The Underdog NFL Show

On this episode of The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel continues the offseason division preview series with a full breakdown of the AFC East. The show covers team-by-team offseason movement, major trades, free-agent additions, key losses, draft picks, division odds, Super Bowl futures, and Chris’ final projected order for the division. The episode opens with the Buffalo Bills, who enter as the A...

Chris Horwedel closes out the NFC preview series on The Underdog NFL Show with a full breakdown of the NFC West heading into the 2026-27 NFL season. In this episode, Chris goes team by team through the Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, and Seattle Seahawks, looking at each team’s offseason moves, free-agent signings, trades, NFL Draft picks, roster strengths, statistical pr...

On this special edition of **The Underdog NFL Show**, Chris Horwedel continues his 2026 NFL division preview series with a full breakdown of the NFC South. After previously covering the NFC East and NFC North, Chris turns to one of football’s most unpredictable divisions, where the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, and Atlanta Falcons all enter the season with real quest...

0:12 – Chris Horwedel opens a solo Underdog NFL Show by explaining the division finishing-position series and setting up a full NFC North preview using offseason moves, draft results, division odds, and Super Bowl odds from oddsmakers. 1:21 – NFC North market overview covers the Lions, Packers, Bears, and Vikings, with Detroit positioned as the early division favorite and Chicago, Green Bay, and M...

0:13 – Chris Horwedel opens a special solo edition of The Underdog NFL Show focused entirely on projecting NFC East division finishes, offseason moves, draft classes, and betting odds from oddsmakers heading into the 2026 NFL season. 1:26 – Dallas Cowboys offseason breakdown covers Sam Howell, Javonte Williams, George Pickens, Rashan Gary, Jalen Thompson, and Brandon Aubrey extensions, plus why th...

First-round NFL Draft overview begins with early chalk picks, team outlooks, and odds movement from oddsmakers for teams like the Raiders, Jets, and Cardinals. Cardinals’ surprising Jeremiah Love selection is analyzed, including roster fit concerns, positional value, and ripple effects across the NFC. Future quarterback class discussion covers the yearly hype cycle around “next year’s class,” with...

The episode serves as a wide-ranging preview of the 2026 NFL Draft, with Chris and Mario focusing on what could happen as they role through a 2026 first round mock draft. They start by setting the stage for draft week, discussing timing, excitement, and how the event functions as a turning point for franchises. From there, they briefly detour into pop culture—reviewing Project Hail Mary —before pi...

0:13 — Show Introduction & Free Agency Overview Hosts introduce the episode and set the stage for a rapid-fire breakdown of NFL free-agency moves and offseason storylines across the league.  0:50 — Arizona Cardinals Moves Discussion of Arizona potentially releasing Kyler Murray, new additions like Isaac Seumalo and Gardner Minshew, and speculation about a possible Marvin Harrison Jr. trad...

00:13 – Cold Open & Super Bowl Disappointment Chris and Mario admit the game lacked intrigue, comparing it to last year’s lopsided halftime. They discuss the Patriots' offensive struggles and Seattle’s dominant defensive tone. 01:07 – Super Bowl: Seahawks vs Patriots High-level breakdown of Seattle’s defensive pressure, Patriots protection issues, Drake May’s uneven performance, Sam Darnold’s...

00:13 – Pro Bowl Apathy & Football Fatigue Chris and Mario open by dismissing the Pro Bowl, joking about highlights, effort levels, and how little interest it generates compared to meaningful football. 01:26 – Super Bowl Anticipation Check They discuss overall excitement levels for the Super Bowl, lingering Patriots fatigue, and why the matchup still feels compelling despite emotional burnout....

00:13 – Cold Open & Personality TangentChris 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 SetupThey 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 situations....

00:44 – Winter Storm Talk & Cold Open BanterChris 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 & PreparednessDiscussion of gas fireplaces, propane heaters, and storm prep, mixed with humor and past experiences.07:56 – Audiobooks, Memoirs & Entertainment TangentsE...

00:13 – Playoffs Are Here & Format WeirdnessChris 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 CarouselReaction to John Harbaugh's dismissal after 18 years, comparisons to Andy Reid's Eagles exit, speculation about landing spots...

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 r...

00:13 – Christmas Eve Chaos & NFL SchedulingChris 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 FatigueDiscussion of how few teams have clinched, wild-card congestion, exhausted rosters, and why December football feels more chaotic th...

00:13 – Intro & State of the NFLChris 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 InefficienciesChris explains why early blowouts often create value later in games, focusing on first-quarter sco...

00:13 – Intro, Eagles/Lions Misery & QB StrugglesChris 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 GiftThey dissect Atlanta's disastrous trajectory, Raheem Morris' future, and how a potential top-five pi...

00:13 – Intro & Lions/Eagles MiseryChris 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 & FitDiscussion of Mike McDaniel, Lane Kiffin, Joe Judge, personal...

Episode Summary 00:13 – Intro & Week 13 SetupChris 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 ContextDiscussion 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 PackersDetroit h...

Episode Summary 00:13 – Intro & Opening BanterJokes about soccer/football confusion, UFC chatter, and baseball lineup mix-ups before moving into NFL Week 12.02:24 – QB Records & NFL HistoryDiscussion 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 & Li...

• 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, Jim H...

• 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 Pe...

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

[00:18] Introduction & Welcome BackChris returns safely from overseas travelBrief discussion of last week's unusual recording setup with AirPods and poor WiFi[01:05] NFL Trade Deadline Deep DiveTrade deadline approaching in less than two weeksComprehensive review of ESPN's top 25 potential trade candidatesEvan Neal (#25): Former #7 overall pick from Giants; hosts discuss potential reclamation...

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.