Extra Points

Cousin Sal’s Thursday Night winning streak continues but some people are taking issue with it and those people would be wrong. Martin, Dave and Sal discuss how the Eagles somehow figured out a way to cover and reactions to the news that Zach Ertz was traded to Arizona.

Then the guys run down as many picks as they can as they do Week 6 in Sixty Seconds. Plus, Myles Garrett decorates his yard with quarterback graves. The guys discuss Lions versus Bengals both in the NFL and in a real-life jungle situation. Dave wants to strip the lion of its King of the Jungle status, Martin also feels strongly.

Next, the guys discuss the ending of the Dodgers/Giants game; Dave calls it one of the worst calls of time. They make their ALCS/NLCS picks as Dave thinks the Astros could sweep the Red Sox. Finally, thoughts on Kyrie Irving potentially missing the entire season and remaining unvaccinated.

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Cousin Sal, Dave Dameshek and Martin Weiss start off this episode reacting to Jon Gruden stepping down as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders after his derogatory emails were leaked to the public. The group also asks how will the Raiders fair the rest of the season within the AFC West with an interim coach.

There's been quite a few missed kicks lately in the NFL and the gang debates if the best solution for the league is to get rid of the extra points? Sal, Shek & Martin also make their Bucs vs Eagles TNF picks.

With playoff baseball in full swing, the group discusses which team is worse to root for - the Boston Red Sox or the Houston Astros?

The show rounds out with Shek and Eddie Spaghetti making a bet between the Penguins and Rangers with the NHL season underway.

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Cousin Sal’s Thursday Night Football steak hits double digits as the guys recap Rams/Seahawks; the Russell Wilson injury, the double punt and Sean McVay’s coaching decisions.

Then Sal believes in the Rays as they go up 1-0 on the Red Sox and Shek thinks the Giants will send the Dodgers home in the NL Divisional Round. Plus, Sal and Martin disagree on Wilder/Fury and give their predictions for the big heavyweight title fight.

The guys make their Week 5 NFL picks as Dave continues to be optimistic about the Steelers, an AFC showdown between the Chiefs and Bills and can the Cowboys continue to impress against the Giants. Sal, Dave and Martin make their upset picks of the week as Martin’s shocking call – actually shocks Dave and Sal. Plus, the guys make their FanDuel redzone special picks.

Finally, the guys discuss a huge Big Ten showdown between Iowa and Penn State.

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Cousin Sal, Dave and Martin react to the AL Wild Card game and who gets blame for the Yankees disappointing season. Eddie Spaghetti thinks firing Aaron Boone is not the answer and was letting random people at the bar know about it. Then, it’s over to the NL Wild Card game as the guys give their Dodgers/Cardinals picks – and Dave doesn’t feel bad that a 106 win team is in the wild card game, they should have won the division then.

Arkansas linebacker and Extra Points NIL athlete Bumper Pool joins the show to discuss the game against Georgia, his opinion on the college football playoff and this week’s game against Ole Miss and Heisman candidate Matt Corral. Bumper talks about how he settled on Arkansas and trying to get the Extra Points podcast out there.

Next, the guys move to the NFL to discuss the Cowboys/Giants game. Plus, the guys give their thoughts on the Urban Meyer situation and if he really lost the locker room. Then they discuss the competitive AFC West, Steelers/Broncos – and do the Steelers have any other options other than Big Ben?

Finally, Sal looks to continue his winning streak making picks on Fox’s Thursday Night Football Pregame show as the guys discuss the Rams (-2.5) @ Seahawks.

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Cousin Sal, Dave, and Martin recap Thursday Night Football between the Jaguars and the Bengals which turned out to be a great game. Mr. Thursday Night is back as Sal continues to nail his bets as he once again called who would score the first touchdown, Trevor Lawrence no interceptions, and Jaguars to cover. Dave faces a new reality that the Bengals will actually make the playoffs.

Then it’s a preview of Tampa Bay/New England as the guys break down the big primetime game as Sal predicts the NBC director will have the toughest job of all. FanDuel has a bet of who will catch Tom’s record-breaking pass and Dave has an interesting idea for Bob Kraft to officially end the Brady/Belichick era.

Next, the guys preview Steelers/Packers as Dave gives advice to Steelers fans. Plus, they preview the Rams/Cardinals, Cowboys/Panthers and predict the highest-scoring team of the week.

Then former Indianapolis Colts’ defensive end, Dwight Freeney joins the show to talk about chasing Tom Brady, who has the edge between the Bucs and Pats, and why this is really a rebuilding year for New England. Plus, Dwight discusses how impressed he is with Michah Parsons so far, uniform numbers and why a mid-season Hard Knocks with the Colts is a horrible idea. Dwight gives his thoughts on how Carson Wentz can improve. Martin leaves mid-interview because of his small bladder and has to go to the bathroom. Finally, the guys pick their Week 4 underdog picks as Dave tries to take his Steelers love to a whole new decibel level.

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Cousin Sal teases a huge announcement – as later he will reveal the first Extra Points, NIL endorsed athlete. Dave however did not know what NIL stood for until today.

The guys discuss the current AFC standings and what the Steelers should do from here, plus is Babyface Joel Solomon reading too much into Aaron Rodgers saying he is a fan of Pittsburgh? The guys discuss which current NFL quarterback they think will be benched first as we enter week 4 of the season.

Next, they discuss the huge Sunday night matchup as Tom Brady returns to New England to face his former team. Now, Tom Brady’s father has something to say about Bill Belichick and Martin has a bet for what the Bucs first play will be.

Then the moment is finally here, Arkansas linebacker, Bumper Pool joins the show to discuss how he got his name, the season so far, playing in the SEC and being a Cowboys fan.

Cousin Sal, Martin and Dave then get back to the NFL discussing the Eagles poor play calling, the competitive AFC West and their bets for the Thursday night game between the Bengals and Jaguars. Plus, the Steelers win total dropped although Dave still thinks they can turn it around.

Finally, as we enter baseball’s final week of the regular season, Sal brings up a good point about the Dodgers being the favorite to win the World Series despite having to potentially play in the wild card game.

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Cousin Sal, Dave, and Martin are joined by Harry to recap the Thursday Night Football game between the Panthers and Texans. To no surprise, Harry still refuses to give Sam Darnold any credit, as he believes all of it should go to Carolina's defense.

Next, the trio previews the best games this week between the Bucs/Rams and the Packers/49ers as well as gives their picks for these games. Following this, they give their underdog and highest-scoring team of the week, and fun prop bet of who is Aaron Rodgers going to be for Halloween?

Finally, Dave asks the question, how many concerts are too many?

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Cousin Sal, Dave, and Martin start off the show reacting to Baby Face Joel Solomon missing work due to diarrhea. After discussing the Week 3 Extra Points Arcade contests they get into some of the games this weekend including Bengals vs Steelers, Chargers vs Chiefs, Dolphins vs Raiders and the Thursday Night Football matchup between the Panthers and Texans.

After giving out some prop bets for Thursday Night Football, the group debates which NFL team is a good bet for worst record in the NFL with the Lions, Jets, Giants and Jaguars all in the mix.

Next, the guys talk about first pitches at MLB games including Jimmy Fallon, Conor McGregor and Cousin Sal's (that definitely did not bounce).

They round out the show by arguing over ice cream flavors as Shek makes up some Baskin Robbins flavors that don't exist.

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Cousin Sal, Dave, and Martin react to the New York Giants losing to the WFT and Eddie Spaghetti calls it one of the worst days of his life. There was lots of blame to go around on the Giants from coaches to the players. Martin wonders if Tyler Heinicke is better than Daniel Jones?

The guys then look forward to Sunday and discuss the matchup of two 1-0 teams, Raiders @ Steelers (-6.5) as Dave gives his win/place/show of moments between the two rivals. Sal and Martin think the Immaculate Reception was a trap to try and anger Dave.

Next, the guys make their pick for the highest-scoring team of the week and a look at early MVP odds as Martin has an MVP prediction that ties to the winner of the NFC West.

The guys give their thoughts on a first-ever in-season series of Hard Knocks with the Indianapolis Colts as well as a strange blonde hair bet between Zach Ertz and Jason Kelce. Plus, they each pick their upset pick of the weekend as Sal explains to Dave what an upset is.

With two weeks left in the baseball season, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (+950) is in the mix to win the triple crown but will it be enough to overtake Shohei Ohtani (-4500) for AL MVP.

Finally, comedian Josh Gardner joins the show to remember the great Norm MacDonald and discuss their friendship

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Cousin Sal and Dave are recording in-person together for the first time ever and joined by the newest member of the crew Martin Weiss. The guys discuss the first part of the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary “Once Upon a Time in Queens” and the revealing stories about sex, drugs and the ’86 Mets. Then Cousin Sal announces the Week 1 of winners of the Extra Points Arcade Pick ‘Em contest.

The guys discuss the AFC North and which playoff team from last season is already hitting the panic button as Martin thinks that things might be the worst for Aaron Rodgers and the Packers and was impressed that the Lions actually fought for new head coach Dan Campbell.

Cousin Sal asks Dave who is his America’s Team for this year – and Dave makes a case for Pittsburgh but needs more time for his decision. Then The Uniformant gives his opinion on Ciara’s MET Gala Russell Wilson’s color rush dress. Next, the guys discuss the rumors Urban Meyer is a candidate to replace Clay Helton as head coach at USC.

Then World Series Champion and Mets Hall of Famer, Mookie Wilson joins the show to discuss watching “Once Upon a Time in Queens”, the Game 6 Bill Buckner play and more.

The guys end the show by remembering comedian Norm MacDonald.

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