Local Hour: You Better Shape Up

Deshaun Watson returns to practice for the Cleveland Browns. Daniel Jones continues to battle a fractured fibula. And first place on the line in AFC North (Steelers vs. Ravens), the AFC South (Colts vs. Jaguars) and the NFC North (Bears vs. Packers). So much drama! Thankfully, we have Sports Illustrated NFL Staff Writer Matt Verderame to walk us through the Top Six NFL Games of Week 14. Then Pro Bowler and future Hall of Famer Von Miller stops by for a can't miss discussion on the state of pro football. (He has a new pod out, too. Give Free Range a listen.) Dave Dameshek and The Super Fuentes Brothers have all you need to plan your weekend right on Football America! (Photo by Kyusung Gong/AP) Timestamps: (00:27) The Best 31 in Sports + Pick Six (03:56) Von Miller (25:10) Top Six NFL Games with Matt Verderame AUDIO Football America! is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/football-america/id1831757512 Follow us: Dave Dameshek: https://x.com/dameshek Matt Verderame: https://x.com/MattVerderame Von Miller: https://www.youtube.com/@VMStudio58 Host: Dave Dameshek Guests: Von Miller, Matt Verderame Team: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes, Bradley Campbell Director: Danny Benitez Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes Executive Producer: Bradley Campbell Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Washington Commanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Hockey Show returns after Thanksgiving, the day every hockey team determines whether or not they will make the Playoffs. That leaves the Panthers currently out of the picture, and Roy, David, and Ethan break down the brutal stretch they have found themselves in recently. Plus, weird injuries continue to pile up around the league, and there are real concerns about whether the Olympic hockey arena will be ready in time for the Olympic Games. Also, DJ Bean of the What Chaos! Podcast joins the show to discuss the struggles of his Oilers, fallow years, and why he has two Seth Jones Winter Classic jerseys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Thank you for playing." Zaslow searches for Valentine's Day advice as the crew learns that The Village People are still kickin', discusses the majestic 2007 Houston Rockets, and hears the story of Dan and Greg sharing a motel room. Also, Matthew Berry! Matthew Berry! MATTHEW BERRY! MATTHEW BEEERRRRRYYYYYYY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I've put together all the great lists!" Ol' Garlic Bread stops by to discuss NFL storylines heading into Week 14, but he ends up berating Mike for being a member of the gilded class and spiraling as Dan berates HIM for his false starts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"And Roy." We've got a ton of pomp and circumstance to celebrate Tom Bogert joining the show ahead of the World Cup Draw, but the show's general behavior has Mike Ryan feeling like his foot was blown off by a propane tank. Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, Tom, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Billy Corben welcomes Emilio Gonzalez, one of Miami's mayoral candidates, to state his case for the city's upcoming runoff election. Plus, Billy give an update on Monique Pardo-Pope, the daughter of a Neo-Nazi serial killing corrupt cop, who is currently a Miami Beach commission candidate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"It's 'Break a Pool Stick' time." JuJu has an idea to fix College Football, a moment of excitement for his Bills, and an update to a day full of polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I wish you were dead." Peter Burns almost died in front of Greg Sankey and shares the details of his experience that led him toward a lifetime** of better behavior. Then, he gives Mike Ryan a reason to be glad he's alive. **2 weeks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"WE HAVE TO WRAP, TONY." Welcome to one of the more unhinged moments in the modern history of The Dan Le Batard Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Have you ever traded someone out of pettiness?" David has a strong take on Giannis Antetokounmpo... and movies... and Kyle Tucker... and remorse... and Chris Cote's intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices