Week 8 was CHAOS: blowouts galore, one thriller (hi Jets 🫡), injuries that tilt the playoff race, and fantasy swings that decide seasons. We hit all the news (Scataboo/NYG fallout, Ed Oliver, Wentz surgery, Surtain IR watch), trade buzz (McCreary → Rams), and answer your mailbag (frauds, dark horses, keep/trade/cut, and a spicy trade question). Then we break down every game with fantasy takeaways & betting notes.

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Quick Fantasy Takeaways

• Waivers: Tyrone Tracy (NYG), Troy Franklin (DEN), Emanuel Wilson (GB), Khalil Shakir (BUF), Jayden Higgins/Xavier Hutchinson (HOU)

• RB Notes: Rico Dowdle > Chuba trend; Woody Marks flashing league-winner juice; Henry momentum into TNF; James Cook eruption

• TE Heat: Tucker Kraft 🚀; Gadson top-5 rest-of-season tier; Tyler Warren steady

• Trade Lean: Don’t move Rome Odunze for walking-boot Hampton straight up; shop or make it a 2-for-1

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0:00 Cold open + sound effects gag
0:10 Intro + Jets win for Mangold (tribute)
2:25 Giants injury fallout (Scataboo, Neighbors) + waiver: Tyrone Tracy
4:14 Bills: Ed Oliver biceps timeline
5:19 Vikings QBs: Wentz surgery, McCarthy, Russ/Jameis chatter
7:21 Trade: Roger McCreary → Rams (fit)
8:43 News dump: Surtain PCL watch + mailbag tease
9:20 Mailbag: “Lock → Raiders → Geno QB1?” (troll)
10:22 Mailbag: Biggest frauds right now
13:19 Mailbag: Dark horse teams to make noise
16:01 Mailbag: Keep/Trade/Cut (Tucker Craft, Brock Bowers, Trey McBride)
19:15 Mailbag: Trade Hampton for Odunze?
21:04 Felt Five standings + punishment ideas
23:02 Ravens playoff odds segment (schedule look-ahead)
25:04 Week 8 picks recap (ATS/ML)
25:35 TNF: Chargers 37–10 Vikings — Gadson breakout, QJ goose egg
30:38 Eagles 38–20 Giants — Dart battles, Tank Bigsby handcuff, WR woes
36:47 Dolphins 34–10 Falcons — Tua bounce-back, ATL inconsistency
39:54 Jets 39–38 Bengals — Breece masterclass, Flacco → Chase target avalanche
44:16 Patriots 31–12 Browns — Miles Garrett 5 sacks, Pats identity
48:23 Bills 40–9 Panthers — James Cook explosion, Bryce vs Dalton note
51:23 Ravens 30–6 Bears — Snoop steady, Henry 2 TD, TNF look-ahead
55:58 Texans 26–15 49ers — Stroud dicing, Woody Marks > Chubb day
1:02:16 Bucs 23–3 Saints — Rattler benched, Shough time, trade rumors
1:03:16 Broncos 44–24 Cowboys — Bo Nix, RJ Harvey breakout, DAL D woes
1:07:00 Colts 38–14 Titans — JT hat trick again, Daniel Jones cooking
1:11:23 SNF: Packers 35–25 Steelers — Tucker Kraft TE1? Boswell bombs
1:14:15 Closing + Week 9 tease + 1k subs CTA

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UFC 321 had everything…except a satisfying ending. Zach, Luke, and San break down a bizarre night: a no-contest in the main event, a debated co-main coronation, judging chaos, and a string of “did that really happen?” moments.We start with Tom Aspinall vs Ciryl Gane—why the round-one dynamics mattered, how the eye-poke changed everything, whether Jon Jones just became the night’s biggest winner, and what the rematch should look like. Then we pivot to Mackenzie Dern vs Virna Jandiroba: solid performance, but who’s the rightful next challenger at 115? (Tatiana Suarez, anyone?)At bantamweight, Umar Nurmagomedov handled Mario Bautista—but did Mario gain more stock anyway? We debate Umar’s path (and whether Yan is the right next test). Heavyweight gets spicy as Alexander Volkov edges Jailton Almeida and we go deep on “damage vs control” and why the criteria needs consistency. Azamat Murzakanov’s jab KO over Rakic vaults him into shark-waters (Khalil? Ankalaev?). Lightweight chaos continues with a head-kick KO, Ľudovít Klein winning with a broken ankle, and Valter Walker snagging a FOURTH straight heel hook (plus an all-time funny callout). Finally, Nathaniel Wood clips a hyped prospect—does he deserve a ranked name next?Drop your scorecards and next-fight picks in the comments!Chapters above 👆Subscribe for weekly UFC previews/recaps, fighter interviews, and betting talk.Twitter/IG/TikTok: @AroundTheOctagon#UFC321 #AroundTheOctagon #TomAspinall #CirylGane #JonJones #MackenzieDern #VirnaJandiroba #UmarNurmagomedov #MarioBautista #AlexanderVolkov #JailtonAlmeida #AzamatMurzakanov #AleksandarRakic #Lightweight #Heavyweight #Bantamweight #Strawweight #MMA #UFCHighlights #UFCDebate #Judging #EyePoke #FightCompanion #MMAPodcast

00:00 – Intro: Zach hosts w/ Luke & San, why UFC 321 felt cursed
00:39 – “Worst PPV ever?” setting the bar + recent comparisons
01:24 – Main Event setup: stakes, expectations, and what went wrong
02:06 – Jon Jones the “big winner”? memes, callouts, and heavyweight chaos
03:12 – Should it be Jones vs Pereira at HW? What happens to Aspinall?
04:16 – R1 breakdown: Ciryl’s jab, movement, and Tom’s wrestling (not) used
06:00 – Gas tank worries for 5 rounds & shifting confidence in Tom
07:00 – Was it 1–0 Gane? Why a rematch is the only play
08:06 – Eye-poke discourse: quitting vs protecting your career
09:36 – Fixing fouls: immediate point deductions for pokes & groin shots?
12:58 – Co-Main (Strawweight Title): Mackenzie Dern vs Virna Jandiroba reaction
14:49 – Who’s next at 115? Case for Tatiana Suarez
18:02 – Umar Nurmagomedov vs Mario Bautista: live dog shows up
20:52 – Why Umar still isn’t “next” for gold + who he should fight
24:11 – Yan vs Umar? Styles, durability, and how it really plays
26:56 – Volkov vs Jailton Almeida: control vs damage judging debate
31:57 – What should “damage trumps all” actually mean—consistency rant
36:41 – Azamat Murzakanov starches Rakic: matchmaking next (Khalil? Ankalaev?)
41:54 – Lightweights on fire: a head-kick KO and what to do with the winner
47:17 – Ľudovít Klein breaks his ankle mid-fight and still wins (insane grit)
51:38 – Heavyweight heel-hooker Valter Walker: 4 in a row & hilarious callout
56:35 – Jose Delgado vs Nathaniel Wood: close fight, big win, should Wood get a ranked guy?
1:00:43 – Who’s next for Wood (Giga, Dan Ige, O’Malley/Onama–Garcia loser)?
1:01:54 – Shoutouts, Boston boys, final thoughts & sign-off

Six teams on bye? No problem. Reagan & Colin blitz through the best Week 8 streamers you can actually grab, then run game-by-game picks across the entire slate—plus our Big Bet of the Week with a 5-pumpkin-pie punishment on the line. We also hit your mailbag: Who’s the next Geno/Baker/Daniel Jones revival story?
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On today’s show

• Bye-week triage: real waiver names you can start

• Mailbag: QB redemption candidates

• TNF: Vikings at Chargers (+ a same-game parlay)

• Our full picks for: Jets–Bengals, Bears–Ravens, Dolphins–Falcons, Bills–Panthers, 49ers–Texans, Giants–Eagles, Browns–Patriots, Bucs–Saints, Titans–Colts, Cowboys–Broncos, SNF: Packers–Steelers (Big Bet!), MNF: Commanders–Chiefs

• Big Dogs parlay brainstorming & survivor cautions

Streamers mentioned (examples):
WR: K. Booty, Tez Johnson, Sterling Shepard, Marvin Mims, Josh Reynolds
TE: Cade Otton, Dalton Schultz, (Z. Z… keep an eye)
QB: Carson Wentz (TNF), Caleb Williams (deep), Joe Flacco (volume)
DST: Buccaneers (vs NO)
(+ bye-week landmines & upside shots throughout)

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00:00 Intro – Week 8 show plan & bye-week panic
01:10 Underdog best-ball check-in & eliminator heartbreak
03:45 Mailbag – Who’s the next Geno/Baker/DJ revival?
06:10 Streamer Rapid-Fire (WR/TE/QB/DST)
12:20 TNF: Vikings @ Chargers (SGP + why Wentz is playable)
15:50 Jets @ Bengals – Will NYJ finally score?
20:05 Bears @ Ravens – Lamar watch & run-game scripts
23:30 Dolphins @ Falcons – Trap game talk & matchup edges
27:40 Bills @ Panthers – Post-bye Josh Allen vs Red Rifle
31:05 49ers @ Texans – Can Houston score enough?
34:30 Giants @ Eagles – Can NYG sweep?
37:55 Browns @ Patriots – Judkins vs Belichick tree
41:20 Buccaneers @ Saints – Injuries, Baker clutch time
45:05 Titans @ Colts – JT eruption spot?
48:50 Cowboys @ Broncos – Best-on-best: DAL O vs DEN D
52:40 SNF: Packers @ Steelers – BIG BET + Pumpkin-Pie Punishment
57:10 MNF: Commanders @ Chiefs – Mariota vs Mahomes reality check
1:02:15 Big Dogs ideas, survivor warnings & closing thoughts
1:04:10 Outro – Like/Subscribe & watch for the Felt Five picks

Timestamps / Chapters

In this episode of Around the Octagon, we break down all the action ahead of UFC 321, headlined by a massive welterweight title fight between Leon Edwards and undefeated phenom Shavkat Rakhmonov. Will Edwards’ sharp striking and composure hold up against Shavkat’s relentless pressure and finishing power? We give our full main card predictions, including Tom Aspinall vs. Sergei Pavlovich 2, Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Erin Blanchfield, and more. From stylistic breakdowns to bold underdog picks, this is your complete guide before the Octagon lights up on fight night.

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Around the Felt Sports returns with a midseason fantasy football reset after Week 7. No standard recap this time—we’re handing out fantasy awards and sharpening your trade targets before deadlines hit. We start with quick news and a mailbag blitz, then dive position-by-position: MVPs (with ADP context), who to trade away, who to trade for, and our biggest positive/negative surprises at QB, RB, WR, and TE.

We also update the pick records, Felt Five, and the Big Dogs TD parlay—which just cashed again and is now +27 units this season (+51u all-time). Stick around for actionable waiver/trade names you can use this week.

Today’s rundown

• Week 7 picks recap, standings, Felt Five & Big Dogs update

• Injuries & headlines: Mike Evans out, Payton vs. Russ, Jakobi Meyers trade chatter, Jets QB situation, Eagles bring back Brandon Graham, Jaden Daniels/Bryce Young injury notes

• Mailbag: early-round busts, trade-boost candidates, rest-of-season DSTs, dynasty buy-low/sell-high, KTC (Dobbins/Walker/Etienne), NFC East QB ranks, Rome Odunze panic meter, redraft sell-highs

• Fantasy Awards (redraft lens)

  • QB: MVPs, Trade Away/For, Surprises

  • RB: MVPs, Trade Away/For, Surprises

  • WR: MVPs, Trade Away/For, Surprises

  • TE: MVPs, Trade Away/For, Surprises

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00:00 – Cold open, show intro, plan for a midseason fantasy reset
02:00 – Week 7 pick recap + standings (ATS/Moneyline, Felt Five update, Big Dogs +27u YTD)
05:06 – News: Mike Evans broken clavicle, Bucs fallout (Ibuka/Godwin/Kate Otton, waiver angles)
09:12 – Payton vs. Russell Wilson beef, Broncos–Giants takeaways
12:40 – Trade buzz: Jakobi Meyers destinations
14:30 – Jets QB mess (Fields vs. Tyrod), ownership comments, rest-of-season take
16:35 – Eagles bring back Brandon Graham, role outlook
17:58 – Jaden Daniels hamstring, Mariota fill-in, Commanders schedule math
19:38 – Bryce Young high-ankle, Andy Dalton bridge, Carolina outlook
21:00 – Mailbag: top-15 ADP busts so far
23:05 – Mailbag: trade-boost candidates (Breece, Kamara, Myers, Walker, etc.)
25:25 – Mailbag: “set-and-forget” DSTs (SEA/HOU)
27:05 – Mailbag: Dynasty buy-lows and sell-highs
31:45 – Mailbag: Keep/Trade/Cut (Dobbins, Walker, Etienne)
36:00 – NFC East QB rankings debate
37:30 – What’s up with Rome Odunze? Bears usage shift
39:40 – Redraft sell-high targets right now
42:05 – QB Awards: MVP, Trade Away, Trade For, Surprise (+/–)
59:50 – RB Awards: MVP, Trade Away, Trade For, Surprise (+/–)
1:14:00 – WR Awards: MVP, Trade Away, Trade For, Surprise (+/–)
1:27:00 – TE Awards: MVP, Trade Away, Trade For, Surprise (+/–)
1:43:40 – Final thoughts + call to action

In this episode of Around the Octagon, we sit down with Mando Gutierrez, one of the most exciting fighters in the PFL today, as he gears up to “steal the show” on October 25th. Known for his fearless mentality and slick submission game, Mando opens up about his road from the regional circuit to the PFL spotlight, what fuels his grind, and how he plans to make a statement when the cage door closes. From his Contender Series experience to adapting under the PFL format, Mando shares the mindset of a fighter chasing greatness — and why fans should expect fireworks every time he steps in the cage.

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Around the Felt dives into NFL Week 7: Thursday night picks, London game punishment (pumpkin helmet 🤢), full Sunday slate, and a Monday night double-header. We hit your listener questions (ROS WR rankings, KTC, start/sits), sprinkle props and ladders, and build the early Big Dogs card (Judkins, Jayden, Amon-Ra). Picks vs spread and moneyline throughout, plus fantasy angles you can use this week.

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00:00 Cold open
00:13 Intro — Week 7 vibes, trade-deadline chatter, TNF + London + 2 MNFs
02:03 Quick news: George Kittle activation, fantasy TE shakeup
03:03 Listener Q&A: Top-5 WRs ROS (St. Brown, JSN, Puka, Chase, Lamb/Jefferson/London convo)
05:54 Listener Q&A: Keep/Trade/Cut — A.J. Brown, Brian Thomas Jr., Ladd McConkey
08:21 Listener Q&A: Start 2/Sit 1 — Bil(l), Jordan Mason, DeVonta Smith
10:44 Listener Q&A: TNF Anytime TD — Chase vs DK
12:39 Props corner: TNF ladders, SGP builds (Higgins, Flacco yards, Warren rec, Yoshi, Chase Brown, total)
14:53 Pick records update — ATS & ML standings
15:49 TNF: Steelers at Bengals — side, total, matchup edges
20:09 London game: Rams vs Jaguars — big bet of the week, travel angle, “pumpkin-head” punishment
24:26 1pm — Saints at Bears (DJM status, Luther Burden dart, both pick Bears)
28:51 1pm — Dolphins at Browns (home/away splits, Judkins smash script)
32:16 1pm — Patriots at Titans (interim bump, Pats win/Titans cover)
35:10 1pm — Raiders at Chiefs (Rashi returns, KC rolls)
37:22 1pm — Eagles at Vikings (QB uncertainty, trench talk, Philly bounce-back)
40:51 1pm — Panthers at Jets (no Garrett Wilson, Rico/Chuba watch, Carolina lean)
45:13 4pm — Colts at Chargers (Herbert edge, over look, Vidal usage)
49:00 4pm — Giants at Broncos (rest/travel delta, DEN D vs Dart, split picks)
55:20 4pm — Commanders at Cowboys (55.5 total, Jaden rush TD, shootout map)
58:49 4pm — Packers at Cardinals (Kyler/Marv injuries, Jacobs/Doubs notes)
1:03:36 SNF — Falcons at 49ers (Kittle back, Purdy toe, SF skill group deep dive)
1:08:04 MNF (early) — Buccaneers at Lions (Bucs WR injuries, Branch out, ARSB case)
1:12:04 Big Dogs update — locked: Judkins TD, Jayden Daniels TD, Amon-Ra TD
1:14:24 MNF (late) — Texans at Seahawks (defense-forward game, hook talk, lean SEA)
1:17:52 Wrap — comment prompts, next-show Q&A reminder

In this episode of Around the Octagon, the fellas break down the UFC Vancouver main card, headlined by a high-stakes middleweight matchup between Reinier de Ridder and Brendan Allen. Both fighters bring elite grappling, slick submissions, and a relentless pace—making this a can’t-miss stylistic clash for fight fans. We dive into how each fighter matches up, the keys to victory, and which undercard bouts could steal the show. Expect bold takes, sharp analysis, and all the fight-week energy leading up to another stacked night in Canada.

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Around the Felt Week 6 recap is here! With two Monday Night Football games on deck, Reagan and Colin run through a wild slate: the Titans firing Brian Callahan, the 49ers losing Fred Warner, Brian Branch’s one-game suspension, and the Tua press-conference drama. We hit injuries (Puka’s ankle), trade chatter (Alvin Kamara), and your listener questions: Is Rico Dowdle now RB1 in Carolina? What do we do with Breece Hall’s swings? Who are the must-add waivers this week? Is George Pickens a dynasty sell high? Plus our favorite rookie defenders so far and a Caleb Williams vs. Drake Maye franchise debate.

Then we rapid-fire every game: Giants-Eagles, Jets-Broncos (London), Colts-Cardinals, Chargers-Dolphins, Patriots-Saints, Steelers-Browns, Panthers-Cowboys, Seahawks-Jaguars, Rams-Ravens, Raiders-Titans, Packers-Bengals, Bucs-49ers, and SNF Chiefs-Lions. We close with Felt Five results, ATS/Moneyline standings, and a quick look to the MNF doubleheader.

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00:00 Intro + double-MNF vibes
01:05 Titans fire Brian Callahan (Cam Ward fallout, trade-deadline sellers?)
04:45 49ers lose Fred Warner (SF ceiling shift)
06:40 Brian Branch suspended 1 game (DET-TB impact)
08:30 Tua calls out teammates (locker room vibes, McDaniel heat)
10:30 Puka ankle update (Rams pivots: Higbee, 2-2)
12:50 Za’Darius Smith retires (quick note)
13:45 Alvin Kamara trade buzz vs. loyalty
15:20 Listener Q&A (Caleb): Rico Dowdle RB1 in CAR?
18:20 What to do with Breece Hall volatility
21:45 Waiver Wire: Kamani Vidal, Haskins/Arizona mess, Aronde Gadsden II, Tyler Higbee, 2-2 Atwell
25:10 Dynasty: Is George Pickens a sell high?
27:20 Best rookie defenders so far
30:15 Can the Ravens still push for playoffs?
32:20 Franchise QB debate: Caleb Williams vs Drake Maye
35:05 Felt Five results (Reagan’s big hit)
36:40 ATS/Moneyline standings update
37:20 TNF: Giants 34, Eagles 17 (Dart/Scatabo show, tush-push talk)
40:50 Jets 11, Broncos 13 (London slog)
45:25 Colts 31, Cardinals 27 (JT cooks; Brissett subs)
48:35 Chargers 29, Dolphins 27 (Herbert, Meko, Gadsden II)
50:55 Patriots 25, Saints 9 (Kayshon Boutte day)
56:40 Steelers 23, Browns 9 (ARod clean pocket, Gabriel dinks)
1:02:00 Panthers 30, Cowboys 27 (Rico explosion, Pickens feast)
1:04:50 Seahawks 20, Jaguars 12 (JSN takeover, pass-pro gap)
1:08:20 Rams 17, Ravens 3 (Henry’s yards, ugly O)
1:10:35 Raiders 20, Titans 10 (Ward struggles; Mayer TD)
1:13:15 Packers 27, Bengals 8 (Flacco stabilizes CIN WRs)
1:17:40 Bucs 30, 49ers 19 (Baker MVP buzz; Tez splash)
1:21:50 SNF: Chiefs 30, Lions 7 (Mahomes legs, defense statement)
1:24:30 Wrap + CTAs

In this episode of Around the Octagon, we sit down with Cary Caprio, better known as “Cap vs The World,” one of the most entertaining and fearless fighters in the BKFC flyweight division. Known for his relentless pressure, unbreakable mindset, and fan-favorite attitude, Cary opens up about his journey into bare-knuckle fighting, the grind that fuels his career, and how he’s carving his name into one of the most brutal combat sports on the planet. We talk training, mindset, rivalries, and what fans can expect next from the man who truly lives up to his nickname — it’s Cap vs. everybody.

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