Flag On The Take

Flag On The Take

By Cole Braband, Jordan Lewis and Luke KachurSports
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  • Ravens Season OVER?! Lamar Jackson INJURED! Steelers First Place In AFC North!

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    Welcome Back to Flag on the Take! Join as Luke and Jordan discuss the current happenings of the NFL!

    They discuss:

    • Lamar's Injury and what it means for the Ravens
    • The Steelers demolishing the Cleveland Browns
    • Dream trade scenarios for the upcoming trade deadline
    • Chaps and Gats
    • Week 8 Analysis
    • Week 9 picks and previews
    51 min
  • NFL's First Fire Sale: Colts Burn It Down, Jonathan Taylor Trade Watch, Ravens Meltdown, NFL Week 7 Recap

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    The NFL's first fire sale is here, and the Indianapolis Colts are lighting the match. After firing their GM, the Colts are trading away veterans, and they don't even own their own first-round pick. In Ep. 112 of Flag on the Take, Cole, Jordan and Luke break down the chaos, the trade market and the Week 8 picks.🔥 In this episode:

    • Colts fire sale: the 16-10 loss to the Vikings, a 2-5 record and Daniel Jones struggling. Why the Jets hold the pick.
    • Anthony Richardson: trade him, or give him one more shot?
    • Is Shane Steichen fired at the bye week?
    • Jonathan Taylor trade destinations: would the Vikings, Broncos, Seahawks or Panthers pay a first-round pick?
    • Bengals 35, Ravens 13: the Baltimore Ravens meltdown, Lamar Jackson's frustration and who's really to blame.
    • The Steelers' win, plus where they stand with a top-ten defense.
    • Latest NFL news and notes, game recaps, and our Week 8 picks and previews.

    🎙️ Hosts: Cole, Jordan and Luke

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    đź’¬ Tell us below: Does Jonathan Taylor get traded, and where? Is Steichen gone by the bye? Who's to blame for the Ravens?

    52 min
  • WHO is the WORST NFL Super Team EVER? Most SHOCKING Win Yet?? WHO got FIRED in the NFL? NFL Week 6 Recap + Week 7 Preview

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    All three hosts are back to break down a wild week in the NFL. Cole, Jordan, and Luke recap the biggest games and storylines, from the Titans ending their winless streak and the Panthers upsetting the Eagles to the Chiefs looking dangerous again and the Rams struggling to meet expectations.The crew discusses the Colts firing general manager Chris Ballard, the Ravens’ loss without Lamar Jackson, Caleb Williams’ big performance, and J.J. McCarthy’s explosive fourth quarter for the Giants. They also debate Cam Ward’s development, the future of the Colts’ roster, and which teams could turn their seasons around. Plus, hear the hosts make their picks for the upcoming NFL games and name their weekly “chap of the week” and “gat of the week.” The Eagles’ medical staff sparks one of the episode’s most heated reactions. For NFL game recaps, football analysis, weekly picks, and unfiltered sports talk, tune in to this episode.

    1 hr 2 min
  • Dodgers are COOKED? WHO is the NFL MVP Favorite? NFL Week 5 FULL Recap, NFL Week 6 FULL Preview and MLB Playoffs!

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    Cole is back, married, and ready to break down a wild week in sports. From the Jaguars’ dramatic London win to the Eagles’ costly late-game decisions, this episode is packed with NFL upsets, big performances, and playoff questions. Cole and Luke recap the week’s biggest NFL games, including the Packers’ rivalry win over the Bears, Drake Maye’s breakout performance, the Vikings’ unbeaten start, the Giants-Commanders tie, the Chargers’ struggles, and the Ravens’ overtime thriller. They also debate Brock Purdy’s MVP case, the teams that are for real, and the coaches and quarterbacks facing pressure.Then it’s on to MLB postseason baseball: the Brewers’ 2-0 lead over the Dodgers, the Guardians’ underdog run, the Rays’ upset hopes, and whether the Dodgers can get their bats going when it matters most.For NFL and MLB fans who want lively sports talk, honest game recaps, and strong opinions on the week’s biggest storylines, this episode has you covered. Watch for the breakdowns, stay for the debates—and don’t miss the weekly chaps and gats.

    Episode Chapters

    00:00 Cole returns after his wedding

    02:00 Buccaneers beat the Cowboys

    03:36 Jaguars stun the Eagles in London

    07:24 Packers dominate the Bears

    08:48 Texans beat the Titans; Marvin Harrison Jr. trade talk

    10:58 Drake Maye shines in Patriots-Raiders

    12:27 Jets edge the Browns

    13:21 Vikings stay undefeated

    15:14 Bengals beat the winless Dolphins

    16:30 Steelers defeat the Colts

    17:58 Giants and Commanders finish in a tie

    20:34 Broncos beat the Chargers

    22:49 Lions rout the Cardinals

    24:08 49ers outlast the Seahawks

    26:15 Ravens beat the Falcons in overtime

    28:52 Bills outduel the Rams

    30:18 Chaps of the Week

    32:55 Gats of the Week

    35:35 MLB postseason recap

    37:16 Brewers take a 2-0 lead over the Dodgers

    39:41 Luke backs the Guardians

    42:08 Brewers pitching strategy

    45:30 Week 6 NFL picks

    50:33 Final thoughts and sign-off

    52 min
  • Flag on the Take NFL Week 4 Analysis & Picks!

    Welcome back to Flag on the Take! In this episode, Jordan and Luke take over the pod! They cover the disappointing start to the 2026 Steelers season, the resurgence of the Cleveland Browns, and the many happenings of week 4 of the NFL Season!

    53 min
  • NFL Week 3 Recap, NFL Week 4 Picks/Preview and a FULL MLB Playoff Bracket Breakdown/Predictions!

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    The NFL is already upside down—and this episode is packed with the Week 3 surprises and playoff stakes to prove it.

    Cole and Luke break down the biggest results, make their Week 4 picks, and ask the question every fan is arguing about: who’s actually a contender, and who should be panicking already?The Packers get blown out at Lambeau, the Bills look like a wagon, and the Raiders are suddenly 3–0. The guys also dig into the Chargers’ 0–3 start and Justin Herbert’s “if man” reputation, the Ravens’ dramatic win over the Cowboys, the Steelers-Bengals showdown, and what Case Keenum’s big night means for the Bears. Plus: could the Commanders have a quarterback controversy brewing?Then it’s on to Week 4 predictions, game by game, including some bold calls that could make or break the guys’ picks. Who’s for real, who’s fooling everyone, and which teams are one more bad loss away from a full-blown crisis?Finally, Cole and Luke turn to the MLB postseason: reacting to the bracket, debating the White Sox-Astros and Red Sox-Yankees matchups, and making their picks all the way to the World Series. Expect strong opinions, playoff predictions, and plenty of sports-fan chaos.If you’re here for NFL recaps, fearless weekly picks, and a full MLB playoff bracket breakdown, this episode has you covered.

    1 hr 7 min
  • The NFL Teams That Looked Fake—and the Ones Suddenly Look Real, NFL Week 2 Analysis and Week 3 Predictions

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    The NFL week that exposed everything. The Lions’ defense got shredded, the Panthers started looking real, Caleb Williams dodged disaster, and the Ravens somehow turned a win into a meltdown. If you want the smartest, funniest, and most brutally honest recap of Week 2—plus Week 3 picks that are already setting up chaos—this one is for you.Cole leads the breakdown with Jordan and Luke as the crew goes game by game through a wild slate of injuries, collapses, and statement wins. The Bills looked terrifying, the Saints stunned the Ravens, the Steelers’ offense got dragged, and the Packers, Jets, Texans, Bucs, Commanders, and Chargers all gave the internet plenty to argue about. You’ll hear:

    • Why the Lions may be stuck as a shootout team with a broken defense
    • How Bryce Young and Dave Canales are changing the vibe in Carolina
    • What Caleb Williams’ injury really means for the Bears
    • Why the Ravens’ loss came down to execution, not just bad luck
    • How the Steelers’ offense became the week’s biggest disaster
    • Which teams are already in trouble if they start 0–3

    Jordan brings the Steelers pain, Luke brings the Panthers and college football heat, and Cole keeps the whole thing moving with sharp takes, wild one-liners, and zero patience for bad football. They also hand out their chaps and gats of the week before locking in picks for every Week 3 matchup.If you love NFL reaction, strong opinions, fantasy angles, and a group-chat-energy breakdown that never lets a bad team off the hook, this episode is essential listening.

    1 hr 5 min
  • Why the Chargers and Packers Are Already Under Pressure! NFL Week 1 Recap and Week 2 Preview!

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    Week 1 didn’t just return football - it exposed the teams you can trust, the quarterbacks who might be in trouble, and the contenders everyone’s already underestimating.Cole and Jordan break down every major result from an unforgettable opening slate, including the Ravens steamrolling the Colts, the 49ers shocking the Rams in Australia, the Bills and Texans turning into a shootout, the Bears hanging 59 on Carolina, and the Giants absolutely punishing Dallas on Sunday Night Football. You'll get the sharpest takes on Lamar’s MVP-level start, Derrick Henry looking ageless, Joe Burrow’s defense carrying the Bengals, Justin Jefferson reminding everybody who he is, and the growing pressure on quarterbacks like Justin Herbert, Jordan Love, and C.J. Stroud. They also dig into the biggest coaching questions already bubbling up, from the Chargers to the Packers to the Browns, plus which Week 2 matchups actually matter.We break down the biggest surprises, the weirdest disappointments, and the games that changed the conversation after just one week. If you want honest NFL reaction without the boring recap energy, this episode delivers exactly that.Then they look ahead to Week 2 with picks, including Lions-Bills, Steelers-Patriots, Chiefs-Colts, Giants-Rams, and more. Perfect for anyone who wants fast, opinionated, no-nonsense football analysis before the next slate kicks off.

    Speakers

    • Cole - Co-host and main play-by-play analyst, driving the game recaps and weekly picks.
    • Jordan - Co-host who adds the sharper counterpoints, team takeaways, and the hotter opinion-driven reactions.
    1 hr 8 min
  • NFL Season Preview - Our Boldest Division Picks, Playoff Teams, and Super Bowl Winner

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    The NFL preview everyone argues about all season starts here. Cole, Luke, and Jordan pick every division winner, every over-under, every playoff seed, and every major award before Week 1 even kicks off - and the takes get spicy fast.From the Chiefs' revenge tour to the Broncos' hype, from the Bills, Ravens, and Bengals to the chaos in the NFC South, this episode is a full-season roadmap with zero safe picks. You get bold calls on the Bears, Cowboys, Eagles, Rams, Seahawks, and more, plus a Super Bowl prediction that may have one host completely losing his mind. You'll discover:

    • Which teams the guys think are real contenders and which ones are frauds
    • Where the biggest over-under edges are across all eight divisions
    • Why the AFC South, NFC South, and other shaky divisions could be chaos all year
    • The MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and Coach of the Year picks
    • Which rookies are most likely to break out and swing the season

    Jordan brings the heat with detailed team-by-team breakdowns, Luke delivers the contrarian chaos, and Cole keeps the whole thing moving while trying to survive the most unhinged predictions in the room. The episode also features the kind of live back-and-forth only football season preview debates can create - confident, hilarious, and occasionally ridiculous.If you want a fun, opinionated, and highly clickable NFL season preview that helps you know what to watch for before the first Sunday slate even arrives, this is the one. Perfect for fantasy players, NFL diehards, and anyone who loves a good preseason argument.

    1 hr 17 min
  • Building a Professional Football Team from the Ground Up! With Virginia Battle GM Sarah Watson

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    A brand-new pro football league is being built from the ground up, and Sarah Watson is right in the middle of it. The Virginia Battle GM pulls back the curtain on the APFL, what makes it different from the NFL, and why this league is betting big on football, entertainment, and community impact all at once.Sarah breaks down how the Apex Pro Professional Football League is structured, why the game itself stays legit, and how the league plans to create a Savannah Bananas-style experience without turning football into a gimmick. She explains the four launch markets, the push to expand to ten teams, and what it means to build a franchise in Virginia from scratch - complete with tryouts, a 50-man roster, traveling games, and a championship path. You’ll discover:

    • Why the APFL sees itself as a true professional league, not a novelty act
    • How the Virginia Battle is using local identity to build a fan base across Hampton Roads and the state
    • What Sarah wants from players beyond talent - hustle, personality, and a real love for the game
    • How the league plans to give athletes film, training, and exposure that could help them reach the NFL
    • Why community access, tailgating, and game-day atmosphere are central to the brand

    Sarah also shares her unconventional path to the GM role, from years in the medical field and sports facility management to a random middle-of-the-night job search that turned into a real opportunity. Along the way, she talks about the lessons that carried her there: diligence, owning every task, doing the work nobody sees, and staying ready for the phone call that changes everything.The conversation doesn’t stop at the APFL. Cole, Jordan, and Luke get Sarah’s sharp football takes on the NFL, including the constant quarterback hoarding, Lamar Jackson and the Ravens, Joe Burrow’s future, the Browns’ mess, Tua’s health, CJ Stroud’s consistency, Minnesota as a sleeper, and why some teams look stacked on paper but still feel unfinished. Her opinions are blunt, funny, and very real - exactly the kind of football talk fans will want to hear.Essential listening if you love football, behind-the-scenes sports business, or stories about someone building something new with real stakes on the line. If you want to know what professional football could look like outside the NFL, this is the episode to hear first.

    1 hr 2 min

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Flag On The Take: Takes worthy of a flag being thrown! Hosts and best friends Cole Braband, Jordan Lewis and Luke Kachur share their opinions on sports, gaming and more. Just 3 ordinary dudes with…