The Rich Eisen Show

Rich breaks down the Vikings’ getting throttled by the Chargers on Thursday Night Football and what Minnesota’s 37-10 loss means for their Carson Wentz/JJ McCarthy quarterback situation. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss JJ McCarthy’s possible return to the Vikings’ starting QB job, Aaron Rodgers’ facing the Green Bay Packers for possibly the final time, when 49ers QB Brock Purdy could return from his turf toe injury, if the Philadelphia Eagles would trade disgruntled WR AJ Brown, injury updates on Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel, Michael Penix Jr and Lamar Jackson, and breaks down why there hasn’t been that much trade activity in the league this year. Rich reacts to former Raiders CEO Amy Trask being a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the Contributors category. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim and T.J. Jefferson preview the NBA season and discuss who in the Western Conference has the ability to challenge the Oklahoma City Thunder.. The guys discuss how the Nuggets replace Michael Porter Jr.'s production in Denver, can the Clippers aging roster contend, how good can the Lakers be without LeBron now that Luka has slimmed down, and what is the true impact of Fred VanVleet's injury for Houston. While in the Eastern Conference, with the loss of Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton, is it too soon to count Boston and Indiana out? Could the Cavaliers' window to compete for a Championship closing? What can we expect from Joel Embiid and the Sixers? Also, Jim discusses the impact of the developing story of the FBI investigation into illegal sports gambling involving Portland Trail Blazers Coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat Guard Terry Rozier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down what’s at stake for the Dallas Cowboys’ playoff hopes in their Week 8 matchup against the Denver Broncos, and offers up some advice for New York Giants fans amid the emergence of rookies Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo. The Athletic’s NFL Insider Dianna Russini and Rich discuss Lamar Jackson’s availability for the Baltimore Ravens in Week 8, WR AJ Brown’s role in the Eagles’ offense and the chances Philadelphia could trade the All-Pro WR, if the Dallas Cowboys will be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline, and more. In ‘Higher Register’ for NFL Week 8, the guys offer up their less-than-ringing endorsements of the Patriots, Ravens, and Bengals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patriots HC Mike Vrabel and Rich discuss New England’s 5-2 start under 2nd-year QB Drake Maye’s stellar play, returning the franchise’s winning culture, owner Robert Kraft’s Pro Football Hall of Fame worthiness, and more. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst breaks down the shocking FBI arrests of Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat G Terry Rozier in gambling cases and how it impacts the league moving forward, and why the NBA should be VERY afraid of San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama this season. Rich reacts to Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa addressing his penchant for throwing interceptions of late. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the stunning FBI arrests of Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat G Terry Rozier in separate gambling cases, and the guys marvel at Victor Wembanyama’s dominant 40-point, 15-rebound game in the San Antonio Spurs’ season opener. The guys weigh in on Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers saying this week’s showdown against the Green Bay Packers is not a revenge game, react to Sean Payton’s response to New York Giants QB Russell Wilson’s scathing tweet directed at the Denver Broncos head coach, and comment on New York Jets QB Justin Fields claiming he’s paying no mind to team owner Woody Johnson’s very public criticism of his play this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rams head coach Sean McVay and Rich discuss Los Angeles’ impressive Week 7 rout of the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, Matthew Stafford’s “total command” of L.A.’s offense, the challenge of replacing the injured Puka Nacua in his weekly game plan, the formidable pass rush combo of Jared Verse and Byron Young, why he loves coaching now more than ever, and more. Comedian Tom Papa joins Rich in-studio where he discusses being a long-suffering New York Giants fan, his passion for baking bread, his upcoming comedy tour, and reveals that he has never had a case of protector for his mobile phone. The guys break down Lamar Jackson’s return to the Ravens’ practice field after missing Baltimore’s last two games with a hamstring injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jets fan Rich weighs in on team owner Woody Johnson’s very public criticism of QB Justin Fields in the wake of New York’s 0-7 start, weighs in on the still simmering Sean Payton-Russell Wilson beef that flared up this week with the Denver Broncos head coach’s postgame comments followed by the New York Giants QB clapping back in his weekly media session, and debates TJ if Jaxson Dart has been a “home run” for the G-Men this season. Rich explains why he 100% agrees with Michigan State head basketball coach Tom Izzo’s reaction to a 3-year G-League veteran signing on to play college hoops at Louisville, and reveals a new #1 team in his brand-new NFL Power Rankings heading into Week 8. The guys share Deion Sanders’ awe at seeing what Dodgers two-way star is capable of doing at the plate and on the mound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys weigh in on opening night in the NBA that featured Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors’ easy win over the LeBron James-less Los Angeles Lakers. NFL Network analyst/Pro Football Hall of Famer Kurt Warner and Rich discuss Matthew Stafford playing at an MVP level for the Rams this season, Drake Maye’s dramatic improvement under New England Patriots’ OC Josh McDaniels, New York Jets owner Woody Johnson throwing QB Justin Fields under the bus, what’s ailing Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa’s confidence, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs regaining their Super Bowl form, Dak Prescott’s mastery of the Dallas Cowboys’ offense this year, and more. Rich reacts to the Washington Commanders announcing Jayden Daniels will miss Week 8 with a hamstring injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the Seattle Seahawks’ Monday Night Football win over the Houston Texans despite a slew of penalties and turnovers, and the guys react to 49ers TE George Kittle’s comments about Brock Purdy and Mac Jones in the latest episode of the ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ podcast with O’Shea Jackson Jr and TJ. Bestselling author Jeff Pearlman joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Only God Can Judge Me’ Tupac Shakur biography, and shares his favorite stories about researching and writing his recent book on Bo Jackson. Rich reacts to the Toronto Blue Jays ousting the Seattle Mariners to earn place in the World Series to face the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL on FOX analyst/’Stinkin’ Truth’ podcast host Mark Schlereth and Rich discuss the 0-7 New York Jets’ woeful offense and the team’s direction under first-year head coach Aaron Glenn, the Denver Broncos’ stunning 4th quarter comeback against the Giants in Week 7, if the Kansas City Chiefs or Indianapolis Colts are the AFC’s best team right now, if the 5-2 New England Patriots are legit contenders under 2nd-year QB Drake Maye, why he thinks the Los Angeles Rams will come out on top in the NFC West when the dust settles on the regular season, and more. In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on the Detroit Lions, Seattle Seahawks, the AFC and NFC South, if the Oklahoma City Thunder can repeat as NBA champions, and more. Rich reacts to a woebegone young Jets fan telling a TV reporter, “I hate this team,” and to team owner Woody Johnson throwing QB Justin Fields under the bus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the Detroit Lions’ impressive Monday Night Football win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss the 1-6 Miami Dolphins inner’ turmoil and head coach Mike McDaniel’s hot seat, what the Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks proved in their Monday Night Football wins, the possible timeline for 49ers QB Brock Purdy to return from his turf toe injury, when/if the Minnesota Vikings will start JJ McCarthy over Carson Wentz, the status of Lamar Jackson’s injured hamstring, Aaron Rodgers facing the Green Bay Packers in Week 8, Jayden Daniels’ latest injury that could keep him on the Washington Commanders’ sideline on Monday Night Football against the surging Kansas City Chiefs, and more. Rich weighs in on the Buccaneers’ issues with the officiating and Replay Assist in their MNF loss to the Lions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a special 2-interview episode, Shea and T.J. chop it up with San Francisco 49ers tight end and wrestling super fan, George Kittle and the WWE tag team combo of Nathan Frazer and Axiom aka "Fraxiom". Kittle joined the guys after a big win against the Falcons on Sunday Night Football to discuss how the Niners have persevered through all the injuries so far this season, Christian McCaffrey's stellar play, what Mac Jones brings to the huddle, and some insight on Brock Purdy's injured toe. Kittle also shared how he got bit by the wrestling bug, the moment that wrestling broke his heart, his favorite performers and he chose not only a Bar Fight Crew of wrestlers, but a Survivor Series team of fellow NFL players! In addition, the 2-Time WWE NXT tag team champions, Fraxiom shared their origin stories of how they came together as a team. Nathan Frazer and Axiom reveal their favorite tag teams of all time, their Pokemon and gaming fandom and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A weekly staple on 'The Rich Eisen Show' since 2018, 'Overreaction Monday' is now also an extended podcast with Rich and Chris Brockman debating the latest in the NFL. Today's topics: 1:20 - The Broncos are going to win the AFC West and win a playoff game 5:25 - Party like it's the 2000s!!! Either the Colts or Patriots will be the one-seed in the AFC 8:45 - If Micah Parsons wins DPOY the trade will go down as the worst move of Jerry Jones' career 11:45 - The Dolphins will have a new head coach and QB by Week 1 next year 14:05 - The 49ers officially have a quarterback problem 16:52 - The Chiefs are the best team in the NFL 19:37 - The Vikings should be taking way more heat for completely botching it at QB this season 21:42 - This will be the best season of Matthew Stafford's career 27:08 - The Bears are going to win the NFC North 29:05 - The Panthers are making the playoffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Mina Kimes and guest host Colleen Wolfe discuss the fate of her beloved Seattle Mariners as they head into the ALCS Game 7 against the Toronto Blue Jays, where the Seahawks and Rams land in her NFL rankings, previews Buccaneers vs Lions on Monday Night Football, breaks down the Philadelphia Eagles’ Week 7 offensive output, and more. Colleen and the guys react to the Los Angeles Rams’ 35-7 beatdown of the Jacksonville Jaguars in London that featured 5 touchdown passes from Matthew Stafford and his place among NFL MVP frontrunners Baker Mayfield, Daniel Jones, Dak Prescott, and Drake Maye, and have some fun with Sunday’s best sound bites in a new ‘Who Said That?’ segment. Colleen and the guys look ahead to the Chiefs vs Colts next month in what could be a preview of this season’s AFC Championship Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Colleen Wolfe and the guys debate how much patience the 0-7 Jets should have with rookie head coach Aaron Glenn. ‘NFL Daily’ host Gregg Rosenthal and Colleen discuss Drake Maye’s stellar start to the season, if the Jets should keep Justin Fields on the bench, the 1-6 Miami Dolphins’ dysfunction, if the NFC West is the best division in football, the Minnesota Vikings’ QB situation, Daniel Jones’ resurrection with the Indianapolis Colts, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense firing on all cylinders of late, and which surprise contenders have the staying power to actually make the playoffs with the dust settles on the regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Colleen Wolfe and the guys react to the Denver Broncos’ thrilling comeback win over the New York Giants in Week 7’s most exciting game, and weigh in on the 6-1 Indianapolis Colts owning the NFL’s best record after their 38-24 romp over the Los Angeles Chargers. Pro Football Hall of Famer Ronde Barber and the Colleen preview the 5-1 Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs the 4-2 Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football, discuss Baker Mayfield’s transformation from NFL bust to NFL MVP frontrunner, what perennial All-Pro WR Mike Evans means to the Bucs on the field and in the locker room, and more. Patriots fan Chris Brockman reacts to New England improving to 5-2 on the year in Mike Vrabel’s triumphant return to Nashville in a Week 7 win over the Tennessee Titans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss the fallout in the AFC North of Joe Flacco’s trade from the Cleveland Browns to the Cincinnati Bengals, how long Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin will remain out of action, updates the injury status of 49ers TE George Kittle and WR Jauan Jennings, and Chargers OT Joe Alt, says if the Tennessee Titans, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets and Cleveland Browns will be sellers at the NFL Trade Deadline, and breaks down the inner turmoil surrounding Miami Dolphins heading into Week 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Ryan Clark and Rich discuss Joe Flacco’s stunning 3-tuddy performance in the Cincinnati Bengals’ MNF win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Detroit Lions’ chances to reach the Super Bowl this season, why Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are once again the team to beat in the AFC, and more In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the Bengals, Steelers, Rams vs Jaguars, Patriots vs Titans, Chiefs vs Raiders, Colts vs Chargers, Buccaneers vs Lions, 49ers vs Falcons, the Eagles, Giants, Cowboys, the MLB playoffs, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Bengals’ QB Joe Flacco carving up the Pittsburgh Steelers to the tune of 342 yards and three touchdowns in Cincinnati’s pivotal Week 7 win on Thursday Night Football Rams legend Torry Holt and Rich discuss Kurt Warner and the ‘Greatest Show on Turf’ Cinderella Super Bowl season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reveals his brand-new NFL Power Rankings with a big shake up at the top after an eventful Week 6. Cardinals WR legend Larry Fitzgerald tells Rich how playing with Kurt Warner impacted his stellar career, why former teammate Anquan Boldin deserves a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, says what advice he has for 2nd-year Arizona WR Marvin Harrison Jr, and explains why he still believes in the injury-plagued Los Angeles Chargers to reach the Super Bowl. Rich floats the idea of Jon Gruden possibly return to coach on an NFL sideline next season, and in ‘Higher Register’ offer up their more-lukewarm-than-hot takes on the Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, and New York Jets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices