Hour 3: Guest Host Tom Pelissero, Brockman’s Non-QB NFL MVP Frontrunners

NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss the fallout in the AFC North of Joe Flacco’s trade from the Cleveland Browns to the Cincinnati Bengals, how long Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin will remain out of action, updates the injury status of 49ers TE George Kittle and WR Jauan Jennings, and Chargers OT Joe Alt, says if the Tennessee Titans, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets and Cleveland Browns will be sellers at the NFL Trade Deadline, and breaks down the inner turmoil surrounding Miami Dolphins heading into Week 7.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Ryan Clark and Rich discuss Joe Flacco’s stunning 3-tuddy performance in the Cincinnati Bengals’ MNF win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Detroit Lions’ chances to reach the Super Bowl this season, why Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are once again the team to beat in the AFC, and more In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the Bengals, Steelers, Rams vs Jaguars, Patriots vs Titans, Chiefs vs Raiders, Colts vs Chargers, Buccaneers vs Lions, 49ers vs Falcons, the Eagles, Giants, Cowboys, the MLB playoffs, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Bengals’ QB Joe Flacco carving up the Pittsburgh Steelers to the tune of 342 yards and three touchdowns in Cincinnati’s pivotal Week 7 win on Thursday Night Football Rams legend Torry Holt and Rich discuss Kurt Warner and the ‘Greatest Show on Turf’ Cinderella Super Bowl season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reveals his brand-new NFL Power Rankings with a big shake up at the top after an eventful Week 6. Cardinals WR legend Larry Fitzgerald tells Rich how playing with Kurt Warner impacted his stellar career, why former teammate Anquan Boldin deserves a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, says what advice he has for 2nd-year Arizona WR Marvin Harrison Jr, and explains why he still believes in the injury-plagued Los Angeles Chargers to reach the Super Bowl. Rich floats the idea of Jon Gruden possibly return to coach on an NFL sideline next season, and in ‘Higher Register’ offer up their more-lukewarm-than-hot takes on the Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, and New York Jets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner and Rich discuss the New York Jets’ and Philadelphia Eagles’ struggling offenses this season, the improvement of Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams and the regression of Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen over the last two weeks, how Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs found their offensive identity, the MVP-level play of New England Patriots QB Drake Maye, Daniel Jones’ rebirth with the 5-1 Indianapolis Colts, and more. In ‘Overreaction Thursday’ Rich weighs in on Joe Flacco and the Cincinnati Bengals, the NFL MVP race, the Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys, Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Rams vs Jacksonville Jaguars, and if Nick Saban should be Penn State’s next head coach. Rich reacts to the backlash surrounding Monday Night Football analyst Troy Aikman’s criticism of Bears QB Caleb Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich previews the “Icy Hot Bowl” between the Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday Night Football featuring 41-year-old Aaron Rodgers vs 40-year-old Joe Flacco. NFL Network’s Sara Walsh and Rich discuss Sunday’s Los Angeles Rams vs Jacksonville Jaguars game in London, Baker Mayfield’s MVP-level play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this season, when JJ McCarthy could return to Minnesota Vikings’ starting QB role, and more. Rich weighs in on Tua Tagovailoa apologizing for his Week 6 postgame comments where he aired some of the Miami Dolphins’ locker room dirty laundry much to the chagrin of his teammates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Tom Pelissero previews the intrigue surrounding Patriots vs Titans in Week 7 with Mike Vrabel facing Tennessee for the first time since his firing, says if New England could target a WR at the trade deadline, discusses the status of 49ers QB Brock Purdy and TE George Kittle, if the Chicago Bears could make a run for the playoffs under 1st-year head coach Ben Johnson, and if quarterbacks playing into their 40’s will become the norm instead of the outlier at some point. Chris Brockman reveals his top NFL MVP candidates that are NOT quarterbacks, and Tom explains why Daniel Jones will be making a lot more money next season playing for the Indianapolis Colts or elsewhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Tom Pelissero and the guys break down the latest on Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel's hot seat, and react to Jerry Jones saying the Dallas Cowboys could be buyers when the NFL trade deadline rolls around. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport and Tom discuss the timeline for Tampa Bay Buccaneers stellar rookie WR Emeka Egbuka to return from his hamstring injury, if the Titans will be sellers at the trade deadline in the wake of firing head coach Brian Callahan and which candidates would be the best fit for Tennessee, if the Cowboys and Jaguars will be looking to add weapons or draft picks at the trade deadline, and more. Tom and Brockman break down the 2026 NFL Draft quarterback class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Tom Pelissero previews Steelers vs Bengals in Week 7 and explains why there will be some extra spice added to their AFC North rivalry after Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin bashed the Browns for trading Joe Flacco in-division to Cincinnati. ‘Good Morning Football’ co-host Jamie Erdahl tells Tom why not having one dominant team this season is good for the NFL, if the Minnesota Vikings should start JJ McCarthy when he returns from his injury or stick with Carson Wentz for the time being, and Tom reveals that being an NFL insider is literally a 24/7 job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Academy Award-nominated writer/director Ron Shelton discusses his new musical version of ‘Bull Durham,’ reveals that Charlie Sheen, not Tim Robbins, was his first choice to play Nuke LaLoosh opposite Kevin Costner in the original movie, says what his favorite line is from the Oscar-nominated screenplay, and explains why ‘The Hustler’ is his all-time favorite sports movie. ESPN’s Chase Daniel and guest host Tom Pelissero discuss Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills’ 2-game losing streak, Caleb Williams’ improvement under new Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson, what the next Tennessee Titans regime must do to get the most out of rookie QB Cam Ward, and why the Dallas Cowboys’ Dak Prescott is playing the best of any quarterback in the NFL right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices