The Rich Eisen Show

In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the Jets vs Bills, the Lions and Steelers chances to win at home, Cowboys vs Texans, Chiefs vs Broncos, Bengals vs Browns, 49ers, Seahawks, and Justin Herbert and the Chargers vs Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins.

Seahawks WR DK Metcalf tells Rich why he enjoys jawing with Rams CB Jalen Ramsey but not so much when it comes to blocking former teammate Bobby Wagner, discusses Geno Smith’s breakout season compares to Russell Wilson’s struggles with the Denver Broncos, and comes clean about taking the cart to go #2 during a game this season against the Detroit Lions.

Rich breaks out his brand-new crystal ball to predict what the 49ers will do if 3rd-stringer Brock Purdy leads them to a Super Bowl win, and reacts to the latest ‘Bill Belichick Press Conference Moment’ where the head coach reacted to Cardinals DC Vance Joseph slagging on Matt Patricia’s play calling.

Brockman reveals his ‘Sneaky Good Games for NFL Week 14. 

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Rich reacts to Odell Beckham Jr’s ambiguous comments on ‘The Shop’ during the Raiders/Rams TNF game on Amazon Prime Video, and break down the Raiders latest edition of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory that was followed by a very head-scratching comment from head coach Josh McDaniels.

Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and Rich marvel at Baker Mayfield lead the Rams to an improbable win over the Raiders on Thursday Night Football, breaks down the deepening intrigue between Jon Gruden and embattled Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder, and says which NFL coaches should be looking over their shoulder to see if Sean Payton is coming for their job.

TJ preaches the gospel on his NFL Week 14 fantasy football advice.

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Rich reacts to Baker Mayfield’s improbable comeback win over the Raiders on Thursday Night Football after being on the Rams for all of two days, and weighs in on yet another big lead blown by Josh McDaniels’ silver & black.

Cardinals All-Pro S Budda Baker tells Rich what his mindset is riding the up and down rollercoaster of the Arizona’s disappointing season, why embattled Cards QB Kyler Murray is “a true professional” and has earned his respect, and what challenges await facing Bill Belichick and the Patriots on Monday Night Football.

Rich and the guys react live to Brazil’s shocking exit from the World Cup in penalty kicks at the hands of Croatia.

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Rich and the guys recap the wild week at the MLB Winter Meetings and how losing big free agents can test one’s devotion to teams unwilling to spend big.  

Acclaimed writer/producer Terence Winter joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new Sylvester Stallone series ‘Tulsa King,’ what it was like being in ‘The Sopranos’ writers room, recaps some of the HBO mob show’s best episodes including ‘Pine Barens,’ ‘Long Term Parking,’ and ‘Members Only,’ says why he was shocked at the audience response to the show’s controversial series finale, and how he was able to team up with Martin Scorsese on the premiere episode of ‘Boardwalk Empire.’

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Rich recaps the latest in the Odell Beckham Jr. free agency tour and says if it’s worth it for teams to invest in the talented-but-injury-prone WR for a short-window and reveals his “Top 5 NFL Teams That Always Seem to Be Missing Something.'

Rich unveils a brand-new segment called ‘Crystal Ball It!’ where he predicts how differently things would have gone if the Broncos hadn’t traded for Russell Wilson, if the Packers had kept Davante Adams, and if the Dolphins had drafted Justin Herbert instead of Tua Tagovailoa.

Red Sox fan Brockman rants over losing Xander Bogaerts to the Padres while Rich marvels at San Diego suddenly spending like a drunken sailor on MLB free agents.

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Rich previews the key games in NFL Week 14 that kicks off with the Rams hosting the Raiders on Thursday Night Football.

NFL Insider Tom Pelissero tells Rich if Jimmy Garoppolo could actually return to the 49ers this season and why the Niners have full faith in rookie QB Brock Purdy, if Baker Mayfield could end up being the Rams' long-term quarterback if Matthew Stafford’s neck injury ends his career, how concerned teams are about the surgically repaired ACL of free agent WR Odell Beckham Jr, which players are vying to go #1 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, and if Broncos Head Coach Nathaniel Hackett can save his job.

Rich weighs in on the Broncos’ awful season and says why something has to change with rookie head coach Nathaniel Hackett and QB Russell Wilson.

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Rich and the guys react to the latest out of Tennessee where the 1st-place Titans axed GM Jon Robinson this week.

Actor Kelly AuCoin joins Rich in-studio to discuss his beloved Portland Trail Blazers’ disappointing start to the NBA season, what it was like to meet Hall of Famer Bill Walton, his role in the upcoming Clippers mini-series ‘The Sterling Affairs,’ and if we could possibly see Damian Lewis return to ‘Billions’ to reprise his Bobby Axelrod character.

Rich reveals his brand-new NFL Power rankings that, per usual, are fraught with controversy.

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Shaquille O’Neal and Rich revisit Kenny Smith’s hip check that resulted in him getting tossed into a Christmas tree on the set of ‘insider the NBA’ last night, says how he has reacted to the HBO documentary series ‘Shaq,’ explains why the perceived beef between him and Kobe Bryant during their playing days was more fiction than fact, and weighs in on LeBron James closing in on the NBA’s all-time scoring record. 

Rich reacts to the 5-7 Lions being favored over the 10-2 Vikings with a VERY hot take on Detroit WR Amon-Ra St. Brown, and says why Baker Mayfield 100% landed on his feet after being released by the Carolina Panthers by being scooped up by Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams.

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Yankees fan Rich reacts to Aaron Judge spurning the Giants and Padres to re-sign with the Pinstripes, and says what New York’s front office must do now to surround the AL MVP with more talent.

Former Steelers LB Ryan Shazier joins Rich in-studio to discuss their Ohio State-Michigan rivalry, his new ‘Don’t Call It a Comeback’ podcast, his recovery from the career-ending spinal injury that nearly took away his ability to walk, and reveals how he went from hating cold weather to going shirtless during pre-game warmups during blustery winters in Pittsburgh.

Rich reacts to the Bills losing All-Pro LB Von Miller for the season due to a torn ACL and speculates on the latest news surrounding free agent WR Odell Beckham Jr. 

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Former NFL QB Trent Dilfer tells Rich why he went from “running away from coaching” to taking the HC job at Alabama-Birmingham, how he plans to use Tom Brady and his Super Bowl ring as big-time recruiting flexes, and says why he never wavered on his belief in Tua Tagovailoa.

Actress/comedian Andrea Savage joins Rich in-studio where she reveals how she reacted to the meeting co-star Sylvester Stallone for the first time on the set of ‘Tulsa King,’ reveals that she’s not all that familiar with ‘Step Brothers’ event though she was in the comedy classic, and more. 

Rich reacts to Jets Head Coach Robert Saleh naming Zach Wilson the team’s #3 quarterback for the 2nd straight week and weighs in on reports that the Giants have offered Aaron Judge a $360M contract.

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