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| Episode 277: NFL Offseason Spectacular | 12 Mar 2026 | 01:18:02 | |
0:13 — Show Introduction & Free Agency Overview Hosts introduce the episode and set the stage for a rapid-fire breakdown of NFL free-agency moves and offseason storylines across the league. 0:50 — Arizona Cardinals Moves Discussion of Arizona potentially releasing Kyler Murray, new additions like Isaac Seumalo and Gardner Minshew, and speculation about a possible Marvin Harrison Jr. trade while evaluating the team’s outlook and odds from oddsmakers. 6:00 — Atlanta Falcons Offseason Decisions Breakdown of Atlanta’s additions (including Jahan Dotson and specialists), Kyle Pitts on the franchise tag, and debate about the team’s quarterback situation and roster direction. 8:46 — Baltimore Ravens Trade Drama Hosts examine the Ravens backing out of a Maxx Crosby trade and pivoting to Trey Hendrickson, along with reactions around the league and implications for the team’s championship chances. 12:27 — Buffalo Bills Offensive Additions Discussion of the Bills trading for DJ Moore and adding Bradley Chubb, focusing on Moore’s role in the offense and whether the team has truly found a top receiving option for Josh Allen. 18:46 — Carolina Panthers Big Spending Analysis of Carolina’s large deal for Jalen Phillips, other roster additions, and whether the moves represent meaningful progress or a risky investment in upside. 21:07 — Chicago Bears Transactions Bears signings, the surprise retirement of Drew Dalman, and the team’s offensive line adjustments lead to a discussion about long-term roster planning. 25:13 — Cincinnati Bengals Quiet Offseason The Bengals’ limited activity, including replacing Trey Hendrickson, and brief off-field chatter surrounding Joe Burrow. 25:58 — Cleveland Browns Strategy Debate A series of offensive line additions sparks discussion on whether Cleveland is rebuilding, treading water, or unintentionally tanking. 28:53 — Dallas Cowboys Moves & Pickens Situation Cowboys acquire Rashan Gary and franchise-tag George Pickens, prompting debate about roster strategy and potential contract drama. 32:01 — Denver Broncos Standing Pat Denver’s lack of outside signings leads to discussion about relying on internal improvement and the upcoming draft to strengthen the roster. 32:52 — Detroit Lions Roster Changes Trade of David Montgomery and additions like Cade Mays and Isaiah Pacheco highlight Detroit’s effort to manage salary cap space while maintaining competitiveness. 34:21 — Green Bay Packers Direction The hosts discuss roster turnover, the addition of Zaire Franklin, and whether Green Bay may be overrated entering next season according to oddsmakers. 35:43 — Houston Texans Building Around Defense Texans add Reed Blankenship and other contributors while focusing on strengthening key areas to support their developing roster. 37:30 — Indianapolis Colts Commit to Daniel Jones Conversation about the Colts keeping Alec Pierce and committing to Daniel Jones, including differing opinions on the long-term viability of the move. 40:17 — Jacksonville Jaguars Minimal Activity Jaguars largely retain internal players, prompting a quick segment on the team’s quiet offseason approach. 40:45 — Kansas City Chiefs Add Kenneth Walker Chiefs sign Kenneth Walker and bring back Travis Kelce, sparking discussion about offensive evolution and potential draft strategy. 44:45 — Las Vegas Raiders Aggressive Additions Raiders add Tyler Linderbaum, Quay Walker, and Nakobe Dean, with the hosts debating how the influx of defensive talent reshapes the roster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 276: A Look Back at Super Bowl LX | 12 Feb 2026 | 01:00:00 | |
00:13 – Cold Open & Super Bowl Disappointment Chris and Mario admit the game lacked intrigue, comparing it to last year’s lopsided halftime. They discuss the Patriots' offensive struggles and Seattle’s dominant defensive tone. 01:07 – Super Bowl: Seahawks vs Patriots High-level breakdown of Seattle’s defensive pressure, Patriots protection issues, Drake May’s uneven performance, Sam Darnold’s steadiness, and key defensive plays that shaped the flow. 06:31 – Treveyon Henderson Prop Sweat Chris recounts betting the rushing over and surviving a late-game yardage swing, highlighting how game script killed run volume. 10:34 – Standout Performances Praise for Christian Gonzalez, Craig Woodson’s rookie impact, Milton Williams’ interior presence, and debate over Kenneth Walker’s MVP moment negated by penalty. 16:10 – Commercials & Halftime Reactions They critique AI-heavy ads, the Brad Pitt Netflix trailer buzz, and nostalgic de-aging spots that missed the mark. 19:14 – Early Super Bowl Odds & Team Outlooks Using oddsmakers’ futures board, they debate Seahawks/Rams at the top, skepticism around Bills hype, Patriots’ standing, and surprise bottom-tier teams like the Dolphins and Cardinals. 22:59 – Bears vs Jaguars Futures Debate Deep dive into Caleb Williams’ troubling completion numbers, postseason inconsistency, Ben Johnson’s scheme questions, Trevor Lawrence’s trajectory, and Jacksonville’s ceiling. 39:59 – Receiver Trade Speculation Hypothetical trade talk: Brian Thomas Jr., Marvin Harrison Jr., and even A.J. Brown scenarios, plus Bills’ need for a true WR1. 52:00 – Veteran QB Carousel Discussion of potential availability: Kyler Murray, Tua, Malik Willis, Kirk Cousins, and deeper backup names. Debate on value vs projection. 53:35 – James Pearce Jr. Arrest & Fallout Detailed reaction to domestic dispute allegations, police pursuit, felony charges, and likely career consequences. The conversation turns to accountability, character evaluation, and Falcons implications. 59:23 – Offseason Preview Show closes with plans for free agency, draft coverage, and offseason consistency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 267: Week 14 and General Despair | 04 Dec 2025 | 00:58:22 | |
00:13 – Intro & Lions/Eagles MiseryChris and Mario open from “on location,” joking about Uzbekistan, then dive into Lions and Eagles frustrations: injuries, failed physicals, underperforming CBs (Arnold, Okuda), tired defenses, Saquon's decline, O-line issues, and constant coordinator turnover.09:56 – Coaching Personalities & FitDiscussion of Mike McDaniel, Lane Kiffin, Joe Judge, personality conflicts, and how coaches struggle when they aren't “the guy.”13:56 – Recruiting, NIL & Transfer Portal ChaosShifts to college football: strange QB commitments (Houston/Vanderbilt), Penn State's recruiting collapse, BYU coach leverage, loyalty vs. opting out, and Wrexham anecdotes about finishing seasons with teammates.NFL Week 14 Games 23:46 – Cowboys at LionsDebate over Detroit's ability to stop Dallas, injury concerns, and Lions' must-win stakes.24:50 – Bengals at BillsBuffalo's inconsistency, Cincinnati's uneven form, and how each team's identity is shifting.26:15 – Colts at JaguarsConversation about both teams' surprising rise, T-Law's volatility, and AFC hierarchy questions.27:18 – Dolphins at JetsJets' cold-weather advantage, defensive competence, and Miami's road vulnerability.29:07 – Saints at BuccaneersTampa rediscovering rhythm, Saints' issues, and how injuries complicate both sides.30:26 – Steelers at RavensBaltimore's higher ceiling, Steelers' struggles, and roster decisions (Mark Andrews, Likely).34:45 – Seahawks at FalconsAtlanta's offensive talent vs. collapse, QB uncertainty, and Seattle's playoff relevance.37:23 – Titans at BrownsCam Ward soundbite, Tennessee's internal frustration, Cleveland's QB chaos, and fan unease.45:42 – Commanders at VikingsBoth teams' self-inflicted issues, run-game reliance, and thin margins.46:10 – Broncos at RaidersDenver's need to “prove it,” Raiders' volatility, and why this matchup remains unpredictable.48:15 – Bears at PackersPlayoff-seeding implications, Chicago's surprising standing, and Green Bay skepticism.50:41 – Rams at CardinalsArizona fading post-elimination; Rams viewed as eye-test contenders.51:14 – Texans at ChiefsDiscussion of Kansas City's strange season, playoff positioning, and Houston's growth.54:42 – Eagles at ChargersHerbert's health, Trey Lance possibilities, Eagles' defensive punch, and LA's underachievement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 175: AFC Division Winner Picks | 25 Aug 2022 | 00:56:16 | |
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines take a stab at making some more predictions. The pair go team by team for each AFC division and make their picks for who's going to win. There are definitely some surprises in here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 174: Awards Predictions | 18 Aug 2022 | 01:02:10 | |
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines take a look at the odds for some major NFL awards and make their predictions for each. They also hit on the latest episode of Hard Knocks featuring the Detroit Lions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 173: Improving the NFL | 11 Aug 2022 | 01:35:06 | |
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines return after their offseason break with a huge show! The guys kick things off by talking about the Kyler Murray situation with his contract stipulations in Arizona before moving on to a discussion of the Deshaun Watson ordeal going on in Cleveland. On a lighter note, they gush about how this year's version of Hard Knocks is the best in recent memory and then spend a lot of time breaking down and ranking ideas to improve the NFL from an old edition of Football Morning in America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 172: The 11 Biggest Offseason Stories | 24 Mar 2022 | 00:58:15 | |
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines break down the eleven biggest stories of the NFL offseason so far. Including news from Khalil Mack, Russell Wilson, Amari Cooper, Deshaun Watson, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams, Von Miller, Matt Ryan, Allen Robinson, and Tyreek Hill. One thing's for sure, this has been one of the wildest offseasons in NFL history -- and it's still March! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 171: Quarterback Movement Predictions | 24 Feb 2022 | 00:48:11 | |
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines dive into one of their favorite shows of the year -- they predict all of the off-season Quarterback movement in the NFL. Which big name QBs are on the move? Who's staying put? Some of the predictions may surprise you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 170: Another One in the Books | 17 Feb 2022 | 00:35:54 | |
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk about what happened during this past weekend's Super Bowl LVI and look forward to some off-season player movement, rumors, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 169: Super Bowl Picks Aplenty | 10 Feb 2022 | 00:59:23 | |
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines get right into the biggest event on the NFL calendar: Super Bowl LVI. The guys scour the sportsbooks for their favorite picks including picks against the spread, Over/Unders, Passing Props, Rushing Props, Receiving Props, Halftime Props, Commercial Props, and oh so much more. In total, the guys make 51 picks for this year's big game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 168: Brian Flores vs. the NFL | 03 Feb 2022 | 00:52:12 | |
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines spend the first half of the show doing a deep dive into the historic lawsuit that former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores has filed against the NFL, the New York Giants, the Miami Dolphins, and the Denver Broncos. We go over the claims made against each team and try to figure things out. In the second half of the show the guys talk about Tom Brady's retirement, Rob Gronkowski saying goodbye, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 167: 7v7 and an Incredible Football Weekend | 27 Jan 2022 | 00:46:33 | |
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk over an important topic: at what age would they feel comfortable letting kids play contact football. After that, they move on to recapping one of the best weekends of football in recent memory, they debate the futures of a couple of star quarterbacks and finally give their picks for the Conference Championship round. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 166: Coaching Vacancies and the Divisional Round | 20 Jan 2022 | 00:37:32 | |
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk about the upcoming Wildcard 3-day Weekend in the NFL and they make their picks both against the spread and for the over/under, for each of the six games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 266: NFL Week 13 | 27 Nov 2025 | 01:00:09 | |
Episode Summary 00:13 – Intro & Week 13 SetupChris 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 ContextDiscussion 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 PackersDetroit hosts Green Bay; conversation centers on Lions' uneven play, Gibbs' breakout, Jameis' chaos last week, and defensive lapses.12:13 – Thanksgiving Game 2: Chiefs vs CowboysDallas at home vs Kansas City; focus on Dallas' inconsistency and Kansas City stabilizing under Andy Reid.17:18 – Thanksgiving Game 3: Bengals vs RavensCincinnati visits Baltimore; the hosts examine Burrow's return, injury-management tension, and Baltimore's steadier form.22:51 – Bears vs EaglesChicago travels to Philly; talk centers on Steelers' overrating, the Bears' late-game competitiveness, and Philadelphia's tendency to ease off early leads.24:38 – Cardinals vs BuccaneersArizona goes to Tampa; concern over Baker's injury status and whether Tampa's offense can steady itself.29:20 – Falcons vs JetsDiscussion of both teams' identity issues, Cousins' age/health arc, and Tyrod Taylor giving the Jets some stability.30:56 – Texans vs ColtsHouston at Indy; focus on D'Amico Ryans' coaching, QB uncertainty (Stroud protocol), and how each team adjusts to lineup changes.32:35 – Jaguars vs TitansJacksonville visits Tennessee; long examination of Trevor Lawrence's turnover issues, misleading stats, and Jacksonville's strange 7–4 profile.38:59 – Rams vs PanthersLA travels to Carolina; praise for McVay's revival, young defensive standouts, and the Panthers' struggles.44:46 – Saints vs DolphinsNew Orleans heads to Miami; discussion of Miami's pre-bye bounce-back, coaching strengths, and both teams managing volatile offensive stars.46:52 – 49ers vs BrownsSan Francisco at Cleveland; Shador Sanders' steadiness vs. limitations, Browns' defensive stars (Myles Garrett, Carson Swessinger), and rookie LB impact.52:23 – Vikings vs SeahawksMinnesota travels to Seattle; focus on J.J. McCarthy's struggles, Darnold's steadier play, and JSN's meteoric rise.55:50 – Bills vs SteelersBuffalo at Pittsburgh; uncertainty around Buffalo's identity, fading defense, and what Pittsburgh lacks offensively.58:03 – Raiders vs ChargersLas Vegas visits LA; Chargers leaning on run identity against a Raiders defense that can't stop much.58:36 – Broncos vs CommandersDenver at Washington; praise for Denver's competitive rebuild and Washington's inconsistency.1:00:12 – Giants vs PatriotsNew York travels to New England; Patriots' strong record vs. perception, but needing to prove real staying power against an irritating opponent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 165: Wildcard Weekend | 13 Jan 2022 | 00:40:01 | |
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk about the upcoming Wildcard 3-day Weekend in the NFL and they make their picks both against the spread and for the over/under, for each of the six games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 164: AB's (Latest) Swan Song | 06 Jan 2022 | 00:51:36 | |
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk about the bizarre situation revolving around Antonio Brown this past weekend and they make their Week 18 NFL picks against the spread. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 163: Snatching Defeat from the Jaws of Victory | 30 Dec 2021 | 00:34:31 | |
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk about the Detroit Lions' recent game against the Atlanta Falcons, the tremendously sad passing of the legend, John Madden, and they close out the show by making their Week 17 NFL picks against the line. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 162: Week 16 and Happy Holidays | 23 Dec 2021 | 00:30:53 | |
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk over yet another Lions win and take a look ahead at Week 16 in the NFL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 161: COVID Outbreaks and Week 15 in the NFL | 16 Dec 2021 | 00:40:22 | |
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk about some of the COVID outbreaks in the league right now and make their Week 15 NFL picks against the line. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 160: A Win and Week 14 in the NFL | 09 Dec 2021 | 00:36:52 | |
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk about the Detroit Lions finally get in the win column, the Heisman, and they make their Week 14 NFL picks against the spread.This week's episode is brought to you in part by the Wisdom app. You probably heard us talk about it in the show, Wisdom is a fun app where we get to talk to you directly. Download the app (Wisdom) and just follow @ChrisHorwedel to be notified anytime we go live. The guys are going live on the app Wednesday, December 8th around 5:45 PM EST and they look forward to talking to everyone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 159: NFL QB Rankings and Week 13 Picks | 02 Dec 2021 | 00:41:28 | |
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk about Michigan State/Michigan/Ohio State before digging into NFL.com's most recent NFL quarterback rankings and finally, they make their Week 13 NFL picks against the spread.This week's episode is brought to you in part by the Wisdom app. You probably heard us talk about it in the show, Wisdom is a fun app where we get to talk to you directly. Download the app (Wisdom) and just follow @ChrisHorwedel to be notified anytime we go live. The guys are going live on the app Wednesday, December 8th around 5:45 PM EST and they look forward to talking to everyone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 158: Thanksgiving and Week 12 Picks | 25 Nov 2021 | 00:46:22 | |
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk a bit about the recent blowout of Michigan State by Ohio State, before touching briefly on the Lions and making their Week 12 NFL picks against the spread. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 157: 16 to 16 and Week 11 in the NFL | 18 Nov 2021 | 00:53:49 | |
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines start off the show by talking about Michigan State's backbreaking loss to Purdue last weekend, before segueing into a quick talk about relaxation and travel. After that they talk over the Odell Beckhan Jr. situation by looking at the teams that he's been linked too -- before ending the show with their Week 10 NFL picks against the spread. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 156: Odell, Purdue and Week 10 in the NFL | 11 Nov 2021 | 00:49:56 | |
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines begin by talking about the Lions recent game against the Steelers that ended in a 16 to 16 tie, hit on some other news from around the NFL, and finally wrap things up by making their picks against the spread for Week 11 in the NFL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 265: Miami Kev | 20 Nov 2025 | 01:09:37 | |
Episode Summary 00:13 – Intro & Opening BanterJokes about soccer/football confusion, UFC chatter, and baseball lineup mix-ups before moving into NFL Week 12.02:24 – QB Records & NFL HistoryDiscussion 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 RantsFunny segment on DoorDash behavior, tipping strategy, and delivery frustrations.20:13 – NFL Week 12 BeginsNFL GAMES 20:13 – Bills at Texans22:18 – Colts at Chiefs26:41 – Vikings at Packers34:28 – Patriots at Bengals35:08 – Giants at Lions46:50 – Jets at Ravens48:10 – Steelers at Bears49:39 – Seahawks at Titans52:47 – Browns at Raiders58:13 – Jaguars at Cardinals59:43 – Falcons at Saints60:13 – Eagles at Cowboys66:20 – Buccaneers at Rams66:51 – Panthers at 49ersNon-Game Segments28:02 – QB Carousel TalkConversation about McCarthy, Sam Darnold, Daniel Jones, Carson Wentz, and how teams overthink QB decisions.31:44 – NIL, College QBs & Lane KiffinHow NIL affects smaller-school quarterbacks, plus discussion of Kiffin's future and program dynamics.35:14 – Lions/Eagles Offense & Defensive ChangesBreakdown of recent offensive issues, Saquon usage, WR dynamics, and Jalen Phillips' impact on the Eagles' line.41:43 – Coordinator Turnover & Coaching CareersHow losing coordinators affects team identity, retread coaching candidates, and system fits.50:59 – Miles Garrett SegmentHis sack pace, Browns defensive context, and the franchise's long history of bad luck.55:05 – Rookie QB Struggles & Shador Sanders TalkEvaluation of his rough debut, overanalysis of prep, and realistic expectations.67:51 – ClosingFinal remarks and sign-off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 155: Not Your Average Week Nine | 04 Nov 2021 | 00:46:13 | |
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines are absolutely overwhelmed with topics for this episode. From the Henry Ruggs tragedy to Aaron Rodgers lying about being vaccinated (and testing positive), to Odell Beckham Jr's time with the Browns seemingly coming to a close -- oh and Von Miller was traded to the Rams! All that and Week Nine picks from around the NFL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 154: Week 8 | 28 Oct 2021 | 00:56:00 | |
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines do their thing and make picks, against the line, for each game on this weekend's Week Eight NFL schedule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 153: Week 7 | 21 Oct 2021 | 00:42:41 | |
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines do their thing and make picks, against the line, for each game on this weekend's Week Seven NFL schedule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 152: Week 6 | 14 Oct 2021 | 00:46:40 | |
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines do their thing and make picks, against the line, for each game on this weekend's Week Six NFL schedule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 151: Week 5 | 07 Oct 2021 | 00:45:09 | |
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines do their thing and make picks, against the line, for each game on this weekend's Week Five NFL schedule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 150: Week 4 | 30 Sep 2021 | 00:50:08 | |
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines do their thing and make picks, against the line, for each game on this weekend's Week Four NFL schedule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 149: Week 3 | 23 Sep 2021 | 00:39:43 | |
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines do their thing and make picks, against the line, for each game on this weekend's Week Three NFL schedule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 148: Week 2 | 16 Sep 2021 | 00:50:37 | |
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines do their thing and make picks, against the line, for each game on this weekend's NFL schedule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 147: Week 1 | 09 Sep 2021 | 00:39:07 | |
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines celebrate the return of the regular season by making picks for each game on this weekend's NFL schedule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 146: Picking Division Winners | 02 Sep 2021 | 00:37:45 | |
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines take a look at each division and predict the winners, before moving on to conference and Super Bowl picks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 264: Down Goes Daboll | 13 Nov 2025 | 00:40:50 | |
• 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 concerns, and whether his physical wear will affect development.• Bo Nix regression & evaluation(10:07) Why his tape isn't matching expectations, concerns about intermediate accuracy, and whether he settles into the QB20-35 tier.• Eagles offensive dysfunction / AJ Brown frustration(12:40) Play-calling issues under Kevin Petula, lack of targets for AJ Brown, OL injuries, lack of rhythm, Sirianni needing to self-correct.• Jaire Alexander stepping away(19:49) Concerns about mental health around the league and frustration that the trade happened right before this development.WEEK 11 GAMES (Each With Timecodes)Jets at Patriots(21:26) Biggest line of the week; Jets offense still broken; Patriots viewed as legit and physical.Commanders vs Dolphins (Madrid game)(24:20) Commanders imploded last week; Dolphins expected to enjoy the Spain trip more and play looser.Panthers at Falcons(25:11) Both teams inconsistent; Panthers “look OK until they don't”; slight lean Falcons at home.Bears at Vikings(26:33) Lack of belief in J.J. McCarthy; Bears' offense scores more reliably.Bengals at Steelers(27:21) Steelers need it to avoid losing ground in the division; Bengals pesky but overmatched.Packers at Giants(28:53) Jameis starting; Packers expected to control the game.Texans at Titans(29:21) Texans praised; Davis Mills “backup lifer” energy; Houston momentum favored.Chargers at Jaguars(29:58) Travis Hunter's season-ending injury; Chargers “need-to-win” tendency to collapse; Mario leans Jags.Buccaneers at Bills(32:22) Bills expected to bounce back; Bucs tough and disciplined; close game.49ers at Cardinals(33:23) Strange line; Cardinals outmatched; Mario calls this his “lock of the week.”Ravens at Browns(35:18) Confusion why the line isn't bigger; strong confidence in Baltimore.Chiefs at Broncos(36:00) Chiefs in dangerous playoff position; must-win; trust placed in Reid/Mahomes.Lions at Eagles (SNF)(36:51) Eagles inconsistent but still NFC's #1 seed; Lions need to “earn it”; expected to be physical.Cowboys at Raiders (MNF)(39:04) Raiders' struggles vs Cowboys' volatility; emotional game following the tragedy; slight lean Dallas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 145: The Dan and Jared Show | 26 Aug 2021 | 00:49:42 | |
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk over the relationship between Dan Campbell and Jared Goff, as well as debating some interesting futures for this year's NFL season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Lions and Player Stat Futures | 19 Aug 2021 | 00:39:15 | |
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk over the Detroit Lions preseason and they look at a few interesting NFL player statistical futures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Team Specific Props | 12 Aug 2021 | 00:43:27 | |
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk some of the more interesting team specific props that they're seeing heading into the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| QB Paydays and the HOF Game | 05 Aug 2021 | 00:31:13 | |
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk over Josh Allen's new contract and what it means for other QBs. They also talk about preseason football and the annual Hall of Fame game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Training Camps Starting Soon | 22 Jul 2021 | 00:44:05 | |
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk about the start of NFL Training Camps as well as some very interesting futures bets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| What was Richard Sherman Thinking? | 15 Jul 2021 | 00:47:55 | |
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk about Richard Sherman, player vaccination rates, fun props, and a whole lot more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Doo-Doo Clowney, Marvel TV, and More | 25 Mar 2021 | 00:41:49 | |
This week on The Underdog Sports NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk about Jadeveon Clowney's fit with the Browns, his nickname and they close up with talk about the Washington Football Team. In the middle of the episode, the guys talk about Marvel TV shows and the recently released SnyderCut of Justice League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dak's Deal, Tag Day and More Free Agents | 11 Mar 2021 | 00:44:53 | |
This week on The Underdog Sports NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk about Dak Prescott's new deal, the Franchise Tag Deadline results and continue looking at some top free agents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2021 Quarterback Carousel Predictions | 04 Mar 2021 | 00:49:46 | |
This week on The Underdog Sports NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines take a look at what they think each NFL team will do at the quarterback position. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| NFL Free Agent Preview: Part 1 | 25 Feb 2021 | 00:33:11 | |
This week on The Underdog Sports NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines start the offseason with some general talk and then enter into part one of their 2021 free agent preview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 263: Week 10 and The Big Moves | 08 Nov 2025 | 01:01:14 | |
• 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 direction.They also question the Jets' teardown, the Colts' aggression, and the Dolphins staying quiet.College QB class talk follows: Sellers, More, Simpson, and draft uncertainty.Week 10 NFL Games (with +18s added)• Raiders at Broncos – 23:10Denver's physicality and consistency earn praise; Las Vegas looks flat and uninspired.• Falcons vs Colts (Berlin) – 29:23Mario's “lock of the week.” Falcons' defense can't stop anyone; Colts favored to control the game.• Ravens at Vikings – 30:11Minnesota gets JJ back, but Baltimore's momentum and Lamar's form make them the stronger side.• Bills at Dolphins – 31:09Miami's instability overshadows talent; Buffalo seen as prepared and steady after a big win.• Browns at Jets – 33:38Jets' teardown continues; Cleveland likely benefits from New York's dysfunction.• Jaguars at Texans – 36:15With Houston missing CJ Stroud, Jacksonville's new WR additions give them the edge.• Patriots at Buccaneers – 37:27Oddsmakers' tiny line surprises both hosts; Tampa viewed as clearly stronger.• Saints at Panthers – 40:52Carolina suddenly competitive; New Orleans' inconsistency pushes the edge to the Panthers.• Giants at Bears – 45:22Chicago still difficult to trust; despite issues, Bears are the more functional team.• Cardinals at Seahawks – 47:09Seattle's home advantage and Arizona's uncertainty (including Kyler's future) point strongly toward the Seahawks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Stafford/Goff Trade and The 2021 Super Bowl | 04 Feb 2021 | 00:58:59 | |
This week on The Underdog Sports NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk about the ramifications of the big NFL trade this week that saw the Detroit Lions send quarterback Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams for quarterback Jared Goff and multiple draft picks. Following that they dig into the 2021 Super Bowl and go over a number of the more interesting prop bets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Quarterbacks on the Move, WandaVision, and a Virtual Pro Bowl | 28 Jan 2021 | 00:41:27 | |
This week on The Underdog Sports NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk over all the big name Quarterbacks who could be on the Move, WandaVision, and a Virtual Pro Bowl. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Big Changes in Detroit and NFL Conference Playoffs | 21 Jan 2021 | 00:40:43 | |
This week on The Underdog Sports NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk over all the new hires in Detroit and they make their picks against the spread for the Conference Championship games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||