A Seat at the Table: The 10 true Super Bowl contenders at the start of the 2026 season
Summary
Hosts Josh, Dave, and Derek select the top 10 NFL contenders for the 2026 season, introducing a "soapbox" rule to allow one team reinstatement per host. They unanimously place the Rams, Seahawks, Bills, Ravens, Patriots, Broncos, and Texans on the table, debating offensive improvements and defensive strength. The episode also promotes a live show in Chicago and features a miniature table prop for visual tracking.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Paylocity and Gab
Show housekeeping and table exercise rules
Locking in the top 5 teams: Bills, Ravens, Patriots, Rams, Seahawks
Debate over the Denver Broncos' contender status
Sponsors: Quince and Gusto
Analyzing the Houston Texans' offense and defense
Evaluating Packers, Cowboys, Bears, and Jaguars
Finalizing the top 10: Chiefs, Bills, and Lions
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Discussing 49ers, Eagles, and Lions schedule
Comparing Chargers, Bengals, and Cowboys
Final 10 teams revealed and Cowboys debate
Outro and upcoming beat writer episodes
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