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"[The Cowboys] are not so far up that they can be let down." @EvCoRadio and the crew comment on the Cowboys' expectations facing the Cardinals 👀

“This is a league-changing move” 🔥 @minakimes and @LRiddickESPN react to the Bears acquiring DT Jeffery Simmons from the Titans ⬇️

“Is your team [the Packers] scary?” The crew questions Micah Parsons' comments on the Chiefs NOT scaring him 👀 @EvCoRadio | @minakimes | @LRiddickESPN

“It should mean nothing, but it means everything.” @EvCoRadio shares his perspective on what the Brewers winning the World Series means for the sport ⚾️

“This team does not need to worry about Kyler Murray living up to No. 1 overall pick in the draft status.” @EvCoRadio and @LRiddickESPN discuss the Minnesota Vikings' quarterback room 👀

Can the Bills win the AFC despite defensive struggles? @minakimes thinks they can 🗣️

Should NFL GMs be on the phone looking for this QB talent? 🤩 @JRodgers11 breaks down the tape from our very own @stephenasmith 😅

"I think Jared Goff is playing better than any quarterback in the NFL right now." —@JRodgers11 on whether the Lions' offense or the Vikings' defense has the edge in their Week 8 matchup 🤔

"He's putting up big-time buckets. That's what I expect from Jayson Tatum. That's what he's gonna need to do all year." @stephenasmith explains what Jayson Tatum needs to deliver all season ✍️

"[Jordan Love] has clearly taken a step, even though their record doesn't reflect it." @SaturdayJeff says Jordan Love is "absolutely" being asked to do too much for the Packers 😳

"You gotta be able to run the football, position Dak Prescott to do his thing and pray that your defense can be at least close to average." @stephenasmith weighs in on the current state of the Cowboys 👀

“It’s a devastating loss, … but it’s not the end of the season.” @stephenasmith weighs in on Anthony Edwards' injury and how it will affect the Timberwolves ⬇️

"[Kevin O'Connell's] lucky he's got a damn job." @stephenasmith explains why the Vikings need Jonathan Taylor the most if the Colts decide to trade him 🤔

“[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 think Seattle at the end of the day probably made the better move." @MadDogUnleashed explains why the Quenton Nelson trade has a bigger impact on Seattle than the DeForest Buckner trade does on San Francisco ✍️

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

“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 😭

"This is the worst superstar in the history of sports." @stephenasmith reacts to Kawhi Leonard's knee swelling injury 😧

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

"[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 🗣️

"Will you stop, bro!" @stephenasmith tells Bam Adebayo to "relax" 🗣️

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

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

"Deshaun Watson right now is the Comeback Player of the Year." @stephenasmith has this to say about Deshaun Watson 👀

“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 😳

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

“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.

"This is a team that could ... represent the AFC in the Super Bowl." @stephenasmith is high on Joe Burrow and the Bengals 📈

“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 👀

“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? 👀

“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.

“We didn’t learn anything about the Dallas Cowboys. … They find reasons why you should doubt whether or not this football team is capable of maintaining their level.” @ChrisCanty99 weighs in on the Cowboys after their win against the Eagles 👀

.@chiney on Game 6 of the WNBA Finals being played at 12:30PM on a Thursday 😮

“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 🤔

“[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 👀⬇️

“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.

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

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

“I am not apologizing. … There is nothing about what you have done with the Cowboys that has spelled ‘winning.’” 😳 @stephenasmith shares his stance on Brian Schottenheimer and his behavior towards the media.

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

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