The FAN Checkdown

Matt Marchese kicks off the Monday show with a quick rundown of Sunday's action, including Caleb Williams' underwhelming debut, the Browns' enduring struggles with Deshaun Watson at QB, a worrying start for the hyped-up Falcons and more. Then, an in-depth look at the biggest storylines from Week 1 - Tyreek Hill's pregame arrest, the Patriots stunning the Bengals and the Texans & Lions looking for real. Later, DraftKings betting analyst Taylor Mathis (28:45) discusses the Cowboys' strong start to the season and Dak Prescott's extension before she helps tee up tonight's Monday nighter between the Jets and 49ers.

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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett recap the Chiefs' dramatic 27-20 victory over the Ravens in the NFL season opener, including Derrick Henry's low usage and some questionable officiating. Then, they preview tonight's international series game between the Eagles and Packers (22:51) in Brazil and share season outlooks for both teams. Finally, they run down Sunday's slate and set the stage for Texans-Colts (31:53), Jaguars-Dolphins (38:37) and Cowboys-Browns (46:03).

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NFL football is OFFICIALLY back tonight as the Kansas City Chiefs host the Baltimore Ravens at Arrowhead! Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett make their award predictions before setting the stage for the opening game of the season. The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec (15:08) shares what the Ravens learned from last season's playoff exit, how Derrick Henry transforms their offence and defensive outlook with some key losses in the offseason. Chiefs Digest's Matt Derrick (31:32) shares a KC POV of the game and why this version of the Chiefs may be the best of the Patrick Mahomes era. Finally, Matt and Donnovan share their Super Bowl picks!

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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett kick off a new day on The FAN Checkdown alongside Adam Rank of NFL Network. They trio begin discussing Patrick Surtain's record-setting deal with the Broncos and how it will impact the market for fellow defensive backs looking to get paid. Later, Adam dives into the Jets' expectations, teams with closing competitive windows, potential mid-season landing spots for Bill Belichick, this season's true Super Bowl contenders, and who's in line for the first overall pick. After the break, Matt and Donnovan take some time to preview the NFC South ahead of Week 1 (34:45).

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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett start their first episode of September highlighting Ja'Marr Chase's lockout rolling into Week 1 and Stefon Diggs being voted captain by his Texans' teammates. Then, the two shift their attention to the NFL season opener between the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers. Is this the only championship window the Niners have? Afterwards, the guys preview the NFC West, L.A. Rams' playoff contention, and how much will Kyler Murray run. To wrap up the show, Matt and Donnovan preview the NFC North, how good the Detroit Lions defence could be, how Josh Jacobs fits in Matt LaFleur's offence, and can Caleb Williams enter rookie of the year conversations. 

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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett begin the show with Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers coming to an agreement on a contract extension and how the $30 million price tag affects Ja'Marr Chase's next contract. Then Matty and Donnovan shift their attention to previewing the AFC South and NFC East. Have the Indianapolis Colts carved a path for their quarterback Anthony Richardson to succeed this season? Is Nick Sirianni on the hot seat in Philly? To wrap up the show, theScore's Justin Boone (31:16) jumps on to chat about the fantasy football landscape ahead of the 2024-24 season and how the uncertainty of the quarterback and wide receiver market changes draft strategies.

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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett react to the Patriots naming Jacoby Brissett their starter for Week 1 before checking in on Ja'Marr Chase & Brandon Aiyuk's ongoing contract disputes. What landing spots make the most sense for a potential Aiyuk trade? Could the Browns be eyeing a big swing after clearing cap space? Then, they react to Josh Allen being voted the most overrated player in football in a recent player poll. Finally, Matt and Donnovan go through the AFC West & AFC North divisions and share season outlooks for each team.

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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett are back for a second season of The FAN Checkdown! They catch up on the hottest storylines just a week away from Week 1, including the Steelers naming Russell Wilson their starting QB, the Cowboys' ineffective offseason, the Chiefs' path to a three-peat and potential team break-out candidates. What is a successful season for the Browns? Later, Matt and Donnovan share their hottest takes for the 2024-25 NFL season before they preview the AFC East division. Is it the Bills' last chance? Will the Patriots be the worst team in football? Can Aaron Rodgers bring the Jets back to relevance? Did the Dolphins improve? And more!

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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett begin the season's last show by examining Kyle Shanahan's bad judgments in the Super Bowl, what he might have done differently, and how the Niners lost in OT. They then shift their focus to Brock Purdy and assess whether teams can win a Super Bowl with him. Next, they explore if Chris Jones will return to the Kansas City Chiefs and what potential offseason changes we may expect (36:14). Finally, Matt and Donnovan conclude the farewell episode with their predictions for the following season and their final shout-outs.

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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett kick off the show reacting to the Kansas City Chiefs' back-to-back Super Bowl victories over the San Francisco 49ers. They also talk about the Chiefs' overall legacy and if this game cemented Patrick Mahomes as 'the greatest of all time. Next, they focus on the 49ers' coaching staff and their questionable overtime judgments, and whether Andy Reid is among the greatest coaches of all time. Next, the guys quickly discuss the halftime performance before talking about the Niners and where they head from here (37:23). Finally, Matt and Donnavan wrap up the show by discussing Kyle Shanahan and why he remains one of the top coaches in the NFL.

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