Initial Contact

Initial Contact

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Initial Contact episodes

  • MENDOZA ERA BEGINS! Richie & Christian BREAKDOWN Cousins Trade & Week 10 Preview

    Richie Incognito & Christian Fauria are BACK for another week of NFL debates, bold predictions, and football talk! Richie is backing his Raiders, while Christian is riding with his Patriots—but whose team looks more promising heading into Sunday? The rivalry is heating up, and neither guy is backing down!

    Plus, the guys give their initial reactions to the Kirk Cousins trade and what does this mean for the Vikings and Raiders’ future. How will Fernando Mendoza do in the starting spot and has he earned that role, then they take a look at the other matchups ahead for Week 10. They also crown the 49ers offensive line as Punishers of the Week, and dive into who’s on the chopping block for the Cowboys.

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    1 hr 9 min
  • RAIDERS A LOST HOPE? Richie And Christian Recap Week 9 & Sanders First Start Breakdown

    Richie Incognito & Christian Fauria are BACK for another week of NFL debates, bold predictions, and football talk! Richie is backing his Raiders, while Christian is riding with his Patriots—but they’re going to break down what both teams need to do to get back on track. The rivalry is heating up, and neither guy is backing down!

    Plus, the guys recap Shedeur Sanders first start and how impressive his performance was, and dive into how New England can recover from this past week’s blowout loss. They also recap the rest of Week 9 matchups and give their nominees for Punishers of the Week, and debate the ultimate TE discussion Gronk vs. Kelce. Then they look at Tank Dell’s explosive TD that was a first for him SINCE two years.

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    1 hr 27 min
  • WILL THE RAIDERS SHOCK THE BAY AREA? Richie & Christian Preview Week 9 & Shedeur’s QB1 Chances

    Presented by Polymarket - the world’s largest prediction market.

    Richie Incognito & Christian Fauria are BACK for another week of NFL debates, bold predictions, and football talk! Richie is backing his Raiders, while Christian is riding with his Patriots—but whose team looks more promising heading into Sunday? The rivalry is heating up, and neither guy is backing down!

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    Plus, the guys break down the Shedeur Sanders debate over whether this will be Sanders only chance to earn that starter spot, and ask what New England needs to do to get the win against the Packers. They also crown the Steelers defensive line as Punishers of the Week, and give their initial reactions to Rashee Rice bankruptcy news. Then they look at the teams who haven’t struck gold at all this season and give their take on how the Vikings defense can stop John Allen and the BUF offense.

    18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an independent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. SUBSCRIBE for more NFL reactions, predictions, debates, and unfiltered football talk!

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    1 hr 27 min
  • CAN THE RAIDERS GET RIGHT?! Richie & Christian BREAK DOWN Lamar vs Josh & Week 8 Preview

    Richie Incognito and Christian Fauria are back breaking down this week’s biggest NFL storylines. The guys break down Lamar Jackson vs. Josh Allen in Bills-Ravens, debate who needs a win more between the Chiefs and Broncos, and breakdown what the Raiders need to do to get back in the win column.

    Subscribe for more NFL breakdowns, debates, predictions, and unfiltered takes from Richie Incognito and Christian Fauria.

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    1 hr 27 min
  • RAIDERS BEATDOWN. Richie and Christian discuss the loss, Glenn’s HOT SEAT, & JANUARY CONTENDERS

    Richie and Christian break down the Raiders' brutal beatdown yesterday against the Rams. Las Vegas fell behind 28-6 at the half and lost 35-21, extending its losing streak to four games after a 3-0 start. How did the season turn so fast? The Jets are 2-5 after a loss to the previously winless Dolphins. When does Aaron Glenn finally get fired? We dig into what it will take for New York to make a move. We also look at which teams winning right now will still be winning in January. Some fast starts are built to last, and others are due to fade. We size up who's real and who's a mirage before the playoff race heats up.

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    1 hr 38 min
  • Raiders DISAPPOINT, Patriots ROLL & NFL Week 6 Recap

    Richie Incognito & Christian Fauria are BACK for another week of NFL debates, bold predictions, and football talk! Richie’s Raiders took on the Bills, while Christian’s Patriots handled the Jets. But did the Raiders blow it, and can the Professor explain what’s making New England click? The guys break down both matchups and debate whether the Rams’ loss to the Cardinals is a sign of trouble or just a bump in the road. Plus, the guys put Mike McDaniel’s job status under the microscope, react to CJ Gardner-Johnson getting tossed for spitting, and call out Aaron Glenn in this week’s edition of “Delay of Brain.” They also crown the Panthers, Chiefs, and Saints defensive lines as Punishers of the Week, make bold predictions on who will win the AFC North and NFC East, and Christian has a few words for Deion Sanders supporters. All that and more on Initial Contact with Richie Incognito and Christian Fauria!

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    1 hr 47 min
  • Raiders STUN the Bills?! Week 6 NFL Predictions

    Presented by Polymarket - the world's largest prediction market. Richie Incognito & Christian Fauria are BACK for another week of NFL debates, bold predictions, and football talk! Plus, the guys break down 49ers vs. Seahawks, debate whether Superman can keep up with Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford, and ask whether the Eagles have waved the white flag against the Jaguars. They also crown the 49ers offensive line as Punishers of the Week, discuss whether John Harbaugh and Matt LaFleur are coaching for their jobs, and react to the Colts owner defending his decision to take notes on the sideline. 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an independent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. SUBSCRIBE for more NFL reactions, predictions, debates, and unfiltered football talk!

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    1 hr 51 min
  • INSANE NFL Week 5! Raiders FALL against the Patriots, Eagles COLLAPSE, 49ers Make a STATEMENT

    Week 5 in the NFL was ABSOLUTELY INSANE! Richie Incognito & Christian Fauria break down a wild weekend, starting with the Raiders getting BLOWN OUT by the Patriots. What went wrong for Richie’s Raiders, and is it time to start worrying in Las Vegas?

    Plus, the 49ers TAKE DOWN the Seahawks in a statement win, raising the question of whether San Francisco is the team to beat in the NFC. The guys also react to the Eagles’ COLLAPSE against the Jaguars, call out the NFL’s dumbest decisions in the new “Delay of Brain” segment, crown the Punishers of the Week, and debate which teams need to make major changes in “The Firing Line.” To close it out, Richie & Christian break down Bills vs. Rams and debate which team needs the win more.

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    2 hr 6 min

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Hosted by 14-year NFL veteran and offensive line cornerstone Richie Incognito, alongside co-host and two-time Super Bowl champion Christian Fauria, Initial Contact cuts through…