Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether or not the Philadelphia Eagles’ overtime win over the Buffalo Bills proved they are really the best team in the NFL (4:07), why Justin Herbert’s Los Angeles Chargers are just 4-7 despite having what some consider to be a very talented roster (19:30), if it’s fair to say that Sean Payton has ‘fixed’ Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos (27:21) and why th...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the biggest reason why Kevin Durant’s legacy isn’t on par with guys like LeBron James’ and Steph Curry’s (3:25) and who he’s betting on in the Michigan vs Ohio State showdown on Saturday (11:54). Later, J-Mac gives an extended Thanksgiving weekend version of his Best Bets for the upcoming NFL Week 12 slate, including: New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins (16:15), Dal...

On today’s episode, Jason tells us if the Kansas City Chiefs are still the team to beat in the AFC following their Monday Night Football loss to the Philadelphia Eagles (2:18), why the Chiefs’ wildly underwhelming wide receiving core could be what keeps them from getting to the Super Bowl (10:41), if Patrick Mahomes is still the quarterback you’d trust the most in a postseason setting (19:36), wha...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why Brandon Staley could fired as the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday (2:57), why Ron Rivera’s job could be in jeopardy in Washington as well (11:32), how Brock Purdy has re-inserted himself back into the NFL MVP race (26:40), how CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans have already shaken up the AFC South for years to come (34:15) and how the New York...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether or not the Cincinnati Bengals knowingly withheld information about Joe Burrow’s previous injury on his throwing hand ahead of Thursday Night Football (3:33), how Burrow’s wrist injury might impact the Bengals both this season and in seasons to come (10:24), whether or not the Baltimore Ravens should still be viewed as a favorite to win the AFC even witho...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how Deshaun Watson’s season-ending shoulder injury could shake up the AFC playoff race (3:50), how Draymond Green’s past worked against him with regards to his latest suspension (14:30) and why he’s buying stock in the Los Angeles Clippers even though they’re 0-5 in the James Harden Era (17:27). Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bet for the Thursday N...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why Draymond Green deserves to be suspended for escalating a fight during the Golden State Warriors-Minnesota Timberwolves game (2:38), Tyrese Haliburton’s coming out party this season (13:48), which teams makes the most sense in a potential Zach LaVine trade (19:06), Jordan Poole’s disappointing tenure in Washington thus far (36:54) and the latest in the ongoin...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses who deserves the most blame for the Buffalo Bills’ disappointing season thus far: Sean McDermott or Josh Allen (3:08), why Buffalo could be viewed as the Greatest NFL Dynasty That Never Was (22:48), a Bill Belichick conspiracy theory explaining why the New England Patriots are scuffling (25:59), Zion Williamson’s stunning fall from grace (34:51) and why Jim Harb...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what the losses by the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals mean in the big picture for the rest of the ‘good’ teams in the NFL (3:40), why the San Francisco 49ers should be viewed as the big winners of Week 10 in the NFL (5:30), what the Jets’ latest primetime loss means for Robert Saleh’s future in New York (12:41), how much credit the Dallas Cowboys really...

On today’s episode, Jason tells us why the Panthers’ ugly loss to the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football was a microcosm of what’s to come in Carolina (3:42). Later, FOX Sports Radio and Bally Sports betting analyst Jared Smith swings by to discuss his alma mater Penn State’s big game against Michigan this Saturday (14:34), CJ Stroud’s highly-anticipated showdown with Joe Burrow (20:10), if...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the 1-8 Arizona Cardinals’ peculiar decision to activate quarterback Kyler Murray for the second half of the season (2:38), how Murray’s uneven off-field reputation could hurt the Cardinals in the offseason trade market (11:58) and if the Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Chargers or Chicago Bears would be the most desirable potential head coaching vacancy for Jim Harb...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Los Angeles Rams’ puzzling decision to bring in Carson Wentz as their backup to Matthew Stafford (3:45), his biggest issue with the College Football Playoff (15:41) and LeBron James’ assertion that his NBA career would’ve still been great even if he never joined the Miami Heat (23:03). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter a...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why you can’t blame Zach Wilson for the New York Jets’ latest primetime debacle (3:22), why he doesn’t believe Aaron Rodgers when the former MVP says he’s set to return in a couple of weeks (15:00), which NFL Week 10 games he’s already firing on from a gambling perspective (19:58), how guys like Anthony Davis, James Harden and Karl-Anthony Towns factor into the...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Philadelphia Eagles’ narrow victory over the Dallas Cowboys (2:25), why it’s entirely possible that the Buffalo Bills miss the playoffs altogether (9:21), whether the Kansas City Chiefs are as good as their record suggests they are (20:18), why Josh Dobbs is a guy everyone should be rooting for (31:56), CJ Stroud’s record-setting performance juxtaposed with...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Pittsburgh Steelers latest uninspiring victory on Thursday Night Football over Will Levis and the Tennessee Titans (3:03) and Victor Wembanyama’s 38-point explosion against the Phoenix Suns (6:44). Later, professional sports bettor Steve Fezzik swings by to preview NFL Week 9 from a gambling perspective. During the interview, Fezzik tells us why he’s having...

On today's episode, Jason discusses LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers breaking their 11-game losing streak to the Los Angeles Clippers in an early-season NBA classic, which week one NBA regular season storylines he's keeping an eye on, and why the Las Vegas Raiders ultimately decided to fire Josh McDaniels and where they might go from here. Plus, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the impact edge rusher Chase Young could have on the San Francisco 49ers and the NFC playoff race at-large and why he's such a big fan of the Minnesota Vikings trading for quarterback Josh Dobbs to replace the injured Kirk Cousins. Later, J-Mac tells us whether the Los Angeles Clippers or Philadelphia 76ers should be viewed as the winners of the James Harden tra...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses which Super Bowl contending teams should look to trade for superstar wide receiver Davante Adams following the Las Vegas Raiders' latest embarrassing loss, whether or not we should expect to see running backs like Josh Jacobs or Derrick Henry on the move at the NFL Trade Deadline, why Joshua Dobbs could be a sneaky-good option for any quarterback-needy teams and...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the sudden fall from grace for Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers, his concern level for Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs offense, what’s next for Kirk Cousins after tearing his Achilles just before entering free agency at age 35, whether the New York Jets should be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline and his biggest takeaway from the Dallas C...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Buffalo Bills' somewhat underwhelming Thursday Night Football win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, LeBron James leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a gritty win over Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns, and Damian Lillard's virtuoso performance in his Milwaukee Bucks debut. Later, professional sports bettor and FOX Sports Radio Weekend host Bill Krackomberger swin...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Victor Wembanyama’s scintillating debut for the San Antonio Spurs and the impact of Brock Purdy entering the NFL’s concussion protocol ahead of Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bet for the Thursday Night Football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Follow Jason on Twitter and Inst...

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off my discussing Anthony Davis’ no-show in the second half of the Los Angeles Lakers’ Opening Night loss to the Denver Nuggets. Later, Action Network college football insider Brett McMurphy swings by to discuss the sign-stealing saga going down at the University of Michigan and what it means for Jim Harbaugh’s future with the school moving forward, which col...

On today's episode, Jason discusses how the Minnesota Vikings' improbable win over the San Francisco 49ers could impact their decision whether or not to trade Kirk Cousins at the deadline and how much blame Brock Purdy deserves for the Niners' sudden two-game losing streak. Later, producer Rob G swings by to help J-Mac preview the upcoming 2023-24 NBA season from a gambling perspective with a litt...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether or not the Philadelphia Eagles exposed the Miami Dolphins as ‘paper tigers’, if this current Kansas City Chiefs squad is their best team in the Patrick Mahomes Era, if Baltimore’s beatdown of Detroit says more about the Lions than the Ravens themselves, why you shouldn’t be jumping off the Caleb Williams bandwagon just yet and much more! Finally, J-Mac c...

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off by explaining why he’s not quite ready to jump off the Derek Carr/New Orleans Saints bandwagon just yet even after their loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday Night Football. Later, professional sports bettor and ‘Wager Talk Today’ host Teddy Covers (Teddy Sevransky) swings by to discuss if the San Francisco 49ers still sit atop the mythical Oddsma...