Mike was in SF for the 49ers thumping of the Packers and spoke with Niners Safety Jimmie Ward who discusses being part of this franchise turnaround and why the defense is so dominant this season.

Please Mike weighs in on the evolving playoff picture.

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Mike is joined by USA Today colleague Jori Epstein who covers the Cowboys and the league. What is up with Ezekial Elliott's production? Has Dak proven to deserve a market setting contract? And will a weak division proves to be a problem for Dallas if they make the postseason?

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Mike is joined by Kimberley A Martin from Yahoo Sports in Philadelphia where they watched the Patriots and eagles but the conversation was all about the odd workout of former 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick. Why did it go down the way it did and what happens next?

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The NFL surprised teams, the media and Colin Kaepernick himself by holding a workout for the former 49ers QB in the Falcons facility this coming Saturday. Is it one giant PR stunt? Mike speaks with USA Today colleague Lorenzo Reyes about how and why this happened and what the potential outcomes are.

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Has the running back position returned to it's place of prominence? Mike talks to former Redskins and Broncos RB Clinton Portis on the rise of the star running back and the ageless few like Frank Gore and Adrian Peterson.

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Mike talks with ESPN Redskins reporter and host of the John Keim Report, John Keim on the decision to start or not start rookie QB Dwayne Haskins and the return of Trent Williams, the pro bowl Tackle who reported to the team after a long hold out but vowed not to play for them again.

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Mike is in Philadelphia to watch the Eagles beat the Bears and send Chicago to 3-5. He catches up with Rich Campbell from the Chicago Tribune on what happened to the Bears offense and where things go from here which includes trying to potentially acquire a benched first round quarterback.

Mike also weighs in on the Ravens message sending win over New England.

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Mike speaks with Jim Owczarki of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on the Packers 7-1 first half of their season. They discuss whether this is sustainable and the Matt LeFleur/Aaron Rodgers relationship.

Mike also breaks down what did and did not happen at the trade deadline passed.

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Mike talks to Patriots DB's Stephon Gilmore and Duron Harmon after another dominant performance by the New England defense in a win over the Browns. Mike also learns why the defense has been so successful this year.

Then Mike talks to Patriots beat writer Nora Princiotti of the Boston Globe about the upcoming meeting in Baltimore and Tom Brady's future.

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Mike speaks with Cardinals beat writer Greg Moore about the quick development of Kyler Murray in his rookie season.

And Mike makes his week 8 picks..

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