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EPISODE · Aug 4, 2026 · 1H 11M

Football Is Finally Back! NFL Predictions, MLB Trade Deadline Winners & Hot Takes

from The Heating Up Podcast · host Sara, Sasha and Mike

Football is finally back.The crew officially kicks off NFL season by making bold predictions, debating quarterback rankings, breaking down fantasy storylines, and giving their favorite futures bets. They also recap the MLB Trade Deadline, discuss the Dodgers’ dominance, and debate whether baseball needs a salary cap.Summer is over.Football season starts now. Key TakeawaysFootball season has officially arrived.Quarterback play around the league may be thinner than it’s been in years.Team context matters far more than individual statistics.Pressure rate often tells a more complete story than sack totals.Elite wide receivers continue reshaping NFL roster construction.Fantasy football hype frequently overvalues rookies and preseason stars.The Dodgers remain the team everyone is chasing after the trade deadline.MLB’s competitive balance continues fueling salary cap discussions.Betting futures require patience rather than reacting to preseason headlines. Chapters00:00 Football Is Finally Back17:44 MLB Trade Deadline Winners & Losers25:10 NFL Season Predictions Begin29:58 Is There a Quarterback Problem?31:56 Building Around Elite Quarterbacks32:54 Cowboys Expectations & Offensive Outlook34:50 Why Quarterback Play Still Matters Most39:05 Are Wide Receivers Worth the Money?42:51 The Stats That Actually Matter49:01 Misleading NFL Metrics50:59 Fantasy Football Draft Advice53:08 Players We’re Avoiding56:46 Narrative Futures & Sleeper Teams1:01:37 Quarterback Predictions1:04:03 Heat Check Betting Picks

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