Takes We Want Back (feat. Mike Ryan Ruiz) + Panic in LA
Sep 14, 2026 · 53m
Summary
Dave, Mike, and Tony discuss the NFL's new Wednesday night games, debating if they dilute the sport's appeal. The panel analyzes Week 1 results, highlighting the Chargers' poor performance, the Vikings' stunning win over the Packers, and the Titans' struggles with Cam Ward. They also rank the best and worst uniform matchups and debate Derek Henry's legacy. Finally, Brad Williams joins to preview the Broncos' season, praising their new offensive weapons and optimistic outlook.
Topics discussed
Sponsorships: ESPN NFL coverage and Cesar dog food
Intro banter: Pizza, international football, and show start
Worst loss of the weekend: Chargers, Ducks, and Rams
Mulligans: Derek Henry's Hall of Fame status and Rams injury woes
Mulligans: Justin Herbert MVP odds and Josh Allen's performance
Uniforms: Best and worst matchups of Week 1
Cam Ward's struggles and the Tennessee Titans' bad system
Sponsorship: Momentus Creatine and Jagermeister
Vikings vs Packers: Carson Wentz's performance and tier analysis
J.J. McCarthy's mechanics and the Vikings' offensive issues
Giants vs Cowboys: Giants' rise and Cowboys' offensive collapse
Player transformations: Malique Newman and number deception
Guest intro: Rad Williams and Red Robin fries debate
Chargers vs Cardinals: Justin Herbert's disappointing performance
Broncos outlook: Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Waddle, and schedule
Mike Leach strategy: Toss plays and small running backs
Ravens outlook and college football name jokes
Sponsorship: Labatt Blue and Pittsburgh Penguins rivalry
Betting recap, penalties, and final score predictions
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