Week 9 is underway, and the NFL never runs short on surprises. On this episode of Sports Talk with DesPain, we look back at Week 8, debate whether the Jaguars are real contenders, and preview the Patriots–Packers showdown in Foxborough.We also discuss the Bears’ big win over Seattle, the Broncos taking down the Chiefs, a chaotic NFC East, and the latest trade rumors—including possible destinations for Jonathan Taylor. To close it out, we share our picks for Packers–Patriots and a couple of player props.
1:46 Are the Jaguars for real?
4:41 Patriots–Packers: the stakes
6:39 Week 8 recap
8:32 Bengals, Titans and Raiders
10:00 Colts, trade possibilities and the AFC South
11:27 Commanders, Eagles and the NFC East
13:54 Bears’ big win over Seattle
16:17 Bengals and Patriots reactions
17:15 Patriots–Packers preview
21:04 Keys to the game
29:56 What Green Bay needs to do
33:19 Prediction: Packers 27, Patriots 23
34:14 More Week 9 games
37:08 Could Tampa Bay upset Chicago?
38:02 Bills–Vikings preview
38:29 NFL trade rumors
42:22 Best bet: Packers–Patriots over
1 Nov 2026
Ep. 135: Week 8 Preview
Sports Talk w/ DesPain is back with Coach JB for a Week 8 NFL breakdown, preview Packers vs. Panthers on Thursday Night Football.We start with this week's trades. Quentin Nelson goes to the defending champion Seahawks. Jeffrey Simmons goes from the Titans to the Bears for two first-round picks. Is giving up that much for a 29-year-old defensive tackle smart? We also compare it to the Bengals' Dexter Lawrence deal and the Packers' Micah Parsons trade.We also get into:• How the salary cap, free agency and a possible baseball lockout work across the NFL, MLB and NBA• Packers vs. Panthers: both offensive lines are banged up, and both hosts pick the Packers• Week 8 matchups: Bengals vs. Titans, Patriots at Dolphins, Vikings vs. Lions, Ravens at Bills, and Bears at Seahawks on Monday night• Why the Patriots shouldn't trade a first-round pick for Jonathan Taylor, and the trade rumors on social media• Why drafting and developing players beats buying free agents• Best bets and leans for the week: Steelers over the Browns, Patriots to cover, T. Higgins and AJ Brown anytime touchdowns, and big passing games from Drake Maye and Joe BurrowNot betting advice. These are just opinions from two fans.Subscribe for weekly NFL talk, and tell us in the comments who you've got this week.0:00 Intro and the week's trades2:38 Salary cap and the baseball lockout5:09 Simmons, Parsons and big trades for defensive linemen9:01 Packers vs. Panthers preview and predictions14:45 Week 8 matchups17:12 Bengals vs. Titans22:02 Patriots at Dolphins23:14 Jonathan Taylor trade rumors30:54 Bears vs. Seahawks33:52 Best bets#ThursdayNightFootball #NFLAnalysis #FootballBreakdown
28 Oct 2026
Ep. 134: Technical Difficulity in Week 7
Join us as we break down the thrilling Thursday Night Football matchup between the Bears and Patriots! 🏈 In this episode, we analyze key plays, quarterback performances, and what this game means for both teams moving forward.Key takeaways:* Bears' surprising victory over the Patriots* Quarterback performances: Caleb Williams vs. Drake May* Key plays that changed the game* The impact of coaching decisionsWhat did you think of the game? Share your thoughts in the comments!Subscribe for weekly breakdowns of all things football!#ThursdayNightFootball #NFLAnalysis #FootballBreakdown
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