This episode offers a comprehensive preview of the upcoming NFL season, focusing on the AFC East and NFC East divisions, along with an in-depth look at the opening night game. The host shares record projections, over/under predictions, and analysis of coaching staff, key players, and team strengths and weaknesses.

Opening Night Game: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys — The NFL season kicks off with the Super Bowl-winning Philadelphia Eagles against the Dallas Cowboys, who will be playing without Micah Parsons.

  • Betting Advice: The spread for Dallas is +8.5, and the money line is +350. Dak Prescott has a 9-4 career record against the Eagles. Projected to be closer than the spread.
  • Over/Under: Predicted to go over 44-45 total points.
  • Fantasy Starts/Sits for Tonight:
    • Starts: Saquon Barkley, CeeDee Lamb, A.J. Brown, Jake Ferguson
    • Sits: Javonte Williams, Dallas Goedert
    • Defense: Neither recommended due to high-powered offenses.

AFC East Previews

Buffalo Bills

  • Coaching Staff: Shawn McDermott (HC), Joe Brady (OC), Bobby Babich (DC)
  • Offensive Players: Josh Allen, James Cook, Ray Davis, Khil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Josh Palmer, Dalton Kincaid, Dawson Knox, Dion Dawkins
  • Defensive Players: Tre'Davious White, Damar Hamlin, Christian Benford, Taron Johnson, Joey Bosa, Ed Oliver, A.J. Epenesa
  • Strengths: Josh Allen, tight end room, offensive line, strong front seven
  • Record Projection: 12-5
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 11.5

Miami Dolphins

  • Coaching Staff: Entire staff retained
  • Offensive Players: Tua Tagovailoa, Devon Achane, Jaylen Wright, Alexander Mattison, Ali Gordon II, Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Malik Washington, Darren Waller, Alec Engold
  • Offensive Line: Middle of league
  • Defensive Players: Chop Chop Robinson, Bradley Chubb, Willie Gay Jr., Minkah Fitzpatrick
  • Strengths: Edge rushers, better-than-expected defense, talented offensive playmakers
  • Record Projection: 10-7
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5

New England Patriots

  • Coaching Staff: Josh McDaniels (OC), Mike Vrabel (HC), Terrell Williams (DC)
  • Offensive Players: Trayvon Henderson, Rhamondre Stevenson, Antonio Gibson, Stefon Diggs, Demario Douglas, Drake May, Hunter Henry, Will Campbell, Brad Barry, Morgan Moses
  • Defensive Players: Robert Spillane, Harold Landry III, Carlton Davis III, Kyle Duggar, Jabrill Peppers/Marcus Epps, Christian Gonzalez, Marcus Jones, Milton Williams
  • Strengths: Defensive expertise under Mike Vrabel
  • Record Projection: 8-9
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5

New York Jets

  • Coaching Staff: Aaron Glenn (HC), Tanner Eggstrand (OC), Steve Wilks (DC)
  • Defensive Players: Sauce Gardner, Tony Adams, Brandon Stevens, Michael Carter II, Malachi Moore, Will McDonald, Quinnen Williams, Jermaine Johnson
  • Offensive Players: Justin Fields, Garrett Wilson, Braden Allen, Mason Taylor, Andrew Beck
  • Offensive Line: Lost guard/tackle Elijah Vera-Tucker
  • Strengths: Defensive-minded staff, talented defense, continuity for Fields
  • Record Projection: 9-8
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 5.5

NFC East Previews

Dallas Cowboys

  • Coaching Staff: Brian Schottenheimer (OC) + new staff
  • Offensive Players: Javonte, Miles Sanders, Jaden Blue, Phil Mafa, George Pickens, CeeDee Lamb, Amari Cooper
  • Offensive Line: Concerns about durability
  • Defensive Players: Kenny Clark, Marshon Kneeland, DeMarvion Overshown, Solomon Thomas, Dante Fowler Jr., Jack Sanborn, Kenneth Murray Jr., DaRon Bland, Malik Hooker, Donovan Wilson, Trevon Diggs
  • Strengths: Talented WR room, strong defensive backfield
  • Record Projection: 9-8
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 7.5

New York Giants

  • Coaching Staff: Brian Daboll (HC), Shane Bowen (DC), Mike Kafka (OC)
  • Quarterbacks: Russell Wilson, Jackson Dart, Jameis Winston
  • Offensive Players: Tyrone Tracy, Rhamondre Stevenson, Cam Skattebo, Malik Nabers, Wan'Dale Robinson, Darius Slayton, Jalin Hyatt, Theo Johnson, Andrew Thomas
  • Defensive Players: Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Abdul Carter, Chanty Goldston, Dexter Lawrence
  • Strengths: Defense, elite front seven
  • Weaknesses: Defensive backs, offensive line concerns
  • Record Projection: 5-12
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 5.5

Philadelphia Eagles

  • Coaching Staff: Kevin Patullo (OC), Vic Fangio (DC)
  • Offensive Strategy: Throw more (40-50% increase)
  • Offensive Players: Saquon Barkley, John Metchie III, DeVonta Smith, Jalen Hurts
  • Defensive Players: Cooper DeJean, Quinyon Mitchell, Jordan Davis, Jalen Carter, Haason Reddick, Adoree' Jackson
  • Strengths: Jalen Hurts, offensive weapons, defensive line, young DBs
  • Record Projection: 10-7
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 11.5

Washington Commanders

  • Coaching Staff: Joe Whitt Jr. (DC), second year
  • Offensive Players: Terry McLaurin, Austin Ekeler, Brian Robinson Jr., Kroski Merritt, Luke McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, Zach Ertz, Laremy Tunsil
  • Defensive Players: Bobby Wagner, Von Miller, Frankie Luvu, Eddie Goldman, Daron Bland, Duront Armstrong, Javon Kinlaw, Trey Amos, Will Harris, Marshon Lattimore
  • Strengths: Strong offensive line, improved defense, consistent coaching
  • Record Projection: 12-5
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 9.5