The Underdog NFL Show

00:13 – Cold Open & Personality Tangent Chris and Mario open with storytelling about classroom punishment, performance, and why unintended encouragement often fuels confidence and showmanship. 04:33 – Super Bowl Gap & Browns Chaos Setup They note the awkward timing before Super Bowl week and pivot hard to Cleveland, setting up a deep dive into one of the league’s messiest coaching situatio...

00:44 – Winter Storm Talk & Cold Open Banter Chris and Mario open with incoming winter weather, Southern snow panic, grocery store calm, and general fatigue before settling into the show. 03:26 – Fireplaces, Power Outages & Preparedness Discussion of gas fireplaces, propane heaters, and storm prep, mixed with humor and past experiences. 07:56 – Audiobooks, Memoirs & Entertainment Tange...

00:13 – Opening Banter & Coaching Shock Chris and Mario open with gallows humor before diving into the stunning John Harbaugh move to the Giants, why defensive coaches rarely make sense long-term, and how pairing stability with the right offensive coordinator can change a franchise. 02:56 – Running Back Value & Giants Roster Build Discussion on the importance of a true lead running back, m...

00:13 – Playoffs Are Here & Format Weirdness Chris and Mario open with disbelief that the playoffs arrived so fast, questioning seeding quirks and how certain road teams received unusually favorable first-round matchups. 00:48 – John Harbaugh Firing & Coaching Carousel Reaction to John Harbaugh's dismissal after 18 years, comparisons to Andy Reid's Eagles exit, speculation about landing sp...

00:13 – Opening & holiday banter: Hosts reflect on recording during the holidays and set the stage for a busy Week 18 with multiple divisions still undecided. 01:26 – Personal story & league news: Anecdotes segue into discussion of off-field NFL news, including recent legal issues involving notable players and how public perception lags performance. 08:05 – Week 18 overview: Why this final...

00:13 – Christmas Eve Chaos & NFL Scheduling Chris and Mario open with holiday travel stress, family logistics, late-season fatigue, and how Christmas games distort preparation, recovery, and fan attention. 02:42 – NFL Parity, Clinching Confusion & League Fatigue Discussion of how few teams have clinched, wild-card congestion, exhausted rosters, and why December football feels more chaotic...

00:13 – Intro & State of the NFL Chris and Mario open with frustration about the season's chaos. They note how late it is to have so few teams clinched, surprise playoff qualifiers, and how wide-open divisions and draft positioning still are. 03:16 – Betting Philosophy & Live-Line Inefficiencies Chris explains why early blowouts often create value later in games, focusing on first-quarter...

00:13 – Intro, Eagles/Lions Misery & QB Struggles Chris and Mario commiserate over a brutal football week: Eagles' early collapse, Saquon's lone bright spot, Lions fighting to stay alive, and general frustration with both teams' energy and execution. 02:28 – Falcons Collapse & Rams' Draft Gift They dissect Atlanta's disastrous trajectory, Raheem Morris' future, and how a potential top-five...

00:13 – Intro & Lions/Eagles Misery Chris and Mario open from “on location,” joking about Uzbekistan, then dive into Lions and Eagles frustrations: injuries, failed physicals, underperforming CBs (Arnold, Okuda), tired defenses, Saquon's decline, O-line issues, and constant coordinator turnover. 09:56 – Coaching Personalities & Fit Discussion of Mike McDaniel, Lane Kiffin, Joe Judge, perso...

Episode Summary  00:13 – Intro & Week 13 Setup Chris and Mario open with holiday chatter, late-season bye weeks, collapsing hopes vs. rising hopes, and early playoff-picture talk. 02:00 – NFC South & Panthers/Bucs Context Discussion of the messy NFC South, Tampa's losing streak, Carolina hanging around, and how late-season momentum matters. 02:44 – Thanksgiving Game 1: Lions vs Packers Det...

Episode Summary  00:13 – Intro & Opening Banter Jokes about soccer/football confusion, UFC chatter, and baseball lineup mix-ups before moving into NFL Week 12. 02:24 – QB Records & NFL History Discussion of Jacoby Brissett's completions record, past record holders (Jared Goff, Drew Bledsoe), Bledsoe's career, and a deep dive into the 1994 Patriots roster. 11:13 – Delivery Apps, Tipping &am...

• Opening banter / birthdays / calendars (00:13) Light back-and-forth on missed birthdays, daylight-savings gripes, and Ireland closing early. MAJOR NON-GAME TOPICS • Giants fire Brian Daboll + “next coach” odds (04:00) They roast oddsmakers' list: Todd Monken as the favorite, confusion about Ben Johnson being listed despite already having a HC job, plus Joe Brady, Mike McDaniel, Raheem Morris, Ji...

• Trade Deadline Rundown (00:00:18–22:34:18) Chris and Mario unravel a chaotic deadline: Eagles add Jair Alexander and Jalen Phillips; Ravens grab Dre'Mont Jones; Cowboys land Logan Wilson and Quinnen Williams; Jaguars secure Jacoby Myers; Jets shock the league trading Sauce Gardner and later adding Jasser Taylor; Seattle acquires Rashid Shaheed; Bears pick up Joe Tryon; Chargers trade for Trevor...

🎙️ Opening (00:00 → 00:18) Birthday talk, mortality jokes, Amazon wishlists, tech habits Retail therapy & collecting kicks → soccer obsession as the “methadone” for sneakers Deep dive into new passion for global football (Wrexham, pyramid system, kits) MLS talk, DC United kits, future promotion/relegation in U.S. soccer Shoe pickup: Jordan Zion “Reverse Voodoo” Banter about acting, Colin Farre...

[00:18] Introduction & Welcome Back Chris returns safely from overseas travel Brief discussion of last week's unusual recording setup with AirPods and poor WiFi [01:05] NFL Trade Deadline Deep Dive Trade deadline approaching in less than two weeks Comprehensive review of ESPN's top 25 potential trade candidates Evan Neal (#25): Former #7 overall pick from Giants; hosts discuss potential reclam...

On this week's episode of The Underdog NFL Show, Chris is traveling internationally and recording the show from Ireland!  Together, he and Mario take a look at the each and every NFL game this week, break them down and give picks for each.

🎙️ Open (00:00 → 10:14) Chris and Mario open with light banter about time flying, joking about writing 2026 on checks, time travel, and hypothetical ways to use future knowledge for profit (notably Bitcoin). They discuss how isolating it would be to relive childhood with adult knowledge before transitioning to football talk. 🏈 Thursday Night Football: Eagles vs Giants (11:01 → 17:12) Line: Giants...

Opening & Headlines (00:31 → 01:25) Chris and Mario kick off with October vibes, quick NFL notes, and headline drama around Joe Flacco's struggles and Cleveland's QB shuffle. Shador Sanders' frustration at being QB3 is debated, and Kevin Stefanski's decision-making is defended. Quarterback Era Talk (03:18 → 11:53) Discussion on Dylan Gabriel starting for the Browns in Dublin vs. Carson Wentz (...

[00:18–03:35] Injuries & NFL Landscape Shifts Chris and Mario start with the impact of injuries across the league—highlighting issues affecting team depth, quarterback changes, and shifting dynamics through two weeks. [03:36–05:22] 49ers at Jaguars & Saints at Seahawks They look at the Niners' depth issues and the Jaguars' need for offensive improvement. In Seahawks-Saints, Seattle's run g...

[00:28–03:19] Lions' Week 2 Bounce-Back & Ben Johnson Critique Chris and Mario discuss Detroit's Week 2 win and Ben Johnson's leadership. They debate if Johnson is head-coach material based on early postgame remarks. [03:20–07:12] Quarterback Injuries & Bengals' QB Market Joe Burrow's uncertain status sparks a breakdown of Cincy's options. Oddsmakers' odds on potential replacements include...

Open - 00:00:00 Commanders @ Packers – 00:06:51 Chris and Mario discuss Washington's Week 1 effort and Green Bay's strong defensive play. They express concern about the Packers' passing attack, Watson's injuries, and rookie WR Matthew Golden's development, while noting Rashan Gary's impact. Jets @ Bills – 00:10:10 Conversation highlights Justin Fields' surprising competence for New York and their...

🎙️ Opening & NBA News [00:00:11] Chris and Mario kick off with reflections on summer's quick end. They pivot to breaking NBA news: allegations of salary cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers, comparing it to past Joe Smith/T'Wolves sanctions. 🏈 NFL Kickoff, Awards & Rankings [00:04:12] Excitement builds for the NFL's return. They highlight new MVP/award patches, Saquo...

[00:13–03:13] NFL Training Camp Buzz & Top 100 Reactions Chris and Mario open the show talking about NFL training camp highlights. They react to the NFL Top 100 list, noting Lions Sam LaPorta and Kirby Joseph placing #94 and #71, and Eagles rookie Cooper DeJean appearing surprisingly high at #60. [03:14–05:36] Eagles Draft Praise & NFC Recap Setup They praise Eagles GM Howie Roseman for la...

[00:11–04:41] Summer Catch-Up, Quarterback & Sinners Talk Chris and Mario kick off discussing Netflix's Quarterback series and Mario's love for Jared Goff's feature.  [04:42–07:11] NFC East Preview – Dallas Cowboys The Cowboys' win total is 7.5. They review offseason moves: trading for Joe Milton, signing Miles Sanders, Javonte Williams, Paris Campbell, and adding George Pickens.  [07:12–10:23...

🎙️ Opening & NBA Tangent 00:00 – 01:39 Chris and Mario kick things off with a brief detour into the NBA, celebrating Tobias Harris' playoff performance for Detroit and lamenting his missed potential in Philadelphia. 🦅 Eagles' Super Bowl & Draft Excellence 01:40 – 03:02 Chris celebrates the Eagles' Super Bowl win and Howie Roseman's historic draft success—four straight second-round Pro Bow...