40 the best and worst parts of working in an MLB clubhouse 

Are the Raiders putting Fernando Mendoza in a bad situation? Can Kyler Murray lead the Vikings to the playoffs? And are the Cardinals actually ahead of schedule?

Watch A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray for NFL analysis, MLB news, sports opinions, bold predictions and conversations with the people shaping the sports world.

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On this episode of A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray, Maggie dives into one of the biggest controversies in the WNBA, breaking down the situation between Sophie Cunningham and DeJonai Carrington—and why the league’s players may need to start thinking more like business partners rather than individual brands.

Then, Maggie shifts to the NFL and explores growing backlash toward the Buffalo Bills and Josh Allen. Are NFL fans experiencing “Bills fatigue”? Has Josh Allen received too much praise without winning a Super Bowl? Maggie examines the narratives, expectations, and pressure surrounding one of the league’s biggest stars.

Later, Mike Sando of The Athletic joins the show to discuss his annual NFL quarterback tiers, based on conversations with dozens of league decision-makers. How do the NFL’s top quarterbacks stack up?

Topics include:

Josh Allen vs Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, and Jalen Hurts

Where rising QBs like Caleb Williams and Shedeur Sanders fit

What NFL insiders really think about elite quarterbacks

The criteria that separate Tier 1 QBs from the rest

time stamps  

1:10 WNBA controversies growing the league?

9:10 Is Buffalo Bills fatigue leading to Josh Allen backlash?  

15:10 Mike Sando joins the show! Why there is more pressure on Andy Reid than Patrick Mahomes now

17:10 Josh Allen is a tier 1 QB, Lamar Jackson is Tier 2, why?  

22:03 Joe Burrow stays Tier 1 despite injuries

23:00 NFL defenses don't respect Jalen Hurts

27:18 CJ Stroud plummets, are his issues fixable?  

30:34 What is the ceiling for Sheduer Sanders?  

32:51 Why everyone loves Dak Prescott now

34:00 The next big QB to ascend is...Tyler Shough?

This episode is packed with WNBA insight, NFL debate, and exclusive analysis you won’t hear anywhere else.

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#WNBA #JoshAllen #BuffaloBills #NFL #MikeSando #QuarterbackTiers #LamarJackson #JoeBurrow #JalenHurts #CalebWilliams #ShedeurSanders #SophieCunningham #DeJonaiCarrington #SportsPodcast #MustWinGame

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On this episode of A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray, Maggie dives into why she’s fading the Los Angeles Rams as Super Bowl favorites heading into the NFL season.

Are the Rams being overhyped? Maggie breaks down the biggest concerns, including the aging core of key players, a brutal travel schedule that could wear the team down, and questions surrounding Puka Nacua after a less-than-ideal offseason. If you’re looking for sharp NFL analysis and bold predictions, this is a must-listen.

Then, Maggie is joined by Matt Iseman—host of American Ninja Warrior and the new host of Front Office Sports Tonight—for a wide-ranging interview covering the biggest stories in sports and culture today.

Topics include:

Why sports may be the last true shared cultural experience

Aaron Rodgers and the ongoing conversation around sports and politics

Tom Brady’s evolving role in sports and entertainment, including WWE buzz

Behind-the-scenes stories from American Ninja Warrior

The current state of sports media and where it’s headed

This episode blends sharp NFL insight with big-picture sports conversations you won’t hear anywhere else.

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1:00 why Maggie is fading the LA RAMS

2:42 reasons why LA could be vulnerable

4:01 Puka Nacua has had a bad offseason

6:30 The LA Rams travel schedule this season is unforgiving  

12:02 Aaron Donald, media star?  

14:02 Matt Iseman joins the show to talk about his new show Front Office Sports Tonight

19:00 behind the scenes at American Ninja Warrior

23:47 Matt is also a doctor, here's a funny story about that

26:48 Matt and Maggie play a game called "Can't Look? Can't Look Away?" about Aaron Rodgers, the Dodgers, LeBron James, and more!

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#LARams #NFL #AaronRodgers #TomBrady #PukaNacua #MattIseman #AmericanNinjaWarrior #FrontOfficeSports #NFLPredictions #SportsPodcast #MustWinGame #SuperBowl #FootballAnalysis

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On this episode of A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray, Maggie is joined by sports broadcaster Chris Rose (Jomboy Media & NFL Network) for a wide-ranging conversation covering the biggest stories in sports right now.

We start with the MLB Trade Deadline, where the Los Angeles Dodgers made the blockbuster move of the summer by acquiring ace Tarik Skubal. Does this move make the Dodgers the clear World Series favorite—or would Chris still take the rest of the field?

Plus:

Then, Chris takes us inside Dallas Cowboys training camp, where he spoke with Jerry Jones, Dak Prescott, and CeeDee Lamb. Is the hype in Dallas actually real this year? Chris explains why the Cowboys could be true contenders if their defense takes even a modest step forward, given how explosive their offense already is.

We also dive into one of the most fascinating storylines in the NFL right now: the Cleveland Browns quarterback battle.

Why Shedeur Sanders should WIN the Browns QB job:

Is Cleveland overthinking this? Maggie and Chris break down why Sanders might give the Browns their best chance to stabilize the position—and potentially surprise people this season.

Time stamps

2:11 Dodgers feeling the weight of the world? 

5:34 the problem with small market MLB teams

10:16 The Yankees did not do enough at the trade deadline

11:37 The Boston Red Sox trade for Adley Rauschman, does it put them over the top in the American League? 

13:02 Pete Crow Armstrong has an unpopular opinion about Babe Ruth

14:02 Maggie’s unpopular opinion leaves Chris stunned

16:28 Is the optimism around the Dallas Cowboys warranted? 

19:46 Why Chris wants to see Shedeur Sanders win the quarterback battle in Cleveland 

If you’re a baseball fan, NFL fan, or just love smart, opinionated sports talk—this episode is a must-watch.

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Are the Los Angeles Dodgers becoming baseball’s next great dynasty—and is that actually GOOD for the sport?

On this episode of *A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray*, we break down why the Dodgers acquiring Tarik Skubal could create a true MLB villain—and why dynasties and dominant teams are exactly what baseball needs right now.

Plus, serious questions about the New York Yankees after acquiring Luis Garcia Jr. from the Nationals. He’s having a breakout season—but can he handle the pressure of New York? And what does this move say about the health and future of Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton?

We also dive into Aaron Rodgers entering what could be his final NFL season—and why he appears to be shifting away from controversy and toward legacy, leadership, and unity.

And finally, a surprising take: why Tony Romo might actually be BETTER in sports media once he’s no longer calling NFL games.

🔥 Topics Covered:

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* Dodgers trade for Tarik Skubal & MLB dynasties 00:41

* Yankees trade concerns: Luis Garcia Jr analysis 6:42

* Aaron Judge & Giancarlo Stanton injury implications 9:08

* How the New York Mets season can get even worse 11:59  

* Aaron Rodgers legacy and public image shift 15:39  

* Tony Romo’s future in sports media 18:52

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#MLB #Dodgers #Yankees #AaronRodgers #NFL #SportsPodcast #BaseballNews #TonyRomo

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It's one of the busiest weeks on the sports calendar, and **Andrew "McLovin" Perloff** joins Maggie Gray on **A Must Win Game** to break down every major headline from the NFL and MLB and College Football

The show begins with the latest drama surrounding the San Francisco 49ers and what it means for one of the NFL's biggest contenders heading into the season. Maggie and McLovin also react to the news involving Tony Romo and discuss the biggest winners, losers, and surprises from NFL training camp.

Plus:

* Are the Los Angeles Dodgers making the most aggressive move of the MLB Trade Deadline by pursuing Tarik Skubal?

* Which NFL team has the easiest quarterback competition in football?

* How have the Cleveland Browns suddenly become one of the NFL's most drama-free organizations?

* Why are the Dallas Cowboys suddenly becoming everyone's favorite sleeper team again?

* The biggest takeaways from College Football Media Days and what they mean for the upcoming season.

*Is the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry dead? 

Topics include:

* Tarik Skubal

* Los Angeles Dodgers

* MLB Trade Deadline

* San Francisco 49ers

* Kyle Shanahan

* Tony Romo

* Dallas Cowboys

* Dak Prescott

* Cleveland Browns

* NFL Training Camp

* NFL News

* College Football Media Days

* Andrew "McLovin" Perloff

* Maggie Gray

* A Must Win Game

* NFL Podcast

* MLB Podcast

* Sports Podcast

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#NFL #MLB #Dodgers #TarikSkubal #Cowboys #49ers #Browns #TonyRomo #NFLTrainingCamp #SportsPodcast

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