What are the most highly anticipated games on the 2026 NFL schedule? This episode of Cover Zero, Drew Franklin and Billy each pick five games of the season to name the Top Ten Games of the 2026 season. Including only one International game and only one game a week! Billy finds a game between two contending teams in a very desirable location! Drew is considering a Thanksgiving matchup, but which one will be the best game? Drew hopes to find a 'snow' game and also considers the city attractions when choosing his games! Join NFL Cover Zero and decide your favorite matchups of the 2026 NFL season!

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If you started an NFL franchise today, who would you choose as your quarterback? Matt Jones and Drew Franklin are back drafting QB's to lead a franchise. Drew struggles with his first pick deciding between winning and future growth. Do you look at the success of Mahomes, Allen, and Burrow or the futures of Drake Maye or Caleb Williams? Matt wonders how many elite years Lamar Jackson will have in the NFL.

Also, the guys discuss the NFL news of the week including the sale of the Seattle Seahawks, the health of Daniel Jones, NFL exec player rankings, and bad celebrity golfers in Tahoe!

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Matt Jones and Drew Franklin ask the question: if you are becoming a fan of the NFL today, who are the best teams to root for? The guys rank each team based on their fan bases, future success, game environments and several other factors.

Also, Matt and Drew look ahead to the Hall of Fame Game, discuss ESPN's newest piece on Sean Payton and look at the guest list of the Kelce-Swift wedding.

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The boys are back! Matt Jones, Drew Franklin and Billy Rutledge return for the 2nd season of NFL Cover Zero and to recap the biggest headlines from the offseason. The guys evaluate the Myles Garrett and AJ Borwn trades and debate the future of Caleb Williams. Will Russell Wilson succeed on TV? How many more years will Travis Kelce play football? And will the Bengals finally make the playoffs this year?

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Matt Jones talks about watching the NFL Draft and recaps the Top 10 picks. Which of the picks were surprises? Matt reveals which team he thinks got the steal of the Draft! Billy delivers some of the Draft headlines and notes the impressive showing from the city of Pittsburgh. Was the Rams drafting Ty Simpson as big of a suprise as some thought? Matt breaks down the remaining QBs taken through the Draft. Plus, would you want to be picked as Mr. Irrelevant?

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Matt Jones is excited for Draft Week and wonders if teams will draft for production or potenial. Do the Raiders draft Fernando Mendoza to play or to sit him for a while? Where will the surprises by and how closely will teams stick to their needs? Matt reacts to the Bengals trading for Dexter Lawrence while wondering what Aaron Rodgers' future in Pittsburgh will be. Plus, every pick for every team in Round 1!

NFL Cover Zero returns on Monday with the Official NFL Cover Zero Draft Review!

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Matt Jones and Billy are getting ready for the opening night of the NFL Draft. How much coverage will you be watching? Matt shares his experiences with Mel Kiper Jr. and what kind of Draft show he enjoys. What advice does Matt have for Fernando Mendoza while doing interviews? Plus, we look back to our time at the Super Bowl and a discussion with Bengals OT Orlando Brown!

NFL Cover Zero returns on Monday with the Official NFL Cover Zero Draft Preview!

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Drew Franklin and Billy continue their look at offseason NFL news leading up to the Draft! How do you feel about the probable #1 overall pick possibly not being in Pittsburgh? Kirk Cousins joins the Raiders and could be a mentor to Fernando Mendoza, if he goes #1. How high in the draft will ND running back Jeremiyah Love go? Drew plans on watching every minute and every round of the NFL Draft!

Saints safety Justin Reid talks about coming back to New Orleans to play for his hometown Saints. Justin recalls the culture, standards, and expectations of playing for the Chiefs. Why was winning his 2nd Super Bowl a 'better' experience for Justin as a player? Justin discusses his love for chess and hiring a coach to get better at the game!

Coming up next week, Bengals OT Orlando Brown!

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