Dead End Sports

The Seattle Seahawks made a statement on Sunday Night Football, dominating the Washington Commanders on the road with a 38–14 win. Is it time to take Sam Darnold and this new-look Seahawks team seriously as a real threat in the NFC? On the other side, Washington’s struggles continue. Are the Commanders already putting Jayden Daniels’ career on the wrong trajectory? We break down what Seattle’s rise and Washington’s issues mean moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In one of the best sports weekends in recent memory, MLB capped its season with a classic. The Los Angeles Dodgers, trailing 3–2 in the World Series, stormed back with two straight wins to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7, 5–4. What does this championship run mean for the Dodgers going forward? And the big question people keep asking: Is Shohei Ohtani already the greatest baseball player ever? We break down the Game 7 win, the Dodgers’ long-term outlook, and what Ohtani’s place in baseball history might look like after this title run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch the full replay of this week’s Dead End Sports live show! With the NFL season hitting its midpoint, the World Series underway, and the NBA officially back, there’s plenty to break down. From statement wins to questionable coaching decisions to early NBA drama, we’ve got all the takes right here. The baseball and football chaos nearly overshadowed it, but the NBA returned last Tuesday with two strong Western Conference matchups. We dive into: What we’re most excited to see this NBA season Initial reactions to the gambling scandal that broke on opening night Early storylines worth watching The Miami Dolphins, having won just one of their previous seven games, went into Atlanta and smashed the Falcons 34–10 behind a four-touchdown performance from Tua Tagovailoa — easily his best game of the year. We discuss: Whether the Dolphins still plan to clean house this offseason If Tua has done enough to keep the starting job Whether the Falcons made a mistake drafting Michael Penix Jr. as their franc

This week’s Power Rankings are all about the quarterbacks under the most pressure in the 2025 NFL season. Spike Lou gives his Top 5 QBs with Something to Prove — and let’s just say a few names might surprise you. Who’s really playing for their legacy this year? Which QB has the most to lose if things go wrong? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re back again for another round of NFL Weekly Picks! Last week’s top dogs were Shelton “Check The Spread” Jay and Spike Lou, but with four big matchups on the slate, anything can happen this week. Our Week 7 games: • Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions • Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys • Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Chargers • Philadelphia Eagles vs Minnesota Vikings Who are you rolling with this week — and which game are you betting will surprise everyone? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Kansas City Chiefs handled business at home with a 30–17 win over the Detroit Lions. With the AFC playoff race heating up, are the Chiefs once again the clear favorites to come out of the conference? Meanwhile, the Lions are already showing signs of familiar problems on defense — injuries and inconsistency. Is Detroit slipping back into old habits, or can they fix it before it’s too late? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Philadelphia Eagles suffered a humiliating 34–17 loss to their division rivals, the New York Giants, at MetLife Stadium. After getting shut out in the second half and dropping two straight games, is it time to question the leadership in Philadelphia? Meanwhile, have the Giants finally found their franchise quarterback in Jaxson “I’m All About That Action” Dart? We break down what this means for both NFC East contenders and where each franchise goes from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chicago Bears pulled off a thrilling Monday Night Football win over the Washington Commanders, 25–24, marking their third straight victory. But who deserves more credit for this streak — Ben Johnson or Caleb Williams? And on the flip side, is Jayden Daniels hitting a sophomore slump? We break down what this win means for both teams and whether the Bears are finally turning the corner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chicago Bears hosted the Washington Commanders last night in a primetime showdown to kick off Week 7. The Philadelphia Eagles continue to spiral after a blowout loss to the New York Giants, and the Kansas City Chiefs keep proving they’re the team to beat in the AFC. This week, we discuss: The Eagles’ leadership crisis and if Jaxson Dart is the guy in New York The Chiefs’ AFC dominance and the Lions’ defensive woes Shelton “Check The Spread” Jay defending his weekly picks title Spike’s Power Rankings of the Week Join the conversation LIVE and let us know who you think deserves the top spot this week! #NFL #FootballTalk #Eagles #Chiefs #Giants #Lions #DeadEndSports #NFLWeek7 #SportsPodcast #NFLPicks #SportsTalk #ChicagoBears #WashingtonCommanders #PowerRankings

Another wild weekend of football is in the books!

The Tennessee Titans have given us plenty to think about this season — and not all of it is good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While Sunday night was about “America’s Team,” Sunday afternoon was all about Black America’s Teams. The Kansas City Chiefs dominated the Baltimore Ravens at Arrowhead Stadium, 37–20. Did this game prove Kansas City is still the team to beat in the AFC, even after a 1–2 start? Do we need to have the annual Lamar Jackson conversation again?

Sunday night gave us something we almost never see in the NFL — a tie. The Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys battled it out in “Jerry’s World,” but neither team could pull away, ending 40–40 in overtime. Does this result make you view the Packers more negatively? Did the Cowboys actually look stronger in the tie? And most importantly… did this game prove Jerry Jones right for trading Micah Parsons? The crew breaks it all down in this clip from Dead End Sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Week 5 of the college football season did not disappoint! Oregon takes down Penn State on the road in overtime, 30–24. Ole Miss defends home turf with a 24–19 win over LSU. Alabama grinds out another ugly but important win against Georgia, 24–21. Which of these losses should fans be most concerned about? And which win matters most moving forward? The crew debates it all in this clip from Dead End Sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Penix Jr. bounced back this week after a poor outing last week to earn our Best of the Week honors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cam Ward had one of the roughest starts to start his rookie campaign with an 0-4 record, and we had to give him our Worst of the Week honors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re back with another full Dead End Sports Live Show Replay, and this week was loaded with wild moments across both the NFL and college football. Quarter 1 – College Football shakeup: Oregon outlasts Penn State in OT, Ole Miss takes down LSU, and Alabama once again knocks off Georgia. Which upset matters most? Quarter 2 – Packers vs Cowboys ends in a shocking 40–40 tie. Does this change how we view Green Bay or Dallas? And did Jerry Jones actually get it right trading away Micah Parsons? Quarter 3 – The Chiefs bullied the Ravens, 37–20. Is Kansas City still the team to beat in the AFC? And are we already back to having the annual Lamar Jackson conversation? Quarter 4 – NFL Week 5 Picks: Denver Broncos vs Philadelphia Eagles Houston Texans vs Baltimore Ravens Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Seattle Seahawks New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Detroit Lions made a statement against the Baltimore Ravens, proving they’re a force in the NFC. We break down how the Lions controlled the game, what this win means for their season, and why the Ravens couldn’t keep up. In This Clip: Lions’ dominance on both sides of the ball Key plays that sealed the game What this win means for Jared Goff, Dan Campbell, and the Lions’ playoff hopes Are the Ravens still legit AFC contenders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Philadelphia Eagles pulled off a thrilling 33-26 comeback win over the Los Angeles Rams at home in the Linc. After trailing by 19 points, the Eagles stormed back to prove they’re still one of the NFL’s elite. We break down how Jalen Hurts and the Eagles flipped the script, why Philly looks primed for another Super Bowl run, and how Sean McVay & Matthew Stafford let this game slip away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.