Richard Sherman and Darius “Big Play” Slay casually break down NFL Week 1. They talk about Aaron Rodgers’ four-touchdown debut with the Steelers, Pittsburgh’s defense against Justin Fields and Breece Hall, Jalen Ramsey’s game-sealing hit, and Cam Heyward’s fiery message. They also discuss Lamar Jackson and the Ravens losing late to Josh Allen’s Bills, and what that means for the season. Plus, they cover Jalen Carter's incident during Cowboys and Eagles game, injuries to Brock Purdy and George Kittle, and Travis Hunter playing both ways. Every week, they give honest NFL insights you won’t hear anywhere else.

00:00 – Intro / Steelers grind out a tough win

05:36 – Aaron Rodgers throws 4 TDs in opener

07:59 – Previewing Seahawks matchup

10:59 – Jalen Ramsey’s big hit seals the game

14:25 – Bills’ epic 15-point comeback vs. Ravens

20:28 – Fan pushes Lamar mid-game incident

25:02 – Travis Hunter playing both ways

34:37 – 49ers hit by injury bug (Purdy, Kittle, Jennings)

40:42 – JC spit incident with Dak Prescott

42:09 – Cowboys O-line didn’t protect Dak?

47:28 – Closing thoughts & looking ahead to Week 2

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Caleb Williams had his toughest game yet, raising big questions about his future with the Chicago Bears. John Middlekauff breaks down why Williams’ development depends on Ben Johnson and what could happen if the QB doesn’t show progress. Could Williams be labeled a bust sooner than expected? John also explains the importance of the coach/quarterback relationship across the NFL and why it’s the difference between success and failure.

Plus, reaction to the San Francisco 49ers cutting their kicker and what it means for their future chances.

Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

5:51 - Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson's future

13:43 - QB and Coach relationship

29:24 - 49ers cut Moody

46:29 - Mailbag

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Nick Wright breaks down week 1 of the NFL season, starting with Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears a double digit fourth-quarter lead against JJ McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings. Next, Nick reacts to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs loss to Justin Herbert's Los Angeles Chargers. Are there real reasons for concern in KC? Then, Nick recaps the game of the year contender between Josh Allen's Buffalo Bills and Lamar Jackson's Baltimore Ravens, and what it means for both teams going forward. After, Nick discusses the dominant debuts of Aaron Rodgers with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Micah Parsons with the Green Bay Packers, and Emeka Egbuka with Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Later, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #Volume

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