Are the Jaguars an AFC Dark Horse? | Man United vs Newcastle Festive Showdown | NBA Christmas Day Preview

This week on Who’s Got the Ball? James and Shane break down a massive week of festive NFL, Premier League, and NBA action.

NFL Recap & Predictions

• Trevor Lawrence leads the Jacksonville Jaguars to a statement win over the Denver Broncos — are the Jags a dark horse Super Bowl contender?
• Full analysis and score predictions for the NFL Christmas Day games

Premier League & Carabao Cup

• Leeds United steal the show with the performance of the weekend against Crystal Palace
• Quick preview of the Carabao Cup Quarter-Final: Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
• In-depth breakdown of the only St. Stephen’s Day fixture: Manchester United vs Newcastle United

NBA Christmas Day Special

• Michael joins James and Shane to analyse all the NBA Christmas Day games
• Can we expect any major upsets?

Plus, another round of Gan Seans and Power Rankings to wrap things up!

Don’t miss this packed episode covering the biggest talking points across the NFL, Premier League and NBA.

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• Football (soccer) analysis
• NBA previews & predictions
• Weekly NFL reactions
• Underdog betting tips
• Draft-style sports debates
• Power rankings across multiple sports
• Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

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(0:00) Happy Christmas!!

(4:03) Are the Jaguars an AFC Dark Horse?

(12:22) NFL Christmas Day Preview

(21:57) Leeds Continue Their Surge Up the Table

(26:45) Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Preview

(31:05) Man United vs Newcastle Preview

(37:25) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(42:44) Michael Joins for an NBA Xmas Day Preview

(44:39) Knicks vs Cavaliers Preview + Predictions

(49:00) Thunder vs Spurs Preview + Predictions

(53:27) Warriors vs Mavericks Preview + Predictions

(58:21) Lakers vs Rockets Preview + Predictions

(1:05:49) Nuggets vs Timberwolves Preview + Predictions

(1:10:52) Premier League X NFL X NBA Power Rankings