Play It As It Lies

On this episode of the podcast, Rotem and Frank share their thoughts on a nightmarish weekend for NFL kickers in Week 5 before breaking down the current state of the Defensive Rookie of the Year award race. Then the fellas shift into Week 6 talk and break down the full slate of games, which is 14 instead of 16 with the first set of bye weeks upon us. 

Will Urban Meyer make it back from London? Will the Lions ever stop being cursed? How does the John Gruden fiasco impact the Raiders in their matchup vs. the Broncos this week? All of this plus Lamar Jackson vs. Justin Herbert, Kyler Murray vs. Baker Mayfield, and more. 

Give it a listen and as always -- be sure to follow Rotem (@rotemkaufman) and Frank (@FrankJP0) on twitter, as well as the podcast account (@PlayItPod) on twitter and instagram. Feel free to share this episode with those you know, leave a good rating and subscribe!

We've made it past the unofficial quarter mark of the 2021 season, but the train keeps on moving. 

On this episode, Rotem and Frank dish on all things Week 5 in the NFL. First, they debrief by looking at some of the 0-4 and 1-3 teams in the NFL right now and predict who will finish with the worst record come season's end. Then, they transition into this week's slate of games, which is highlighted by more NFC West fun and some matchups between elite AFC squads. Also, Urban Meyer because ... well, why not. 

Give it a listen and as always -- be sure to follow Rotem (@rotemkaufman) and Frank (@FrankJP0) on twitter, as well as the podcast account (@PlayItPod) on twitter and instagram. Feel free to share this episode with those you know, leave a good rating and subscribe!

Another weekend down, another one up. 

Rotem and Frank are back in the studio per usual to break down all the NFL action ahead of Week 4. They start by looking at the current odds for Offensive Rookie of the Year, comparing them to the preseason odds and dishing on where the best value lies. Then, they move into Thursday night and beyond. Can any winless team finally prevail? How will a raucous late afternoon slate play out this week? Will Brady or Belichick get their revenge on Sunday night? 

Get the run down by tuning in. 

Give it a listen and as always -- be sure to follow Rotem (@rotemkaufman) and Frank (@FrankJP0) on twitter, as well as the podcast account (@PlayItPod) on twitter and instagram. Feel free to share this episode with those you know, leave a good rating and subscribe!

The NFL has gifted us some amazing games through two weeks. Will they keep it going in Week 3? 

On this episode, Rotem and Frank dish on another weekend's worth of football. They break down some early MVP buzz and compare preseason odds to updated ones for some notable frontrunners. Then, they run through all 16 games and give their predictions in usual fashion. Could any QB making their first career start this week surprise? Which 0-2 teams can avoid the dreadful 0-3 hole? Which 2-0 teams are legit vs. fraudulent? 

Tune in to find out. 

Give it a listen and as always -- be sure to follow Rotem (@rotemkaufman) and Frank (@FrankJP0) on twitter, as well as the podcast account (@PlayItPod) on twitter and instagram. Feel free to share this episode with those you know, leave a good rating and subscribe!

Rotem and Frank return to preview NFL action in Week 2 after some wild games to begin the season this past weekend. 

First, they recap some hits and misses from Week 1 while also dishing on some of their biggest overreactions and hot takes. Then, they run through this week's slate. Which team favored by double digits has the best chance to cover: CLE, TB, or GB? What could be the biggest surprising 0-2 and 2-0 starts? The guys wrap up the episode with a weekly teaser pick as well as their biggest locks of the week.  

Give it a listen and as always -- be sure to follow Rotem (@rotemkaufman) and Frank (@FrankJP0) on twitter, as well as the podcast account (@PlayItPod) on twitter and instagram. Feel free to share this episode with those you know, leave a good rating and subscribe!

The NFL 2021 regular season is finally here! Football is officially back, which means Rotem and Frank are here to break down all the forthcoming action in Week 1. 

Just like last year, the guys run through the full slate of 16 games this weekend. They share their thoughts on each matchup and give predictions on the moneyline, spread, and throw in some over/under thoughts as well. Which games have the biggest upset potential? Where can we expect high scoring totals vs. low scoring totals? What does primetime have in store? 

It's the best time of the year. 

Give it a listen and as always -- be sure to follow Rotem (@rotemkaufman) and Frank (@FrankJP0) on twitter, as well as the podcast account (@PlayItPod) on twitter and instagram. Feel free to share this episode with those you know, leave a good rating and subscribe!

In the fifth and final part of their NFL preview series for the 2021 season, Rotem and Frank break down all of the individual award races this upcoming year. 

From MVP to Coach of the Year and everything in-between, who do the fellas predict will win every award? The guys run through the list of candidates and odds for each award, dishing on what the best value plays are as well as some potential sleeper candidates. Which coach is best set up for success in 2021? Can Aaron Rodgers go back-to-back? Which rookies are primed for big first-year seasons? 

Tune in to find out. 

Give it a listen and as always -- be sure to follow Rotem (@rotemkaufman) and Frank (@FrankJP0) on twitter, as well as the podcast account (@PlayItPod) on twitter and instagram. Feel free to share this episode with those you know, leave a good rating and subscribe!

To wrap up their division previews for the 2021 NFL season, Rotem and Frank break down all things AFC East and AFC West on this episode. 

The fellas dish on the most compelling futures bets, odds, and over/under win totals within each division. Could three playoff teams emerge from either one? Are the Chiefs and Bills alone at the top? Which second-tier squad could surprise between the Patriots, Chargers, Dolphins, etc.? 

Tune in to get the scoop . . . 

Give it a listen and as always -- be sure to follow Rotem (@rotemkaufman) and Frank (@FrankJP0) on twitter, as well as the podcast account (@PlayItPod) on twitter and instagram. Feel free to share this episode with those you know, leave a good rating and subscribe!

The guys finished up their preview of the NFC divisions last week, so now it's time to shift to the opposite conference. To kick things off, Rotem and Frank talk all things AFC South and AFC North. 

They break down the futures and over/under odds for all eight teams, dishing on what the best bets are and where the best value lies. Are the Titans a shoe-in division winner given the Colts' injuries? Could any of the Jaguars, Texans or Bengals surprise this season? Are the Browns destined for another leap, or are the Ravens and Steelers still the class of the AFC North? 

These questions, and any more, are discussed. 

Give it a listen and as always -- be sure to follow Rotem (@rotemkaufman) and Frank (@FrankJP0) on twitter, as well as the podcast account (@PlayItPod) on twitter and instagram. Feel free to share this episode with those you know, leave a good rating and subscribe!

After covering the NFC South and NFC North earlier this week, Rotem and Frank are back on the mic in short order to finish up their preview of the NFC for the 2021 season.

In a similar format to Part 1 of the series, the fellas run through all things NFC East and NFC West. They break down the futures odds for each team in each division, discussing where the best value lies and what storylines/developments are key to watch for. Who will emerge from a stacked NFC West quartet? Could we see three double-digit win teams in one division? Will the NFC East go from Least to Beast after a disastrous 2020? 

You'll have to tune in to find out. 

Stay tuned for more NFL episodes to come before the start of the regular season, as the guys shift over to the AFC! 

Give it a listen and as always -- be sure to follow Rotem (@rotemkaufman) and Frank (@FrankJP0) on twitter, as well as the podcast account (@PlayItPod) on twitter and instagram. Feel free to share this episode with those you know, leave a good rating and subscribe!