Boston Has Entered The Chat

Will Christian McCaffrey be the best fantasy football player again this season or is this the year for Travis Etienne Jr. to shine? Nick Whalen and George Balekji discuss. 💻 http://facebook.com/NESN 💻 http://youtube.com/NESN 💻 http://twitch.tv/nesn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christian McCaffrey was the best fantasy football player for many leagues last season, but can he do it again for the 2024 season or will players like Breece Hall, Travis Etienne Jr. take the crown? RotoWire senior media analyst and co-host of SiriusXM Fantasy Nick Whalen joins George Balekji to share his predictions for the best fantasy football player of 2024. Plus, Nick helps you set your lineu...

With the official starting QB Jacoby Brissett and the Patriots opening the season on the road against Joe Burrow's Bengals. George Balekji and Khalin Kapoor fill you in on all the storylines to watch for: from Christian Gonzalez looking to cover Ja'Marr Chase/Tee Higgins to Jerod Mayo's first NFL game as a head coach. George and Khalin have you covered on everything you need to know before the gam...

Jermaine Wiggins lets George Balekji know how he feels about the Patriots sitting Drake Maye to start the season. 💻 http://facebook.com/NESN 💻 http://youtube.com/NESN 💻 http://twitch.tv/nesn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2024 NFL season opens with the two-time defending Super Bowl Champions, Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs take on Lamar Jackson's Ravens at Arrowhead stadium. Kansas City Star Chiefs reporter Jesse Newell joins George Balekji and Natalie Noury to preview the matchup. Plus how Travis Kelce's stardom and relationship with megastar Taylor Swift won't be a distraction as the Chiefs look to become the fir...

Super Bowl champion and former Patriots tight end Jermaine Wiggins joins George Balekji to share his strong feelings about Drake Maye sitting behind Jacoby Brissett to begin the season. Plus, Wiggy describes what a successful Patriots season would look like to him and his Week 1 predictions vs Joe Burrow's Bengals. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https...

The 2024 NFL season opens with Lamar Jackson and the Ravens visiting the two-time defending Super Bowl Champions, Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs with Taylor Swift in their corner. George Balekji and Natalie Noury are joined by Kansas City Star Chiefs reporter Jesse Newell to discuss the matchup as the Chiefs start their quest for their third-straight Super Bowl title. Plus, Super Bowl champion and for...

From Patriots starter to Jaguars backup QB. John Shipley joins George Balekji to fill you in on Jacksonville's season expectations for Mac Jones. 💻 http://facebook.com/NESN 💻 http://youtube.com/NESN 💻 http://twitch.tv/nesn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we’re crafting the ultimate fantasy MyPlayer for NBA 2K25 by combining the skillsets of current NBA stars. We’ll create a MyPlayer with top-tier attributes inspired by the best in the league. We’re blending Kyrie Irving’s Layup finesse, Ja Morant’s explosive Dunking power, and Stephen Curry’s sharpshooting accuracy. We’ll also incorporate Anthony Davis’s elite defensive skills and...

Sports Illustrated's Jaguars beat reporter John Shipley joins George Balekji to talk about what the Jaguars really expect from Mac Jones during his rehabilitation season. Plus, if Trevor Lawrence can lead Jacksonville to overcome teams like C.J. Stroud's Texans to make it back to the playoffs.  Got a Question or Comment for the show? Call the Boston Has Entered The Chat Hotline: 617-790-0928 or em...

Jeremy Swayman might not have a new contract yet but that didn't stop him from joining Brad Marchand, Charlie McAvoy and other players from being at the first Bruins captains practice. George Balekji and Khalin Kapoor get in the hockey spirit while making Bruins season predictions. Plus, Sports Illustrated's Jaguars beat reporter John Shipley joins the show to talk about Mac jones' rehabilitation...

George Balekji & Natalie Noury make the case for why Brad Marchand is still won the best wingers in the NHL. Catch new episodes of Boston Has Entered The Chat every weekday. Got a Question or Comment for the show? Call the Boston Has Entered The Chat Hotline: 617-790-0928 or email us at thechat@nesn.com   GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.you...

Nikita Kucherov, Matthew Tkachuk and David Pastrnak are just a few of the names to appear on the NHL Networks' top 20 list for the best wingers going into the 2024-25 season. George Balekji and Natalie Noury dive deep into the top 10 players of the NHL Network rankings and make the case for why Brad Marchand is still a top 20 winger in the NHL today. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nes...

Justin Jefferson, CeeDee Lamb and Brandon Aiyuk are some of the best wide receivers in the NFL who all got new contracts. Ja'Marr Chase wants in on the action as he is reportedly looking for a penny more than Justin Jefferson's record setting contract extension. George Balekji and Natalie Noury discuss why it's in the Bengals' best interest to pay Joe Burrow's number one option. Plus, George and N...

Patriots name David Andrews, Ja'Whaun Bentley, Jacoby Brissett, Joe Cardona, Jabrill Peppers and Deatrich Wise Jr. as the team captains for the 2024 season. George Balekji and Natalie Noury discuss what this leadership group can bring to the Patriots and why players like Drake Maye, Kendrick Bourne weren't voted as captains. Plus, NHL Network named the top 20 wingers in the NHL right now with Brui...

Annabelle Hasselbeck & "Swiftie light" George Balekji are all for Taylor Swift making football plays for Patrick Mahomes & the Chiefs. 💻 http://facebook.com/NESN 💻 http://youtube.com/NESN 💻 http://twitch.tv/nesn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes revealed Taylor Swift isn't just a fan of her boyfriend Travis Kelce's team but has even been 'drawing up plays' for the Chiefs. George Balekji and Annabelle Hasselbeck discuss if the Chiefs should try out the music star's plays and if there are any other celebrities like Snoop Dogg or Jennifer Lawrence who could make great sports coaches.   GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com...

Can Drake Maye be the Patriots MVP this season? Can Christian Gonzalez standout out as the team's defensive player of the year? With less than a week before the Patriots open the regular season vs Joe Burrow and the Bengals, George Balekji and Annabelle Hasselbeck try to predict which Patriots player will be deserving of some season accolades. Plus, Patrick Mahomes says Taylor Swift has an eye for...

Natalie Noury & Khalin Kapoor aren't surprised by an NFL agent's claims that the Jets are in 'complete disarray' no thanks to Aaron Rodgers' leadership. 💻 http://facebook.com/NESN 💻 http://youtube.com/NESN 💻 http://twitch.tv/nesn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Need a quick recap on everything new in college football? We got you covered as George Balekji talks to Ben Stevens, host of ‘College Football Today’ on SportsGrid TV in order to fill you in on everything you need to know for the 2024 college football season. From standout players to watch like Travis Hunter and Dillon Gabriel to the new 12-team college football playoff format. George and Ben cove...

Head coach Jerod Mayo revealed that Jacoby Brissett will be the Patriots starting QB to begin the season instead of rookie Drake Maye. Natalie Noury and Khalin Kapoor react to the news and discuss what sitting Drake Maye does for the Patriots this season and beyond. Plus, George Balekji catches up with Ben Stevens, host of ‘College Football Today’ on SportsGrid TV to fill you in on everything you...

Red Sox legend David Ortiz says the Celtics will repeat this season & Ountae Campbell, Natalie Noury aren't arguing with Big Papi. 🔗: https://youtube.com/live/au_pgjOEYD4?feature=share 💻 http://facebook.com/NESN 💻 http://youtube.com/NESN 💻 http://twitch.tv/nesn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking to win your fantasy football league but can't decide on drafting between CeeDee Lamb or Breece Hall? How about Ja'Marr Chase or Amon-Ra St. Brown? We got you covered as George Balekji talks with the host of NBC’s 'Fantasy Football Happy Hour' Connor Rogers for some advice on how to walk away from your fantasy draft as a winner. For the full episode of Boston Has Entered The Chat, click her...

Head coach Jerod Mayo revealed to the media that he knows who the Patriots' next starting QB will be but won't announce it just yet. NESN.com's Sean McGuire joins Natalie Noury and Ountae Campbell to discuss what is taking the Patriots so long to decide on starting Drake Maye or Jacoby Brissett. While also diving into what the Patriots' wide receiver and offensive line groups will look like going...

Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo spoke to the media and to the disappointment of many fans didn't reveal if Drake Maye or Jacoby Brissett will be the next starting QB. Natalie Noury and Ountae Campbell caught up with NESN.com's Sean McGuire to discuss who he believes should be the starting QB and if starting Drake Maye is really better for the team long term. Plus, with WR Jalen Reagor gone and the...