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EPISODE · Dec 26, 2025 · 39 MIN

’Tis The Season | Christmas Day NFL vs NBA Debate & 99 Problems Picks

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Episode 16 of In My Defense is titled “’Tis The Season” — and Canty & Que are in full holiday mode (family in town, oxtails on deck, and wallets under pressure). The guys debate who owns Christmas Day now: the NFL or NBA, including why Spurs vs Thunder is Canty’s must-watch matchup — even with the NFL taking over the holiday slate.Then it’s 99 Problems with picks across the weekend:Cowboys vs Commanders (Canty’s confidence test for Dallas’ “foundation”)Lions vs Vikings (Detroit desperation game)Broncos vs Chiefs (a “get-right” spot for Denver vs a Mahomes-less KC)Texans vs Chargers (Canty’s dark-horse AFC take)Plus: Bears vs 49ers and Rams vs Falcons.They close with holiday reflections, favorite childhood gifts (Nintendo Power Pad + first Xbox), and Wins & Losses, including Canty giving Sam Darnold his flowers and sounding off on DK Metcalf’s costly mistake.Nothing’s personal… but In My Defense.🎙️ New episodes drop every Friday🔗 www.linktr.ee/InMyDefensePod📺 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@InMyDefensePod/?sub_confirmation=1🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Amazon Music.📺 Watch full episodes on YouTubeFollow the hosts:Chris Canty → @ChrisCanty99Quentin “Que” McDuffie → @Queie_Beamen1From sports and culture to business and everyday life, Chris and Que bring bold opinions, thoughtful analysis, and honest conversation, always with humor, heart, and real talk.In My Defense – Episode: Holiday Games, Christmas Day Debates & NFL Picks00:00 Start00:53 Navigating the holidays – mindset and balance02:32 Canty’s holiday plans02:49 Canty claims his wife is a better cook than his mother05:17 Christmas Day debate – NFL or NBA? Which owns the holiday06:04 Canty’s take – NFL slate wins, but Spurs vs Thunder is must-see NBA06:57 Que not excited for one-star vs no-name QB matchups07:53 Canty says Broncos vs Chiefs is still worth watching08:54 Did the Chiefs put all their eggs in the Mahomes basket?09:40 Favorite Christmas Day game memories09:47 Que’s favorite – Warriors vs Cavaliers 2016, Kyrie game-winner10:29 Canty on how Christmas games feel different for players today12:09 Even without stars, NFL slate still has playoff implications12:58 Alvin Kamara’s six-touchdown Christmas performance14:00 99 Problems segment begins14:07 Cowboys vs Commanders – Christmas Day14:10 Canty takes the Cowboys15:39 Lions vs Vikings15:44 Canty takes the Lions16:36 Broncos vs Chiefs16:52 Canty takes the Broncos17:36 Texans vs Chargers17:46 Canty takes the Texans19:15 Remembering the 2007 Giants Super Bowl team24:04 Bears vs 49ers preview24:42 Rams vs Falcons preview25:22 ’Tis the season – holiday reflections27:20 Most memorable Christmas gifts27:31 Canty’s favorite gift – Nintendo Power Pad28:18 Que’s favorite gift – first Xbox in 200130:05 Wins & Losses begin30:07 Canty’s Win – Sam Darnold selected as a Pro Bowler31:17 Canty asks Que: Who’s the real MVP?32:29 Que’s Win – the 2018 NFL Draft class34:16 Canty’s Loss – DK Metcalf36:49 Que’s Loss – Tampa Bay Buccaneers38:50 Outro🎙️ New episodes drop every Friday 🔗 www.linktr.ee/InMyDefensePod 📺 Subscribe: youtube.com/@InMyDefensePodFollow the hosts:Chris Canty → @ChrisCanty99Quentin “Que” McDuffie → @Queie_Beamen1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 16 of In My Defense is titled “’Tis The Season” — and Canty & Que are in full holiday mode (family in town, oxtails on deck, and wallets under pressure). The guys debate who owns Christmas Day now: the NFL or NBA, including why Spurs vs Thunder is Canty’s must-watch matchup — even with the NFL taking over the holiday slate.Then it’s 99 Problems with picks across the weekend:Cowboys vs Commanders (Canty’s confidence test for Dallas’ “foundation”)Lions vs Vikings (Detroit desperation game)Broncos vs Chiefs (a “get-right” spot for Denver vs a Mahomes-less KC)Texans vs Chargers (Canty’s dark-horse AFC take)Plus: Bears vs 49ers and Rams vs Falcons.They close with holiday reflections, favorite childhood gifts (Nintendo Power Pad + first Xbox), and Wins & Losses, including Canty giving Sam Darnold his flowers and sounding off on DK Metcalf’s costly mistake.Nothing’s personal… but In My Defense.🎙️ New episodes drop every Friday🔗 www.linktr.ee/InMyDefensePod📺 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@InMyDefensePod/?sub_confirmation=1🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Amazon Music.📺 Watch full episodes on YouTubeFollow the hosts:Chris Canty → @ChrisCanty99Quentin “Que” McDuffie → @Queie_Beamen1From sports and culture to business and everyday life, Chris and Que bring bold opinions, thoughtful analysis, and honest conversation, always with humor, heart, and real talk.In My Defense – Episode: Holiday Games, Christmas Day Debates & NFL Picks00:00 Start00:53 Navigating the holidays – mindset and balance02:32 Canty’s holiday plans02:49 Canty claims his wife is a better cook than his mother05:17 Christmas Day debate – NFL or NBA? Which owns the holiday06:04 Canty’s take – NFL slate wins, but Spurs vs Thunder is must-see NBA06:57 Que not excited for one-star vs no-name QB matchups07:53 Canty says Broncos vs Chiefs is still worth watching08:54 Did the Chiefs put all their eggs in the Mahomes basket?09:40 Favorite Christmas Day game memories09:47 Que’s favorite – Warriors vs Cavaliers 2016, Kyrie game-winner10:29 Canty on how Christmas games feel different for players today12:09 Even without stars, NFL slate still has playoff implications12:58 Alvin Kamara’s six-touchdown Christmas performance14:00 99 Problems segment begins14:07 Cowboys vs Commanders – Christmas Day14:10 Canty takes the Cowboys15:39 Lions vs Vikings15:44 Canty takes the Lions16:36 Broncos vs Chiefs16:52 Canty takes the Broncos17:36 Texans vs Chargers17:46 Canty takes the Texans19:15 Remembering the 2007 Giants Super Bowl team24:04 Bears vs 49ers preview24:42 Rams vs Falcons preview25:22 ’Tis the season – holiday reflections27:20 Most memorable Christmas gifts27:31 Canty’s favorite gift – Nintendo Power Pad28:18 Que’s favorite gift – first Xbox in 200130:05 Wins & Losses begin30:07 Canty’s Win – Sam Darnold selected as a Pro Bowler31:17 Canty asks Que: Who’s the real MVP?32:29 Que’s Win – the 2018 NFL Draft class34:16 Canty’s Loss – DK Metcalf36:49 Que’s Loss – Tampa Bay Buccaneers38:50 Outro🎙️ New episodes drop every Friday 🔗 www.linktr.ee/InMyDefensePod 📺 Subscribe: youtube.com/@InMyDefensePodFollow the hosts:Chris Canty → @ChrisCanty99Quentin “Que” McDuffie → @Queie_Beamen1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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