Move the Sticks with Daniel Jeremiah

Daniel Jeremiah is joined by former Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders GM Tom Telesco to do a deep dive on the 4-0 and 0-4 teams. How sustainable are the starts for the Minnesota Vikings & San Francisco 49ers? What’s different about the Kansas City Chiefs this year? Plus the path to getting the Los Angeles Chargers back on track might be simpler than it seems. And what has plagued the Texans and Buccaneers? DJ and Tom share why teams with playoff aspirations have gotten off to such a poor start. Tom also breaks down how significant Denzel Boston and KC Concepcion have been for the Cleveland Browns and how there's a bright future ahead. Plus, the guys look at Michael Penix Jr.'s past performances and look at how Penix has been able to play so well.

Then, producer Jack Foster gives his Week 5 Foster Forecast, looking at the top storylines in Bills-Rams, 49ers-Seahawks, Raiders-Patriots, Falcons-Ravens and Vikings-Saints.

Lastly, Rhett Lewis joins for the Week 5 rookie draft. Big things in store for Cincinnati WR Dohnte Meyers and Washington Commanders WR Antonio Williams this week?

Approx. Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(1:13) Tom Telesco joins the show

(2:26) How the Chiefs have gotten off to a 4-0 start

(7:10) Buying or selling the Vikings?

(9:12) Is the 49ers start sustainable?

(15:26) Looking at the 0-4s

(16:00) Reasons to be optimistic about the Chargers

(18:37) What has plagued the Texans

(21:11) Any hope for the Buccaneers?

(23:51) What Tom has seen from Michael Penix Jr.

(26:46) How Denzel Boston-KC Concepcion is a great combo

(29:47) Could good head coaches start getting fired?

(36:30) Can the Vikings offense have success vs Saints?

(38:58) Will Kirk Cousins keep it up against pressure?

(41:17) Will Jesse Minter have a plan for the Falcons’ offense?

(44:37) Can the Bills’ OL be better?

(47:13) Will Kyle Shanahan’s plan vs. Mike Macdonald change?

(50:46) Week 5 Rookie Draft

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Daniel Jeremiah breaks down all the games from NFL Week 4 Sunday, sharing his biggest takeaways from each result. CeeDee Lamb torched the Texans and that's now twice an offense has had its way with Houston. DJ gives Lamb his due but also what are we to make of the Texans defense? The Chiefs improved to 4-0 and Kenneth Walker is continuing his unreal start. Are the Chiefs the BEST team in the NFL? The 49ers picked up a gritty win when it wasn't easy against Denver, the Jags continue to play winning football and the Rams came back against a struggling Eagles offense. DJ takes a closer look at George Kittle, Brenton Strange and Tee Higgins, the Eagles' 3rd down woes and Puka Nacua from some of the leagues' most important results. Plus, DJ breaks down how Bryce Young and Tetairoa McMillan torched the Lions, the Chargers' struggles in a loss to the Seahawks along with wins from the Colts, Bears, Giants, Ravens, Vikings and Packers.

Approx. Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(1:11) Cowboys-Texans reaction

(5:05) Patriots-Bills reaction

(8:56) Chiefs-Raiders reaction

(13:05) 49ers-Broncos reaction

(15:50) Rams-Eagles reaction

(22:20) Jaguars-Bengals reaction

(27:38) Panthers-Lions reaction

(30:59) Seahawks-Chargers reaction

(35:27) Colts-Commanders reaction

(38:47) Giants-Cardinals reaction

(41:55) Bears-Jets reaction

(44:58) Vikings-Dolphins reaction

(48:03) Ravens-Titans reaction

(51:02) Packers-Buccaneers reaction

(53:59) A look across the NFL

(58:18) Thanks for watching

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Daniel Jeremiah is joined by legendary NFL QB Philip Rivers to discuss how QB play has changed over the years, a behind-the-curtain look at Rivers interviewing for the Buffalo Bills head coaching job, when Rivers knew Sam Darnold and Josh Allen could be good in the NFL and more. Plus, Rivers goes into detail on coaching high school and how it could help him prepare for potentially taking an NFL job.

Rivers also shares the toughest players he had to play against, experience playing with LaDanian Tomlinson, his pre-snap tendencies as a player and the benefits of sitting to start a career as a QB.

Plus, Rhett Lewis joins for the Week 4 rookie draft and producer Jack Foster gives his Foster Forecast: Five things to watch for in Week 4. Can Drake Maye turn things around against the Bills? How should the Texans’ offense try to attack the Cowboys? Can the Raiders defense keep it up? What gives in the Jaguars-Bengals game? And can Brock Purdy’s electric start continue against a great Denver front?

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Approx. Timecodes

(0:00) Intro

(1:26) Philip Rivers joins the show

(2:30) How Philip has grown as a coach

(6:02) What’s different about QB play now

(9:03) The benefit of sitting to start a career

(9:54) When Philip knew Sam Darnold & Josh Allen could be good

(12:10) The process interviewing to be the Bills HC

(15:08) How coaching HS could help prepare for coaching in NFL

(16:33) Philip’s toughest players to play against

(18:35) Philip’s pre-snap tendencies

(19:56) Experience playing with LaDanian Tomlinson

(21:15) Go Padres

(22:13) Week 4 Rookie Draft with Rhett Lewis

(31:54) Can Drake Maye turn things around?

(35:06) How should the Texans offense attack the Cowboys?

(37:28) Can the Raiders defense keep it up?

(41:54) Was CIN’s defensive performance in Wk 2 fool’s gold?

(44:02) Will Purdy’s hot start continue vs. DEN?

(48:12) Subscribe!

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Daniel Jeremiah reacts to every game from the NFL Week 3 Sunday slate. DJ shares his thoughts on the Raiders’ 3-0 start, the Steelers’ big day offensively, Drake Maye’s struggles, the Ravens and Broncos thrilling wins, the Commanders upset over Seahawks and more. Plus, Mason Graham is emerging as a dominant force on the Browns defense, Sonny Styles had a big day, and how about the tight ends! Giving George Kittle, Brock Bowers, Harold Fannin Jr., Darnell Washington, Tyler Warren and plenty more their flowers after bid days. Additionally, DJ addresses the Chargers’ improbable loss, Jahmyr Gibbs’ continued excellence, Will Anderson Jr.’s dominance, Kyler Murray and more.

TIMECODES:

(0:00) Intro

(1:15) Broncos-Rams reaction

(4:45) Ravens-Cowboys reaction

(10:01) Raiders-Saints reaction

(14:33) Jaguars-Patriots reaction

(19:10) Steelers-Bengals reaction

(23:23) Colts-Texans reaction

(26:32) Commanders-Seahawks reaction

(30:37) Bills-Chargers reaction

(35:40) Browns-Panthers reaction

(41:32) 49ers-Cardinals reaction

(44:20) Vikings-Buccaneers reaction

(48:08) Lions-Jets reaction

(50:42) Chiefs-Dolphins reaction

(53:08) Giants-Titans reaction

(55:12) Subscribe!

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Daniel Jeremiah is joined by Dan Orlovsky to discuss the most significant trends from NFL Week 2. DJ and Dan discuss how this season is proving how underrated the 2025 Seattle Seahawks were before breaking down the loaded NFC West. Dan gives Brock Purdy his flowers and weighs in on how he thinks that division will finish this season. Plus, DJ and Dan dive deep into the 13 personnel package that is dominating the league right now and why that is. Also, fullbacks are making a comeback! Looking at why and how 13 and 21 personnel came to be and what makes it so powerful. Lastly, DJ gets Dan's thoughts on why backup QBs are so important in modern NFL and which team is the most ready to bring in a young QB in 2027.

Rhett Lewis then joins for the Week 3 Rookie Draft, and producer Jack Foster gives his weekly Foster Forecast: 5 things to watch ahead of this weekend's games. DJ finishes the show by looking at the top 5 running back prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft and reveals his favorite.

Approx. TIMECODES:

(0:00) Intro

(1:20) Dan Orlovsky joins the show

(1:40) Did we underappreciate Seattle last year?

(5:35) What’s stood out in the NFC West

(11:45) 13 Personnel deep dive

(16:47) The resurgence of 21 personnel

(18:28) Backup QBs are as important as ever

(22:41) Which team is most ready to draft a QB

(26:29) Week 3 Rookie Draft w/ Rhett Lewis

(35:40) Foster Forecast: 5 things to watch in Week 3

(46:00) CFB RB prospect breakdowns

(52:41) Subscribe!

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Daniel Jeremiah recaps all the games from NFL Week 2 Sunday. What went wrong AGAIN for Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers? It was vintage Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce Sunday night, and the Colts defense looks rough. Plus, this is the Dak Prescott and Denver Broncos we were expecting, as the Cowboys and Denver picked up a pair of big wins. What is wrong with Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers? DJ also takes a deeper look at Jaylen Waddle, Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns, Drew Lock and the Seattle Seahawks, Tyler Shough and the New Orleans Saints, DeVonta Smith and the Philadelphia Eagles, Dexter Lawrence and the Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Turner and the Minnesota Vikings, Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers, the New England Patriots defense, Lukas Van Ness, Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers, and why the Pittsburgh Steelers and Atlanta Falcons are struggling SO much offensively.

Approximate Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(1:02) Chiefs-Colts reaction

(5:32) Bengals-Texans reaction

(11:02) Broncos-Jaguars reaction

(14:55) Saints-Ravens reaction

(18:04) Raiders-Chargers reaction

(23:50) Vikings-Bears reaction

(28:47) Cowboys-Commanders reaction

(32:27) Browns-Buccaneers reaction

(38:09) Patriots-Steelers reaction

(42:23) Eagles-Titans reaction

(46:24) Packers-Jets reaction

(49:25) Panthers-Falcons reaction

(54:44) Seahawks-Cardinals reaction

(1:00:00) 49ers-Dolphins reaction

(1:04:13) Subscribe!

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Daniel Jeremiah is joined by Brian Baldinger to discuss the top trends they saw around the NFL in Week 1 and takeaways from a handful of noteworthy performances. The guys discuss if the New York Giants are worth buying right now, if the Pittsburgh Steelers will be able to put up points and potentially field one of the league's better defenses, if the Broncos will be OK and how long Deshaun Watson will last as the starter. Plus, what to make of a LOADED NFC West, what went wrong with defenses in Week 1 and how the Baltimore Ravens offense looked as scary as can be. Plus, Rhett Lewis joins DJ and Jack for this week's Rookie Draft, and DJ breaks down the tape on some of the top WR prospects in the 2027 NFL Draft.

Approximate Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(1:16) Brian Baldinger joins the show

(1:43) What went wrong with defenses in Week 1

(4:25) What the new-look NFL offense looks like

(5:33) RBs DOMINATED in Week 1

(6:49) Buying the Giants?

(9:13) Who will emerge in the NFC West?

(12:47) Worried about the Broncos?

(14:15) Can the Cleveland offense be competent?

(15:46) How the Steelers can be good

(17:15) Baltimore’s offense looks SCARY

(19:52) Final thoughts with Baldy

(22:06) Week 2 Rookie Draft w/ Rhett Lewis!

(34:16) CFB WR breakdowns: Jeremiah Smith

(36:10) CFB WR breakdowns: Cam Coleman

(37:16) CFB WR breakdowns: Charlie Becker

(38:47) CFB WR breakdowns: Nick Marsh

(40:14) CFB WR breakdowns: Ryan Coleman-Williams

(41:53) Subscribe to @MovetheSticks!

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Daniel Jeremiah recaps the NFL Week 1 slate, offering his biggest takeaways from every game. Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears were a juggernaut offensively against the Panthers. What to take away from a near 60-point, historic performance that saw Chicago score SIX rushing touchdowns, plus thoughts on Bryce Young's bid day on the other side. Justin Herbert and the Chargers delivered a disappointing Week 1 performance that saw the Cardinals win by 12. What to make of the LAC offense in game one under Mike McDaniel and DJ shares his thoughts on where the Chargers will go from here. Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys are 0-1 after an SNF loss to the Giants. DJ breaks down what he saw from New York's great offensive showing that saw the G-Men DOMINATE time of possession. Additionally, Josh Allen put on his Superman cape and had one of the best games of his career against the Texans. DJ gives his thoughts on Dalton Kincaid's big day and how BUF used DJ Moore, as well as a word on Greg Rousseau's big day defensively. All that and more including Trevor Lawrence's excellent season debut, Jahmyr Gibbs' workhorse role, TJ Watt's big day, the Jets domination of the Titans, Ashton Jeanty's performance, the Packers blowing a 12-point lead, the Eagles win over the Commanders, the Buccaneers' 4-turnover day against an improved Bengals defense and more.

Approximate Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(1:28) Week 1 recap

(2:14) Bears-Panthers recap

(10:27) Bills-Texans recap

(16:25) Bengals-Bucs recap

(19:40) Jags-Browns recap

(27:45) Ravens-Colts recap

(33:47) Lions-Saints recap

(36:48) Jets-Titans recap

(39:12) Steelers-Falcons recap

(42:24) Packers-Vikings recap

(46:52) Cardinals-Chargers recap

(54:34) Raiders-Dolphins recap

(57:29) Eagles-Commanders recap

(1:01:08) Giants-Cowboys recap

(1:06:03) Thanks for watching!

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Daniel Jeremiah recaps Patriots @ Seahawks and previews every game in the Week 1 slate as well as offering season and awards predictions. From a scout’s perspective, what is DJ looking for in EVERY game? From Brock Purdy handling pressure to a potential Ashton Jeanty breakout to DJ Moore being a revelation for the Bills offense, there’s plenty to get to. Will the Eagles and Chargers cruise to blowout wins? Will Aaron Rodgers make a statement? Has the Bengals rush defense improved? And thoughts on the new-look offenses across the NFL. Plus, full season predictions including playoff fields for each conference and a Super Bowl pick that is bound to hit, along with awards predictions for Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year, DPOY and MVP. Finally, Rhett Lewis joins the show for the first Move the Sticks Rookie Draft of 2026. | Move the Sticks

Approximate Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(2:18) NE-SEA Recap

(10:45) LAR-SF Preview

(15:33) NO-DET Preview

(18:42) TB-CIN Preview

(23:50) BAL-IND Preview

(28:57) CLE-JAX Preview

(33:00) NYJ-TEN Preview

(36:18) BUF-HOU Preview

(39:27) ATL-PIT Preview

(44:02) CHI-CAR Preview

(46:22) GB-MIN Preview

(50:02) MIA-LV Preview

(53:27) ARI-LAC Preview

(55:32) WAS-PHI Preview

(59:27) DAL-NYG Preview

(1:02:42) DEN-KC Preview

(1:07:20) Rookie Draft w/ Rhett Lewis!

(1:19:19) DROY Predictions

(1:20:58) OROY Predictions

(1:23:09) DPOY Predictions

(1:23:46) MVP Pick

(1:25:40) Playoffs predictions

(1:33:45) Super Bowl pick

(1:36:41) Thanks for watching

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On the latest Move the Sticks, Daniel Jeremiah is joined by Los Angeles Rams GM Les Snead and Los Angeles Chargers GM Joe Hortiz to discuss their teams heading into this season and dive in to scouting strategies. Snead shares the thought process behind the Rams travel plans for Week 1 in Australia, what went into getting Aaron Donald back, what he’s seen from Myles Garrett heading into the season and what he likes in running backs and wide receivers to fit LA’s scheme. Next, Hortiz dives into what Mike McDaniel has brought to the Chargers, how Justin Herbert is different this season, all-time great comparisons for Joe Alt and Omarion Hampton plus a classic Kirby Smart story. Lastly, PDJ breaks down how several QBs are facing uncertain contract futures and are playing for a pay day in 2026, including CJ Stroud, Bryce Young, Baker Mayfield and more. Also, DJ takes a look at the tape from a handful of college QBs over the weekend including Arch Manning, Dante Moore, Sam Leavitt, Trinidad Chambliss, Darian Mensah and CJ Carr. | Move the Sticks

Approximate Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(2:42) Les Snead joins the show

(4:57) The convo on getting Aaron Donald back

(8:27) What makes Myles Garrett special

(10:57) How LA built a strong OL

(14:17) What the Rams look for in a RB

(17:37) Why Puka & Adams work so well together

(20:37) The process of finding ‘high-care’ players

(23:32) When Les knew the ‘21 Rams could win it all

(27:58) Thanks to Les Snead

(28:56) Joe Hortiz joins the show!

(29:31) Mindset entering year 3

(32:26) How scouting process differs from Year 1

(33:16) Justin Herbert’s preparing for a career year

(35:30) The process recruiting Mike McDaniel

(39:18) Comparing Jonathan Ogden and Joe Alt

(41:06) Comparing Jamal Lewis and Omarion Hampton

(43:36) The art of scouting + Harbaugh’s impact

(47:33) Favorite college practice environments 

(49:55) When Joe knew the 2012 Ravens could win it all

(52:38) Thanks to Joe Hortiz

(52:03) Notable QBs seeking a pay day

(55:33) Draft Diary from Week 1

(56:10) Draft Diary - Arch Manning

(57:12) Draft Diary - Dante Moore

(58:14) Draft Diary - Darian Mensah

(59:10) Draft Diary - Trinidad Chambliss

(1:00:18) Draft Diary - Sam Leavitt

(1:01:33) Draft Diary - CJ Carr

(1:02:36) Draft Diary recap

(1:03:00) Subscribe!

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