Unintentional Grounding

Sam and James bring instant reactions to Joey Porter Jr.'s trade to Dallas, then break down Week 3's biggest games, including Drake Maye's early-season issues in a blowout loss to Jacksonville and a Rams-Broncos thriller headlined by the matchup between Davante Adams and Patrick Surtain II. They then rank their top 10 defensive coordinators and debate whether teams should promote star...

Sam and James break down Week 2's biggest surprises, starting with a Chargers team in freefall and a Saints upset of the Ravens, before turning to college football to size up a loaded quarterback class led by Arch Manning and Dante Moore. They also run a panic meter on six teams, including some "positive-panic" risers and classic early-season negative panic. Also covered: Buffalo&#39...

Sam and James kick off the regular season content by breaking down three of Week 1's biggest games: a 49ers offense that thoroughly outcoached the Rams behind creative Kyle Shanahan wrinkles, a Vikings defense that blitzed at a rate never seen in the Next Gen Stats era, and a Broncos performance so bad on defense it produced one of the worst tackling games the league has ever seen. They also d...

Sam and James close out the offseason by giving a Next Gen Stat and a bold prediction for all thirty-two teams, from Christian McCaffrey's surprisingly negative rushing analytics in San Francisco to a Rams defensive line chasing a Next Gen Stats era record. They also lock in full playoff brackets for both conferences and share a Super Bowl pick, even if they don't agree on how either team...

Sam and James wrap the division preview series with the AFC East, weighing whether the Jets have finally built enough to be competitive in the long-term, and whether DJ Moore can give the Bills a true number one receiver for the first time in years. They also dig into a Patriots defense with some strength up front but very little proven depth behind it. Also covered: a strong young offensive line...

As the regular season inches closer, Sam and James break down the NFC East, starting with Quinnen Williams' historic 8.1% run-stuff rate — the highest by any qualified player since 2019 — and what his arrival did for the Cowboys' defense. They dig into how Jalen Carter's declining sack numbers mask his actual impact on Philadelphia's defensive line and debate where Dak Prescott rea...

Sam and James break down all eight teams in the AFC and NFC South ahead of training camp. They dig into the Texans' looming C.J. Stroud contract decision and what it signals for how teams value quarterbacks, make the quantitative case for Tennessee's Jeffrey Simmons as the best defensive tackle in football, and lay out why Tyler Shough's Andy Dalton-like ceiling could still be enough t...

Sam and James continue their four-part team preview series with all eight teams from the AFC and NFC North. This episode covers the Bears' offensive line questions that could define Caleb Williams' continued development, the Packers' alarming lack of pass rush depth amid injuries and departures, and whether the Ravens' new coaching staff and defensive additions can correct last sea...

Sam and James kick off their four-part team preview series with the AFC and NFC West. This episode covers the defending champion Seahawks, whether the potential Rams superteam can overcome their perpetual special teams kryptonite, and whether the Chiefs have enough around Patrick Mahomes to resume being a contender. Also covered: the 49ers' injury-riddled skill player room, the the Broncos&#39...

Sam and James break down the 2026 fantasy football landscape before training camp kicks off. This episode features their top running back and receiver tiers, the quarterbacks they love and the ones they'd avoid entirely, and a deep dive on tight end value in what could be the strongest top-six at the position in years. Also covered: why Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson are in a tier of their ow...

Sam and James break down the seismic Myles Garrett trade to the Rams — what it means for LA's Super Bowl window, whether the Browns left value on the table, and why this Rams roster might be one of the most talented ever assembled. Also covered: AJ Brown reuniting with Mike Vrabel in New England and the analytical case for a revival, the Saints' quietly impressive offseason, Tampa Bay raid...

Sam and James break down the coaching and coordinator hires that will define the 2026 NFL season, covering which teams found seamless fits and which ones created more questions than answers. This episode features a deep dive on several coach and coordinator changes, including the shocking Joe Brady promotion in Buffalo, Jesse Minter's path to Baltimore, the schematic revolution coming to the C...

Sam and James break down the headline moves of the 2026 NFL offseason, covering which teams spent their money wisely and which ones left more questions than answers. This episode features a deep dive on the Raiders' offseason blueprint, the Eagles quietly getting better around the margins, and why the Chiefs' splashy offseason might not be as impressive as it looks. Also covered: eye-catch...

Sam and James go team by team through days two and three of the 2026 NFL Draft, highlighting which teams won the weekend and which ones left us with more questions than answers. This episode features a deep dive on Carson Beck's fit in Arizona, a breakdown of the 49ers unconventional selections, and justification for the stunning day two run on blocking tight ends. Also covered: The Carnotauru...

Sam and James break down a first round that delivered eight trades, positional runs, and several picks that nobody saw coming. This episode features a deep analytics and film dive on Rams quarterback Ty Simpson, a debate over whether the Giants made the right call at picks 5 and 10, and a running theme of teams spending first-round capital they can't afford on players they may not need. Also c...

In our first episode, we break down the 2026 NFL Draft, focusing on how teams should think about fit, positional value, and roster construction—not just rankings. We cover: Key decisions at the top of the draft Our favorite Round 1 player-team fits A deeper look at positional value and draft strategy Day 2–3 prospects and sleepers to know This is a structured, insight-driven preview of the class,...