#537: 2025 Week 3 NFL Preview (with Hal Bent)

What this episode covers

1. Week 2 Takeaways-DKrom: Daniel Jones and the Colts offense are for real-Hal: Several teams bounced back from losses in Week 12. Week 2 Honors-GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Daiyan Henley, Hal: Jared Goff)-Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Darren Rizzi, Hal: Kaleb Johnson)3. 2-0 Teams (Super Bowl Contenders, Playoff Contenders or Total Pretenders?)-Bucs-Rams-49ers-Colts-Chargers4. 0-2 Teams (Panic or Patience?)-Chiefs-Texans5. Truth or Exaggeration-The Cardinals' near-collapse against the Panthers is a major warning sign when it comes to their playoff aspirations-Extending the contract of GM Ryan Poles will end up being another catastrophic mistake by the Bears-Drake Maye will end up as the best QB from the 2024 class-The Jake Browning-led Bengals will finish the 2025 season with 9-10 wins...and make the playoffs as a Wild Card-The 2025 NFC Championship Game between the Packers and the Eagles will be the de facto Super Bowl LX-Mac Jones will be the NFL's next biggest QB reclamation project in 2026-The Steelers defensive core has officially exceeded its expiration date-Chargers DC Jesse Minter will be the next head coach of the Miami Dolphins6. Lions at Ravens Preview7. Week 3 Game Picks-Lock of the Week (DKrom: Bills over Dolphins, Hal: Falcons over Panthers)-Upset Special (DKrom: Raiders over Commanders, Hal: Rams over Eagles)-Steelers at Patriots-Packers at Browns-Bengals at Vikings-Jets at Bucs-Colts at Titans-Texans at Jaguars-Broncos at Chargers-Saints at Seahawks-Cardinals at 49ers-Cowboys at Bears-Chiefs at Giants8. Bold Predictions-DKrom: Justin Herbert makes his strongest case for 2025 NFL MVP yet as he sets the NFL single-game record with 8 TD passes-Hal: Rams total 10 sacks on Jalen Hurts, including 4 by Jared Verse9. Challenge Flags-DKrom: Lions...make a big statement by upsetting the Ravens!!!-Hal: 0-2 teams...GET THAT FIRST WIN!!!

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