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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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