JR SportBrief

JR opened up the first hour of the show by discussing the latest article by The Athletic highlighting the Jets dysfunction under owner Woody Johnson before discussing Alabama's plea to fans for more NIL money. The hour wraps up with JR commending Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia for lowering concession stand prices.

JR opened up the final hour of the show by discussing the biggest stories of the day, including Michael Penix Jr. being named the starting QB for the Falcons and if Patrick Mahomes will play on Saturday against the Texans. JR then takes calls on the top 6 athletes in 2024 before ending the show with, "This Day In Sports History."

JR spent the third hour of the show giving his top 6 athletes in 2024 and taking calls on who should have been included.

JR kicked off hour two by breaking down the Bucks winning the NBA Cup and what it means going forward. JR then has a discussion with Sports Illustrated's Matt Verderame about the biggest NFL storylines, including if Patrick Mahomes will play on Saturday against the Texans and if the Falcons made the right move in benching Kirk Cousins. The hour concludes with a discussion about who is in the lead for the NFL Rookie of the Year award.

Sports Illustrated NFL reporter Matt Verderame joined JR to discuss if Patrick Mahomes will play on Sunday, who should win the MVP, the most attractive head coach opening, if any AFC team could beat Kansas City in the postseason and if the Falcons made the right call in benching Kirk Cousins for Michael Penix Jr.

Jr opened up the show by reacting to the Falcons explanation as to why they benched Kirk Cousins for Michael Penix Jr. before getting into whether Michael Vick will have success as Norfolk State's head coach. The hour concluded with the Jaguars announcing Trevor Lawrence's shoulder surgery and the rehab plan fpr Patrick Mahomes to try to get him healthy for Saturday.

JR kicked off the final hour of the show by reacting to the breaking news that the Falcons are turning to Michael Penix Jr. to be their QB for the rest of the season. JR outlines why he thinks it's a bad decision and the timing isn't right to make this move. JR takes calls on if the Falcons made the right decision & mentions Teddy Bridgewater lookin to return to the NFL before wrapping up the show with, "This Day In Sports History."

JR opened up hour three by previewing the NBA Cup championship game between the Bucks and Thunder before discussing if the in-season tournament will ever be embraced by fans. JR then takes calls on how to make the NBA Cup meaningful for both players and fans before reacting to the breaking news that the Falcons have benched Kirk Cousins for Michael Penix Jr.

JR opened up hour two by discussing the latest health update on Patrick Mahomes before discussing if the Chiefs should risk playing their star QB on Saturday. JR then welcomed 92.9 The Game's Carl Dukes onto the show to discuss where the Falcons go from here after their narrow win over the Raiders before wrapping up the hour by debating whether Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson should win the MVP.

92.9 The Game & Infinity Sports Network host Carl Dukes joined JR to discuss why it's time to bench Kirk Cousins, his expectations for Michael Penix Jr., if Michael Vick can be a successful head coach at Norfolk State and if Georgia is capable of winning the national championship this season.