Sports Krunch w/DKROM

1. Week 17 Takeaways

-DKrom: Cardinals with HUGE win after we wrote them off, Bengals with biggest statement win of the season

-Hal: Antonio Brown needs help, his release could affect Bucs Super Bowl chances, Las Vegas Raiders stay alive against all the odds

2. Final Awards

3. Truth or Exaggeration

        -If they take care of business against the Texans this week, plus considering the likely return of Derrick Henry, the Titans should be considered the favorites in the AFC 

        -The Browns should do all they can to trade Baker Mayfield to a QB-desperate team in the offseason, and accumulate assets by trading down in the draft to position themselves for a top QB prospect in the 2023 draft

        -Patrick Surtain II is already a top-10 cornerback in the NFL

        -The injury to Chris Godwin and the looming departure of Antonio Brown will be too much for the Bucs offense to overcome in the playoffs

        -The Green Bay Packers should be the favorite to win Super Bowl LVI

        -Unless Matthew Stafford dramatically improves his game these next two weeks, the Rams will be one-and-done in the playoffs

        -If he becomes HC of the Raiders, Jim Harbaugh will win a Super Bowl in a second stint as an NFL head coach

4. Chargers at Raiders Preview

5. Picks for all other Week 18 Games

       -Chiefs at Broncos

       -Cowboys at Eagles

       -Bengals at Browns

       -Packers at Lions

       -Bears at Vikings  

       -Washington at Giants

       -Colts at Jaguars

       -Steelers at Ravens

       -Titans at Texans

       -Saints at Falcons

       -Jets at Bills

       -49ers at Rams

       -Patriots at Dolphins

       -Seahawks at Cardinals

       -Panthers at Buccaneers

6. Bold Predictions

       -Hal: Rashaad Penny 200 yards rushing and 4 TD

       -DKrom: Chiefs will score 70 points against the Broncos

7. Challenge Flags

       -DKrom: Packers…at some point, PULL YOUR STARTERS 

       -Hal: Last place teams, don’t give up hope headed into next season

1. Week 16 Takeaways

-DKrom: It was a crazy journey to get there, but the Chiefs and Bills appear to be the two best teams in the AFC after all, Josh Allen putting himself in elite company, Houston Texans have been a MUCH better team than most of us thought

-Hal: Hal is completely off the Cardinals bandwagon, Chargers still doing Charger things

2. Truth or Exaggeration

-The Houston Texans should not spend a premium draft pick on a QB and give Davis Mills a full-year tryout in 2022

-Joe Burrow has cemented himself as a top-10 QB in the NFL

-If the Dolphins make the playoffs, Brian Flores is the 2021 NFL Coach of the Year

-Regardless of how their season ends, the 49ers must make Trey Lance the full-time starter in 2022 

-The Jaguars hiring Packers OC Nathaniel Hackett as their new head coach would be a very wise move 

-If he doesn’t retire, Aaron Rodgers will play for the Packers in 2022

-After two seasons, the Carolina Panthers should pull the plug on Matt Rhule

3. This or That

-Who had the bigger impact on the game of football: John Madden or Vince Lombardi?

-Assuming they get the NFC’s #1 seed, which team should the Packers fear more: Cowboys or Bucs?

-Which non-Chiefs AFC West team is more likely to make the playoffs: Chargers or Raiders?

-Who was the bigger Pro Bowl snub: Roquan Smith or Creed Humphrey?

4. Chiefs at Bengals Preview

5. Picks for all other Week 17 Games

       -Falcons at Bills

       -Giants at Bears

       -Dolphins at Titans

       -Raiders at Colts

       -Jaguars at Patriots

       -Bucs at Jets  

       -Eagles at Washington

       -Rams at Ravens

       -Broncos at Chargers

       -Cardinals at Cowboys

       -Panthers at Saints

       -Lions at Seahawks

       -Vikings at Packers

       -Browns at Steelers

6. Bold Predictions

       -Hal: Jonathan Taylor 274 yards rushing and 4 TD in win over Raiders

       -DKrom: Steelers win thanks to 5 INT off of Baker Mayfield, including two pick-sixes (one by Joe Haden, the other by Joe Schobert, both former Browns)

7. Challenge Flags

       -DKrom: Packers…DON’T TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE GAS!!!

       -Hal: Big Ben…go out like a champion!!!

1. Week 15 Takeaways

-DKrom: Mahomes vs. Herbert delivers again, Bucs may have an even tougher road to return to the Super Bowl, Dennis Allen and Greg Roman will likely get serious head coaching consideration

-Hal: Division leaders lose a lot of games, tight races down the stretch

2. Truth or Exaggeration

-Should they make the playoffs, the Indianapolis Colts will be the team that NOBODY wants to play

-Should they get the first overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars should HIGHLY consider drafting whoever the best OT is on their board (Evan Neal, Ikem Ekwonu) 

-Whoever wins Sunday’s Ravens/Bengals game will win the AFC North

-If Russell Wilson is made available by the Seahawks for trade, teams interested in trading for him MUST do a LOT of vetting on his mallet finger and potential complications it could cause for the remainder of his career 

-The Los Angeles Rams will win the NFC West

-Nick Sirianni should be in consideration for Coach of the Year honors if the Eagles make the playoffs

-Nick Bosa is now the frontrunner for 2021 Comeback Player of the Year

3. Christmas wishes (New head coach, GM and/or QB)

-Bears: Brian Daboll, Ed Dodds

-Broncos: Leslie Frazier, Aaron Rodgers

-Raiders: Vance Joseph

-Jaguars: Byron Leftwich

4. Ravens at Bengals Preview

-Regardless of who is starting at QB for the Ravens this week, how much tougher of a challenge is the Bengals defense compared to the Packers defense?

-True or False…if the Ravens pass rush can’t get to Joe Burrow, the Bengals will win in another blowout

        -Key matchups and picks

5. Picks for all other Week 16 Games

       -49ers at Titans

       -Browns at Packers

       -Colts at Cardinals

       -Lions at Falcons

       -Rams at Vikings

       -Bills at Patriots  

       -Jaguars at Jets

       -Giants at Eagles

       -Bucs at Panthers

       -Chargers at Texans

       -Bears at Seahawks

       -Steelers at Chiefs

       -Broncos at Raiders

       -Washington at Cowboys

       -Dolphins at Saints

6. Bold Predictions

       -Hal: Both Bears and Seahawks turn the ball over twice in OT…leading to a tie

       -DKrom: Jonathan Taylor totals over 300 yards from scrimmage (150 rushing, 150 receiving) and 3 TD including the game winner on 4th and Goal from the 1 at the gun

7. Challenge Flags

       -DKrom: Cardinals…MATCH THE COLTS PHYSICALITY!!!!!

       -Hal: Dolphins, Eagles, Colts…GO NUTS!!!!!

1. Week 14 Takeaways

-DKrom: Poetic day for the Broncos, particularly the 88-yard drive at the end of the game

-Hal: Bills not dead and buried yet, Brady and Rodgers co-MVP favorites right now

2. Truth or Exaggeration

-The NFL MUST put all 32 clubs in intensive COVID-19 protocols (mandatory mask-wearing for everyone inside facility, most, if not all meetings conducted virtually, and daily testing) RIGHT NOW

-Dak Prescott is currently holding the Cowboys back from achieving their potential

-Jaguars owner Shad Khan shouldn’t fire Urban Meyer on January 10…he should fire him THIS SECOND

-Jimmy Garoppolo will net the 49ers a first-round pick should they decide to trade him in the offseason

-Micah Parsons should win 2021 DPOY honors, and Patrick Surtain II should win 2021 DROY honors

-The AFC Championship will be between the Chiefs and Patriots…and the NFC Championship will be between the Packers and Bucs

-The Chicago Bears MUST fire GM Ryan Pace in addition to Matt Nagy

3. Should the following Head Coaches be fired or retained?

-Joe Judge: RETAIN

-Vic Fangio: FIRED

-Mike Zimmer: FIRED

-Pete Carroll: RETAIN

4. Chiefs at Chargers Preview

5. Picks for all other Week 15 Games

-Raiders at Browns

-Patriots at Colts

-Panthers at Bills

-Cardinals at Lions

-Jets at Dolphins

-Cowboys at Giants

-Washington at Eagles

-Titans at Steelers

-Texans at Jaguars

-Bengals at Broncos

-Falcons at 49ers

-Seahawks at Rams

-Packers at Ravens

-Saints at Bucs

-Vikings at Bears

6. Bold Predictions

-Hal: Cordarrelle Patterson 100+ yards rushing and 100+ yards receiving, 3 TD (1 run, 1 catch, 1 50-yard TD pass)

-DKrom: Russell Wilson throws for 400+ yards and 4 TD including game-winning hail mary to former Ram Gerald Everett

7. Challenge Flags

-DKrom: Chargers…TONIGHT is your opportunity to become legit Super Bowl contenders. SEIZE IT!!!

-Hal: Sean McVay and Rams…run the table and win the NFC West!!!

1. Week 13 Takeaways

-DKrom: Poetic way for the Lions to win their first game of 2021, Chargers FINALLY turned Justin Herbert loose (Weeks 1-12: 6.2-yard ADOT on 1st/2nd down, Week 13: 10.2-yard ADOT)

-Hal: Patriots masterful game plan, Lions first win

2. Truth or Exaggeration

-The Bucs MUST release Antonio Brown when his suspension ends after Week 15

-Micah Parsons has already entered the conversation to be considered THE best defensive player in football right now 

-Marlon Humphrey’s season-ending torn pectoral injury will end up being the straw that broke the camel’s back for the 2021 Ravens

-Tua Tagovailoa will force the Dolphins to abandon their pursuit of Deshaun Watson, even if Watson gets legally cleared 

-Gardner Minshew should be the starting QB for the Eagles going forward

-Javonte Williams should get FAR more carries than Melvin Gordon for the Broncos in the season’s final five weeks

-The Buffalo Bills chances of making the playoffs are in danger

3. Latest Russell Wilson news

4. This or That

       -Which team’s offensive struggles are you more alarmed by: Chiefs or Cowboys?

       -Which team is more likely to make it to Super Bowl LVI: Bucs or Patriots?

       -Who should win the 2021 Heisman Trophy: Bryce Young or C.J. Stroud? 

       -Who will be a more successful NFL head coach: Matt Rhule or Dan Campbell?

5. Rams at Cardinals Preview

6. Picks for all other Week 14 Games

       -Steelers at Vikings

       -Ravens at Browns

       -Jaguars at Titans

       -Raiders at Chiefs

       -Saints at Jets

       -Cowboys at Washington  

       -Falcons at Panthers

       -Seahawks at Texans

       -Lions at Broncos

       -Giants at Chargers

       -49ers at Bengals

       -Bills at Bucs

       -Bears at Packers

7. Bold Predictions

       -Hal: Jamaal Williams 200+ rushing yards and 3 TD

       -DKrom: Lions win with another TD at the final gun…to former Bronco Khalif Raymond for 25 yards

8. Challenge Flags

       -DKrom: Chiefs…be willing to play December football on offense

       -Hal: Ben Roethlisberger…go out on top

1. Week 12 Takeaways

-DKrom: Time to start preparing for the possibility of Super Bowl LVI being Brady vs. Belichick, Bengals show they mean business

-Hal: Lot of high profile QB’s either ailing or struggling (Stafford, Big Ben, Baker Mayfield, Lamar Jackson, Russell Wilson)

2. Truth or Exaggeration

-The San Francisco 49ers are the best NFL team in the state of California right now

-There’s a much better chance than many think of the Cowboys NOT winning the NFC East

-The Cardinals will win the NFC West

-The Packers should be considered the favorites to earn the NFC’s #1 playoff seed

-The Raiders should extend Derek Carr shortly after their season ends

-The Browns should go all in on trying to trade for either Russell Wilson or Aaron Rodgers

-Zac Taylor deserves serious consideration for Coach of the Year honors

3. This or That

-Which rookie defensive player has had the more impressive season: Odafe Oweh or Patrick Surtain II?

-Which current OC would be a better option as the next head coach of either the Bears or Jaguars: Byron Leftwich or Greg Roman?

-If the Lions end up with the #1 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, who should they take: Kayvon Thibodeaux or Aidan Hutchinson? 

-Which team is more likely to miss out on the playoffs: Rams or Bills?

4. Patriots at Bills Preview

5. Picks for all other Week 13 Games

       -Cowboys at Saints

       -Bucs at Falcons

       -Cardinals at Bears

       -Chargers at Bengals

       -Vikings at Lions

       -Giants at Dolphins  

       -Eagles at Jets

       -Colts at Texans

       -Washington at Raiders

       -Jaguars at Rams

       -Ravens at Steelers

       -49ers at Seahawks

       -Broncos at Chiefs

6. Bold Predictions

       -Hal: Taylor Heinicke will complete 40 passes for 350+ yards, 4 TD in regulation, and one in OT

       -DKrom: Joe Mixon sets the NFL single game rushing yardage record against the Chargers

7. Challenge Flags

       -DKrom: Bills…be willing to beat the Patriots at their own game

       -Hal: Sean McVay and Rams…use this week as your get well game, get your RB’s involved again

1. Week 11 Takeaways

-DKrom: You can make a case for T.J. Watt for MVP. The Steelers defense is an entirely different unit without him

-Hal: Chris Jones, Baker Mayfield needs to rest, Eagles a legit playoff contender

2. Truth or Exaggeration

-The Cleveland Browns should sit Baker Mayfield until he is 100% aside from the labral tear in his non-throwing shoulder

-Jonathan Taylor should now be considered the front-runner for Offensive POY

-The Tennessee Titans will NOT get the AFC’s #1 playoff seed

-If the Lions beat the Bears on Thanksgiving Day, Matt Nagy should be fired first thing Friday morning

-Whoever wins this weekend’s Vikings/49ers game will be one of the two NFC Wild Card teams

-The Broncos re-signing Courtland Sutton and Tim Patrick will go a long way in convincing either Aaron Rodgers or Russell Wilson to come to Denver should they be made available via trade

-Jason Garrett will never get another NFL coaching job again

3. This or That

-Who is more likely to win their respective division: Chargers or Patriots?

-Which current DC and former head coach will do better if given a second HC opportunity: Dan Quinn or Vance Joseph?

-Which team is more likely to earn the #1 playoff seed in their respective conference: Cardinals or Ravens?

-Who will have the bigger impact for the Rams down the stretch: Von Miller or Odell Beckham, Jr.?

4. Rams at Packers Preview

5. Picks for all other Week 12 Games

       -Bears at Lions

       -Raiders at Cowboys

       -Bills at Saints

       -Steelers at Bengals

       -Bucs at Colts

       -Panthers at Dolphins  

       -Titans at Patriots

       -Eagles at Giants

       -Falcons at Jaguars

       -Jets at Texans

       -Chargers at Broncos

       -Vikings at 49ers

       -Browns at Ravens

       -Seahawks at Washington

6. Bold Predictions

       -Hal: Ravens DL knocks Baker out of the game, Case Keenum throws 3 TD’s in the second half

       -DKrom: Patriots hold the Titans to less than 100 yards of total offense

7. Challenge Flags

       -DKrom: Browns…PLAY UP TO YOUR POTENTIAL

       -Hal: Bills…MAKE OR BREAK TIME…use this as your get right game

1. Week 10 Takeaways

-DKrom: Rams ARE soft, Patriots just might be sneaky Super Bowl contender

-Hal: Pittsburgh/Lions tie, more underdogs winning

2. Elephant In The Room: Which team is the best landing spot for Russell Wilson should he be traded? Broncos, Raiders, Browns, Eagles, or Saints

3. Truth or Exaggeration

        -Cam Newton will lead the Panthers to a playoff berth 

        -With the NFL’s easiest remaining schedule, the Tennessee Titans are a lock for the AFC’s #1 playoff seed

        -Deebo Samuel is a top-five offensive weapon in the NFL

        -Demarcus Ware and Devin Hester should both be voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on first ballot

        -The Broncos should bench Teddy Bridgewater after his lackadaisical play on the Darius Slay fumble-six

        -The Dolphins issued the blueprint for how to stop Lamar Jackson

        -If they beat the Cowboys this weekend, the Chiefs will win the AFC West

4. Cowboys at Chiefs Preview

5. Picks for all other Week 11 Games

       -Patriots at Falcons

       -Saints at Eagles

       -Colts at Bills

       -Ravens at Bears

       -Lions at Browns

       -Packers at Vikings  

       -Dolphins at Jets

       -Washington at Panthers

       -49ers at Jaguars

       -Bengals at Raiders

       -Cardinals at Seahawks

       -Steelers at Chargers

       -Giants at Bucs

 6. Bold Predictions

       -Hal: Justin Fields will run for 150 yards and 2 TD and two big TD passes to Darnell Mooney

       -DKrom: The Lions beat the Browns in OT on a 52-yard FG at the gun

7. Challenge Flags

       -DKrom: Chargers…UNLEASH THE JUSTIN!!!!!

       -Hal: Kliff Kingsbury…avoid a repeat of 2020

1. Week 9 Takeaways

-DKrom: Titans defense BALLING

-Hal: Justin Fields great performance on MNF, Jordan Love lays an egg

2. Midseason Awards

3. Truth or Exaggeration

     -The 49ers should either take personnel power away from Kyle Shanahan after this season…or fire him

     -Justin Fields will become a top-10 QB at some point next season…if not sooner

     -Josh Allen has taken a MASSIVE step backward this season

     -The New England Patriots will win the AFC East

     -The Atlanta Falcons will make the playoffs as a wild card

     -The Rams lack of physicality will prevent them from reaching Super Bowl LVI

     -The Chiefs defense is actually better than the Chiefs offense

4. Chiefs at Raiders Preview

5. Picks for all other Week 9 Games

       -Ravens at Dolphins

       -Browns at Patriots

       -Bills at Jets

       -Falcons at Cowboys

       -Bucs at Washington  

       -Saints at Titans

       -Jaguars at Colts

       -Lions at Steelers

       -Vikings at Chargers

       -Panthers at Cardinals

       -Eagles at Broncos

       -Seahawks at Packers

       -Rams at 49ers

6. Bold Predictions

       -Hal: P.J. Walker, 350 yards and 4 TD in upset over Arizona. TD and 2-point conversion at the gun 

       -DKrom: Russell Wilson throws for 350 yards and 4 TD in his return to action

7. Challenge Flags

       -DKrom: Ryan Tannehill…take charge of this non-Derrick Henry Titans offense!! 

       -Hal: All 4 AFC West teams…GO GET IT!!! WHO WANTS IT?!!!

1. Week 8 Takeaways

-Me: Dallas Cowboys have a “team of destiny” feel to them

-Hal: Backup QB showcase 

2. Truth or Exaggeration

-If the Saints offense sputters these next few weeks without Jameis Winston, the Saints should immediately sign Cam Newton

-Stuck in the swamps of mediocrity, Vikings owner Zygi Wilf should pivot in a new direction by firing both Mike Zimmer and Rick Spielman after the season should they miss the playoffs

-After trading away Von Miller, the Broncos should trade all five of their top 100 2022 draft picks plus another future first or two for Russell Wilson should he become available

-If the Cowboys fail to reach the NFC Championship, Jerry Jones should fire Mike McCarthy and promote Kellen Moore to head coach

-Unless the Raiders or Chargers self-destruct, the Chiefs will either barely sneak in to the playoffs…or not make the playoffs at all

-The Chargers inability to stop the run will prevent them from winning the AFC West

-Because of the potential season-ending injury to Derrick Henry, the Indianapolis Colts have an excellent chance to win the AFC South  

3. This or That

-Who is more likely to reach Super Bowl LVI: Rams or Cowboys?

-Which long-tenured head coach is more likely to be coaching the exact same team 10 years from now: Sean Payton or Mike Tomlin?

-Which backup QB had the more impressive performance on Sunday: Mike White or Cooper Rush?

-Which team has been the bigger disappointment: Dolphins or Washington?

4. Packers at Chiefs Preview

5. Picks for all other Week 9 Games

       -Jets at Colts

       -Texans at Dolphins

       -Patriots at Panthers

       -Bills at Jaguars

       -Browns at Bengals  

       -Falcons at Saints

       -Broncos at Cowboys

       -Raiders at Giants

       -Vikings at Ravens

       -Chargers at Eagles

       -Cardinals at 49ers

       -Titans at Rams

       -Bears at Steelers

6. Bold Predictions

       -Hal: Jordan Love with 4 total TD (2 TD passes, 2 TD runs)      

       -DKrom: Cowboys lay a 60-burger on the Broncos 

7. Challenge Flags

       -DKrom: Bengals…keep Joe Burrow upright!!! 

       -Hal: Kevin Stefanski…figure it out QUICK!!!