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The Baltimore Ravens are hurting, and Lamar Jackson’s injury has put their season on the line. 🏈 On this Week 8 episode of The Franchise Tag Podcast, we break down whether Baltimore can bounce back and save its season.

📍 In this NFL episode:

🦅 Baltimore Ravens season outlook: Can the Ravens recover from their injuries, especially Lamar Jackson’s, and still make the playoffs?

🐻 NFC North playoff picture: Which team misses the playoffs in the NFC North?

🎯 QB showcase Week 8 takeaways: Gardner Minshew and Anthony Richardson used the weekend to audition for quarterback-needy teams. Did they help their stock, and who could come calling?

Can the Ravens save their season? 👇

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Opening Thoughts

02:12 Baltimore Ravens Future

24:40 Fight For The NFC North

41:50 Minshew & Richardson Advertisement

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🚨 Which NFL teams are BUYING and which are SELLING at the 2026 trade deadline? We break down the contenders, the rebuilders, and the players who could be on the move before the deadline passes! 🏈🔥

On this episode of The Franchise Tag Podcast, we cover:

✅ Teams that need to go all-in and buy 💰
✅ Teams that should sell and rebuild 🔄
✅ The top trade targets and players who could be moved 🎯
✅ Which trades could change the playoff race 🏆
💬 Who’s your most likely trade candidate? Drop your predictions below! 👇

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Opening Thoughts

01:03 NFL Paris Experience

18:33 Colts Will Sell

30:10 49ers Will Buy

34:28 Brian Thomas Jr & WR’s

42:28 AFC North Won’t Trade

45:50 Buffalo Go Defence

49:12 Teams Ready To Sell

51:06 Eagles Will Sell Barkley

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Are the Rams wasting their Super Bowl window? 🏈 We are discussing whether LA should go all in at the trade deadline and how they move forward given their shaky start. Why the Chiefs look dominant again, and whether Bo Nix is the thing that caps Denver’s ceiling.

In this episode of The Franchise Tag Podcast:

🔥 Are the Rams in trouble? They aren’t playing like Super Bowl contenders. Should they make a big trade to push for a title, or is the roster good enough as is?

🔥 How good have the Chiefs been? We break down Kansas City’s hot start to the 2026 NFL season and what’s driving it.

🔥 Is Walker the best free agent signing ever? We make the case, debate the history of NFL free agency.

🔥 Bo Nix is struggling, but Denver keeps winning. Can the Broncos survive on defence and scheme, or will Nix hold them back from their full potential?

💬 Let us know in the comments: Are the Rams Super Bowl contenders or pretenders? Is Bo Nix a problem for Denver?

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Opening Thoughts

03:12 Rusty Rams

22:22 Chiefs Are Back!

35:10 Kenneth Walker’s Impact

41:20 Poor Bo Nix

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🏈 Have the Green Bay Packers finally turned the corner? After a hyper-aggressive free-agent push to rebuild the offensive line, Green Bay has won two straight, and we're breaking down whether it's the real deal.

Tonight on The Franchise Tag Podcast, Adam joins Freddie for a full breakdown:

🟢🟡 Packers: Will the O-line investment pay off? Is Jordan Love playing well, and has the defence finally got back to being good?

🤠 Texans: Houston is 1-4 and has traded for Marvin Harrison. Can he turn their season around, or is this a move for the future?

🦅 Eagles: They can't go on like this. We look at the changes Philadelphia must make.

💬 Are the Packers legit? Will Harrison save the Texans? Drop your takes in the comments!

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Opening Thoughts

03:01 Packers Are Back

23:04 Texans Trade

39:44 Changes For Philadelphia

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🏈 Are the Cleveland Browns actually good? Watson looks sharp, the team is doing well, and Todd Monken's new coaching setup is changing everything in Cleveland.

On this episode of The Franchise Tag Podcast, we cover the NFL storylines everyone is talking about:

🟠 THE BROWNS ARE BUILDING MOMENTUM
Deshaun Watson and the Browns are playing their best football in years. We dig into how they've played, what the new coaching staff has changed on both sides of the ball, and whether this is a real contender or a hot streak.

⚡ THE CHARGERS HAVE BEEN A DISASTER
What's gone wrong in LA? We're debating the big question: Is it a Justin Herbert problem or a Jim Harbaugh coaching problem? Who do you think deserves the blame?

🟣 THE VIKINGS COULD BE THE WORST UNDEFEATED TEAM IN THE NFL
Unbeaten doesn't mean dominant. We look at how Minnesota is winning, why the record might be hiding some real flaws, and whether they could actually win the NFC North.

💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Are the Browns for real? Is it Herbert or Harbaugh? Can the Vikings keep winning? Drop your hot takes in the comments.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Opening Thoughts

02:32 Browns Are Playing Great

21:12 The Chargers Are BAD

28:42 Vikings Quarterback Trouble

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🏈 The Las Vegas Raiders are 3-0 for the first time since 2021, and a lot of the league is asking the same question: is this real, or are we being tricked?

On this episode of The Franchise Tag Podcast, we break down every Raiders win so far — 27-13 over the Dolphins, 26-14 at the Chargers, and Sunday's 35-27 comeback in New Orleans after trailing by 11. Then we get into the big questions!

🚨 We have BREAKING NEWS TODAY! The Vikings have traded QB J.J. McCarthy to the Giants for a 2027 fifth-round pick. We react and explain what it means for New York, Minnesota and the quarterback market.

✂️ Then it's time for 3 AND OUT, where Andrew and Adam decide if these hot takes are IN or OUT:

1️⃣ Is Cam Ward a bust?

2️⃣ Are the Jaguars a dark-horse pick to win the AFC South, and maybe even the Super Bowl?

3️⃣ Should the Cardinals trade Marvin Harrison Jr.?

💬 Where do you land? Drop your Raiders verdict and your 3 and Out answers in the comments, and subscribe for weekly NFL takes, breakdowns and debates.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Opening Thoughts

01:20 Raiders Now 3-0

19:53 JJ McCarthy Traded To New York

34:10 Is Cam Ward A Bust?

42:00 Dark Horse Jacksonville

51:42 Trade Marvin Harrison Jr

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QB Devastation & Fraud Alert! 🏈 | The Franchise Tag Podcast

The injury bug has unfortunately started in Week 2 for the star quarterbacks, and the future of two franchises could hang in the balance! On this week’s episode of The Franchise Tag Podcast, we break down the devastating injuries to Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels. What does this mean for the NFC North and East playoff races moving forward?

Plus a close look at the current standings. We are analysing these top and bottom teams to separate the contenders from the pretenders—forecasting which 0-2 teams are primed for a second-half turnaround to finish with a winning record, and which 2-0 teams are living on borrowed time and destined to slide below .500!

In This Episode:

Quarterback Carnage: Breaking down Caleb Williams’ hamstring injury against the Vikings and Jayden Daniels’ elbow setback in Dallas. What are the short and long-term implications for Chicago and Washington? 🚨

0-2 Resurgence Candidates: Don't hit the panic button just yet! Which winless teams have the talent, schedule, and coaching to turn it around and finish with a winning record? 📉📈

2-0 Pretender Alert: Who is living in a fantasy? We call out the undefeated teams cruising on easy schedules or lucky bounces who are bound to finish with a losing record. 🚨

💬 JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Which 0-2 team are you still believing in, and which 2-0 team is the biggest fraud in the league right now? Let us know your takes in the comments below! 👇

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Opening Thoughts

01:27 Caleb Williams Injury

12:08 Jayden Daniels Injury

30:32 Late Bloomer 0-2 Teams

45:57 Poser 2-0 Teams

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Cardinals Shock Chargers & Is the NFC East Up for Grabs?! 🏈 | The Franchise Tag Podcast

Did we get the Arizona Cardinals completely wrong? 🤔 On this week’s episode of The Franchise Tag Podcast, we start the 2026 regular season focusing on Arizona’s stunning upset over the Los Angeles Chargers! Delivering a dominant performance on both offence and defence, the Cardinals completely controlled the game, upsetting a lot of would-be ‘haters’. We break down what went right for Arizona, whether this team can keep the momentum rolling into more major upsets, and what went horribly wrong for Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers. ⚡

In This Episode:

Cardinals Upset Chargers: Did we drastically underestimate Arizona? Breaking down a dominant two-way performance and whether they can continue the momentum! 🚨

Chargers Meltdown: Quick chat on what went wrong for LA and where Jim Harbaugh’s squad goes from here. ⚡

NFC East Up for Grabs: Why the division is officially wide open for the New York Giants. 🗽

What’s Wrong with the Eagles? Stuck in 2nd gear and unable to put away a struggling Commanders team—is it Jalen Hurts, Nick Sirianni, or the O-line? 🦅

Uninspiring Cowboys: Dallas fails to impress on either side of the ball while the Giants show rapid early improvement. 🤠

Early Week 1 Hot Seat: Calling out the Head Coaches and QBs already on thin ice! 🔥

💬 JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Did the Cardinals prove everyone wrong, or was this just a bad week for LA? And who belongs on the early hot seat? Drop your takes in the comments below! 👇

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Opening Thoughts

02:00 Arizona Cardinals

15:28 Los Angeles Chargers

19:50 NFC East Giants & Cowboys

30:32 NFC East Eagles & Commanders

41:58 Week 1 Hot Seat

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NFL Season Award Predictions & Super Bowl Picks! | The Franchise Tag Podcast

The wait for the 2026 NFL season to start is FINALLY over! 🏈 The regular season kicks off this week, which means it’s time for our final preseason episode. In this episode, we are taking a look at who we believe will be earning the most prestigious awards in the NFL by the end of the season, and also choosing our Super Bowl champion.

Who takes home MVP? Will a rookie surprise the league? And which team lifts the Lombardi Trophy in Los Angeles in February? Watch to find out our hottest takes and boldest predictions before Week 1 officially gets underway!

In This Episode:

MVP & Offensive Player of the Year: Dark horses vs. consensus favourites.

Defensive Player of the Year: Who dominates the trenches or secondary?

Rookies of the Year (DROY / OROY): The standout performers ready to blow our socks off.

Coach of the Year & Comeback Player of the Year

Super Bowl Champion: Our definitive end-of-season prediction.

💬 JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Who is YOUR pick to win the Super Bowl this season? Drop your MVP and award predictions in the comments below — we’ll be reading and replying to our favourite takes!

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Opening Thoughts

02:39 Comeback Player Of The Year

07:10 Head Coach Of The Year

13:25 Offensive & Defensive Rookie Of The Year

28:02 Offensive & Defensive Player Of The Year

39:07 MVP Contenders

43:05 Super Bowl Champions

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Now that our division-by-division preseason preview series is officially wrapped up, we are diving headfirst into our spicy hot takes for the 2026 NFL season! 🏈🔥

In this episode, we break down the biggest storylines and boldest predictions heading into the 2026 NFL season, which is only around the corner, including:

👀 Aaron Donald’s Shocking Return – Can the legend still dominate the trenches, or is this comeback a gamble?

🦅 The Eagles’ New Coaching Regime – Fresh schemes, high expectations: Can Philadelphia make it to the Super Bowl?

🌉 San Francisco 49ers Win/Loss Record Projection – Over or under? We drop our definitive prediction for San Fran’s upcoming campaign.

Who has the absolute worst hot take on the panel today? Drop your thoughts, hot takes, and record predictions in the comments below! 💬👇

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Opening Thoughts

04:32 Hot Topic- Aaron Donald

11:56 Hot Topic- Cleveland Browns

21:00 Hot Topic- Philadelphia Eagles

31:50 Hot Topic- San Francisco 49ers

39:25 Hot Topic- NFL International Series

45:45 Hot Topic- Marvin Harrison Jr

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