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In their final episode together, Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett start with a game of Real Talk or Fake News on Week 4 storylines. Then, Giants reporter for The Athletic Dan Duggan (15:22) helps tee up their Thursday night matchup against the Cowboys and discusses Malik Nabers' impact, the loss of Saquon Barkley and Daniel Jones' future in New York. Cowboys reporter Calvin Watkins (32:49) shares a Dallas POV of the game, including defensive concerns, their ineffective run game and Jerry Jones' goals for this season.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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NFL Network's Adam Rank joins Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett (1:49) to discuss the state of kicking around the league, the Steelers' ceiling with Justin Fields, coaches already on the hot seat and concerning starts for the Cowboys, 49ers and Bengals. Then, Matt and Donnovan react to Josh Allen's subtle shot at Stefon Diggs. Finally, they discuss how rookie QBs are developed in today's NFL and the keys to getting a prospect a running start in the pros.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett take a look at the double Monday Night Football games, the Bengals' schedule getting tougher after a winless start to the season, which fanbases are worried about their team's first three weeks, and who is to blame for the Jaguars struggles between Trevor Lawrence and Doug Pederson. Then the guys look at Justin Fields' projection to become the Steelers' QB1 over Russell Wilson and the importance of having coachable players.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett begin the show addressing the future of the program and then recap Week 3's Sunday games, including Saints' DT Khristian Boyd's controversial hit on Eagles' WR DeVonta Smith, the Vikings' hot start to their season leading the NFC North, QB Sam Darnold and head coach Kevin O'Connell's partnership, and why the Cowboys offence hasn't been successful. Afterwards, the guys dissect the Falcons' questionable play calling, a struggling Trevor Lawrence and offensive options for the Bills.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett start by breaking down the Jets' 24-3 win over the Patriots on Thursday night and Aaron Rodgers' vintage performance. They discuss the Pats' plan for Drake Maye and whether the Bryce Young experience in Carolina will caution them from throwing their rookie QB into the fire. Then, they go through Sunday's best matchups - Vikings-Texans (19:39), Eagles-Saints (28:02), Chargers-Steelers (38:45) and Ravens-Cowboys (43:02).
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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NFL Network insider Adam Rank joins Matt Marchese (2:58) for his weekly appearance to discuss newly announced first-time nominees for the 2025 Hall of Fame class, including the case for polarizing figures Eli Manning and Luke Kuechly. Then, why it's too early to worry about the 0-2 Ravens as they head to Dallas for Week 3. Later, SB Nation's JP Acosta (31:31) shares his thoughts on Matt LaFleur's offensive design without starting QB Jordan Love, the Klint Kubiak effect in New Orleans and injuries piling up for the Rams.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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Matt Marchese starts with a look back on the Falcons' 22-21 upset win over the Eagles on Monday night, including Kirk Cousins' near-flawless game-winning drive. The Score's Brenden Deeg (4:07) helps break it down and weighs in on the Eagles' questionable coaching late in the game, Cousins' improved mobility after his shaky Week 1, Kyle Pitts' usage and more. Later, former NFL executive Jim Monos (30:40) discusses why offensive numbers around the league are trending down, the Bills' ceiling, why the Saints' hot start can be sustained and more storylines from a loaded Week 2 slate.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett react to the Panthers' decision to bench former no. 1 pick Bryce Young in favour of Andy Dalton in Week 3. Then, they dive into yesterday's Week 2 action, discuss which teams they've seen enough from and evaluate QB play around the league. Can Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield & Derek Carr sustain their MVP-level play? Will Caleb Williams figure it out? Later, they discuss 2-0 starts to believe in, including the scrappy Chargers and Steelers. Finally, they set the stage for tonight's Monday nighter between the Eagles and Falcons.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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Matt Marchese is solo today and starts the show with a recap of the Bills' 31-10 win over the Dolphins last night, including Tua Tagovailoa's concussion and his NFL future, James Cook's hat-trick, De'Von Achane's big night and more. Then, Matt previews some of Sunday's action starting with Cowboys/Saints (19:53) & Bucs/Lions (24:00). Finally, The Game Day's Frank Ammirante (29:51) shares his takeaways of TNF and helps tee up some more Week 2 matchups.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett start with a game of 'Real Talk or Fake News' with some hot NFL storylines heading into Week 2. They are joined by Bills reporter for The Athletic Joe Buscaglia (16:19) to tee up the Buffalo side of things in tonight's Thursday nighter against the Dolphins. Later, Dolphins columnist Dave Hyde (32:15) shares Miami's outlook in TNF and discusses Tyreek Hill's pregame incident with police in Week 1, the Dolphins' early-season home-field advantage and how their defence changes under new DC Anthony Weaver.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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Matt Marchese kicks off Wednesday's edition of The FAN Checkdown alongside Adam Rank of NFL Network and The Sick Podcast. After offering some advice to panicking Bears fans following the team's lacklustre offensive display, Adam chats about his top rookie performers from Week 1, Jordan Mason's breakout in Christian McCaffrey's absence, the Jets' dismal run defence, the Browns' deep-rooted issues, and the most skilled teams in the league. Later on, theScore's Brenden Deeg shares more about the Falcons' predictable offensive schemes, the case to start Michael Penix Jr. behind centre, the Buccaneers' surprisingly strong start, and what we learned about the Eagles in Week 1 (31:12).
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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Week 1 is officially in the books with the 49ers' 32-19 thumping over the Jets on Monday night, and Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett break it down. They get into Aaron Rodgers' first full game as a Jet, CMC's unexpected absence and Jordan Mason leaking team secrets. The Athletic's NFL insider Dianna Russini (7:25) reflects on Week 1 and discusses potential consequences for the 9er's handling of CMC's injury, Saquon's explosive Eagles debut, the Browns' Deshaun problem and much more. Finally, Matt and Donnovan look at the biggest storylines from Week 1 and decipher what's real and fake.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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Matt Marchese kicks off the Monday show with a quick rundown of Sunday's action, including Caleb Williams' underwhelming debut, the Browns' enduring struggles with Deshaun Watson at QB, a worrying start for the hyped-up Falcons and more. Then, an in-depth look at the biggest storylines from Week 1 - Tyreek Hill's pregame arrest, the Patriots stunning the Bengals and the Texans & Lions looking for real. Later, DraftKings betting analyst Taylor Mathis (28:45) discusses the Cowboys' strong start to the season and Dak Prescott's extension before she helps tee up tonight's Monday nighter between the Jets and 49ers.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett recap the Chiefs' dramatic 27-20 victory over the Ravens in the NFL season opener, including Derrick Henry's low usage and some questionable officiating. Then, they preview tonight's international series game between the Eagles and Packers (22:51) in Brazil and share season outlooks for both teams. Finally, they run down Sunday's slate and set the stage for Texans-Colts (31:53), Jaguars-Dolphins (38:37) and Cowboys-Browns (46:03).
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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NFL football is OFFICIALLY back tonight as the Kansas City Chiefs host the Baltimore Ravens at Arrowhead! Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett make their award predictions before setting the stage for the opening game of the season. The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec (15:08) shares what the Ravens learned from last season's playoff exit, how Derrick Henry transforms their offence and defensive outlook with some key losses in the offseason. Chiefs Digest's Matt Derrick (31:32) shares a KC POV of the game and why this version of the Chiefs may be the best of the Patrick Mahomes era. Finally, Matt and Donnovan share their Super Bowl picks!
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett kick off a new day on The FAN Checkdown alongside Adam Rank of NFL Network. They trio begin discussing Patrick Surtain's record-setting deal with the Broncos and how it will impact the market for fellow defensive backs looking to get paid. Later, Adam dives into the Jets' expectations, teams with closing competitive windows, potential mid-season landing spots for Bill Belichick, this season's true Super Bowl contenders, and who's in line for the first overall pick. After the break, Matt and Donnovan take some time to preview the NFC South ahead of Week 1 (34:45).
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett start their first episode of September highlighting Ja'Marr Chase's lockout rolling into Week 1 and Stefon Diggs being voted captain by his Texans' teammates. Then, the two shift their attention to the NFL season opener between the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers. Is this the only championship window the Niners have? Afterwards, the guys preview the NFC West, L.A. Rams' playoff contention, and how much will Kyler Murray run. To wrap up the show, Matt and Donnovan preview the NFC North, how good the Detroit Lions defence could be, how Josh Jacobs fits in Matt LaFleur's offence, and can Caleb Williams enter rookie of the year conversations.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett begin the show with Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers coming to an agreement on a contract extension and how the $30 million price tag affects Ja'Marr Chase's next contract. Then Matty and Donnovan shift their attention to previewing the AFC South and NFC East. Have the Indianapolis Colts carved a path for their quarterback Anthony Richardson to succeed this season? Is Nick Sirianni on the hot seat in Philly? To wrap up the show, theScore's Justin Boone (31:16) jumps on to chat about the fantasy football landscape ahead of the 2024-24 season and how the uncertainty of the quarterback and wide receiver market changes draft strategies.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett react to the Patriots naming Jacoby Brissett their starter for Week 1 before checking in on Ja'Marr Chase & Brandon Aiyuk's ongoing contract disputes. What landing spots make the most sense for a potential Aiyuk trade? Could the Browns be eyeing a big swing after clearing cap space? Then, they react to Josh Allen being voted the most overrated player in football in a recent player poll. Finally, Matt and Donnovan go through the AFC West & AFC North divisions and share season outlooks for each team.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett are back for a second season of The FAN Checkdown! They catch up on the hottest storylines just a week away from Week 1, including the Steelers naming Russell Wilson their starting QB, the Cowboys' ineffective offseason, the Chiefs' path to a three-peat and potential team break-out candidates. What is a successful season for the Browns? Later, Matt and Donnovan share their hottest takes for the 2024-25 NFL season before they preview the AFC East division. Is it the Bills' last chance? Will the Patriots be the worst team in football? Can Aaron Rodgers bring the Jets back to relevance? Did the Dolphins improve? And more!
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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