Hour 3: Rich’s Top 5 NFL Week 1 Games, plus Chiefs Superfan Paul Rudd

Rich reacts to the Browns sticking with Deshaun Watson as their QB1 despite a “disaster of a start” in Cleveland’s Week 1 loss to the Jaguars, and why Trevor Lawrence and Jacksonville could rule the roost in the AFC when it’s all said and done this season. (3:29) The guys debate the Green Bay Packers’ panic level, if Carson Wentz should start for the Vikings over Kyler Murray, the Eagles’ narrow win over the Commanders, Derrick Henry and the Baltimore Ravens rolling over the Indianapolis Colts, and the Bengals defense forcing 4 turnovers in their win over the Buccaneers. (18:47) The Bengals won a Week 1 game?!?! (39:51) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to the Arizona Cardinals stunning domination of the Chargers in Mike LaFleur’s debut as Arizona’s head coach. (3:38) Marcus Spears, ESPN NFL Analyst and Rich break down the NFL’s top Week 1 storylines including his level of concern for the Dallas Cowboys’ supposedly revamped defense, the Chargers’ “stagnant” head scratching effort in the Bolts’ loss to the Cards, if Carson Wentz should start for the Vikings in Week 2 even if Kyler Murray is cleared to play after suffering a concussion against the Packers, how much longer the Browns can stick with Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders as their QB1, Commanders QB Jayden Daniels publicly calling out Stefon Diggs after the WR’s costly unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in Washington’s loss to the Eagles, what to expect from Patrick Mahomes when the Chiefs and Broncos kick off the season’s Monday Night Football schedule, and says why Lane Kiffin’s quirky personality is a great fit for his alma mater LSU. (13:13) Michigan alum Rich rejoices in Ohio State blowing a 20-point 4th quarter lead in the top-ranked Buckeyes’ road loss to Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns. (38:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the New York Giants’ impressive start to the John Harbaugh era with a convincing win over the Dallas Cowboys who’s much hyped defensive makeover fell flat against their NFC East rivals. (2:53)  The guys marvel at Josh Allen putting the Bills on his back in Buffalo’s Week 1 win over the Houston Texans in an early-season battle of AFC contenders, Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson’s Chicago Bears hanging a 50-burger on the Carolina Panthers (21:01) Rich and the guys weigh in on the controversial officiating decision that ultimately decided the Saints vs Lions game. (36:26)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A weekly staple on 'The Rich Eisen Show' since 2018, 'Overreaction Monday' is now also an extended podcast with Rich and Chris Brockman debating the latest in the NFL. Today's topics: 0:45 - Led by Jaxson Dart, the Giants are the best team in the NFC East and legit NFC contenders 6:06 - The top three in MVP voting this year will be Trevor Lawrence, Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson in some order 8:45 - The Bears will break the 2013 Broncos' total points record 13:00 - The 49ers are the team to beat in the NFC 16:40 - Carson Wentz should be the Vikings' QB1 moving forward 20:15 - Nobody in the NFC South will finish above .500 21:50 - The Rams' dream team will end up just like the Eagles' version... missing the playoffs 24:55 - The Raiders won't finish in fourth place in the AFC West 28:15 - Jim Harbaugh and Matt LaFleur are already on the hot seat 31:50 - The Bengals' defense is a better unit than their offense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with fans of the Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins.Actor Paul Rudd joins the show for his annual tradition of choosing Rich’s fantasy football team name, weighs in on Patrick Mahomes’ return to his beloved Chiefs after a season-ending knee injury last year, his next ‘Avengers’ movie, and more. Rich previews the top 5 NFL Week 1 games he’s looking forward to most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Young and Rich break down the 49ers’ impressive showing in their Week 1 rout of their NFC West rival Rams, discuss Drake Maye’s 3-INT game in the Patriots’ loss to the Seahawks, what the addition of new OC Mike McDaniel will mean for Chargers QB Justin Herbert, the Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers/Mike McCarthy reunion, and which members of the current Niners will be 1st ballot Hall of Famers. Rich and the guys react to Tua Tagovailoa missing Week 1 with an oblique injury, opening the door for Cooper Rush to start for the Atlanta Falcons. In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich previews the biggest storylines heading into the NFL’s remaining Week 1 games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the 49ers drubbing the jetlagged Rams in Melbourne, Australia to kick off their 2026 NFL season. ESPN Tennis Analyst/7-time grand slam champion John McEnroe and Rich preview the all-American Ben Shelton vs Frances Tiafoe US Open semifinal, weighs in on his beloved Knicks winning their first NBA title since he was 14 years-old. Rich comments on the Rams’ “absolute clunker” in Australia and what it means for the team’s mindset moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week O'Shea and Danhausen talk the release of WWE 2K26 Ringside Pass Season 5, the possibility of Danhausen grabbing a Human Monies Briefcase and more! Also, T.J. and O'Shea break down "All In: London", Sunday Night's Main Event and they wonder which faction really runs Monday Night Raw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iowa HC Kirk Ferentz and Rich discuss his 28 years as at the Hawkeyes’ helm that was predated by a stint on Bill Belichick’s Cleveland Browns staff, the game clock controversy at the end of Michigan’s last-second/extra second win over Western Michigan, how NIL is rapidly changing the landscape of college football, and more. Rich and the guys react to reports out of Atlanta about a possible back injury to Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa, and weigh in on former Vikings starter JJ McCarthy being demoted to 3rd string behind Carson Wentz for Week 1. Rich updates the latest on Packers RB Josh Jacob’s legal woes, and plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a New York Jets fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the latest news on Sam Darnold’s hip injury and discusses how an extended absence could impact the Seahawks’ season with backup QB Drew Lock. ESPN NFL Analyst Alex Smith and Rich discuss Travis Kelce’s evolution from raw rookie to the NFL’s GOAT receiving Tight End, what advice he has for Patriots QB Drake Maye in the wake of his ugly 3-INT season debut, what to expect from the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs this season, why he’s buying big time stock in the Baltimore Ravens, what’s at stake already for the Rams and 49ers in their Week 1 NFC West showdown, and his former Utah coach Kyle Whittingham taking over the reins at Michigan. Rich and the guys discuss the injuries to Patriots WR AJ Brown, Raiders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices