Sam urges Cavaliers fans to take a deep breath before hitting the panic button during this roller-coaster season. The crew breaks down just how much injuries have truly plagued this year’s Cavs, power ranks the best NBA players under 25, and debates whether the NFL is stepping on the NBA’s toes by scheduling games on Christmas.

As the Browns’ season winds down, Matt urges fans to accept the reality that Cleveland will use its first pick in next year’s draft on a quarterback if Mendoza or Moore are on the board. Plus, unveiling the Browns/Bills Week 16 Report Card and Matt sounds the alarm on the Cavaliers after another shaky loss to the Bulls.

12/15/25: Browns Frozen Out In Chicago, ANOTHER Embarrassing Coaching Performance, Kevin Stefanski Dead Man Walking & So Much More!

12/16/25: Browns Outclassed In Chicago, Kevin Stefanski As Good As GONE, Dawgs Go Down Memory Lane & So Much More!

Bruce is once again left stunned by the Browns’ inability to field a watchable product after another embarrassing loss to the Chicago Bears. Plus, a full recap of the NFL Week 15 slate as the playoff picture comes into focus, and BIGPLAY’s Jack O’Rourke joins the show to break down the College Football Playoff with Round One kicking off this weekend.

Charlie and Trai break down the Steelers’ win over the Dolphins, a performance that may have been Pittsburgh’s most complete game of the season. Plus, Trai shines a spotlight on the offensive line in this week’s Trench Report, while Charlie weighs in on what might be brewing between Joe Burrow and the Bengals following the quarterback’s recent comments.

On this episode of The Snap Count with Trai Essex and Charlie Batch:

The Cleveland Browns suffer what may be their worst loss of the season, raising real questions about whether the team has packed it in as they prepare to host the Bills as massive home underdogs. Plus, gauging the panic meter for the Cavaliers after a stunning home overtime loss to Charlotte and a near-disaster against the hapless Wizards.

The Cavaliers are finally getting Jarrett Allen back — but what should fans realistically expect from the big man’s return? We break it down while previewing Cleveland’s upcoming matchups, ranking the NBA’s worst-run franchises, and diving into the biggest storylines around the league, including the four teams still battling for this year’s NBA Cup title.

Matt spotlights the Browns’ ongoing failure to play complementary football despite Shedeur Sanders’ stellar outing against the Titans. He unveils Cleveland’s Week 15 Report Card as the team prepares for a showdown with the Bears, and he weighs in on Michigan’s decision to fire head coach Sherrone Moore after a massive scandal erupts.