Move the Sticks with Daniel Jeremiah

Daniel Jeremiah is joined by former Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders GM Tom Telesco to do a deep dive on the 4-0 and 0-4 teams. How sustainable are the starts for the Minnesota Vikings & San Francisco 49ers? What’s different about the Kansas City Chiefs this year? Plus the path to getting the Los Angeles Chargers back on track might be simpler than it seems. And what has plagued the Texans and Buccaneers? DJ and Tom share why teams with playoff aspirations have gotten off to such a poor start. Tom also breaks down how significant Denzel Boston and KC Concepcion have been for the Cleveland Browns and how there's a bright future ahead. Plus, the guys look at Michael Penix Jr.'s past performances and look at how Penix has been able to play so well.

Then, producer Jack Foster gives his Week 5 Foster Forecast, looking at the top storylines in Bills-Rams, 49ers-Seahawks, Raiders-Patriots, Falcons-Ravens and Vikings-Saints.

Lastly, Rhett Lewis joins for the Week 5 rookie draft. Big things in store for Cincinnati WR Dohnte Meyers and Washington Commanders WR Antonio Williams this week?

Approx. Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(1:13) Tom Telesco joins the show

(2:26) How the Chiefs have gotten off to a 4-0 start

(7:10) Buying or selling the Vikings?

(9:12) Is the 49ers start sustainable?

(15:26) Looking at the 0-4s

(16:00) Reasons to be optimistic about the Chargers

(18:37) What has plagued the Texans

(21:11) Any hope for the Buccaneers?

(23:51) What Tom has seen from Michael Penix Jr.

(26:46) How Denzel Boston-KC Concepcion is a great combo

(29:47) Could good head coaches start getting fired?

(36:30) Can the Vikings offense have success vs Saints?

(38:58) Will Kirk Cousins keep it up against pressure?

(41:17) Will Jesse Minter have a plan for the Falcons’ offense?

(44:37) Can the Bills’ OL be better?

(47:13) Will Kyle Shanahan’s plan vs. Mike Macdonald change?

(50:46) Week 5 Rookie Draft

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Daniel Jeremiah breaks down all the games from NFL Week 4 Sunday, sharing his biggest takeaways from each result. CeeDee Lamb torched the Texans and that's now twice an offense has had its way with Houston. DJ gives Lamb his due but also what are we to make of the Texans defense? The Chiefs improved to 4-0 and Kenneth Walker is continuing his unreal start. Are the Chiefs the BEST team in the NFL? The 49ers picked up a gritty win when it wasn't easy against Denver, the Jags continue to play winning football and the Rams came back against a struggling Eagles offense. DJ takes a closer look at George Kittle, Brenton Strange and Tee Higgins, the Eagles' 3rd down woes and Puka Nacua from some of the leagues' most important results. Plus, DJ breaks down how Bryce Young and Tetairoa McMillan torched the Lions, the Chargers' struggles in a loss to the Seahawks along with wins from the Colts, Bears, Giants, Ravens, Vikings and Packers.

Approx. Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(1:11) Cowboys-Texans reaction

(5:05) Patriots-Bills reaction

(8:56) Chiefs-Raiders reaction

(13:05) 49ers-Broncos reaction

(15:50) Rams-Eagles reaction

(22:20) Jaguars-Bengals reaction

(27:38) Panthers-Lions reaction

(30:59) Seahawks-Chargers reaction

(35:27) Colts-Commanders reaction

(38:47) Giants-Cardinals reaction

(41:55) Bears-Jets reaction

(44:58) Vikings-Dolphins reaction

(48:03) Ravens-Titans reaction

(51:02) Packers-Buccaneers reaction

(53:59) A look across the NFL

(58:18) Thanks for watching
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Daniel Jeremiah is joined by legendary NFL QB Philip Rivers to discuss how QB play has changed over the years, a behind-the-curtain look at Rivers interviewing for the Buffalo Bills head coaching job, when Rivers knew Sam Darnold and Josh Allen could be good in the NFL and more. Plus, Rivers goes into detail on coaching high school and how it could help him prepare for potentially taking an NFL job.

Rivers also shares the toughest players he had to play against, experience playing with LaDanian Tomlinson, his pre-snap tendencies as a player and the benefits of sitting to start a career as a QB.

Plus, Rhett Lewis joins for the Week 4 rookie draft and producer Jack Foster gives his Foster Forecast: Five things to watch for in Week 4. Can Drake Maye turn things around against the Bills? How should the Texans’ offense try to attack the Cowboys? Can the Raiders defense keep it up? What gives in the Jaguars-Bengals game? And can Brock Purdy’s electric start continue against a great Denver front?

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Approx. Timecodes

(0:00) Intro

(1:26) Philip Rivers joins the show

(2:30) How Philip has grown as a coach

(6:02) What’s different about QB play now

(9:03) The benefit of sitting to start a career

(9:54) When Philip knew Sam Darnold & Josh Allen could be good

(12:10) The process interviewing to be the Bills HC

(15:08) How coaching HS could help prepare for coaching in NFL

(16:33) Philip’s toughest players to play against

(18:35) Philip’s pre-snap tendencies

(19:56) Experience playing with LaDanian Tomlinson

(21:15) Go Padres

(22:13) Week 4 Rookie Draft with Rhett Lewis

(31:54) Can Drake Maye turn things around?

(35:06) How should the Texans offense attack the Cowboys?

(37:28) Can the Raiders defense keep it up?

(41:54) Was CIN’s defensive performance in Wk 2 fool’s gold?

(44:02) Will Purdy’s hot start continue vs. DEN?

(48:12) Subscribe!
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Daniel Jeremiah reacts to every game from the NFL Week 3 Sunday slate. DJ shares his thoughts on the Raiders’ 3-0 start, the Steelers’ big day offensively, Drake Maye’s struggles, the Ravens and Broncos thrilling wins, the Commanders upset over Seahawks and more. Plus, Mason Graham is emerging as a dominant force on the Browns defense, Sonny Styles had a big day, and how about the tight ends! Giving George Kittle, Brock Bowers, Harold Fannin Jr., Darnell Washington, Tyler Warren and plenty more their flowers after bid days. Additionally, DJ addresses the Chargers’ improbable loss, Jahmyr Gibbs’ continued excellence, Will Anderson Jr.’s dominance, Kyler Murray and more.

TIMECODES:

(0:00) Intro

(1:15) Broncos-Rams reaction

(4:45) Ravens-Cowboys reaction

(10:01) Raiders-Saints reaction

(14:33) Jaguars-Patriots reaction

(19:10) Steelers-Bengals reaction

(23:23) Colts-Texans reaction

(26:32) Commanders-Seahawks reaction

(30:37) Bills-Chargers reaction

(35:40) Browns-Panthers reaction

(41:32) 49ers-Cardinals reaction

(44:20) Vikings-Buccaneers reaction

(48:08) Lions-Jets reaction

(50:42) Chiefs-Dolphins reaction

(53:08) Giants-Titans reaction

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Daniel Jeremiah is joined by Dan Orlovsky to discuss the most significant trends from NFL Week 2. DJ and Dan discuss how this season is proving how underrated the 2025 Seattle Seahawks were before breaking down the loaded NFC West. Dan gives Brock Purdy his flowers and weighs in on how he thinks that division will finish this season. Plus, DJ and Dan dive deep into the 13 personnel package that is dominating the league right now and why that is. Also, fullbacks are making a comeback! Looking at why and how 13 and 21 personnel came to be and what makes it so powerful. Lastly, DJ gets Dan's thoughts on why backup QBs are so important in modern NFL and which team is the most ready to bring in a young QB in 2027.

Rhett Lewis then joins for the Week 3 Rookie Draft, and producer Jack Foster gives his weekly Foster Forecast: 5 things to watch ahead of this weekend's games. DJ finishes the show by looking at the top 5 running back prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft and reveals his favorite.

Approx. TIMECODES:

(0:00) Intro

(1:20) Dan Orlovsky joins the show

(1:40) Did we underappreciate Seattle last year?

(5:35) What’s stood out in the NFC West

(11:45) 13 Personnel deep dive

(16:47) The resurgence of 21 personnel

(18:28) Backup QBs are as important as ever

(22:41) Which team is most ready to draft a QB

(26:29) Week 3 Rookie Draft w/ Rhett Lewis

(35:40) Foster Forecast: 5 things to watch in Week 3

(46:00) CFB RB prospect breakdowns

(52:41) Subscribe!
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