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All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.  Nick Wright shares his predictions for Week 9 of the NFL season. Nick breaks down his "Stay Away" games featuring CJ Stroud's Houston Texans taking on Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos, Dak Prescott leading the Dallas Cowboys against the Arizona Cardinals, and more! Later, the guys get into "Nick's Picks" including Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs battling Josh Allen's Buffalo Bills, Aaron Rodgers leading the Pittsburgh Steelers against Daniel Jones' 7-1 Indianapolis Colts, and Jared Goff's Detroit Lions hosting JJ McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings. The show wraps up with Damonza's Teaser, Nick's Touchdown Genie, and The Offer from the producers! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 9 Thursday Night Football matchup between Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens vs. Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins. John kicks off by reacting to Lamar Jackson's dominant performance on TNF and debates whether the Ravens were treating the 4th quarter of the game like a practice to get Jackson into rhythm for the stretch run of the NFL season. John then discusses whether the Dolphins will relieve head coach Mike McDaniel after this embarrassing loss as their playoff hopes become smaller. John then declares that Ravens are putting the Pittsburgh Steelers on notice in the AFC North. Next, John discusses who's inder the most pressure in Week 9: Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy, Buffalo Bills, or Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams. John wraps up with Fugazi Friday where he reacts to Michael Jordan's NBA on NBC contributor role & debates if candy still tastes the same. Later John is joined by betting guru, Stuckey from The Action Network to break down the upcoming weekend in both college football and the NFL. They dive into the biggest matchups, key storylines, and deliver their expert insight on where the value is for bettors. From Saturday’s slate of massive college games to Sunday’s NFL action, they’ve got you covered with sharp analysis and some of the best bets to make this weekend. 04:02 - Ravens-Dolphins 11:23 - Ravens put Steelers on notice 15:34 - Al Michaels 18:20 - Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin 19:05 - Minnesota VIkings QB JJ McCarthy 22:01 - Chicago Bears QB Caleb WIlliams 22:46 - Buffalo Bills 24:27 - Atlanta Falcons 25:16 - Trade Deadline 26:31 - Fugazi Friday: Michael Jordan 29:18 - Fugazi Friday: New Candy tastes different 37:06 - Stuckey joins the podcast Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest.  All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.  Nick Wright previews Week 9 of the NFL season, starting with his Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Buffalo Bills in the 10th meeting between Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen. Then, Nick sets his expectations for the Baltimore Ravens now that Lamar Jackson is back from injury ahead of their Thursday Night Football game against Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins. After, Nick weighs in on the 2024 QB class and what he thinks of Drake Maye, Bo Nix, and J.J. McCarthy, before answering some scary NFL questions. Later, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Halloween, gamblers! On a special spooktacular episode, Chad Millman and Simon Hunter deep dive into their best bets for NFL Week 9. They tell their gambling audience their favorite NFL matchups across the board, leading up to their final five against the spread bets for their weekly NFL pick 'em pool contest. We also have Simon's weekly Sharp Calls segment, where Simon recaps the phone calls he's received from fellow professional gamblers responding to our Tuesday show. NFL betting picks and predictions provided today include their best bets for Sunday Night Football, the Seattle Seahawks vs. Washington Commanders. They also dive into the red hot Indianapolis Colts led by Daniel Jones facing Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers, a huge AFC matchup between Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen as the Kansas City Chiefs play the Buffalo Bills, and Bo Nix and his Denver Broncos traveling to play C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans. We get a long look at the Arizona Cardinals facing the Dallas Cowboys led by Dak Prescott, as well as a huge NFC battle with Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings taking on Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions. And are the Jacksonville Jaguars walking into a trap set by the Las Vegas Raiders? Or will quarterback Trevor Lawrence navigate those choppy waters? Picks and predictions for NFL Week 9 also include our Brass Balls Bet of the Week, Round Robin parlays, over/under picks, survivor pool picks, Simon's biggest bets of the week, moneyline favorites and so much more. #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:06:40 - SHARP CALLS 0:10:03 - ATLANTA FALCONS VS NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 0:14:49 - LA CHARGERS VS TENNESSEE TITANS 0:19:51 - MINNESOTA VIKINGS VS DETROIT LIONS 0:24:10 - CAROLINA PANTHERS VS GREEN BAY PACKERS 0:33:02 - INDIANAPOLIS COLTS VS PITTSBURGH STEELERS 0:37:39 - DENVER BRONCOS VS HOUSTON TEXANS 0:43:35 - JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS VS LAS VEGAS RAIDERS 0:48:47 - KANSAS CITY CHIEFS VS BUFFALO BILLS 0:58:06 - SEATTLE SEAHAWKS VS WASHINGTON COMMANDERS 0:58:07 - ARIZONA CARDINALS VS DALLAS COWBOYS 1:08:47 - BIG BETS, PARLAYS, SURVIVOR, SHARP VS SQUARE  -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet  Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd breaks down why it’s actually good for Major League Baseball that the Los Angeles Dodgers are on the brink of World Series elimination against the Toronto Blue Jays—especially after fans accused LA of trying to “buy” another championship He talks about the Lakers win last night and if they have enough to win a title when LeBron James comes backSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus, NFL Films legend Greg Cosell joins the show to analyze what makes Patrick Mahomes the most complete quarterback he’s ever seen—and why he’s encouraged by Caleb Williams’ recent play Colin compares NFL Quarterbacks to Halloween Candy Comparisons, using the league’s biggest names like Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers, and Jalen Hurts telling you which Halloween candy they areSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin talks to Dianna Russini about the rumors surrounding Texas HC Steve Sarkisian, the relationship between Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown, possible trades before the NFL trade deadline, and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd breaks down why it’s actually good for Major League Baseball that the Los Angeles Dodgers are on the brink of World Series elimination against the Toronto Blue Jays—especially after fans accused LA of trying to “buy” another championship. Colin compares NFL Quarterbacks to Halloween Candy Comparisons, using the league’s biggest names like Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers, and Jalen Hurts telling you which Halloween candy they are. Plus, NFL Films legend Greg Cosell joins the show to analyze what makes Patrick Mahomes the most complete quarterback he’s ever seen—and why he’s encouraged by Caleb Williams’ recent play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fat Joe and Jadakiss sit down with Chicago rap legend Common. The three hip hop OGs talk about Common coming up alongside Joe, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, and The Beatnuts on Relativity Records, the time Joe saved Common's life during his beef with Ice Cube, how his iconic song "I Used To Love H.E.R." inspired the 2002 Taye Diggs film ‘Brown Sugar,’ composing the new theme to the NBA on Prime Video, the influence of KRS-One on conscious rap, where Will Smith and Tupac Shakur rank in his list of top rappers-turned-actors, and his successful acting career leading to roles in 'John Wick: Chapter 2,' Apple TV's 'Silo,' and 'Smokin' Aces.' Joe also tells priceless stories about turning down a role in 'Shaft,' Queen Latifah chasing him around the studio, and surprising Styles P (a vegan) with coconuts at one of his parties. 5:30 - Joe saving Common's life during Ice Cube beef 12:30 - Why nice guys like Common are successful with women 15:30 - Relationship with Jennifer Hudson 22:00 - Winning awards while ALWAYS repping hip hop 25:30 - KRS-One & conscious hip hop 35:00 - Joe's story of why he left Relativity Records 38:00 - Acting roles in 'John Wick: Chapter 2" & more 41:30 - Story behind "I Used To Love H.E.R." 45:45 - Fat Joe says he turned down a role in 'Shaft' 48:15 - Being a ball boy for Bulls during Michael Jordan era 51:30 - Queen Latifah CHASED Joe in the studio 53:00 - Top 5 rappers-turned-actors 55:00 - Composing the theme to NBA on Prime Video 1:00:00 - Joe tries his hardest to sign Common for Rewind It 10See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Andrew Erickson are breaking down Week 9’s biggest wide receiver ranking differences, engaging in debates, and highlighting the expert consensus for Week 9 Don't miss our deep-dive into this week's rankings, must-start options, and value plays to dominate your fantasy matchup! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Week 8 Rankings Recap - 0:03:25 Signed AJ Brown Jersey Giveaway - 0:07:02 WRs 1-12 - 0:07:57 Rashee Rice - 0:08:13 Michael Pittman - 0:11:21 WRs 13-24 - 0:16:28 Marvin Harrison Jr. - 0:16:50 Brian Thomas Jr. and Travis Hunter - 0:20:07 Tee Higgins - 0:28:02 Hard Rock Bet - 0:30:34 WRs 25-36 - 0:32:10 Wan’Dale Robinson - 0:32:31 Quentin Johnston - 0:36:01 Jameson Williams - 0:39:37 Outro - 0:42:03 Helpful Links: Hard Rock Bet - All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for Hard Rock Bet and make a $5 bet and you'll get $150 in bonus bets if you win. Head over to Hard Rock Bet, sign up and make your first deposit today. Payable in bonus bet(s). Not a cash offer. Offered by the Seminole Tribe of Florida in FL. Offered by Seminole Hard Rock Digital, LLC, in all other states. Must be 21+ and physically present in AZ, CO, FL, IL, IN, NJ, OH, TN or VA to play. Terms and conditions apply. Concerned about gambling? In FL, call 1-888-ADMIT-IT. In IN, if you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-9-WITH-IT. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (AZ, CO, IL, NJ, OH, TN, VA).  My Playbook - Sync your league instantly to My Playbook to get custom advice on how to manage your team throughout the season. See your league’s top available players, power rankings, and more for free! Check the “Are They Playing” tool each week to get the latest game-day availability odds for all injured players. If you’re premium – you unlock all kinds of helpful waiver, trade, lineup and league analysis tools. You can even auto-start your team’s optimal lineup each week with Auto-Pilot. Sync your league and dominate every week of the season with My Playbook at fantasypros.com/myplaybook or on the FantasyPros App Follow us on Twitch - The team here at FantasyPros is taking questions all week, every week on Twitch. Follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! Discord – Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/ BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.