EPISODE · Sep 8, 2026 · 56 MIN
NFL Week 1 Preview: Power Rankings, Best Bets, Fantasy Sleeper Starts and more
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What this episode covers
Eric Burgess and Manish Mehta delve into the biggest stories entering Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. The guys open with a discussion of New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez’s monster contract extension before the Pats take on the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl rematch. Then, they talk about why it’s stop talking about Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini. The next topic centers on how the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams took different travel approaches to their game in Australia. The guys move on to discuss their first Power Rankings before giving out their best bets for Week 1. Will they deliver on their Locks of the Week? Finally, Burg and Manish dole out some fantasy football advice. Which players will be Sleepers for Week 1?
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NFL Week 1 Preview: Power Rankings, Best Bets, Fantasy Sleeper Starts and more
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