On this episode of the Heating Up Podcast, we dive into the highs and lows of NFL Week 8. Mike kicks things off by relishing in the Bills’ blowout win over the Seahawks on the West Coast. With Buffalo’s best roster in two decades, Mike is hyped about what this means for the team moving forward—and he isn’t holding back!

Then it’s over to the struggling NFC East, where Sara and Sasha break down some rough losses. Sarah shares her frustration after her Cowboys’ deflating performance against the San Francisco 49ers, wondering if Dallas can ever overcome their “big brother” hurdle. Was Rico Dowdle’s absence part of the issue, or was there foul play at work? Sara has some thoughts on Ezekiel Elliot you won't want to miss!

Sasha isn’t faring much better as he analyzes the Giants’ ongoing struggles, with a tough loss to the Steelers and some bleak Daniel Jones stats. Is it time for Giants fans to lose hope, or can they turn it around? Listen in to see if you agree with his take.

But football fans know hope springs eternal, so we launch into our Week 9 NFL preview with optimism! We break down every game, from marquee matchups to the underrated battles. Can the Dolphins show they’re for real against the Bills? Will the Giants rally against a division rival? And with Sara heading to Atlanta to cheer on her Cowboys, can they turn their season around on the road We cover it all: the Lions vs. Packers clash, the “toilet bowl” games with the Patriots, Titans, and Panthers, and much more!

Then, we take a quick detour to a World Series heartbreak, where the Yankees are down 0-3 to the Dodgers. From Aaron Judge to Juan Soto and Giancarlo Stanton, we analyze what’s going wrong for New York and what moves need to happen.

Finally, we close with our signature Heat Check, where we’ve been red-hot on our bets, hitting at over 65%! Don’t miss our best bets for Week 9—listen now to lock them in before the lines shift, and bring your friends along to cash in!