Jon Chuckery

Jon Chuckery is joined by Atlanta Braves/SB Nation writer, Kris Willis as they discuss whether the Braves' season can be considered a success even if they do not reach the World Series and more:

On how the Braves will approach resting players once they clinch the division

On if Ronald Acuna and Matt Olson could split the MVP votes

On if the Braves have to reach to the World Series for season to be successful

On what the Braves starting pitching should be in the playoffs

On how the Braves should consider using Bryce Elder

On Orlando Arcia having the most surprising season for the Braves

On Michael Harris II showing tremendous growth

On Acuna Jr. and Harris II winning gold seasons

JC opens up the show with some Braves talk as they were in action in Philadelphia and states that currently the magic number for them to win the division is now four and highlights that they are six and a half games up on the Dodgers for best record. JC then shares his thoughts on what Brian Snitker’s strategy may be with giving guys rest as the team prepares for the postseason.

During her conversation with Jon Chuckery, Atlanta Falcons reporter, Tori McElhaney, explains why it will be important for Desmond Ridder to rely on his 'best friend' on Sunday and fans should not expect him to throw it all over the yard

Tuesday’s Braves’ game marked the 114th game that Michael Harris has played in which is the amount of games he played in last season for last season and JC discusses how the second year player is producing nearly identical numbers from last season and shares his thoughts on what he believes has made Harris a better hitter this season, which is largely in part to having fewer strikeouts.

PFF preseason awards have Bijan Robinson as the offensive rookie of the year as well as having him leading the league in rushing and JC reacts to Arthur Smith clips from Wednesday’s presser.

Jon Chuckery is joined by Atlanta Falcons reporter, Tori McElhaney, as the two discuss players who may sit out for the Falcons on Sunday and tempering expectations of how much Desmond Ridder will throw it around the yard:

On if Cordarrelle Patterson and Mike Hughes could actually play this Sunday

On if Jeff Okudah could potentially end up on short-term IR

On the amount of similarities between the Falcons and Panthers

On seeing Dee Alford at punt return, he’s earned that spot

On Desmond Ridder having less than 25 pass attepts

On the Falcons not taking a lot of chances in the air on Sunday

On the Falcons d-line needing to be impactful against Bryce Young

On how the Panthers try to attack the Falcons’ defense

JC opens up the show with some Braves talk as he recaps last night’s loss to the Cardinals on Tuesday in which Michael Soroka left the game due to loss of feeling in his fingers and JC wonders why he was not able to detect any problems prior to taking the mound. With Strider taking the mound on Wednesday, JC hopes the Braves can get back on track.

During his conversation with Jon Chuckery, NFL Network analyst, Bucky Brooks, shares his thoughts on the importance of the Atlanta Falcons needing to have 'multiple guys' that can rush the passer for their pass rush to be improved.

PFF says that the Falcons will be the only team in the season that will call more running plays than passing plays as they did last season, the Falcons name Grady Jarrett, Chris Lindstrom, Jake Matthews, Jessie Bates and Youghoe Koo as team captains, and while we still have no idea as to whether Cordarrelle Patterson will play, JC believes the Falcons run game should be fine in week one without him.

Jon Chuckery kicks off the hour with an interview with NFL Network analyst, Bucky Brooks, and the two discuss what expectations should be for the Falcons in week one and where they are still weak