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The Underdog NFL Show

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Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk all things NFL football year round, covering the sport with a unique blend of insight and humor -- along some help from their contacts from around the football world.

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1:00:09

Episode 266: NFL Week 13

The Underdog NFL Show ·

2025/11/27

Episode Summary 00:13 – Intro & Week 13 Setup Chris and Mario open with holiday chatter, late-season bye weeks, collapsing hopes vs. rising hopes, and early playoff-picture talk. 02:00 – NFC South & Panthers/Bucs Context Discussion of the messy NFC South, Tampa’s losing streak, Carolina hanging around, and how late-season momentum matters. 02:44 – Thanksgiving Game 1: Lions vs Packers Detroit hosts Green Bay; conversation centers on Lions’ uneven play, Gibbs’ breakout, Jameis’ chaos

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1:09:38

Episode 265: Miami Kev

The Underdog NFL Show ·

2025/11/20

Episode Summary 00:13 – Intro & Opening Banter Jokes about soccer/football confusion, UFC chatter, and baseball lineup mix-ups before moving into NFL Week 12. 02:24 – QB Records & NFL History Discussion of Jacoby Brissett's completions record, past record holders (Jared Goff, Drew Bledsoe), Bledsoe's career, and a deep dive into the 1994 Patriots roster. 11:13 – Delivery Apps, Tipping & Life Rants Funny segment on DoorDash behavior, tipping strategy, and delivery

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Episode 264: Down Goes Daboll

The Underdog NFL Show ·

2025/11/13

• Opening banter / birthdays / calendars(00:13) Light back-and-forth on missed birthdays, daylight-savings gripes, and Ireland closing early. MAJOR NON-GAME TOPICS • Giants fire Brian Daboll + “next coach” odds (04:00) They roast oddsmakers' list: Todd Monken as the favorite, confusion about Ben Johnson being listed despite already having a HC job, plus Joe Brady, Mike McDaniel, Raheem Morris, Jim Harbaugh, Bill Belichick, etc. • Jackson Dart discussion (06:11) Dart's toughness, upside, OL

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1:01:14

Episode 263: Week 10 and The Big Moves

The Underdog NFL Show ·

2025/11/08

• Trade Deadline Rundown (00:00:18–22:34:18)Chris and Mario unravel a chaotic deadline: Eagles add Jair Alexander and Jalen Phillips; Ravens grab Dre'Mont Jones; Cowboys land Logan Wilson and Quinnen Williams; Jaguars secure Jacoby Myers; Jets shock the league trading Sauce Gardner and later adding Jasser Taylor; Seattle acquires Rashid Shaheed; Bears pick up Joe Tryon; Chargers trade for Trevor Penning. Conversation swings between fit, upside, contracts, scheme changes, and organizational

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1:10:23

Episode 262: The Halfway Mark, Already

The Underdog NFL Show ·

2025/10/30

🎙️ Opening (00:00 → 00:18)Birthday talk, mortality jokes, Amazon wishlists, tech habits Retail therapy & collecting kicks → soccer obsession as the “methadone” for sneakers Deep dive into new passion for global football (Wrexham, pyramid system, kits) MLS talk, DC United kits, future promotion/relegation in U.S. soccer Shoe pickup: Jordan Zion “Reverse Voodoo” Banter about acting, Colin Farrell, Kiefer Sutherland, random movie tangent 🏈 NFL WEEK 9 GAMES Ravens at Dolphins (14:33 →

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Episode 261: The Trade Deadline Approaches

The Underdog NFL Show ·

2025/10/23

[00:18] Introduction & Welcome BackChris returns safely from overseas travel Brief discussion of last week's unusual recording setup with AirPods and poor WiFi [01:05] NFL Trade Deadline Deep Dive Trade deadline approaching in less than two weeks Comprehensive review of ESPN's top 25 potential trade candidates Evan Neal (#25): Former #7 overall pick from Giants; hosts discuss potential reclamation project at guard for Eagles, similar to Mekhi Becton situation Saquon Barkley's

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Episode 260: The Classic 1:20 AM Kickoff

The Underdog NFL Show ·

2025/10/16

On this week's episode of The Underdog NFL Show, Chris is traveling internationally and recording the show from Ireland! Together, he and Mario take a look at the each and every NFL game this week, break them down and give picks for each.

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Episode 259: Joe Flacco Might Die

The Underdog NFL Show ·

2025/10/09

🎙️ Open (00:00 → 10:14)Chris and Mario open with light banter about time flying, joking about writing 2026 on checks, time travel, and hypothetical ways to use future knowledge for profit (notably Bitcoin). They discuss how isolating it would be to relive childhood with adult knowledge before transitioning to football talk. 🏈 Thursday Night Football: Eagles vs Giants (11:01 → 17:12) Line: Giants +7.5 The hosts react to Philly's loss and note defensive stats: Eagles allowing just 2.9

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Episode 258: The End of the Flacco Era?

The Underdog NFL Show ·

2025/10/02

Opening & Headlines (00:31 → 01:25)Chris and Mario kick off with October vibes, quick NFL notes, and headline drama around Joe Flacco's struggles and Cleveland's QB shuffle. Shador Sanders' frustration at being QB3 is debated, and Kevin Stefanski's decision-making is defended. Quarterback Era Talk (03:18 → 11:53) Discussion on Dylan Gabriel starting for the Browns in Dublin vs. Carson Wentz (Vikings). Broader reflections on today's demand for instant QB success, rookie evaluations (Cam

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1:10:26

Episode 257: Lost Bravado

The Underdog NFL Show ·

2025/09/25

[00:18–03:35] Injuries & NFL Landscape ShiftsChris and Mario start with the impact of injuries across the league—highlighting issues affecting team depth, quarterback changes, and shifting dynamics through two weeks. [03:36–05:22] 49ers at Jaguars & Saints at Seahawks They look at the Niners' depth issues and the Jaguars' need for offensive improvement. In Seahawks-Saints, Seattle's run game is solid, while New Orleans struggles for identity. [05:23–07:41] Steelers at Patriots &

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1:04:47

Episode 256: Week 3 NFL Preview

The Underdog NFL Show ·

2025/09/18

[00:28–03:19] Lions' Week 2 Bounce-Back & Ben Johnson CritiqueChris and Mario discuss Detroit's Week 2 win and Ben Johnson's leadership. They debate if Johnson is head-coach material based on early postgame remarks. [03:20–07:12] Quarterback Injuries & Bengals' QB Market Joe Burrow's uncertain status sparks a breakdown of Cincy's options. Oddsmakers' odds on potential replacements include Derek Carr, Jameis Winston, and Carson Wentz. Other injuries to McCarthy and Purdy are also

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1:04:47

Episode 255: Picks and Predictions

The Underdog NFL Show ·

2025/09/11

Open - 00:00:00Commanders @ Packers – 00:06:51 Chris and Mario discuss Washington's Week 1 effort and Green Bay's strong defensive play. They express concern about the Packers' passing attack, Watson's injuries, and rookie WR Matthew Golden's development, while noting Rashan Gary's impact. Jets @ Bills – 00:10:10 Conversation highlights Justin Fields' surprising competence for New York and their clock-control ground game. They praise Josh Allen's 394-yard, 4-TD performance and Keon Coleman's

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Episode 254: Picks and Predictions

The Underdog NFL Show ·

2025/09/04

🎙️ Opening & NBA News [00:00:11] Chris and Mario kick off with reflections on summer's quick end. They pivot to breaking NBA news: allegations of salary cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers, comparing it to past Joe Smith/T'Wolves sanctions. 🏈 NFL Kickoff, Awards & Rankings [00:04:12] Excitement builds for the NFL's return. They highlight new MVP/award patches, Saquon Barkley's top NFL100 ranking, and debate Jalen Hurts, Mahomes, and legacy vs. performance in

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1:06:24

Episode 253: AFC Team-By-Team Preview

The Underdog NFL Show ·

2025/07/31

[00:13–03:13] NFL Training Camp Buzz & Top 100 Reactions Chris and Mario open the show talking about NFL training camp highlights. They react to the NFL Top 100 list, noting Lions Sam LaPorta and Kirby Joseph placing #94 and #71, and Eagles rookie Cooper DeJean appearing surprisingly high at #60. [03:14–05:36] Eagles Draft Praise & NFC Recap Setup They praise Eagles GM Howie Roseman for landing two Top 60 rookies. The hosts wrap up NFC talk and transition to previewing the AFC,

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Episode 252: NFC Team-By-Team Preview

The Underdog NFL Show ·

2025/07/17

[00:11–04:41] Summer Catch-Up, Quarterback & Sinners Talk Chris and Mario kick off discussing Netflix’s Quarterback series and Mario’s love for Jared Goff’s feature. [04:42–07:11] NFC East Preview – Dallas Cowboys The Cowboys’ win total is 7.5. They review offseason moves: trading for Joe Milton, signing Miles Sanders, Javonte Williams, Paris Campbell, and adding George Pickens. [07:12–10:23] NFC East – New York Giants QB Carousel The Giants’ win total is 5.5. They discuss Russell

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Episode 251: The 2025 NFL Draft

The Underdog NFL Show ·

2025/04/23

🎙️ Opening & NBA Tangent 00:00 – 01:39 Chris and Mario kick things off with a brief detour into the NBA, celebrating Tobias Harris' playoff performance for Detroit and lamenting his missed potential in Philadelphia. 🦅 Eagles' Super Bowl & Draft Excellence 01:40 – 03:02 Chris celebrates the Eagles' Super Bowl win and Howie Roseman's historic draft success—four straight second-round Pro Bowlers. Mario offers Lions fans' respect and admits Philly avoided a tough matchup. 🦁 Lions

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Episode 250: Super Bowl LIX

The Underdog NFL Show ·

2025/02/06

Introduction & Super Bowl Week Discussion 00:00:50 – 01:31 Chris welcomes Mario to this Super Bowl edition of the show. Mario reflects on the bittersweet nature of the big game, noting that his Lions are not playing. Super Bowl LVIII: Eagles vs. Chiefs Matchup Analysis 02:06 – 05:06 Chris highlights that the Eagles are 1-point underdogs, moving from +1.5. Discussion on how much weight should be given to Kansas City's playoff experience. Kansas City Chiefs: Keys to Victory 05:06 –

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Episode 249: Fathers and Sons

The Underdog NFL Show ·

2025/01/30

Introduction 00:00:00 – 00:01:04 Chris introduces the show, jokingly referring to Mario as the Lions' new offensive coordinator. They discuss John Morton's hiring as Detroit's new offensive coordinator after Ben Johnson's departure. Detroit Lions Coaching Changes 00:01:04 – 00:07:09 Mario expresses skepticism about John Morton, saying he feels underwhelmed but not disappointed. John Gruden praised Morton's hiring, calling it a “home run.” Discussion on Kelvin Sheppard being promoted to

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Episode 248: Aaron Glenn, Ben Johnson & Conference...

The Underdog NFL Show ·

2025/01/23

Introduction 00:00:44 – 00:02:12 Chris and Mario talk about the different emotional states they are in as football fans: Mario's Detroit Lions suffered a disappointing playoff loss to the Washington Commanders. Chris' Philadelphia Eagles will now face the Commanders in the NFC Championship Game. NFL Coaching Carousel: Ben Johnson to the Bears 00:02:12 – 00:10:09 Discussion about Ben Johnson becoming the new head coach of the Chicago Bears. Caleb Williams is thrilled about the hire, but

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Episode 247: Unapologetically Jerry Jones

The Underdog NFL Show ·

2025/01/16

Introduction 00:00:33 – 00:02:12 Hosts Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines open the show with casual banter about how fast the week has gone. Mario mistakenly thought it was Friday instead of Wednesday and tells a humorous story about his awkward interaction with a security guard. Coaching Carousel & Mike Vrabel to Patriots 00:02:12 – 00:06:30 Discussion on the New England Patriots hiring Mike Vrabel as head coach. Both hosts agree it was an expected move, comparing it to an obvious draft

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