Sports Krunch w/DKROM

About Sports Krunch w/DKROM

DKROM is a Chicago based Sportswriter & sportscaster with a near encyclopedic knowledge of all things NFL. We here at Sports Krunch with DKrom enforce our “No Spin” policy 24/7/365, and do our absolute best to help all of you football fans cut through the spin and get to the truth. Sports Krunch will cover all the important stories you may have missed in the NFL universe. Sports Krunch will regularly have very influential and knowledgeable guests. So be on the lookout for the next episode and be sure to subscribe!

Publisher

Sports Krunch

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Dec 2016

Latest episode

5 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

585 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Nov 2026

   #586: 2026 NFL Week 9 Preview (with Hal Bent)

   1. Takeaways from Week 7 and Week 8 -DKrom: Time to stop comparing Drake Maye and Caleb Williams and enjoy both of their careers/The 2026 season is the most fun the NFL has been collectively -Hal: The NFL remains wild and unpredictable 2. Week 8 Honors -GOAT of the Week (DKrom: J.L. Skinner, Hal: Bucky Irving and Kenneth Gainwell III) -Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Jerry Jones, Hal: Aaron Glenn) 3. Grading The Trades -Colts trade Quenton Nelson to Seahawks for 2027 3rd-round pick and 2028 5th round pick (DKrom: B for Colts/A- for Seahawks, Hal: B+ for Colts/B+ for Seahawks) -Colts trade DeForest Buckner to 49ers for 2027 4th round pick (DKrom: C+ for Colts/B+ for 49ers, Hal: B for Colts/A- for Niners) -Titans trade Jeffery Simmons and a 2028 5th round pick to Bears for 2027 and 2028 first round picks plus 2027 fourth round pick (DKrom: B+ for Titans/B- for Bears, Hal: A- for Titans/A for Bears) 4. Which team makes the most sense as a landing spot for Jonathan Taylor: Giants, Seahawks, Vikings, or Broncos? 5. Which WR makes the most sense for the Chiefs to acquire before next Tuesday's trade deadline: Josh Downs or Brian Thomas, Jr.? 6. Panic Meter (scale of 1-10) -Ravens 2026 season -Jaguars run D without DaVon Hamilton -Vikings offense -Any offense that has to face the Packers D in the weeks ahead 7. Week 9 Game Picks -Lock of the Week (DKrom: Jaguars over Ravens, Hal: Chiefs over Jets) -Upset Special (DKrom: Falcons over Bengals, Hal: Commanders over Rams) -Browns at Saints (DKrom: CLE, Hal: NO) -Broncos at Panthers (DKrom: CAR, Hal: DEN) -Cowboys at Colts (DKrom: DAL, Hal: DAL) -Giants at Eagles (DKrom: NYG, Hal: NYG) -Lions at Dolphins (DKrom: DET, Hal: DET) -Texans at Chargers (DKrom: HOU, Hal: HOU) -Raiders at 49ers (DKrom: SF, Hal: SF) -Cardinals at Seahawks (DKrom: SEA, Hal: SEA) -Packers at Patriots (DKrom: GB, Hal: GB) -Bucs at Bears (DKrom: CHI, Hal: CHI) -Bills at Vikings (DKrom: BUF, Hal: BUF) 8. Week 9 Bold Predictions -DKrom: Broncos lead 17-0 at half, but Bryce Young leads Panthers to comeback win by connecting with Tetairoa McMillian for 2 TD's and 130 yards in the second half. And with the game tied at 17-17, Broncos are in position to attempt a 40-yard game-winning FG with 15 seconds left, but Panthers block it and a few plays later, connect on a 58-yard FG at the gun to win it -Hal: Patrick Mahomes totals 5 TD (4 TD passes [all to rookie Cyrus Allen] plus one rushing) 9. Challenge Flags: -DKrom: Vikings offense...take advantage of bad Bills D and play your best game of the season -Hal: All 4 NFC South teams...somebody step up and put a win streak together!!!!

2. 

   22 Oct 2026

   #585: 2026 NFL Week 7 Preview (with Hal Bent)

   1. Week 6 Takeaways -DKrom: Both the NFC and AFC North look extra fun this season, while the NFC East is even worse than the NFC South -Hal: Too many injuries to key players...the NFL should consider going back to the 16-game season 2. Week 6 Honors -GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Kyler Gordon/Malik Mustapha, Hal: C.J. Stroud/Nick Caley) -Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Sam Darnold, Hal: Shane Steichen/Sean McVay) 3. On our Panic Meter (scale of 1-10), where do the Rams playoff chances land? Did the Rams approached the 2026 offseason FAR too arrogantly? 4. If you’re Colts interim GM Ed Dodds, if you are to trade say Quenton Nelson and/or Jonathan Taylor, the price must be no lower than what? If these losses continue to pile up for the Colts, can you also see Steichen getting fired before season’s end? 5. Truth or Exaggeration -Unless he shows substantial improvement in Week 7, the Broncos SHOULD bench Bo Nix -Like his two predecessors Mike Zimmer and Matt Eberflus, Christian Parker will be one-and-done as Cowboys DC -The Eagles will end up with a top-10 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft and Jalen Hurts has played his final snap in Philly -Thanks to their defense (or lack thereof), the Buffalo Bills will be, at best. a one-and-done playoff team this season -Eagles DT Moro Ojomo SHOULD be the Bears top target at the trade deadline as opposed to Khalil Mack -The Chiefs will have the AFC West crown all but locked up before Thanksgiving 6. Week 7 Game Picks -Lock of the Week (DKrom: Texans over Giants, Hal: Vikings over Colts) -Upset Special (DKrom: Cardinals over Broncos, Hal: Saints over Steelers) -Patriots at Bears (DKrom: NE, Hal: CHI) -Bengals at Ravens (DKrom: CIN, Hal: CIN) -Browns at Titans (DKrom: CLE, Hal: CLE) -Dolphins at Jets (DKrom: NYJ, Hal: NYJ) -49ers at Falcons (DKrom: SF, Hal: SF) -Bucs at Panthers (DKrom: CAR, Hal: CAR) -Packers at Lions (DKrom: GB, Hal: GB) -Rams at Raiders (DKrom: LV, Hal: LAR) -Chiefs at Seahawks (DKrom: KC, Hal: SEA) -Cowboys at Eagles (DKrom: DAL, Hal: DAL) 7. Week 7 Bold Predictions -DKrom: 6 of the 14 Week 7 contests will go to overtime, breaking the single-week record of 5 in Week 6 of 1995 -Hal: Caleb Williams completes 23/24 passes to set the all-time single game completion percentage record 8. Challenge Flags: -DKrom: All potential buyers at the NFL trade deadline...you are NEVER one player away, so ONLY deal for a late-third round pick at most -Hal: Vikings, Chiefs, and 49ers...KEEP WINNING!!!

3. 

   15 Oct 2026

   #584: 2026 NFL Week 6 Preview (with Hal Bent)

   1. Week 5 Takeaways -DKrom: Rams special teams continue to hold them back -Hal: Many teams (Chargers, Saints, Colts, etc.) have proven me wrong so far 2. Week 5 Honors -GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Mike Evans, Hal: Packers passing offense) -Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Jim Harbaugh/Sean McVay, Hal: Dan Quinn/Jayden Daniels) 3. 2026 Quarter Pole Awards -MVP (DKrom: Brock Purdy, Hal: Brock Purdy) -Offensive Player of the Year (DKrom: JSN, Hal: Kenneth Walker III) -Defensive Player of the Year (DKrom: Dallas Turner, Hal: Will Anderson, Jr.) -Offensive Rookie of the Year (DKrom: Denzel Boston, Hal: Khalil Benson) -Defensive Rookie of the Year (DKrom: Arvell Reese, Hal: David Bailey) -Comeback Player of the Year (DKrom: Patrick Mahomes, Hal: Patrick Mahomes) -Protector of the Year (DKrom: Trent Williams, Hal: Trent Williams) -Coach of the Year (DKrom: Kyle Shanahan, Hal: Kyle Shanahan) -Assistant Coach of the Year (DKrom: Brian Flores, Hal: Anthony Campanile) 4. Week 6 Game Picks -Lock of the Week (DKrom: Seahawks over Broncos, Hal: 49ers over Commanders) -Upset Special (DKrom: Texans over Jaguars, Hal: Cowboys over Packers) -Titans at Colts (DKrom: IND, Hal: IND) -Bears at Falcons (DKrom: ATL, Hal: ATL) -Panthers at Eagles (DKrom: CAR, Hal: CAR) -Saints at Giants (DKrom: NYG, Hal: NO) -Jets at Patriots (DKrom: NE, Hal: NE) -Cardinals at Rams (DKrom: LAR, Hal: LAR) -Chargers at Chiefs (DKrom: KC, Hal: KC) -Bills at Raiders (DKrom: BUF, Hal: BUF) 5. Week 6 Bold Predictions -DKrom: Drake Maye ties Drew Brees' for the highest single game completion percentage in NFL history (96.7%) going 29/30 for 434 yards, throwing 5 TD and running for one more as the Patriots romp the Jets 42-10 -Hal: Branden Aubrey ties Cam Little for the longest FG in NFL history (68 yards) as time expires to give the Cowboys the upset win over the Packers 6. Challenge Flags: -DKrom: 49ers...BEWARE THE TRAP GAME!!! -Hal: The NFL's muddled middle (18 teams with 2 or 3 wins)....show us what you got NOW and get out of that muddled middle!!!!

Who has been a guest on Sports Krunch w/DKROM

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Bill Carroll
• Carl Dumler
• Hal Bent

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

11 ratings

Spotify

3.7 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 53 / 100

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76

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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