The FAN Checkdown

Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett start with their reactions to some of Week 1's Sunday action, including Joe Burrow and the Bengals coming out flat against a confident Browns defence, a track meet between the Chargers and Dolphins, the Giants getting embarrassed by the Cowboys in primetime and more. Then, Proper Reaction Monday (35:47)! Finally, teeing up tonight's Monday night game between the Bills and Jets.

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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett start with the Lions' win over the Chiefs yesterday to open the NFL season, a game to forget for Kadarius Toney and Skyy Moore, the impact of Travis Kelce's absence, the Chiefs' ineffective running game and some confusing coaching decisions from Andy Reid. Then, a Lions' POV of the game, Aidan Hutchinson's dominant outing, Jahmyr Gibbs' low usage and Jared Goff's reliability. Afterwards, the Bengals break the bank with a Joe Burrow extension for 5 years worth $275 million, and Donnovan explains why he was shocked by the move. Finally, a look at some of the most interesting matchups in Week 1 (37:31)!

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NFL football is officially back, and Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett kick off with the big news of Nick Bosa's record-breaking new contract with the 49ers, the importance of avoiding a holdout and whether the 9ers are headed for salary cap hell. Russell Brown, reporter for The Lions Wire, joins the show (14:44) to tee up tonight's NFL opener between Detroit and Kansas City, how the Lions have rallied around coach Dan Campbell, why Amon-Ra St. Brown is in for a massive season and irons out what Jahmyr Gibbs' role will be. Later, wrapping up the division-preview series with the NFC North! (27:24). Finally, Chiefs Digest's Matt Derrick gives the KC POV for tonight's game, including Travis Kelce's status, Chris Jones' contract situation and who will emerge as the Chiefs' no. 1 option at wide receiver (32:42).

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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett kick off with some of the latest around the NFL. They go through Chandler Jones declaring his intentions to leave the Raiders on Instagram heralding some disfunction in the post-Derek Carr era in Vegas, Jason Kelce giving an injury update on his brother Travis and Jerry Jones verbally committing to Dak Prescott for the long-term. Then, a division preview for the NFC West and whether Nick Bosa holding out can make it more than a one-team division. Later, NFL Network insider Adam Rank joins the show for his debut, weekly appearance to break down Caleb Williams' warning to the Cardinals, Sean Payton's plan for Russel Wilson and Aaron Rodgers' outlook in New York (27:39).

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It is Week 1 in the NFL, and Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett kick off with reports of Kyle Pitts’ potential low usage in the Falcons' offence, whether the third-year tight end can finally carve out a role for himself or if Arthur Smith’s scheme is holding him back. Then, they exchange some bold takes before hitting the latest around the NFL, including Travis Kelce being questionable for the first game of the season on Thursday, shocking health reports about JuJu Smith-Schuster and Breece Hall’s status for Week 1. Afterwards, the guys continue their division previews with the NFC South & NFC East (29:14). 

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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett kick off the show with their reactions to the news of Mike Evans likely playing his last season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, how much is he worth at this stage of his career and the idea of him potentially getting traded during the season. Next, (9:13) the guys give their take on Cooper Kupp and if there should be any concerns with his lingering injuries. The guys then look to see who the most talented quarterbacks are in NFL history, is Aaron Rodgers the GOAT? Next up, the boys give their AFC South preview, the idea of Mike Vrabel being on the same level as Mike Tomlin, what the Houston Texans have to offer this season and will the Indianapolis Colts muster out more than six wins this season. Finally, Michael Yam from the NFL Network joins the show (28:03) to look around the league and what teams need to make improvements.

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Matt Marchese & Donnovan Bennett return with the latest and greatest from the NFL world. They begin with the big news out of Minnesota, as T.J. Hockenson became the highest paid tight end in the league thanks to a new mega deal. Matt and Donnovan discuss what this means for the position going forward and why running backs remain afterthoughts for big pay days. Next, the Jonathan Taylor-Indianapolis relationship remains in flux. The guys react to some eye raising comments from Colts GM Chris Ballard and try to predict how this saga ends. Then, Matt and Donnovan find themselves on different sides of a Jimmy Garoppolo argument as the former 49ers QB had some interesting words regarding his old team. Finally, the boys wrap up with their AFC West preview (30:47). Can anyone stop Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs?

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It’s the NFL’s roster cut-down deadline, and Matt Marchese & Donnovan Bennett start with Jerry Jones comments on acquiring Trey Lance before heading to the desert, where the Kyler Murray-less Cardinals are yet to name a Week 1 starter and look ready to command a tank for top QB prospect Caleb Williams. They discuss how things got so messy in Arizona, if Kyler Murray is a ‘franchise’ guy and what his trade value would be. Then, a deep dive into the powerhouse AFC North, whether the Bengals remain the class of the division, the team with the best chance to usurp them and which team is at the bottom. Later, SiriusXM Fantasy Host Bob Harris shares some of his favourite fantasy picks by position, some players to avoid and navigates through some crowded skills-position rooms (31:33).

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of The FAN Checkdown! Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett kick off with the ongoing Johnathan Taylor trade-request debacle, the Dolphins leading the pack and the entry of a ‘mystery team’ into the sweepstakes for the star running back. They discuss the watered-down running back market, Taylor’s trade value, and whether there’s a solution for workhorse running backs to get long-term deals. Then, after Donnovan’s Cowboys made a move for former no. 3 overall pick Trey Lance, the pair look back on the why 49ers trading up for him back in 2021 was the worst trade in NFL history. Later, Kelly Stafford spills embarrassing details from Rams camp on her podcast. Finally, a deep dive on a strong but unstable AFC East to determine which teams are contenders and which are pretenders (37:04).

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The NFL season is around the corner and the Sportsnet Radio Network has you covered. Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett will provide your daily football fix from Monday to Friday, talking NFL news, injuries and all of the latest from the gridiron. Tune in to the trailer to hear what we have in store for NFL fans this season!

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