EPISODE · Sep 16, 2026 · 50 MIN
NFL Week 1 Reality Check: Who’s Actually For Real? | Prince & Bardi Ep. 148
from Prince and Bardi · host Jason" Prince" Prince, Aaron " Bardi" Newton
Key TopicsBiggest NFL Week 1 reactions and surprisesJalen Hurts: stats vs. winningDrake Maye and the quarterback conversationSaquon Barkley and Philadelphia’s offenseWhat went wrong for the Rams49ers Week 1 statementCoaching, scheme and quarterback fitInjuries and player availabilityYoung NFL and college football prospectsEarly NBA season predictionsTV and movie recommendationsBest Sound Bites“Drake Maye can throw the deep ball.”“Most quarterbacks do everything for stats. Jalen does everything to win.”“Kyler Murray should have played baseball.”Updated Chapters00:00 Episode 148 Intro01:59 NFL Week 1: Biggest Surprises & Overreactions03:59 Drake Maye vs. Jalen Hurts: Stats or Winning?05:53 Saquon Barkley & Week 1 Player Performances07:58 49ers Make a Statement Against the Rams09:57 Coaching, Scheme & Why System Fit Matters12:05 NFL Injuries, Health & Roster Concerns13:55 Young Stars & Future NFL Prospects15:52 Early NBA Predictions17:59 What Prince & Bardi Are Watching19:56 Final Takes & What to Watch Next
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One week of NFL football and everybody already has conclusions. Prince & Bardi are here to figure out which ones actually make sense. Episode 148 breaks down the biggest performances, surprises, and questions coming out of NFL Week 1. The guys debate Jalen Hurts and the difference between putting up numbers and finding ways to win, Drake Maye’s development and deep ball ability, Saquon Barkley’s impact, and what the opening weekend revealed about several teams with major expectations this season. Prince and Bardi also get into the 49ers and Rams, coaching and offensive systems, player health, roster construction, and why the situation around a quarterback can be just as serious as the quarterback himself. Then the conversation turns toward the future. The guys discuss rising football talent, including Jeremiah Smith, debate whether Kyler Murray should have pursued baseball, and look ahead to the upcoming NBA season with early team and player predictions. And because Prince & Bardi always go beyond the box score, the episode closes with what the guys are watching outside of sports, including their latest TV and movie recommendations. Week 1 gave us plenty to talk about. Now the question is: what was real, what was an overreaction, and what should we be watching next? Topics: NFL Week 1 • Jalen Hurts • Drake Maye • Saquon Barkley • 49ers • Rams • NFL quarterbacks • coaching and scheme • Jeremiah Smith • Kyler Murray • NBA predictions • TV & movies SPORTS • BUSINESS • CULTURE Full episodes of Prince & Bardi are available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms.
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