Paul Farrington reacts to Ben Johnson saying he wants the Bears to set the NFL scoring record during the 2026 NFL season (as well as consecutive wins record). Has Chicago's coach set the bar too high for Caleb Williams and co. heading into year two? Later, Paul shares his updated thoughts on Kyler Murray being named the Vikings starter and whether he agrees with the Packers starting Jordan Love in their preseason game vs. the Steelers.

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Paul Farrington reacts to the Minnesota Vikings naming Kyler Murray their starting quarterback for the 2026 NFL season. Is Kyler primed for a major bounce back with Kevin O'Connell and Justin Jefferson? How competitive will Minnesota be? And what's next for JJ McCarthy? Should the Vikings look to trade their former top 10 overall pick?

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Paul Farrington reacts to training camp around the NFC North. What is going on in Minnesota? Is it actually this bad in the Kyler Murray vs. JJ McCarthy battle? It can't be... it might be. Next, Paul reacts to Cade Mays' injury and what it means for the Detroit Lions... how high should the panic meter be in the Motor City? Next, Paul breaks down the sky high vibes in Chicago as Caleb Williams, Luther Burden III, and Colston Loveland all seem poised for a major breakout in year two with Ben Johnson. Lastly, Paul discusses Matthew Golden's breakout potential in his second season with the Green Bay Packers during his red-hot start to training camp.

00:00 - Introduction

04:45 - Vikings QB disaster

16:20 - Cade Mays injury

26:55 - Bears thriving

33:50 - Matthew Golden breakout potential

41:40 - The INSANE RB vs. WR contract gap

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Paul Farrington, Jack Weinberger, and Robert "Ziggy" Ziegler answer listener questions during a mailbag episode! Ziggy soaks in the love as this is his second-to-last episode with the show - and there are many Ziggy-centric questions you don't want to miss. Later, the guys give advice on getting into sports media for a career, debate which Midwest state will win a championship next, and discuss whether Lamar Jackson's prime is over.

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Paul Farrington and Robert "Ziggy" Ziegler run through their Super Bowl contender tiers ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Where do Jordan Love's Green Bay Packers, Caleb Williams' Chicago Bears, and Jared Goff's Detroit Lions fall among title contenders? Is Kyler Murray going to save the Minnesota Vikings following a disastrous 2025? Who are the top challengers to the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks? The guys run through all 32 teams!

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Paul Farrington reacts to ESPN firing NFL analyst Ryan Clark during NFL Live and discusses the embarrassing situation for the network. Next, Paul hits Tom Brady's antics continuing over the weekend with Logan Paul and a potential WWE appearance. Is Brady's recent behavior destroying his legacy? Later, Paul reacts to Spain winning the World Cup over Lionel Messi and Argentina, and you won't believe how the final World Cup ratings compare to the biggest NFL games.

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Paul Farrington, Jack Weinberger, and Robert "Ziggy" Ziegler rank the NFL teams under the most pressure to (1) have a winning season, (2) make the playoffs, (3) go on a deep playoff run, and (4) win the Super Bowl. Why does John Harbaugh have his work cut out for him in year one with Jaxson Dart and the New York Giants? Are Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys set to return to the playoffs following a disappointing 2025? Could this be the last year we see Lamar Jackson or Joe Burrow with the Ravens and Bengals? Later, Ziggy shares why Jordan Love's Green Bay Packers and CJ Stroud's Houston Texans must make progress in 2026 and Paul ranks the two teams who are most in Super Bowl or bust mode! The guys also react to the Packers extending Devonte Wyatt as well as Colston Loveland's comments about Bears-Packers on Bussin' with the Boys.

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Paul Farrington and Robert "Ziggy" Ziegler rank the top 10 storylines in the AFC heading into the 2026 NFL season. Is it finally time for Josh Allen's Buffalo Bills or Lamar Jackson's Ravens to get to the Super Bowl? How will each squad handle a new head coach after Sean McDermott and John Harbaugh were both fired this offseason? Will Patrick Mahomes bounce back from his ACL injury and will the Kansas City Chiefs return to their former dominance? What about Joe Burrow's Cincinnati Bengals... will they get back to the playoffs for the first time since 2022? The big questions continue with the Houston Texans, Los Angeles Chargers, and New England Patriots all facing big questions... everyone has a storyline, but who cracks the top 10! Later, the guys react to ESPN's QB rankings. Are the top 5 QBs in the league cemented? Are Jared Goff, Caleb Williams, and Jordan Love properly ranked?Watch on Twitch: twitch.tv/thepaulfarrington show

00:00 - Introduction

05:00 - Top 10 AFC Stories

06:00 - #10: When do we see Fernando Mendoza w/ Raiders?

10:50 - #9: Will Steelers make playoffs?

15:45 - #8: Will Broncos repeat in AFC West?

19:50 - #7: How does Daniel Jones return to Colts?

24:00 - #6: What does Justin Herbert x Mike McDaniel look like?

30:20 - #5: Will CJ Stroud turn it around for Texans?

37:00 - #4: Do Patriots stay hot with AJ Brown?

43:20 - #3: Does Lamar Jackson return to MVP form?

48:15 - #2: How does Mahomes return from ACL?

55:30 - #1: Do Josh Allen & Bills get to Super Bowl w/ Joe Brady?

01:04:30 - Honorable Mention: Do Burrow & Bengals return to playoffs

01:06:30 - Honorable Mention: Jaguars in Year 2 of Liam Coen

01:12:10 - ESPN's Top 10 QBs

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Paul Farrington, Jack Weinberger, and Robert "Ziggy" Ziegler react to Jordan Love coming in at #72 on the Top 100 NFL Players of 2026. Has the national media been disrespectful to the Packers' quarterback this offseason... any why would that be the case? Later, the guys discuss Lamar Jackson falling from #2 to #69 on the Top 100 and debate if Lamar should be still be treated like a top 5 quarterback in football. Next, the guys share their thoughts on Caleb Williams receiving high praise in recent media QB rankings and debate if the hype around the Chicago Bears' QB is a little too high!

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Paul Farrington and Robert "Ziggy" Ziegler rank their top 10 NFC stories entering the 2026 NFL season. Are the Green Bay Packers & Detroit Lions primed to finally make a Super Bowl run with several key players returning from injury including Micah Parsons & Brian Branch? Will Jordan Love and Jared Goff finally get to the big game? Are Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson, and the Chicago Bears the next NFC juggernaut after massive improvements in year one together? What will happen with the Minnesota Vikings' QB battle between Kyler Murray & JJ McCarthy? Is Minnesota a contender in the conference? And it expands beyond the NFC North! Is this Jalen Hurts' last season with the Philadelphia Eagles? Will Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams actually perform like a super team with Myles Garrett and Trent McDuffie added to the fold? The guys answer all these questions and more about a LOADED NFC!

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