Is this the most important Thanksgiving football slate in years?This week, we break down a massive Turkey Day schedule where every single game has playoff implications. From the NFC North battle in Detroit to the "Desperation Bowl" in Dallas, we pick the winners you need to know.

Plus:

• The "Lane Train" Rumors: Is Lane Kiffin officially headed to the Florida Gators? We break down why the "Portal King" is the perfect fit for the Swamp.

• F1 Title Race: Max Verstappen won Vegas, but does Lando Norris still have a mathematical path to the championship?.

• Deep Dive: In the spirit of the holiday, we pivot from stats to the Top 3 Feel-Good Stories of the month—including a heartwarming sportsmanship moment in Arkansas and Dick Vitale’s emotional return.

Predictions: Packers @ Lions, Chiefs @ Cowboys, Bears @ Eagles (Black Friday).

Is the NFL broken, or just getting started? This week, we break down a league in total volatility. The Chiefs and Ravens are stumbling, while the Patriots, Broncos, and Bears have taken over the division leads. We rank the Top 5 Teams right now (hint: The Eagles and Rams are surging).

Plus:

• The GOAT Debate: Shohei Ohtani has 4 MVPs and a 50/50 season, but is he better than Babe Ruth yet? We look at the one stat holding him back.

• CFP Chaos: Indiana and Texas A&M are locks, but who gets left out of the 2-loss logjam?

• Deep Dive: Lindsey Vonn is returning to skiing at 41 with a titanium knee replacement. We analyze the medical science behind her historic bid for the 2026 Olympics.

• Giants x WWE: Should injured RB Cam Skatteboo be shoving wrestlers at Monday Night Raw?

Predictions: Steelers @ Bears, Indy @ KC, and more.

Week 10 brought absolute chaos across the NFL — division races tightened, contenders slipped, and a few unexpected teams made serious noise. Bella breaks down the biggest trade-deadline implications around the league, while Jason dives deep into the data behind leadership stability and why two teams are winning against the odds.

We also cover the “Catch of the Year” in college football, a wild Top-25 weekend, and early season shakeups in college basketball — plus Jason and Bella reveal their Final Four predictions and national champion pick.

Stick around for Week 11 NFL picks, a ton of stats, and a fun behind-the-scenes banter segment on Regionals, States, and karaoke night at home.

This episode has everything: elite QB play, coaching masterclasses, playoff movement, and March Madness energy… in November.

From backyard battles to billion-dollar brands — pickleball isn’t just a trend anymore, it’s a business. Jason and Bella break down the explosive growth of America’s fastest-growing sport and what’s driving the money behind it.

Then they shift to the NFL, where experience and longevity are redefining the game. From Travis Kelce to Aaron Rodgers, they ask: Are players actually getting better with age?

Plus:

🏆 Dodgers repeat as World Series champions

🏈 NFL Week 9 winners & losers

🎓 First College Football Playoff rankings released

🏀 College hoops tips off

🎾 Bella’s Deep Dive: The business behind pickleball’s rise

💪 Jason’s Deep Dive: The new age of aging NFL stars

🎯 Week 10 predictions and poll question

This week on Stats & Chats, Jason breaks down one of the wildest baseball games in history — the 18-inning World Series marathon between the Dodgers and Blue Jays — and dives into the numbers that made it legendary.

Then we shift from the diamond to the gridiron for Bella’s deep dive into the NFL’s field goal boom — why kickers are drilling 60-plus yarders more often than ever.

Plus: quick hits from around the leagues, bold predictions, and our What to Watch This Weekend picks.

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The sports calendar is stacked! In this week’s episode of Stats & Chats, Jason and Bella dive into:

•  NFL Week 4 recap & Week 5 preview — Bills at 4–0, Bengals collapse, MVP buzz, Power Rankings, and key matchups (49ers–Rams, Bills–Patriots, Chiefs–Jaguars).

•  College Football chaos — Ole Miss stuns LSU, Virginia shocks Florida State, Indiana rises, plus AP Top 10 shifts and Week 6 previews (Miami–FSU, Vandy–Bama, Texas–Florida).

•  MLB Postseason — Wild Card action, Division Series matchups, keys for each team, and our World Series picks.

•  WNBA Finals — Aces vs Mercury, A’ja Wilson’s MVP run, Phoenix’s grit, and Napheesa Collier’s leadership firestorm.

•  Ryder Cup drama,  NHL season openers,  Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl, and more!

 Plus: Jason and Bella’s predictions, stats to back them up, and our weekly Poll Question.

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Jason & Bella dive into a jam-packed week in sports:

    •    NFL Week 3 brought wild upsets, backup QBs, and historic defensive/special teams TDs.

    •    College Football’s Top 25 saw shakeups, with Miami, Indiana, and Oklahoma on the rise.

    •    The WNBA Semifinals are heating up with both series tied 1–1.

    •    MLB enters its final week with pennant races, wild card drama, and AI news for the future of baseball.

Fall sports are colliding — college football upsets, NFL drama, and the WNBA Playoffs heating up. Jason & Bella dive into Notre Dame’s stunning loss, Georgia’s OT thriller, and Illinois’ dominant defense. In the NFL, we recap Week 2’s biggest games, the growing QB injury list, and which teams are in the most trouble. Plus, early WNBA playoff fireworks, this weekend’s must-watch matchups, and our weekly poll: which 0–2 NFL team can still turn it around?

 Unofficially fueled by Stanley
 Special shoutout to Chase Daniel for his weekly QB breakdowns.

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Jason and Bella dive into a jam-packed sports weekend:

    •    College Football Chaos: Oklahoma stuns Michigan, Florida falls to USF, and we preview massive Week 3 matchups — Georgia–Tennessee, USF–Miami, A&M–Notre Dame, and Florida–LSU.

    •    NFL Week 1 Fallout: Eagles edge Cowboys, Herbert outduels Mahomes, Bills win a wild one vs Ravens, and the Vikings rally against the Bears. Plus, we look ahead to Washington–Green Bay, Bears–Lions, Eagles–Chiefs, and Chargers–Raiders.

    •    US Open Recap: Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka capture titles, while Amanda Anisimova’s resilience steals the spotlight.

    •    WNBA Update: Playoffs tip off as Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark continue to redefine the rookie conversation.

Don’t miss our Prediction Tracker and the stats that matter most heading into next weekend.

September sports came in loud this weekend! We dive into a wild opening week of college football, where six Top 25 teams fell in dramatic upsets and TV ratings soared. From Ohio State’s defensive domination of Texas to Florida State ending Alabama’s 23-game Week 1 streak, we break down all the action and what it means for the new rankings.

We also preview NFL Week 1, including Cowboys–Eagles, Chiefs–Chargers in São Paulo, and the Ravens–Bills showdown. Can Dallas’ O-line protect Dak? Will Mahomes and Kelce bounce back in the red zone? Our picks are in—are yours?

Plus:

• 🎾 US Open quarterfinals heat up with Pegula, Anisimova, Osaka, and Fritz still in the hunt

• ⚾ MLB playoff races tighten as September begins

• 🏀🏒 NBA and NHL preseason just weeks away

• 📺 Lee Corso’s final College GameDay and Micah Parsons’ blockbuster trade