This Thanksgiving special of In My Defense is all about gratitude, football, and family. Chris Canty and Que McDuffie open with Shedeur Sanders’ first NFL start and why he might be the missing link for the Cleveland Browns, plus Myles Garrett’s viral sideline reaction.

Then the guys hit a packed holiday slate in 99 Problems:

• Packers vs Lions (Thanksgiving)
• Chiefs vs Cowboys
• Bengals vs Ravens
• Bears vs Eagles (Black Friday)
• Giants vs Patriots (MNF)

In the Gratitude #Thankfulness anchor, Canty reflects on playing in Thanksgiving games, the infamous Mike Tomlin/Jacoby Jones sideline moment, and what he’s most thankful for as he prepares for fatherhood. Que shares how losing his mother reshaped his view on family, legacy, and being present for his kids.

Football, faith, family, and thankfulness — nothing’s personal… but In My Defense.

00:00 Start

00:07 Intros

02:06 Canty on Shedeur Sanders — the potential missing link for the Browns

03:48 Shedeur brings excitement back to Cleveland; Myles Garrett’s sideline reaction

05:41 Father to Father – How Deion Sanders must feel watching his son shine

06:07 Canty reflects on his own father’s experience as an athlete watching his kids succeed

08:23 Start of 99 Problems

09:33 Packers (7-3-1) vs Lions (7-4) — Thursday 1 PM

11:06 Chiefs (6-5) vs Cowboys (5-5-1) — Thursday 4:30 PM

13:14 How the Chiefs can guard Cowboys receivers

14:59 Bengals (3-8) vs Ravens (6-5) — Thursday 8:20 PM

19:06 Bears (8-3) vs Eagles (8-3) — Black Friday 3 PM

20:20 Que shocked the Bears are 8-3 and leading the NFC North

20:57 Canty on Caleb Williams’ growth

22:17 Giants (2-10) vs Patriots (10-2) — Monday Night Football

24:31 Anchor Segment – Gratitude #Thankfulness

24:45 Canty reflects on his first Thanksgiving game

24:59 Revisiting the 2013 Thanksgiving game – Jacoby Jones’ return and Mike Tomlin’s sideline interference

26:45 What the hosts are thankful for

28:27 Que shares gratitude for his family and children

30:12 Outro

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Episode 11 of In My Defense is all about THE DISRESPECT; on the field, on the sidelines, and in the culture. Chris Canty and Que McDuffie dive into a wild week across sports:

Headlines:

• LeBron James returns — Lakers look like contenders again
• “They’re Spitting Again” — Ja’Marr Chase suspension upheld after spitting on Jalen Ramsey
• Shedeur Sanders gets his first NFL start (with Dillon Gabriel still in concussion protocol)

Bold takes, Thoughtful analysis, and Real talk. Nothing’s personal… but In My Defense.

👉 Follow the hosts:

• Chris Canty → @ChrisCanty99
• Quentin “Que” McDuffie → @Queie_Beamen1
• Podcast → @InMyDefensePod

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00:00 Start

00:07 Intro

00:43 Canty recaps his baby shower

02:43 Are the Bills a concern or still contenders?

04:01 LeBron returns; Lakers look like contenders again

04:56 Young Lakers benefit most from LeBron’s presence

05:45 Ceiling and basement for the Lakers

07:51 Canty’s ceiling as a Lakers fan: “If LeBron’s playing at 40, it’s for a title.”

08:29 Realistic outlook on the West for LA

09:42 Can the Lakers rebuild with ownership changes coming?

13:20 Canty says spitting needs harsher consequences

17:31 Should NFL teams be fined for unsportsmanlike acts like spitting?

18:42 Canty frustrated Ja’Marr Chase appealed

21:01 NFL protects the shield, not the star player

24:00 What Browns coaches must do early for young QBs

26:05 Long list of Browns QBs — will Dillon Gabriel be next?

27:55 Ask Canty: If Shedeur balls, will Stefanski still start him? “He has to.”

28:51 Will Myles Garrett break Michael Strahan’s sack record?

30:14 Browns defense rising; offense must catch up

31:09 99 Problems – Chiefs (5-5) vs Colts (8-2)

34:24 SNF – Buccaneers (6-4) vs Rams (8-2)

36:08 MNF – Panthers (6-5) vs 49ers (7-4)

38:14 Que on Robert Saleh’s success and Jets blame

38:43 The Disrespect segment begins

39:06 Canty: More disrespect in his era, just fewer cameras

40:44 Worst things Canty’s seen on a field

40:53 Albert Haynesworth stomping incident revisited

46:09 Wins & Losses

46:12 Canty’s Win – Bryce Young breaks Panthers' passing record

47:33 Que’s Win – George Pickens’ “Uncle Mel Mel Game”

48:37 Pickens & CeeDee Lamb miss curfew

48:59 Canty’s Loss – Justin Fields benched again

49:51 Que’s Loss – Josh Allen: “Is this your king?”

51:06 Outro

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Episode 10 of In My Defense is all about life, reflection, and growth — the lessons sports teach long after the clock hits zero.

Chris Canty and Que McDuffie dive into a week of shake-ups around the sports world and turn the conversation inward:

🏈 Headlines:

• Giants fire HC Brian Daboll & Mavs fire GM Nico Harrison — who’s next for New York?

• Post-trade-deadline contenders: Colts & Seahawks looking dominant.

• Are we witnessing a Running Back MVP season?

Bold takes, Thoughtful analysis, and Real talk. Nothing’s personal… but In My Defense.

👉 Follow the hosts:

• Chris Canty → @ChrisCanty99
• Quentin “Que” McDuffie → @Queie_Beamen1
• Podcast → @InMyDefensePod

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00:00 Start – Chris Canty & Que open the show.

00:07 Intro – Setting the table for a wild week in sports.

00:56 Sports Shake-Ups – Giants fire Brian Daboll; Mavericks fire GM Nico Harrison.

01:54 Surprise Factor – Which firing shocked the hosts most?

05:03 Mavericks Future – What’s next for Dallas after parting ways with Nico?

05:34 Giants Fallout – Breaking down the Brian Daboll firing.

06:04 Joe Schoen’s Job Security – Why ownership won’t handle a new GM search amid John Mara’s health.

07:51 Interim Head Coach – Can he spark the Giants? Canty says no.

09:56 Trade Deadline Winners – Seahawks or Colts? Both winning immediately.

12:53 Sauce Gardner – Looked more like Ahmad Gardner this week.

13:33 Jonathan Taylor MVP Case – If it’s not him, it’s officially a QB award.

18:11 Commanders vs Dolphins – Key matchups and predictions.

19:42 Buccaneers vs Bills – Who needs this win more?

21:42 Lions vs Eagles (SNF) – NFC heavyweight showdown.

22:56 Cowboys vs Raiders – Preview and stakes.

23:39 Life Segment Begins – The week’s anchor conversation.

24:16 What Sports Mean – How football shaped each host’s life.

27:52 Lessons from 2025 – What this year taught both hosts.

30:18 Wins & Losses – Weekly wrap-up begins.

30:20 Canty’s Win – Jonathan Taylor’s dominance.

31:41 Canty’s Loss – Nico Harrison’s firing.

32:37 Que’s Loss – Jaxson Dart’s setback.

33:33 Outro – Final thoughts and close.

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