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EPISODE · Mar 25, 2026 · 41 MIN

Hour 3 - NFL Rules, International Games & Reporter Bias in the League

from The Chris Russell Show

Hour 3 dives into controversial NFL topics as Chris Russell delivers his signature hot takes. He opens with a rant on the NFL rules committee, criticizing the decision to make penalties reviewable only when backup referees are used, breaking down why this undermines fairness and consistency on the field. The conversation continues with The Rooster upset about the 49ers-Rams game being played in Melbourne, Australia, examining the league’s international scheduling choices and the implications for teams, players, and fans. Finally, Russell offers insight into how big-time NFL reporters sometimes cover stories in ways that favor agents, explaining how media relationships can influence reporting and access to breaking news.

Hour 3 dives into controversial NFL topics as Chris Russell delivers his signature hot takes. He opens with a rant on the NFL rules committee, criticizing the decision to make penalties reviewable only when backup referees are used, breaking down why this undermines fairness and consistency on the field. The conversation continues with The Rooster upset about the 49ers-Rams game being played in Melbourne, Australia, examining the league’s international scheduling choices and the implications for teams, players, and fans. Finally, Russell offers insight into how big-time NFL reporters sometimes cover stories in ways that favor agents, explaining how media relationships can influence reporting and access to breaking news.

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