The FAN Checkdown

Sho Alli and Donnovan Bennett look back on the Texans' 34-10 win over the Cowboys on Monday Night and everything (down to the stadium) falling apart in Dallas. They discuss whether the Cowboys should give Trey Lance playtime, what's behind CJ Stroud's sophomore slump and Joe Mixon's effectiveness. Then, they react to the Jets firing GM Joe Douglas and what comes next for them. Later, NFL insider Josina Anderson (33:08) weighs in on the Jaguars publicly pondering a change at head coach after being decimated by the Lions, the Jets' decision at GM and the league-wide problem of QB evaluation.

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Sho Alli and Donnovan Bennett reflect on Week 11's Sunday action, starting with the Bills ending the Chiefs' undefeated streak and Josh Allen's ballsy fourth-down run to put the game on ice. Then, a look at how the MVP race changes after the Steelers bottled up Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. Later, they discuss the Seahawks' gutsy division win over the reeling 49ers, Justin Herbert edging out Joe Burrow in their Sunday night duel and the Giants benching Daniel Jones for Tommy DeVito. Finally, they tee up Monday Night Football between the Texans and Cowboys.

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Sho Alli and Donnovan Bennett look back on the Eagles' 26-18 win over the Commanders on Thursday night to kick off Week 11. They discuss Saquon Barkley's dominance in the closing stages, Quinyon Mitchell's lockdown effort and whether Jayden Daniels' recent throwing woes are injury-related. Then, they tee up Sunday's Week 11 slate - a critical division clash between the Ravens and the Steelers, Mac Jones suiting up for the Jaguars once again to take on the powerhouse Lions, a battle of AFC heavyweights between the Bills and Chiefs, and more! Finally, shifting focus North, they predict winners of the Grey Cup in the CFL.

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Sho Alli and Donnovan Bennett look ahead to Thursday Night Football between the Eagles and Commanders and discuss Washington's ceiling this season. NBC's JP Finlay (16:20) shares a DC perspective of the game and his thoughts on Daniels' sensational rookie season, coaching opportunities for OC Kliff Kingsbury, the impact of the Commanders' reconstructed offensive line and how they stop the Eagles' powerful offence. Later, ESPN Radio Eagles reporter Scott Grayson (33:08) discusses the Saquon Barkley effect in Philly, Nick Sirianni's standing, Howie Roseman's roster construction philosophy and where their weapon-filled offensive unit is most vulnerable.

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Sho Alli and Donnovan Bennett react to the news that the Colts are returning to Anthony Richardson at QB for the rest of the season. NFL Network's Adam Rank (3:50) weighs in on the Colts' indecisiveness at QB, the league's development problem, Matt Eberflus's future in Chicago, Drake Maye's steady play and he looks ahead to Week 11's exciting slate. Later, ESPN's Kalyn Kahler (28:59) sheds insight on the dysfunction in Dallas, Jerry Jones' focus on entertainment rather than on-field success and the importance of good ownership in today's NFL.

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Sho Alli and Donnovan Bennett recap the Miami Dolphins’ victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football to conclude Week 10. They discuss the play of Tua Tagovailoa in his first win since his return from injury and question the decision-making by Rams head coach Sean McVay in the game's final minute. Does Matthew Stafford regret leaving the now-surging Lions? They rewind to Chicago’s loss to the Patriots on Sunday, and where the Bears are headed after firing offensive coordinator Shane Waldron on Tuesday. Later, they look ahead to the game plan for the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs, with Isiah Pacheco potentially returning in Week 12. Finally, the guys discuss the Panthers and Giants, who faced off in Munich, Germany, for the final International Game of the NFL Season.

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Sho Alli and Donnovan Bennett recap Week 10's up-and-down Sunday, starting with the blowouts in the afternoon slate. They discuss the Eagles' 34-6 win over the Cowboys, what Dallas needs to address as they shift their focus to next season and AT&T Stadium's sunshine scandal. What is the future for Dak Prescott and Mike McCarthy in Dallas? Then, they get into the Cardinals starting to piece their weapons together in a 31-6 win over the Jets, Kyler Murray building a case for MVP and how Aaron Rodgers' Jets tenure impacts his legacy. Later, they look at the Lions' Sunday-night win over the Texans despite Jared Goff's 5-interception game and tee up tonight's Monday nighter between the Dolphins and Rams. 

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Sho Alli kicks off Friday’s edition of The FAN Checkdown looking back on yesterday’s chaotic matchup between the Bengals and Ravens alongside Producer Mark Boffo. They dive into Ja’Marr Chase’s historic 264-yard performance, racking up three touchdowns in the process, and debate where he ranks among the league’s best receivers. The pair then shift to discuss the keys to Baltimore’s narrow 35-34 victory, who’s leading the MVP race, Zac Taylor’s decision to go for two, and Joe Burrow’s response to the missed facemask penalty to end the game. After the break, Daniele Franceschi joins the conversation to help tee up this Sunday’s marquee matchups and sort through the Week 10 injury report (27:00).

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Sho Alli and Donnovan Bennett start by reacting to Chuba Hubbard's contract extension with the Panthers before they look ahead to Week 10's Thursday nighter between the Ravens and Bengals. ESPN’s Ben Baby (16:57) joins the show to discuss the Bengals' season so far, their new depth at running back, Joe Burrow’s MVP numbers and the Bengals playoff chances. Later, former Raven Qadry Ismail (34:06) gives his take on the Baltimore side of things including Year 2 of Todd Monken's system, their offensive success with Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry and the emergence of Zay Flowers.

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Sho Alli and Donnovan Bennett welcome in NFL Network's Adam Rank (2:45) to discuss the fallout from yesterday's trade deadline and the biggest storylines coming out of Week 9. He discusses winners and losers from the deadline, the under-the-radar adds, Saquon Barkley's Hall of Fame trajectory and Bears players losing faith in their coaching staff. Later, CBS broadcaster Ian Eagle (28:31) weighs in on the Cardinals' ceiling after their Week 9 win over the Bears, the Commanders' culture change, the Mike Tomlin effect in Pittsburgh and the evolution of broadcasting throughout his over 30 years of calling games.

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