The FAN Checkdown

Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett start with some injury news as Brock Purdy enters concussion protocol and Sam Darnold will likely make his 49ers debut on Sunday. Then, Kyler Murray is back at Cardinals practice, if he'll be traded before the deadline on the 31st and his best landing spots. They are joined by Buccaneers reporter for Sports Illustrated, Collin Haalbloom (15:32), to tee up tonight's Thursday night-er, Baker Mayfield's career resurgence, run-game problems, what would be a 'successful' season for the Bucs and where Mike Evans fits in the team's long-term plans. Joe Buscaglia, Bills reporter for The Athletic, gives a Buffalo perspective of the game, Josh Allen's recent struggles, how they bounce back off three straight underwhelming games and who's most to blame for the team's disappointing results (31:45).

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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett start with Jim Irsay's latest Twitter antics, this time leaking that the NFL informed him they made the wrong call at the end of the Colts game on Sunday. Then, some injury news as Deshaun Watson will be sidelined once again, the mess in Cleveland and how the Browns stay competitive without their massive investment at QB. Later, they are joined by NFL Network insider Adam Rank (28:02), who discusses parenting, Mike Tomlin-isms, Tyson Bagent's outlook with the Bears, why the league needs full-time refs and if Derrick Henry will or should be traded. 

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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett start with last night's Monday night-er where the Vikings stunned the 49ers, Kirk Cousins proving himself as a top-10 QB in the league, Brock Purdy showing some vulnerabilities and Jordan Addison emerging as an up-and-coming star. With a 49ers loss and Vikings win, which teams are solidly 'tanking' for Caleb Williams and which teams are truly 'elite?' Later, some news as we approach the Week 8 trade deadline, with the Titans sending more talent to Philadelphia in the form of star safety Kevin Byard, and the guys wonder if Derrick Henry is next. Finally, the league investigates Arthur Smith and the Falcons for Bijan Robinson not being on the injury report, and why it may be spurred on by league-affiliated sports books (36:54). 

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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett start the week with the questionable officiating from yesterday's action. Then, they get into the games, kicking off with the Chiefs starting to come alive with a win over the Chargers (7:11), the Taylor Swift effect and Brandon Staley inching his way out of LA. Then, the Ravens spank the Lions (17:12), Lamar Jackson is in total control and what we've learned about Detroit after their first blowout loss. The Eagles take advantage of officiating in their takedown of the Dolphins (23:45), Miami's run game finally falls flat and we get into the Brotherly Shove debate. Later, have the Bills revealed themselves as frauds after their loss to the lowly Patriots? (32:57) Afterward, we look at the egregious call that ended the game for the Colts against the Browns (40:56). Finally, teeing up tonight's Monday night-er between the 49ers and the Vikings (47:26).

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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett start with last night’s Thursday night-er between the Jaguars and the Saints, Derek Carr having trouble elevating his game and starting to show frustration, Foster Moreau’s brutal drop in the end zone and whether the Jags have emerged as sneaky contenders. They are joined by legendary CBS broadcaster Jim Nantz (11:37), who shares some stories from the booth, why it’s too early to start worrying about the Chiefs, his experience working with Tony Romo and some of the most interesting players and coaches he’s spoken to in pre-production meetings. They close with a look at some of the Sunday matchups (37:15), including Lions vs. Ravens, Chargers vs. Chiefs, Dolphins vs. Eagles and more!

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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett discuss the continued improvement of Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa - is it unfair to say that any quarterback would succeed in Mike McDaniel's offence? Plus, with Jaguars at Saints coming up this evening, the guys get the previews from both sides. The Associated Press' Jaguars beat writer Mark Long (14:40)stops by to give an update on the health of Trevor Lawrence, while FanNation's Saints beat writer John Hendrix (32:50) discusses the job Derek Carr has done, plus the early returns in the first few years for wideout Chris Olave.

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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett start with Caleb Williams announcing that he would like an ownership stake in whichever team drafts him and potentially connected news that the Arizona Cardinals are planning to activate Kyler Murray off of the IR. They are joined by former NFL QB, Super Bowl champ and CBS analyst Phil Simms (7:09), who shares his perspective on contemporary QB development, balancing physical play with self-preservation and the overall evolution of the position. Later, Adam Rank stops by for his weekly appearance (28:20) to share why the Dolphins' high-flying offence might not be sustainable, why scoring around the league is trending down, which 3-3 team is the most surprising and where the NFL's international series should travel to next. 

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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett kick off with last night's game where Donnovan's Cowboys outlasted the Chargers, why it's now time for LA to make a move at head coach, where Justin Herbert now stands among the league's top QBs, Tony Pollard's inefficient rush attempts and uncreative play calling from the Cowboys. Then, a chat about which teams are legitimate Super Bowl contenders. They go through the injury report with big names like Trevor Lawrence, Christian McCaffrey and David Montgomery. Finally, they go around the league and discuss which teams need to hit the panic button (35:59).

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Matt Marchese is solo today and starts with a look at some results from a shocking Sunday, including a Deshaun Watson-less Browns stunning the 49ers who lost Christian McCaffrey and the Jets clawing their way to a win over the previously undefeated Eagles. Then, on the Lions moving to 5-1 with a win over the Bucs, the Bengals' defence shutting down the Seahawks and the Bills' disjointed win over the lowly Giants. He is joined by NFL editor with The Score, Brendan Deeg (27:25), who shares his thoughts on the Eagles' disappointing loss, an ugly game for the Bills' offence, if Titans fans should be on 'Will-Levis-watch' and the best 3-3 teams. Finally, they tee up tonight's Monday night-er between the Chargers and Cowboys.

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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett start with the Thursday night-er as the Chiefs handle the Broncos, Andy Reid getting 'too cute,' and an in-depth look at why Kansas City's offence has looked pedestrian this season. Then, previewing some of Sunday's best matchups, including the Buccaneers with an unlikely winning record looking to push their luck against the Lions and Gardner Minshew and the Colts heading to Duval to take on the heating-up Jaguars. They continue with the Patriots going up against former Pats OC Josh McDaniels in Vegas, a battered Giants offence vs. an undermanned Bills defence and the Dolphins looking to keep up their high-powered attack against a moribund Panthers team.

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