Senior NFL Writer at ESPN Kalyn Kahler joins Game Play to chat about what makes the Lions defence so great, how Sam Darnold’s reputation changed after SNF, and how Jerod Mayo’s firing reflects on Robert Kraft.

Editor-in-Chief of The Fourth Period, David Pagnotta joins Game Play to chat about Auston Matthews’ ‘not missing a beat’ on his return, the Maple Leafs’ lack of reliance on offence, how the Leafs have been able to block out outside noise, how the Leafs compare to other Stanley Cup contenders and more.

NFL Network host Michael Yam joined the show to touch on the Bengals up-and-down season, Saquon Barkley sitting out versus the Giants, and who he'd rather see in the playoffs between the Falcons and Bucs.

Leafs writer for The Athletic, Kevin Papetti, joined the show to discuss the Leafs tough division, why their goaltending may be the difference, and why he thinks this team is different

Raptors writer for The Athletic, Eric Koreen, joined the show to discuss the Raptors finally winning a game, their stretch heading into the All-Star break, and why they need to balance winning versus resting guys

TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joined the show to give his best case for the Blue Jays in 2025, who of the remaining free agents he'd like to see the team sign, and how he would approach the Guerrero Jr. contract.

In Matt's Opening Thought, Cauz shares his New Year's resolutions in sports.

TSN World Juniors reporter Mark Masters joined Matt to discuss Canada's leadership group, what to expect from Canada's youngest players, and how high the expectations should be for Easton Cowan.

Mike Sando, NFL writer for The Athletc, joined the show to discuss the report that Woody Johnson used Jerry Jeudy's Madden rating as a reason to nix a trade, the future of Kirk Cousins, and whether Lamar Jackson cna win MVP

In Matt's Opening Thought, Cauz explains the problems facing the NBA in 2024.