Move the Sticks with Daniel Jeremiah

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?

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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

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Daniel Jeremiah recaps all the games from NFL Week 2 Sunday. What went wrong AGAIN for Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers? It was vintage Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce Sunday night, and the Colts defense looks rough. Plus, this is the Dak Prescott and Denver Broncos we were expecting, as the Cowboys and Denver picked up a pair of big wins. What is wrong with Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers? DJ also takes a deeper look at Jaylen Waddle, Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns, Drew Lock and the Seattle Seahawks, Tyler Shough and the New Orleans Saints, DeVonta Smith and the Philadelphia Eagles, Dexter Lawrence and the Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Turner and the Minnesota Vikings, Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers, the New England Patriots defense, Lukas Van Ness, Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers, and why the Pittsburgh Steelers and Atlanta Falcons are struggling SO much offensively.

Approximate Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(1:02) Chiefs-Colts reaction

(5:32) Bengals-Texans reaction

(11:02) Broncos-Jaguars reaction

(14:55) Saints-Ravens reaction

(18:04) Raiders-Chargers reaction

(23:50) Vikings-Bears reaction

(28:47) Cowboys-Commanders reaction

(32:27) Browns-Buccaneers reaction

(38:09) Patriots-Steelers reaction

(42:23) Eagles-Titans reaction

(46:24) Packers-Jets reaction

(49:25) Panthers-Falcons reaction

(54:44) Seahawks-Cardinals reaction

(1:00:00) 49ers-Dolphins reaction

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Daniel Jeremiah is joined by Brian Baldinger to discuss the top trends they saw around the NFL in Week 1 and takeaways from a handful of noteworthy performances. The guys discuss if the New York Giants are worth buying right now, if the Pittsburgh Steelers will be able to put up points and potentially field one of the league's better defenses, if the Broncos will be OK and how long Deshaun Watson will last as the starter. Plus, what to make of a LOADED NFC West, what went wrong with defenses in Week 1 and how the Baltimore Ravens offense looked as scary as can be. Plus, Rhett Lewis joins DJ and Jack for this week's Rookie Draft, and DJ breaks down the tape on some of the top WR prospects in the 2027 NFL Draft.

Approximate Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(1:16) Brian Baldinger joins the show

(1:43) What went wrong with defenses in Week 1

(4:25) What the new-look NFL offense looks like

(5:33) RBs DOMINATED in Week 1

(6:49) Buying the Giants?

(9:13) Who will emerge in the NFC West?

(12:47) Worried about the Broncos?

(14:15) Can the Cleveland offense be competent?

(15:46) How the Steelers can be good

(17:15) Baltimore’s offense looks SCARY

(19:52) Final thoughts with Baldy

(22:06) Week 2 Rookie Draft w/ Rhett Lewis!

(34:16) CFB WR breakdowns: Jeremiah Smith

(36:10) CFB WR breakdowns: Cam Coleman

(37:16) CFB WR breakdowns: Charlie Becker

(38:47) CFB WR breakdowns: Nick Marsh

(40:14) CFB WR breakdowns: Ryan Coleman-Williams

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