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It’s a jam-packed NFL & NBA rundown as we kick things off with Super Bowl Would You Rather, breaking down Drake Maye vs. Sam Darnold and comparing skill positions, offensive lines, front sevens, defensive backs, coaching, and who actually wins the matchup. Then it’s Good Sign or Bad Sign? with a spotlight on the Arizona Cardinals and what their latest moves mean for the future. We dive into the draft next, identifying five players who could leap into the first round after the Senior Bowl, including Lee Hunter, Gabe Jacas, Zion Young, Caleb Banks, and Malachi Fields. Finally, chaos hits...

Brandon Deutsch joins the show for a loaded Super Bowl preview and a full slate of debates across the NFL and NBA. We break down which quarterback you’d rather build around in a Drake Maye edition of WYR, argue which wide receiver you’d want long-term in the JSN edition, and play Sports Scantron to decide which team is most likely to go from worst to first next season. Plus, we run a blockbuster Who Hangs Up First trade involving Lamar Jackson and the Raiders, predict which teams several quarterbacks will be playing for next year, get Brandon’s top-10...

Conference Championship Weekend is here, and we’re running it back with full-scale chaos across the NFL and NBA. We kick things off with AFC & NFC Championship Would You Rather as Tass and Josh break down the biggest decisions, matchups, and pressure points heading into Sunday. Then it’s Sports Scantron: Which team should actually pick up the phone and trade for Maxx Crosby — Bears, Lions, Bills, Ravens, or Patriots? On the hardwood, we hit NBA All-Star Reserves, then dive into a blockbuster Who Hangs Up First featuring a wild Giannis-to-New York framework that reshapes three franchises. We wrap with Way or...

We’re back with a loaded Would You Rather-heavy Rundown across the NFL and NBA. Tass kicks things off with rapid-fire WYR matchups — Miami vs Indiana, Texans vs Patriots, and Bills vs Broncos — breaking down which teams you’d actually want right now and why. Josh follows with his own WYR slate featuring 49ers vs Seahawks and Rams vs Bears, diving into roster construction, quarterback confidence, and coaching trust. From there, we pivot to Eliminated Teams Rebuilds, where Josh completely reworks the Chargers and Steelers blueprints — bold free-agent swings, aggressive coaching hires, and a few spicy “buy-low” ideas that could reset each fra...

The playoffs are over for some teams — so can they actually be fixed? We break down eliminated NFL playoff teams and give three must-make moves for each franchise, including how the Panthers should build around Bryce Young, whether the Eagles should hit reset, and why the Chargers must overhaul their offense around Justin Herbert. Then we dive into a wild WHUF NFL Draft trade, sending J.J. McCarthy to Vegas, and debate who you’d rather have under two minutes, no timeouts, down four — Josh Allen edition, spanning modern stars, aging vets, and retired legends. Plus: Steelers head coach candidates, NBA WH...

It’s playoff season, which means it’s time for real debates. Josh handles the NFC, Tass takes the AFC, and we run Who Would You Rather across six playoff matchups—position by position. Quarterbacks, skill players, trenches, defenses, coaching staffs, and final picks on who advances. We also dive into Josh’s full playoff QB rankings (14–1) and explain why some big names land lower than expected while others rise when the stakes are highest. Also on the show: John Harbaugh firing reactions A rapid-fire Top-18 NFL Mock Draft (no trades) if time allows If you love playoff arguments, QB hierarchy...

It’s a full-blown Would You Rather: NFL Awards Edition with TASS as we debate the biggest honors, toughest calls, and spiciest futures across the league. MVP, DPOY, OPOY, Coach of the Year, rookies, comeback players, breakout stars — if there’s hardware involved, we’re choosing sides. We go rapid-fire through every major award race, including Drake Maye vs Stafford vs Darnold for MVP, a loaded DPOY field, elite offensive weapons battling for OPOY, and which rookie class from the 2025 NFL Draft is already separating itself. Plus: most underrated players on both sides of the ball, Coordinator of the Year, and head...

NFL talk kicks things off with True or False: Is Drake Maye the NFL MVP? Then we rank playoff teams from 6–1 based on who we’d want to face, debate which QB to build a franchise around, and run a Bijan Robinson edition of "Who Would You Rather Build Your Offense Around?" We shift to the NBA for two spicy WHUF trade scenarios including Trae Young to the Kings and Anthony Davis on the move. Wrapping the show in the MLB, we play Hall of Fame or Hall of Very Good — from pitchers like Felix Hernandez and Andy Pettitte to hitter...

The College Football Playoff spotlight is on — and we’re breaking down every major matchup, position by position. Josh and Tass preview four massive CFP games, debating QB play, trenches, coaching edges, and outright winners: Miami vs Ohio State Texas Tech vs Oregon Alabama vs Indiana Ole Miss vs Georgia Then we hit Sports Scantron, asking which CFP matchup is most likely to deliver a true upset — and which betting line screams danger. From there, it’s a full-scale NFL conversation, including: Power Rankings (5–1) of the head coaches you trust most right now Power Ranking Super Bowl matchups we need to see A...

Blake Ruffino and Joe DeLeone join the show for a loaded College Football Playoff preview as we hit everything shaping the sport right now. Josh puts Blake and Joe on the spot with QB crystal-ball predictions, asking which team these quarterbacks will be on next season, including D.J. Lagway, Dylan Raiola, Bryce Underwood, Aiden Chiles, Sam Leavitt, Brendan Sorsby, Trinidad Chambliss, and Drew Mestemaker. Joe tackles a Way or No Way: Could Marcus Freeman actually leave Notre Dame for the New York Giants? Tass runs Blake through a Would You Rather: Lane Kiffin Edition, pitting him against names like...

Is the NFL more wide open than we’ve seen in years? We kick things off with True or False: Are there over 10 teams that can realistically win the Super Bowl? Then Tass jumps into a loaded Who Would You Rather Have Going Forward — Bo Nix Edition, pitting him against CJ Stroud, Justin Herbert, Caleb Williams, Trevor Lawrence, Jordan Love, Brock Purdy and more. From there, we sort the league’s signal callers with Underrated, Rated, or Overrated: QB Edition, before Josh drops his Top-10 NFL Mock Draft (no trades) featuring names like Dante Moore, Caleb Downs, Rueben Bain Jr., and Fr...

On today’s show, we’re tackling one of the biggest questions in college football: Should Notre Dame finally ditch independence and join a conference after the Playoff Committee’s latest decision? Tass kicks things off with a True-or-False deep dive, plus a full ranking of all 12 College Football Playoff quarterbacks from Fernando Mendoza to Alonza Barnett III. Josh takes us to the NFL with a Sports Scantron: Which potential Super Bowl matchup gives us the best game? Bills–Eagles? Patriots–Packers? Rams–Broncos? Seahawks–Jaguars? Then we rank the Top 5 quarterbacks who NEED a Super Bowl the most for their legacy—f...

This week’s Rundown packs in college football showdowns, wild NBA megatrades, and a fresh NFL mock. NCAAF Josh and Tass run WYR matchups for the Big Ten and SEC title games: Ohio State vs Indiana (Sayin vs Mendoza, position groups, coaches) Georgia vs Alabama (Stockton vs Simpson, full roster breakdown + who wins) NBA Tass unleashes two massive trade earthquakes: Giannis to the Knicks in a multi-pick, multi-team deal Giannis to the Lakers, with LeBron & Bronny to the Warriors We react to every angle, then approve or disapprove NBA nicknames from “Free the Kneupple” to “The Anomaly.” NFL Josh drops a new Top...

Lane Kiffin to LSU has flipped college football upside down — so we’re answering 5 Burning Questions about what this move really means. Did he make the right call? Should Ole Miss have let him stay? And can the Rebels still make the Playoff without their head coach or OC? Plus, Tass drops his 12-Team CFP Prediction, Josh runs Way or No Way on which NFL teams can actually win the Super Bowl, and we go through a WYR: James Cook Edition against the league’s best backs. We close with Sports Scantron on the NBA’s best young building block, a WHUF b...

We open in the NFL with True or False: should the Bengals shut down Joe Burrow for the rest of the season? Then it’s a WYR — JSN Edition, choosing who you'd rather have going forward from Pickens to Chase. MLB takes the middle segment as we react to Tatsuya Imai’s “take them down” quote and pick which team gives him the best chance to topple the Dodgers, plus two WHUF blockbusters involving Buxton/Joe Ryan and Ketel Marte. We close with the NBA: a Sports Scantron on which former All-Star gets moved first, followed by Way or No Way predic...

We’re firing off takes today. • Is Matthew Stafford a top-10 QB of the 21st century? Tass answers. • Will these 9 NFL teams have a new QB next season? Josh decides the fate of the Falcons, Jets, Dolphins & more. • WYR at Their Best — Myles Garrett vs the greats. • Build-A-Franchise: Drake Maye Edition. • Tass’ Heisman Top-5. • Way or No Way: Can Any of These 10 Teams Win a Natty? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Josh and Tass dive into a jam-packed episode of Stripe Sports, starting with a bold True or False: Can Matthew Stafford really become the first player since Jim Brown to win MVP in his final season? Then—are the Eagles the class of the NFC, or are we falling for the hype again? Tass drops his Top-5 MVP Rankings, and the guys play Relaxed or Panicked with big-name stars like Bijan Robinson, Justin Jefferson, and DK Metcalf. Later, Josh runs a “Which QB Would You Rather Build Around” Jaxson Dart edition—pitting college and NFL signal-callers from Caleb Williams to Trevor L...

We break down everything from this offseason — the biggest trades, free-agent predictions, and our official All-MLB Teams for 2025. Who deserves First-Team honors between Skubal, Skenes, and Crochet? Who’s underrated on the Second Team? Plus, we play “Way or No Way: Traded Aces” — debating which arms (Gore, Alcantara, Greene, Skubal, and more) could actually be moved — and go rapid-fire with Free-Agent Predictions across the league. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys of Stripe Sports are back with a full slate of debates and dominance. Josh and Tass dive into Fantasy Football: Flex or Fade, breaking down which WRs and RBs deserve a start or a seat this week — from Quentin Johnston and Rashid Shaheed to Tyjae Spears and Kenneth Walker. Then it’s Would You Rather, where Tass runs a Justin Herbert Edition QB showdown and Josh ranks elite backs at their absolute best in the Jonathan Taylor Edition. They wrap with WHUF (Who Hangs Up First) — a bold trade pitch sending Anthony Richardson to the Raiders, plus a little...

We open the show talking Texas Longhorns — what their latest win means and how close they are to playoff contention. Then Josh asks the big question: True or False — are there really 10 players who can win the NFL MVP right now? Tass drops his updated Heisman Top-5, and the guys play “Way or No Way” with potential Brian Kelly replacements at LSU — from Nick Saban to Joe Brady to Lane Kiffin. Later, it’s a fantasy football showdown: Javonte Williams Edition: Who would you rather have the rest of the season? Christian McCaffrey Edition: Which stars can even come close? Plus, we wra...