Bleck & Abdalla

Our first NFL Sunday is in the books and the guys were impressed with the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills as the best teams in the AFC. Bleck’s guy John Harbaugh got a win in his first game coaching the New York Giants, beating the Dallas Cowboys. The Chicago Bears lit up the scoreboard with a staggering 59 points against the Carolina Panthers. The Texas Longhorns are the new number one team in the country after their comeback win against Ohio State. Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell deserves credit for going with Carson Wentz over J.J. McCarthy as the team’s backup quarterback. We look back on our questions from week one and what answers we got yesterday including on Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield and Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. Should the New Orleans Saints have kicked the extra point to play for the tie against the Detroit Lions? Who was the best QB yesterday: Caleb Williams of the Bears, Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen from the Bills or Jacksonville Jaguars passer Trevor Lawrence? Who had the more disappointing Sunday: Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love or Los Angeles Chargers passer Justin Herbert? Was Saturday’s comeback more about great play from Texas or a choke job from Ohio State? Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold has a pain in the butt, literally. The guys argue if the 1pm eastern NFL slate still deserves good games. Bleck’s biggest losers from yesterday are the Chargers, Cowboys, Packers and Washington Commanders. The guys preview tonight’s Monday night matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos with quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Bo Nix both returning from injury.

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The San Francisco 49ers put a beating on the Los Angeles Rams in Australia, did the team’s differing travel strategies play a role? Looking ahead to NFL Sunday, we ask and answer each game’s burning question. Our friend Lindsay Rhodes of SūmerSports joined us to break down yesterday’s game. The Patriots will be without receiver A.J. Brown for a few weeks due to an ankle injury, is New England the NFL’s most likely regression candidate? What NFL game are the guys looking most forward to Sunday? What’s the biggest story coming out of the game in Australia? Who is on upset alert Sunday? We have breaking news the Atlanta Falcons will be without Tua Tagovailoa on Sunday, are they in the worst quarterback situation during week one? What should we expect from Texas QB Arch Manning against Ohio State tomorrow? Our colleague Josh Graham joins the show to introduce us to his new show. Is 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy a system quarterback? Who will win this weekend’s big matchups?

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The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots in last night’s first game of the season with Patriots quarterback Drake Maye not playing well. Are the Seahawks not getting enough attention because they’re boring? What are we looking for in tonight's game between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers in Australia. Our friend Anthony Herron joined the show as NFL Kickoff Weekend continues. Can Drew Lock keep Seattle afloat while starting quarterback Sam Darnold recovers from his hip injury? With a more difficult schedule, should we expect more turnovers from Maye this season? How well will quarterback Brock Purdy play tonight for the 49ers after missing both games against the Rams last year. Will Rams star Myles Garrett get to Purdy for multiple sacks? With Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers injured, did they make the right call at quarterback going with Kirk Cousins over Fernando Mendoza? Could the Atlanta Falcons cut Tua Tagovailoa if the quarterback doesn’t play well Sunday? We catch up with the Fat Jack to preview tonight’s game and the weekend slate. Breaking news that Tagovailoa suffered an injury, could he miss the Falcons opener?

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The new NFL season kicks off tonight with a Super Bowl rematch between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. Has a defending Super Bowl Champion ever had less hype than the Seahawks? Abdalla takes a victory lap on the news Aaron Donald will not be playing for the Los Angeles Rams in their season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. The Rams travel schedule for the game in Australia is wild. Our teammate from Westwood One Sports Ryan Harris joins the show to preview the season. Is the drama of LSU trying to add pro players finally over? With their latest step, is a 24-team College Football Playoff inevitable? Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield has a new contract with Buccaneers, what type of season will he have? Do we believe Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will stay in Cincinnati? Will the guys be watching the Manningcast of Super Bowl 61? Is Clemson coach Dabo Swinney going to make it through the season? Has Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers created followers? Are millennials the new boomers? We give our predictions for the season including who will win Super Bowl 61.

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The SEC will vote this week on kicking LSU out of the conference, will coach Lane Kiffin back down? The New England Patriots locked up star cornerback Carlos Gonzalez, have they successfully navigated an offseason of distractions? Our pal Geoff Schwartz joins us to look ahead to the NFL season. Could Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald be better than ever? Which NFL teams can afford to get off to a slow start, and which can’t? Should the San Francisco 49ers have left for Australia even sooner? We take an early look at this weekend’s games during Early Lines and declare our favorite story from the Summer of Football. New NBC analyst Mike Tomlin has a hobby he wants the world to know about.

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A wild finish for Michigan to survive week one, should the Wolverines have received that final second to throw their Hail Mary? LSU coach Lane Kiffin’s team lived up to the hype in dominating Clemson, can they keep it up? The Atlanta Falcons will start Tua Tagovailoa in week one, but how long until Michael Penix, Jr. takes back over as starting quarterback? San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan is in a time traveling vortex as he readies for the Los Angeles Rams in Australia. What is the most compelling week one matchup in the NFL? Are all of the week one blowouts in college football a concern? Who is the biggest star in college football: Kiffin, Texas quarterback Arch Manning or Indiana coach Curt Cignetti? NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has a new contract is he the best commissioner in pro sports? Safety Harrison Smith is back with the Vikings, will the NFC North be the conference’s most competitive division? Should college football should stay the course, turn the ship around or continue evolving aggressively? Will we get a new story this week on the alleged relationship between New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and former NFL reporter Dianna Russini? Is LSU the best team in the nation? What NFL teams are the most all-in to win the Super Bowl this year? Will this really be Charles Barkley’s last year on television?

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The Colorado Buffaloes defeated the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on a blocked field goal, what does the victory mean for Deion Sanders outlook this season? The legal battle wages on as LSU tries to welcome NFL players back to its roster. with the latest ruling favoring coach Lane Kiffin. What will come next what teams can win the Super bowl this season, and among them which would be the best story? What is worse being a fan of a long-suffering bottom feeder or a team that's had their heart broken? Can North Carolina coach Bill Belichick survive the latest reports around his program? Raj asked NBC Sports' Mike Tomlin about Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. Who is the biggest villain in sports right now? Will the Los Angeles Rams decision to wait to travel to Australia affect the outcome of their game next week with the San Francisco 49ers? How many games does Sanders need to win this season at Colorado for it to be a success? In college football, which ranked team is most likely to be upset this weekend? What will former NFL reporter Dianna Russini next role in sports media be? Our teammate Josh Graham from Westwood One Sports Night joined the show for his insight on what's happening at North Carolina. It’s Futures Friday as the guys make predictions for this NFL season. Who has the most riding on this season: Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens or Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield?

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The NBA came down hard on the Los Angeles Clippers for circumventing the salary cap with Kawhi Leonard, were the penalties too harsh? Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is the wealthiest owner in sports, will he take the NBA to war? Who do NFL executives expect to be the best teams this season? After Clemson coach Dabo Swinney’s latest comments involving LSU coach Lane Kiffin, should the two coaches have a debate instead of a game? Will the Clippers acquiring Leonard go down as the worst move in sports history? What does Stan Kroenke’s history owning other teams mean for the Los Angeles Angels? The Athletic concluded their investigation into former reporter Dianna Russini, and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel was asked about its findings. The SEC has filed a lawsuit against LSU and Kiffin to prevent NFL players from returning to the college. Who are the favorites to win awards like NFL MVP? Abdalla takes another stab at predicting the Fat Jack’s Super Bowl sleeper? The Colorado Buffaloes open their season tonight, what does the future hold for coach Deion Sanders?

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The San Francisco 49ers are leaving today for Australia, a week before the Los Angeles Rams. Will the travel plan affect who wins the game? Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson says quarterback Caleb Williams has lost his “goofiness.” Another day, no resolution in LSU’s fight to add former NFL players to their team. The Las Vegas Raiders announced Kirk Cousins will start at quarterback over first overall pick Fernando Mendoza, and the guys remain dug in on their position over the decision. Would you allow your rival to win a Super Bowl in exchange to undo your favorite team’s worst move? Are expectations too high on Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald? How will LSU coach Lane Kiffin come out of his newest battle? Is Mendoza’s long-term status affected by starting the season on the bench? Is USC coach Lincoln Riley destined to fail? What’s next for the viral fake 49ers player Daejon Love? Why do millennials drink so much? What do college football coaches think of each other heading into the season? What NFL quarterbacks are the best when their defense can’t stop anyone? Did the Chicago Bulls find a star in Caleb Wilson?

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Can the San Francisco 49ers find a way to upset the Los Angeles Rams, with or without Aaron Donald, week one in Australia? Are we looking past the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks? When should the Green

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