Weekdays, 12–3 PM ET
Chris Bleck and Adam Abdalla have been friends for nearly 20 years, first connecting in college and growing up together as producers and hosts on Chicago’s ESPN 1000. Their show possesses a natural chemistry – smart, fast and fun. It feels like two lifelong friends inviting you into the conversation.From breaking news to fearless takes, they mix insider knowledge with humor and an immersive approach, covering the NFL and the biggest viral sports moments, in the moment. With listener calls that literally keep fans at the center of the conversations and a strong digital presence, Bleck & Abdalla deliver a midday sports escape that’s as entertaining as it is connected.
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Does Sean McVay deserve blame for the special teams issues on the Los Angeles Rams?
Former NFL defensive end Anthony Herron was in for Bleck today with Abdalla reacting to last night’s wild win for the Buffalo Bills against the Los Angeles Rams. Could the Rams special teams keep them from winning a Super Bowl? Did Bills quarterback Josh Allen cement himself as the league’s best player? Can the San Francisco 49ers survive their latest injury, to receiver Deebo Samuel? Will Marvin Harrison, Jr. revitalize his career with the Houston Texans? Who absolutely needs to get a win this weekend, and who can survive a loss? Are the Philadelphia Eagles ready to throw in the towel on quarterback Jalen Hurts? Was last night’s matchup the ideal Super Bowl: Bills vs. Rams? We take an early look at the lines for the upcoming NFL slate. What is the biggest epidemic facing the NFL: quarterback play, coaching or special teams?
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12 Oct 2026
Are Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn and Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni on the hot seat?
Mike Wickett was in for Bleck today with Abdalla. The guys tried to make sense of the time management debacle from the Washington Commanders in their tie with the New York Giants. Was the Philadelphia Eagles loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on coach Nick Sirianni? After yesterday’s games we received some answers around the league including on New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye. Was receiver Mike Evans the best offseason pickup as the San Francisco 49ers moved to 5-0? Wickett, a Green Bay Packers fan, got to have his day giving Abdalla grief over the Chicago Bears loss. Who is Abdalla’s “hottest boy” in NFL coaching ranks: Sirianni, Commanders coach Dan Quinn or Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh? Was a great College Football Saturday dampened by the new playoff that allows more teams in? Are the right teams now coming into focus as the best squads in the NFL? The guys previewed tonight’s Monday Night Football matchup with the Buffalo Bills facing the Los Angeles Chargers.
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9 Oct 2026
Remembering Chicago Bears legend Mike Ditka
Legendary Bears coach Mike Ditka has passed away. The guys talk about what he means to the city of Chicago and share personal stories of Coach Ditka and his great teams. We take a look at 14 questions for 14 games heading into week five of the NFL season. Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton left no doubt over the team’s playcalling plan for Sunday. The Dallas Cowboys were beaten by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last night, is their anything that can fix their defense? Who is in the most helpless situation in the league? What team and person are under the most pressure to win on Sunday? What will be Sunday’s best game? What will be the headline on Monday morning? Who are the front runners for MVP and Coach of the Year after the first quarter of the season? Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson won’t play against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football. We ask the craziest What If scenarios heading into week five of the NFL season. The guys give their predictions on the biggest games of the weekend.
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