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EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 1H 58M

The NFL Schedule Release LIGHTS UP The Arena

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The NFL Schedule Release LIGHTS UP The Arena as Skip Bayless, Aqib Talib & The Arena Gridiron Crew react to the release of the NFL Schedule and give their early takes on which teams made out the best with their matchups. They kick things off by reacting to our very own Aqib Talib being featured in the Denver Broncos schedule release video and discuss what this day feels like from a player's perspective as you get to see your entire season laid out in front of you. They also break down the Broncos schedule and debate if their feelings on the team changed after seeing they face a gauntlet of teams over their first 6 weeks. Next, they react to the other side of the coin as the Kansas City Chiefs have a cupcake schedule to open the season as they face 3 non-playoff teams following their opening night battle with the Broncos and debate if the NFL gave the Chiefs an edge over contenders like the Broncos & Bills with a soft schedule while Patrick Mahomes recovers from his torn ACL. To follow that they take a quick detour from schedule talk to discuss one of their favorite subjects as the Arena Crew reacts to Deion Sanders breaking down everything Shedeur Sanders went through during his rookie season, stating that his superstar son went through hell and back during the pre-draft process & season and debate if the Hall of Famer is spitting facts or simply trying to protect his son. They then revert back to schedule discussion as they analyze the Dallas Cowboys' and Philadelphia Eagles' slates and debate which NFC East Rival has the easiest path to a dvision title before examining the NFL's decision to push the hostile divisional matchup between the Los Angeles Rams & Seattle Seahawks all the way to the end of the season with the 2 teams not facing off until Christmas Day. Finally, they react to the teams with the most primetime games and debate if the league got it right by putting the Green Bay Packers alongside the Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs with the most marquee games. PLEASE Give us a LIKE and SUBSCRIBE if you enjoy the show!!! Today's Arena Crew : Skip Bayless, Aqib Talib, Cody Kessler, Kenyon Martin and Kinsey. Give Out Your OWN NFL Draft Grades - https://underdogmockdraft.com/ The Arena Gridiron premieres every Monday & Friday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GRID and play $5 to get $50 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) 2 Min Countdown 0:00:00 Show Start 0:01:55 What do players look for when schedule drops? 0:09:05 The Arena's Favorite Release Videos 0:18:57 The Broncos Opening Gauntlet 0:24:24 Chiefs Get A Cupcake Schedule 0:35:25 Deion Says Shedeur Went Through Hell As A Rookie 0:45:20 Breaking Down The Cowboys Schedule 1:10:58 Analyzing The Eagles' Schedule 1:28:58 Rams Seahawks Pushed To The End Of The Season 1:47:26 Who Has The Most Primetime Games 1:54:10

The NFL Schedule Release LIGHTS UP The Arena as Skip Bayless, Aqib Talib & The Arena Gridiron Crew react to the release of the NFL Schedule and give their early takes on which teams made out the best with their matchups. They kick things off by reacting to our very own Aqib Talib being featured in the Denver Broncos schedule release video and discuss what this day feels like from a player's perspective as you get to see your entire season laid out in front of you. They also break down the Broncos schedule and debate if their feelings on the team changed after seeing they face a gauntlet of teams over their first 6 weeks. Next, they react to the other side of the coin as the Kansas City Chiefs have a cupcake schedule to open the season as they face 3 non-playoff teams following their opening night battle with the Broncos and debate if the NFL gave the Chiefs an edge over contenders like the Broncos & Bills with a soft schedule while Patrick Mahomes recovers from his torn ACL. To follow that they take a quick detour from schedule talk to discuss one of their favorite subjects as the Arena Crew reacts to Deion Sanders breaking down everything Shedeur Sanders went through during his rookie season, stating that his superstar son went through hell and back during the pre-draft process & season and debate if the Hall of Famer is spitting facts or simply trying to protect his son. They then revert back to schedule discussion as they analyze the Dallas Cowboys' and Philadelphia Eagles' slates and debate which NFC East Rival has the easiest path to a dvision title before examining the NFL's decision to push the hostile divisional matchup between the Los Angeles Rams & Seattle Seahawks all the way to the end of the season with the 2 teams not facing off until Christmas Day. Finally, they react to the teams with the most primetime games and debate if the league got it right by putting the Green Bay Packers alongside the Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs with the most marquee games. PLEASE Give us a LIKE and SUBSCRIBE if you enjoy the show!!! Today's Arena Crew : Skip Bayless, Aqib Talib, Cody Kessler, Kenyon Martin and Kinsey. Give Out Your OWN NFL Draft Grades - https://underdogmockdraft.com/ The Arena Gridiron premieres every Monday & Friday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GRID and play $5 to get $50 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) 2 Min Countdown 0:00:00 Show Start 0:01:55 What do players look for when schedule drops? 0:09:05 The Arena's Favorite Release Videos 0:18:57 The Broncos Opening Gauntlet 0:24:24 Chiefs Get A Cupcake Schedule 0:35:25 Deion Says Shedeur Went Through Hell As A Rookie 0:45:20 Breaking Down The Cowboys Schedule 1:10:58 Analyzing The Eagles' Schedule 1:28:58 Rams Seahawks Pushed To The End Of The Season 1:47:26 Who Has The Most Primetime Games 1:54:10

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