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Welcome back to Around the Felt ! Colin Tong & Reagan Loer are diving into NFL Week 2 with full game picks, ATS leans, survivor locks, fantasy start/sit, and a painful Big Bet punishment: MOUSETRAPS 🧀🪤 (Packers–Commanders… it’s poetic). We open with major injury/news (KD to IR, Brock Purdy status, Cowboys CB Don Bland injury, Christian Watson extension), answer your mailbag (flex decisions,...

Week 1 is in the books! 🏈 Welcome back to Around the Felt with Reagan & Colin—your weekly home for instant reactions, game-by-game breakdowns, fantasy takeaways, betting angles, and a healthy dose of Overreaction Monday. We hit the biggest news (Jameson Williams’ $$$, Niners injuries, Xavier Worthy’s shoulder), answer your mailbag (Broncos concern? Dolphins cooked? Dynasty trades like Pacheco...

In this episode of Around the Octagon , we preview UFC Paris , set for this weekend with a stacked card for the French fans. Headlining the event, former interim heavyweight champ Ciryl Gane looks to deliver another statement win on home soil against rising contender Alexander Volkov in a rematch that could determine the next title challenger. In the co-main, French star Manon Fiorot faces former...

Welcome back, Felt Fam! NFL WEEK 1 is finally here and we’re firing off full game picks, DFS leans, survivor strategy, streaming defenses, and our Big Dogs Anytime TD Parlay . We also lock in a showdown bet on Chargers-Chiefs with a red-wine chug punishment 🤮. Eagles vs Cowboys season opener reactions Chargers-Chiefs in Brazil: Harbaugh’s statement game or Mahomes being Mahomes? Giants-Commanders...

Preseason Awards, Playoff Brackets & Super Bowl Picks (w/ Micah Parsons Trade Shocker)What’s up, Felt fam! We wrapped all 32 team previews, futures, and fantasy primers—now it’s time to plant flags. In this episode, Colin & Reagan unveil their full playoff pictures (AFC/NFC), preseason award predictions, and Super Bowl matchups—right after reacting to the bombshell: Micah Parsons traded to...

The Chicago Bears are one of the most intriguing teams in 2025 — new head coach Ben Johnson, year two of Caleb Williams, and a loaded group of weapons on offense. But is this finally the year the Bears break through, or are they still a year away? In this episode of Around the Felt , we cover: Caleb Williams’ sophomore leap & potential 4,000-yard season Ben Johnson leaving the Lions to coach t...

Cheeseheads, it’s time to talk Packers football! After an 11–6 season in 2024 and another playoff appearance, the Green Bay Packers head into 2025 with big expectations — but also some major question marks. In this video, we break down the entire Packers 2025 outlook : Jordan Love’s ceiling: top-10 QB or overrated? Josh Jacobs’ heavy workload & MVP case First-round WR Matthew Golden’s role as...

In this special episode of Around the Octagon , we hand out our 2025 UFC Mid-Year Awards , highlighting the best moments from the first half of the year. From jaw-dropping knockouts and slick submissions to shocking upsets and breakout stars, we cover it all. Did Khamzat Chimaev’s title run steal the spotlight? Which rising fighter made the biggest statement, and who deserves “Fight of the Year” s...

Vikings fans — the JJ McCarthy era is here in Minnesota! After a shocking 14-win season in 2024 with Sam Darnold, Kevin O’Connell and the Vikings turn to their new franchise QB to keep the momentum rolling. In this video, we break down the entire Minnesota Vikings 2025 season outlook : JJ McCarthy taking over as QB1 — growing pains or instant success? Justin Jefferson’s dominance & Jordan Addi...

Detroit Lions fans — the time is now. After a dominant 2024 season, it’s Super Bowl or bust in Detroit heading into 2025. In this video, we give you the full breakdown of the Lions’ roster, schedule, and expectations for the upcoming year. We cover: Dan Campbell’s leadership after losing BOTH coordinators (Ben Johnson & Aaron Glenn) Jared Goff’s MVP-level play & QB1 status in Detroit Elite...

Patriots fans — the Mike Vrabel era begins in Foxboro! In this video, we break down everything you need to know about the New England Patriots heading into the 2025 NFL season. We cover: Vrabel & Josh McDaniels taking over the sideline Drake Maye’s sophomore leap potential Huge additions: Stefon Diggs, Milton Williams, Harold Landry, Carlton Davis, Trayvon Henderson & more Offensive line r...

Former Bellator Bantamweight Champion and UFC Top 10 Flyweight Zack Makovsky joins Around the Octagon ! We dive into his journey from D1 wrestling to fighting under the big lights in Bellator, UFC, and overseas promotions , plus his transition into coaching at 10th Planet Bethlehem and opening his own gym at 10th Planet Lansdale . Zack shares behind-the-scenes stories about training with Eddie Alv...

The New York Jets enter 2025 with a new QB1 in Justin Fields, a fresh head coach in Aaron Glenn, and a ton of questions about whether this team can finally break their playoff drought. In this episode of Around the Felt , Reagan (a lifelong Jets fan) and Colin break down the full season outlook for Gang Green — including their win-loss prediction, breakout stars, team MVP, biggest X-factor, fantas...

The Miami Dolphins head into the 2025 NFL season with more questions than answers. After a rocky 2024 that saw injuries, locker room drama, and an aging roster, can Miami bounce back and make a playoff push? In this episode of Around the Felt Sports , Reagan and Colin break down everything Dolphins 2025: Win total predictions (are they going OVER or UNDER 8.5?) Key additions like Minkah Fitzpatric...

The Buffalo Bills 2025 season preview is here! Led by reigning MVP Josh Allen, the Bills enter with an 11.5 win total and one of the most talented rosters in the NFL. We break down their offseason moves, including the additions of Joey Bosa, Elijah Moore, Josh Palmer, and Tre’Davious White, as well as the key departures of Amari Cooper, Von Miller, and Rasul Douglas. We debate whether the Bills wi...

In this episode of Around the Octagon, we break down the UFC Shanghai main card, headlined by Johnny Walker vs. Zhang Mingyang in a high-stakes light heavyweight clash. We dive into whether Walker’s unpredictable style can overcome Zhang’s knockout power in front of a home crowd, plus a co-main event banger between Brian Ortega and Aljamain Sterling that could shake up the featherweight division....

The Tennessee Titans enter 2025 with a brand new franchise QB in Cam Ward, an overhauled offensive line, and big questions on defense. Can rookie head coach Brian Callahan turn things around, or are the Titans headed for another rough season? 🏈 In this Around the Felt Sports breakdown, Reagan Loer and Colin Tong dive deep into the Titans’ roster moves, win total predictions, offensive and defensi...

The Jacksonville Jaguars are heading into 2025 with a new head coach, Liam Cohen, a new two-way superstar in Travis Hunter, and hopes of reclaiming the AFC South crown. 🐆 In this Around the Felt Sports breakdown, Colin Tong and Reagan Loer go deep on the Jags’ roster moves, Trevor Lawrence’s make-or-break season, offensive and defensive expectations, MVP picks, rookies to watch, and fantasy footb...

The Indianapolis Colts enter 2025 with one of the most fascinating quarterback battles in the NFL — Anthony Richardson vs Daniel Jones. Can Shane Steichen finally get this team over the playoff hump, or will Indy miss the postseason for a third straight year? 🏈 In this Around the Felt breakdown, Reagan Loer and Colin Tong go in-depth on the Colts’ roster, win total predictions, offensive and defe...

In this episode of Around the Octagon , we break down all the chaos from UFC 319 , where Khamzat Chimaev made his championship statement—dismantling Dricus du Plessis with relentless grappling and ground control to win the middleweight title via unanimous decision (50-44 across the board). Despite boos from fans craving fireworks, Chimaev proved his cardio, resilience, and supremacy over five roun...

The Houston Texans are coming off back-to-back playoff runs… but can they keep it going in 2025? 🏈 In this Around the Felt episode, we break down the Texans’ entire 2025 season outlook — win total predictions, roster moves, offensive and defensive breakdowns, MVP picks, X-factors, rookies to watch, and the real fantasy football value in Houston. Will CJ Stroud take the next step… or are the Texan...

The New Orleans Saints head into 2025 with more questions than answers. Can Tyler Shough or Spencer Rattler surprise the NFL, or is this team destined for a top-3 pick in the 2026 Draft? 🏈 In this episode of Around the Felt , we break down EVERYTHING — win total predictions, key additions and losses, offensive and defensive outlooks, MVP and X-Factor picks, rookies to watch, fantasy football impl...

In this episode of Around the Felt , Colin and Reagan go head-to-head on their Carolina Panthers 2025 season predictions. Reagan, a self-proclaimed closeted Panthers fan, is all-in on the Bryce Young–Dave Canales duo, projecting a division title at 10-7. Colin is far less bullish, pegging them at 7-10 despite acknowledging improvement. The guys debate roster strengths, schedule advantages, and whe...

In this episode of Around the Octagon , we break down the blockbuster main event of UFC 319 as Dricus “Stillknocks” Du Plessis defends his middleweight crown against the relentless force of nature that is Khamzat Chimaev . DDP’s unorthodox striking and iron will have carried him to the top, but Chimaev’s suffocating pace, ferocious wrestling, and fight-ending power pose a threat unlike anything he...

The Atlanta Falcons have a brand new era with Michael Penix Jr. at QB — but will it finally lead to their first winning season since 2017? In this Around the Felt 2025 season preview, Reagan Losher and Colin Tong break down the Falcons’ roster, schedule, and playoff chances. We cover: Why Vegas’ 7.5 win total might be too low Bijan Robinson’s Offensive Player of the Year potential Drake London’s f...