Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season delivered two of the more memorable prime time games in recent history, as Josh Allen led a furious Buffalo Bills comeback win over Lamar Jackson’s Baltimore Ravens, and J.J. McCarthy announced his presence to the world with a comeback victory of his own, powering the Minnesota Vikings past Caleb Williams’ Chicago Bears.

Following Buffalo’s 41-40 victory over the Ravens, the Bills’ biggest questions become whether this is the team to beat in the AFC and if there is a team built to take down Allen and a loaded roster with playmakers on both sides of the football.

NFL reporters Matt Lombardo and Mike Tanier dive into the biggest Week 1 storylines, including the Giants’ Jaxson Dart dilemma, how seriously to take the Vikings, and much more. Plus, NFL legend Lorenzo Alexander gives his thoughts on Josh Allen and how Sean McDermott and Buffalo can break through in 2025.

Hosted By: Matt Lombardo and Mike Tanier

Guest: Former Buffalo Bills Linebacker, Lorenzo Alexander

Episode: 40

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On the eve of the 2025 NFL regular season kicking off, NFL reporters Matt Lombardo and Mike Tanier offer their picks and bold predictions for the season ahead, including the Eagles’ repeat chances, sleeper teams to watch, and a winner for every major award category.

Plus, former Tennessee Titans wide receiver Chris Sanders joins the show to share his thoughts on No. 1 overall pick, rookie quarterback Cam Ward, and set the expectations for the Titans’ potential next franchise quarterback.

Hosted By: Matt Lombardo and Mike Tanier

Guest: Former Tennessee Titans WR, Chris Sanders

Episode: 39

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In the span of less than a week, two of the NFL’s most acrimonious contract standoffs found their resolution while another continues to find new lows.

NFL reporters Matt Lombardo and Mike Tanier break down the implications of Trey Hendrickson’s new contract with the Cincinnati Bengals and Terry McLaurin reaching a deal with the Washington Commanders, as well as the fallout stemming from Micah Parsons desperately trying to get his way out of Dallas amid contentious negotiations with Jerry Jones and the Cowboys.

Plus, Lombardo and Tanier answer your questions with the regular season opener rapidly approaching, in an action-packed episode of The Between The Hashmarks Podcast!

Hosted By: Matt Lombardo and Mike Tanier

Episode: 38

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The Cleveland Browns opted against using the first week of the NFL season to evaluate and develop either rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel or Shedeur Sanders, in favor of naming 40-year-old Joe Flacco the starting quarterback, as the Indianapolis Colts announced plans to move forward with Daniel Jones over Anthony Richardson.

Veteran NFL reporters Matt Lombardo and Mike Tanier give their thoughts on the consequential decisions made by two rather inconsequential teams, that have put their head coaches in the unenviable position of attempting to win with a mediocre or worse roster led by mediocre or worse quarterbacks.

Meanwhile, an NFL Executive reveals Micah Parsons’ best fits in the immediate aftermath of ESPN’s Adam Schefter suggesting the All-Pro edge rusher and the Dallas Cowboys could be headed for a divorce.

All that and more on a jammed episode of the Between The Hashmarks Podcast!

Hosted By: Matt Lombardo and Mike Tanier

Episode: 37

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The 2025 NFL preseason couldn’t have gotten off to a worse start for the Green Bay Packers.

After falling to the New York Jets 30-10 on Saturday night, Jordan Love underwent surgery to repair an injured thumb, and a pair of NFL defensive coaches raised some significant concerns about the Packers’ quarterback.

NFL reporters Matt Lombardo and Mike Tanier dive into the disappointment in TitleTown, Jaxson Dart’s emergence for the Giants following a strong exhibition debut, and some of the biggest storylines across the league in the latest episode of the Between The Hashmarks Podcast.

Hosted By: Matt Lombardo and Mike Tanier

Episode: 36

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The contract negotiations seem to have hit a new low between the Dallas Cowboys and Micah Parsons, to the point that owner Jerry Jones isn’t convinced the All-Pro edge rusher will be on the field for the NFL opener in Philadelphia against the Eagles.

NFL reporters Matt Lombardo and Mike Tanier attempt to make sense of the situation in Dallas, and where it might be headed, before diving into a full slate of preseason games and setting the viewability expectations for some of the top matchups.

Hosted By: Matt Lombardo and Mike Tanier

Episode: 35

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Matt Lombardo’s Regional NFL Training Camp Tour stops in Ashburn, VA, where Terry McLaurin’s trade request looms over a loaded Washington Commanders roster. Lombardo and Mike Tanier breakdown the biggest storylines, moments, and plays from practice.