Eagles or Cowboys? Patriots or Bills? Plus Kawhi’s NBA Mess

Good afternoon. It is August 17th, 2026. You're listening to A Little Column A, Little Column B, hosted by Will Alimonos and Zach Bishop. Will and Zach kick things off with an astonishing baseball story as St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Joshua Baz becomes the first player in MLB history to hit home runs in his first three major-league at-bats. The historic debut sparks a conversation about expectations, the timing of call-ups, and the strange records that make baseball unique. Then it’s time for the NFC East preview. The guys break down the Eagles, Cowboys, Commanders, and Giants, including Philadelphia’s roster changes following A.J. Brown’s departure, Saquon Barkley’s fantasy value, and questions surrounding Jalen Hurts, Jayden Daniels, and Jackson Dart. They debate which team should be favored to win the division, who could finish last, how coaching changes could reshape the standings, and which players they’re targeting or avoiding in fantasy football. Next up is the AFC East, where Will and Zach see New England and Buffalo as the two legitimate contenders for the division crown. That leads to a Drake Maye vs. Josh Allen discussion, questions about Miami following a turbulent offseason, Malik Willis’s opportunity, the Jets’ quarterback situation, and more fantasy targets and avoids from around the division. The episode closes with an extended NBA discussion. The guys return to the Clippers/Kawhi Leonard investigation and the conflicting reporting surrounding the story before digging into the NBA schedule, the in-season tournament, and the league’s opening-night format. They also discuss the Buss family selling its remaining Lakers stake and what the deal says about soaring NBA franchise valuations. Finally, Will and Zach reflect on Russell Westbrook’s retirement, his career and legacy, and the strange point on the sports calendar where football is arriving just as another NBA season begins to creep into view. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Joshua Baz Makes MLB History (00:06:15) NFC East Preview (00:18:40) Eagles & Cowboys (00:31:20) Commanders & Giants (00:42:10) NFC East Fantasy Picks (00:48:30) AFC East Preview (00:57:45) Patriots vs. Bills (01:08:20) AFC East Fantasy Picks (01:17:30) Kawhi & Clippers Investigation (01:28:15) NBA Schedule & Opening Night (01:37:40) Lakers Ownership Sale (01:44:20) Russell Westbrook Retires TOPICS Joshua Baz’s historic MLB debut • NFC East preview • Eagles, Cowboys, Commanders & Giants predictions • NFL fantasy football targets and avoids • AFC East preview • Patriots vs. Bills • Drake Maye vs. Josh Allen • Miami’s turbulent offseason • Malik Willis • Clippers/Kawhi Leonard investigation • NBA in-season tournament • NBA opening night • Lakers ownership sale • NBA franchise valuations • Russell Westbrook retirement