Week 7 is officially in the books, and Terry and VT are back for another episode of Gridiron Gurus as the 2026 NFL season heads into Week 8. The Patriots' winning streak is over, the Chiefs finally look human, and VT is dealing with something he absolutely hates: the Rams winning football games.
The Patriots fall to the Chicago Bears 30-24 on Thursday Night Football, dropping New England to 4-3 after three straight wins. Terry isn't ready to panic just yet, especially with the injuries piling up and a short week on the road. Elsewhere around the NFL, the Bengals score 35 unanswered points against the Ravens, the Browns continue their surprising run atop the AFC North, the Falcons hand the previously undefeated 49ers their first loss, and the Dolphins finally get their first win of the season.
But the biggest story might be Seattle absolutely embarrassing the Kansas City Chiefs 20-3 on Sunday Night Football. The Seahawks dominate Patrick Mahomes and company, proving that even the NFL's biggest powerhouse can have an off night. Unfortunately for VT, the Rams also get back in the win column with a convincing victory over the Raiders. You can't win them all.
Then it's time for Week 8 predictions. Can the Patriots bounce back against Miami? Will the Chiefs suffer another loss against Denver? Can the winless Chargers finally get a victory against their cross-town rivals? And which teams are legitimate contenders versus complete frauds? Terry and VT have plenty to disagree about, especially when it comes to the 49ers, Seahawks, and the never-ending Rams debate.
The guys also dive into some bigger questions around the league, including whether the Chiefs have enough offensive weapons, if the undefeated Vikings can keep winning with defense, and why VT is so quick to label every team a fraud after one bad game.
Finally, the boys break their football-only rule to talk about the Boston Celtics' start to the NBA season, Lexington's own Sal Frelick and the Milwaukee Brewers' World Series run, and Terry's final plans for spooky season, including his review of Crystal Lake and an upcoming trip to see Evil Dead: The Musical.
Week 8 is here. The Patriots need a bounce-back win, the Chiefs have been humbled, VT is still hating, and Terry is squeezing every last drop out of Halloween. Groovy! 🏈🎃🔥