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"I believe there is a lack of confidence in Dak Prescott." —@stephenasmith on the Cowboys' offensive woes 😳

“This offense will hold them back from a deep playoff run.” @michaelirvin88 calls for the Vikings to start Carson Wentz at QB 😲

“I think Texas is one of the 12 best teams in the country, whether they lose two games or three games.” 🤔 @finebaum makes a case on why the Longhorns deserve to be in the College Football Playoff.

“Why would I step on a sinking ship? … I’d drown if I jumped on the ship!” —Stephen A. Smith “[The Cowboys] will win!" —Michael Irvin @stephenasmith and @michaelirvin88 get into it over the Cowboys-Eagles Monday Night Football matchup.

“You had a 13-point cushion, and you gotta have to preserve it.” —@stephenasmith 😅 “It’s Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins.” —@danorlovsky7 🔥 The crew weighs in on the Ravens' biggest problems after their loss to the Bengals.

“[Dallas Cowboys] better see it as the end of the damn world and win this game!” @michaelirvin88 on what’s at stake for the Dallas Cowboys if they don’t beat the Philadelphia Eagles.

“I wanna let everyone know how pathetic Michael Irvin is. … You are pathetic, and I love it!” @stephenasmith calls out @michaelirvin88 for his take on the Dallas Cowboys matchup vs. the Philadelphia Eagles 😭

"[The] Giants have an identity as a football team, and no one else in the division does.” @danorlovsky7 comments on what the Giants’ OT win vs. the Texans means for their season outlook 🗣️

.@stephenasmith weighs in on the impact that Jalen Williams’ injury will have on OKC moving forward this season.

How much blame is on the officials for the Packers’ loss against the Lions? @stephenasmith and @danorlovsky7 debate 🤔

“There’s no way that you walk away from last night thinking ‘We’re okay.’” Will the Chiefs make moves on offense following their loss to the Seahawks? 👀

“[Steve Sarkisian] has struggled to handle [the pressure], because of the spotlight that it has brought down upon his program because of one guy.” @stephenasmith opens up about Steve Sarkisian 👀⬇️

Marcus Spears ranks his top-five scariest teams in the NFL right now ✍️

Which team will win the NFC North? @danorlovsky7 makes his pick ⬇️

"If you had a D or an F, would you call it great?" @stephenasmith goes off on Brian Schottenheimer's comments 😬

.@danorlovsky7: “What did you want [Marlon Humphrey] to say?” 🤔 @stephenasmith and @mspears96: “I’m looking forward to the matchup!” 🔥

“We wouldn’t be thinking about Arch Manning being the No. 1 guy if his last name wasn’t Manning.” —@stephenasmith on what the Texas QB's recent performances have revealed 😳

“I do not believe Arch should go to the NFL. I believe Arch should leave Texas.” —@danorlovsky7 on what Arch Manning should do after back-to-back losses for the Longhorns 👀

“You defend Lamar Jackson the way you’ve always tried to defend him. … Don’t assume he ain’t what he used to be.” @stephenasmith weighs in on defending Lamar Jackson 🤔

“They are in such a good place.” —@WindhorstESPN on what the 76ers' 29-point comeback win over the Cavaliers really means 🏀