Patriots vs. Seahawks | 49ers vs. Rams | LSU Rolls in the Opener

The 2026 football season is officially underway — and Grant & Tanner are breaking down everything you need to know from the biggest storylines of the opening weekend. From Christian Gonzalez signing a record-breaking contract with the Patriots, to the Rams and 49ers heading to Australia, to Lane Kiffin's LSU Tigers making a statement against Clemson, this episode has it all.CHRISTIAN GONZALEZ SIGNS RECORD CONTRACTThe holdout is over. Christian Gonzalez just became the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. Grant & Tanner break down the numbers, what the deal means for the cornerback market, whether the Patriots paid fair value, and what it says about New England's plans moving forward.PATRIOTS vs. SEAHAWKS — BEST BETNew England enters the season as a home underdog against Seattle, but Grant & Tanner both like the Patriots getting the points. They break down the matchup, New England's defensive identity, the home-field advantage, and why they believe the +3.5 line is too high.RAMS vs. 49ERS — WHO COVERS?The NFL season opens in Australia with an NFC showdown between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The Rams look like one of the most complete teams in the conference, while the 49ers are already dealing with a brutal injury situation. Grant & Tanner break down the biggest matchup advantages and make their pick against the 3.5-point spread.LSU DEMOLISHES CLEMSONLane Kiffin and LSU didn't just beat Clemson — they made a statement. Grant & Tanner break down what the Tigers showed offensively and defensively, whether this was a legitimate statement win, and whether LSU has the talent to compete for a national championship.LANE KIFFIN'S REVENGE TOURThe biggest test could be coming in a few weeks when LSU faces Ole Miss. With Kiffin going up against his former program, Grant & Tanner look ahead to one of the most anticipated games on LSU's schedule and debate whether the Tigers are truly CFP contenders.BEST BETS + BIGGEST TAKEAWAYSGrant & Tanner go on record with their opening-week football picks, break down the biggest roster and coaching storylines, and identify the teams that may be much better — or much worse — than people expected.Do you like the Patriots +3.5 or the Rams -3.5? And after what LSU just did to Clemson, are the Tigers legitimate national championship contenders? Send us Fan MailFOLLOW US ON:YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBN4zGZtlyfETCNE6hi1zGQTwitter - https://twitter.com/WSNsportsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/worldsportsnetworkInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wsn_worldsportsnetwork/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@worldsportsnetwork