The Underdog NFL Show

🎙️ Open (00:00 → 10:14)Chris and Mario open with light banter about time flying, joking about writing 2026 on checks, time travel, and hypothetical ways to use future knowledge for profit (notably Bitcoin). They discuss how isolating it would be to relive childhood with adult knowledge before transitioning to football talk.🏈 Thursday Night Football: Eagles vs Giants (11:01 → 17:12)Line: Giants +7...

Opening & Headlines (00:31 → 01:25)Chris and Mario kick off with October vibes, quick NFL notes, and headline drama around Joe Flacco's struggles and Cleveland's QB shuffle. Shador Sanders' frustration at being QB3 is debated, and Kevin Stefanski's decision-making is defended. Quarterback Era Talk (03:18 → 11:53)Discussion on Dylan Gabriel starting for the Browns in Dublin vs. Carson Wentz (Vi...

[00:18–03:35] Injuries & NFL Landscape ShiftsChris and Mario start with the impact of injuries across the league—highlighting issues affecting team depth, quarterback changes, and shifting dynamics through two weeks.[03:36–05:22] 49ers at Jaguars & Saints at SeahawksThey look at the Niners' depth issues and the Jaguars' need for offensive improvement. In Seahawks-Saints, Seattle's run game...

[00:28–03:19] Lions' Week 2 Bounce-Back & Ben Johnson CritiqueChris and Mario discuss Detroit's Week 2 win and Ben Johnson's leadership. They debate if Johnson is head-coach material based on early postgame remarks.[03:20–07:12] Quarterback Injuries & Bengals' QB MarketJoe Burrow's uncertain status sparks a breakdown of Cincy's options. Oddsmakers' odds on potential replacements include De...

Open - 00:00:00Commanders @ Packers – 00:06:51Chris and Mario discuss Washington's Week 1 effort and Green Bay's strong defensive play. They express concern about the Packers' passing attack, Watson's injuries, and rookie WR Matthew Golden's development, while noting Rashan Gary's impact. Jets @ Bills – 00:10:10Conversation highlights Justin Fields' surprising competence for New York and their clo...

🎙️ Opening & NBA News[00:00:11] Chris and Mario kick off with reflections on summer's quick end. They pivot to breaking NBA news: allegations of salary cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers, comparing it to past Joe Smith/T'Wolves sanctions.🏈 NFL Kickoff, Awards & Rankings[00:04:12] Excitement builds for the NFL's return. They highlight new MVP/award patches, Saquon B...

[00:13–03:13] NFL Training Camp Buzz & Top 100 ReactionsChris and Mario open the show talking about NFL training camp highlights. They react to the NFL Top 100 list, noting Lions Sam LaPorta and Kirby Joseph placing #94 and #71, and Eagles rookie Cooper DeJean appearing surprisingly high at #60.[03:14–05:36] Eagles Draft Praise & NFC Recap SetupThey praise Eagles GM Howie Roseman for landi...

[00:11–04:41] Summer Catch-Up, Quarterback & Sinners TalkChris and Mario kick off discussing Netflix's Quarterback series and Mario's love for Jared Goff's feature. [04:42–07:11] NFC East Preview – Dallas CowboysThe Cowboys' win total is 7.5. They review offseason moves: trading for Joe Milton, signing Miles Sanders, Javonte Williams, Paris Campbell, and adding George Pickens. [07:12–10:23] NF...

🎙️ Opening & NBA Tangent00:00 – 01:39Chris and Mario kick things off with a brief detour into the NBA, celebrating Tobias Harris' playoff performance for Detroit and lamenting his missed potential in Philadelphia.🦅 Eagles' Super Bowl & Draft Excellence01:40 – 03:02Chris celebrates the Eagles' Super Bowl win and Howie Roseman's historic draft success—four straight second-round Pro Bowlers....

Introduction & Super Bowl Week Discussion00:00:50 – 01:31Chris welcomes Mario to this Super Bowl edition of the show. Mario reflects on the bittersweet nature of the big game, noting that his Lions are not playing. Super Bowl LVIII: Eagles vs. Chiefs Matchup Analysis02:06 – 05:06Chris highlights that the Eagles are 1-point underdogs, moving from +1.5.Discussion on how much weight should be giv...

Introduction00:00:00 – 00:01:04Chris introduces the show, jokingly referring to Mario as the Lions' new offensive coordinator. They discuss John Morton's hiring as Detroit's new offensive coordinator after Ben Johnson's departure. Detroit Lions Coaching Changes00:01:04 – 00:07:09Mario expresses skepticism about John Morton, saying he feels underwhelmed but not disappointed. John Gruden praised Mor...

Introduction00:00:44 – 00:02:12Chris and Mario talk about the different emotional states they are in as football fans:Mario's Detroit Lions suffered a disappointing playoff loss to the Washington Commanders. Chris' Philadelphia Eagles will now face the Commanders in the NFC Championship Game. NFL Coaching Carousel: Ben Johnson to the Bears00:02:12 – 00:10:09Discussion about Ben Johnson becoming th...

Introduction00:00:33 – 00:02:12Hosts Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines open the show with casual banter about how fast the week has gone. Mario mistakenly thought it was Friday instead of Wednesday and tells a humorous story about his awkward interaction with a security guard. Coaching Carousel & Mike Vrabel to Patriots00:02:12 – 00:06:30Discussion on the New England Patriots hiring Mike Vrabel a...

Introduction00:00:59–00:02:30:Hosts Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines open the first episode of the new year with lighthearted banter about New Year's Day and the unique challenges of starting 2025.College Football Playoff Commentary00:02:30–00:06:42:Discussion about the broken playoff system, with complaints about conference winners receiving automatic bids and top seeds often being underdogs. Refle...

Introduction0:00:45 - 0:43:31Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines kick off the show with holiday greetings and set the stage for Week 17 discussions, emphasizing playoff scenarios and team struggles, such as concussion protocols and late-season roster changes. NFL Week 17 Game-by-Game Analysis1. Seattle Seahawks @ Chicago Bears2:29 - 4:38Discussion on the Seahawks' favored position (-4) against a strugg...

Introduction00:00:00–00:02:21Hosts Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines introduce the holiday edition of the podcast, reflecting on the holiday season and their plans. Brief comedic exchange about TV shows like Special Forces: World's Toughest featuring Cam Newton and Golden Tate. Pop Culture Commentary00:02:21–00:04:35Discussion about gambling props on pre-taped entertainment like Game of Thrones and i...

Intro0:00 - 2:12: The episode opens with hosts Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines greeting listeners and discussing their excitement about Chris being a finalist for a Sports Talk Podcast award alongside notable names like the Kelce brothers and Scott Van Pelt. College Football Discussions02:43 - 07:14: The hosts delve into the news about Bill Belichick reportedly finalizing a deal to become the head...

Introduction and General NFL Discussions00:00-02:00: Chris and Mario kick off the podcast with lighthearted banter, discussing non-traditional holiday foods before transitioning to the football agenda, including notable injuries, suspensions, and controversies. Player Skill Rankings02:22-11:00: Chris introduces an article ranking players by specific skills. Discussions include:Jared Goff's accurac...

Introduction00:00-00:40Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines kick off the Underdog NFL Show, celebrating Thanksgiving and sharing lighthearted banter. Thanksgiving Day GamesChicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions01:28-02:20Discussion centers on Caleb Williams' progress as Bears QB and the Lions' consistent dominance, with mentions of key player performances. New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys04:27-05:44Mario jok...

Introduction (00:00 - 00:45)Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines kick off the episode discussing Week 12 in the NFL. They share lighthearted banter, with Mario expressing his optimism and Chris teasing about the week's games and intriguing storylines. General NFL News (00:45 - 21:21)Daniel Jones Benched (00:45 - 06:11)The hosts analyze the Giants' decision to bench Daniel Jones for Tommy DeVito. They di...

This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk about the latest news from around the NFL as they hit on the Jaquan Brisker situation in Chicago and debate the top of this year's NFL Draft QB class as it stands right now.  After that, the guys turn their attention to Week 11 in the NFL and give their picks for each game against the spread. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines begin the show by breaking down the recent flurry of NFL trades that saw players like Josh Uche, Dionte Johnson, and Cam Robinson changing teams -- and what else could happen before the deadline.  They also hit on some new bits from around the league before turning their attention to Week 9 and giving their picks for each game agai...

This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines start off the show by discussing the recent trade that saw the Kansas City Chiefs acquire wide receive DeAndre Hopkins from the Tennessee Titans.  The guys then move on to take a look at the players who could still conceivably be moved before the November 5th trade deadline.  After that, they go through each and every game on the W...

This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines start off the show by discussing the three trades Davante Adams, Amari Cooper, Cam Akers) we saw in the NFL last week.  They then move on to talk about an ESPN article that suggests 12 more.  The guys wrap up the show by turning their attention to the Week 7 NFL schedule and giving their picks for each game against the line. Hosted...

This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines start off the show with the big news of the day -- wide receiver Davante Adams has requested a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders.  The guys talk about Adams the player and look at which teams could be good fits.  After that, they move on to Week 5 in the NFL and give their picks for each game against the spread. Hosted on Acast. See...