Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett discuss the latest NFL news and analyze the biggest games throughout the season on the road to the Super Bowl. Don’t miss The...
Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett discuss the latest NFL news and analyze the biggest games throughout the season on the road to the Super Bowl. Don’t miss The...
More
Available Episodes
5 of 16
Chubb’s Injury Overshadows Monday Night Doubleheader
Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett start with last night’s messy doubleheader and opinions on Monday night doubleheaders in general. First, the Steelers win over the Browns, Nick Chubb’s devastating injury and its ripple effects, worrying play out of Deshaun Watson and Matt Canada’s scheme fails the Steelers’ offence once again. Then, the Saints move to 2-0 after an ugly division win over the Panthers, Bryce Young’s lack of weapons, dominant defensive play and Derek Carr cruising in New Orleans. Afterward, the latest around the league, including Patrick Mahomes restructuring his contract, Saquon Barkley’s injury status and the best landing spots for Rams' RB Cam Akers.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
2023-09-19
49:49
Chargers’ Calamity + Spotting Fake From the Real
Donnovan Bennett is back with Matt Marchese and they start the show with some quick Week 2 takeaways, if its time to worry about Joe Burrow and the Bengals, the Chargers continuing to find ways to lose, the best 0-2 teams and picking the real from the pretenders among 2-0 units. Then, a deeper dive on Sunday night’s game between the Patriots and Dolphins, Tua staying undefeated against New England, Mike McDaniel getting comfortable and the Pats’ receiver problems. Finally, teeing up the Monday night doubleheader, with the Panthers hosting the Saints and the Browns visiting the Steelers.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
2023-09-18
49:51
Eagles Fly to 2-0 + Week 2 Preview
Matt Marchese is solo and starts with last night’s game where the Eagles took down the Vikings 34-28, Justin Jefferson’s costly goal-line fumble, Philadelphia’s dominant run game and concern level for the Eagles’ defensive depth and secondary. Then, previewing some of the marquee matchups for Week 2 (24:42), including the Bengals looking to bounce back against the injury-riddled, division-rival Ravens, the Chiefs getting Chris Jones and Travis Kelce back against the Jaguars and the Lions looking to go 2-0 as they host the Seahawks. Matt closes the week with a dip into the Checkdown Mailbag and gives his Best Bets for Week 2!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
2023-09-15
49:41
Vikes Take Fight to City of Brotherly Love
Matt Marchese starts with more on Aaron Rodgers’ injury and the media coverage around it, the Bears considering making an unmotivated Chase Claypool a healthy inactive and Jared Goff eyes history with his interception-less streak. Vikings reporter for the Athletic Alec Lewis joins the show (15:28) to tee up tonight’s Thursday night-er between Minnesota and Philadelphia, Kirk Cousins still proving himself in primetime, if the team’s undermanned O-line can slow down Philly’s juggernaut defensive front and how Jordan Addison compliments the one-man-attack of Justin Jefferson. Brendan Deeg of the Score and Double Doink Podcast gives an Eagles POV of the game, what the backfield split might look like with Kenneth Gainwell out, the team’s linebacker deficiency and who will win the Darius Slay vs. Jefferson matchup (32:30).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
2023-09-14
49:46
Post-Rodgers AFC East Landscape with Adam Rank + Mailbag!
Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett start with the NFLPA’s recent push for the NFL to switch from turf to grass, and why it took Aaron Rodgers’ injury for it to happen. Then, Austin Ekeler calls out coaching for the Chargers’ fourth-quarter inconsistencies, nudging head coach Brandon Staley further onto the hot seat. Afterward, the Checkdown Mailbag (18:40)! Finally, NFL Network insider Adam Rank stops by for his weekly appearance (27:17) to share his thoughts on the AFC East landscape without Aaron Rodgers, Drake London and Kyle Pitts’ usage in Atlanta’s offence and how the Lions take the next steps on offence.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett discuss the latest NFL news and analyze the biggest games throughout the season on the road to the Super Bowl. Don’t miss The FAN Checkdown, Monday to Friday on the Sportsnet Radio Network.