Something very strange is happening in Dallas: longtime Cowboys analyst J Tuck actually likes what the organization is doing.

Jordan “J Tuck” Tucker of CFO Sports joins Smalls for a full 2026 Dallas Cowboys preview, covering everything from a rebuilt defense and George Pickens to Dak Prescott props, fantasy football targets and Dallas’ chances of winning a wide-open NFC East.

The Cowboys finished 2025 with an offense capable of scoring with anyone and a defense capable of making almost anyone look like an All-Pro. J Tuck looks back at a unit that lost its identity amid the Micah Parsons drama and eventually became one of the biggest reasons Dallas missed the playoffs.

But this offseason feels different. Dallas added Rashan Gary to a front featuring Kenny Clark and Quinnen Williams, landed Caleb Downs and hired Christian Parker to rebuild the defense. J Tuck explains why Parker’s youth, energy and ability to connect with modern players could unlock a secondary that still has plenty of talent.

They also talk about George Pickens, who has fully participated despite playing on the franchise tag. J Tuck loves what he has seen — with one small concern: if Pickens plays too well, Dallas may have trouble paying him.

Then Smalls and J Tuck attack the betting board. Dallas’ 9.5-win total feels more difficult than its NFC East price, especially with Philadelphia facing significant changes. J Tuck ultimately projects roughly 10–11 wins and believes Dallas should compete for the division and make the playoffs if the roster stays healthy.

Fantasy football discussion includes Javonte Williams as a potentially undervalued lead back, Ryan Flournoy as a sleeper and Jake Ferguson as another discounted target.

Finally, J Tuck hears Dak Prescott’s 27.5 passing-touchdown total and immediately wants the over, eventually calling it a “free gift.”

Follow J Tuck at @jtuck151 and find his Cowboys, NFL and draft analysis on CFO Sports.

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(00:00) Cowboys 2026 Preview
(00:48) J Tuck Joins Smalls
(01:34) Why Dallas Feels Different
(02:45) The 2025 Disaster
(05:59) George Pickens
(08:05) Rebuilding the Defense
(10:03) The Christian Parker Effect
(13:07) Biggest Cowboys Concerns
(16:21) Cowboys Betting Odds
(18:59) The NFC East Race
(20:49) Dallas’ Brutal Schedule
(21:31) Fantasy Football Targets
(24:59) Dak Prescott Futures
(26:29) Smalls’ Cowboys Bets
(28:31) Final Prediction
(31:24) J Tuck & CFO Sports

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Can the Cincinnati Bengals turn a rebuilt defense and a healthy Joe Burrow into a real 2026 Super Bowl run?

Smalls welcomes back comedian and lifelong Bengals fan Michael Turner, recently seen on Netflix’s Funny AF with Kevin Hart, for a full Cincinnati Bengals season preview. Michael has spent 39 years emotionally invested in this team, so naturally the conversation begins with the safest part of the Bengals calendar: the offseason, when they cannot hurt him yet.

The biggest story is the defense. Cincinnati’s offense can already score with anybody, but last season the defense repeatedly gave games away. Smalls and Michael break down why the additions of Dexter Lawrence, Jonathan Allen, Brian Cook and Kyle Dugger could completely change the floor of this team. They also discuss Trey Hendrickson’s departure, Cincinnati’s long-running organizational habits and why simply getting to league-average defensively could be enough to make the Bengals dangerous again.

From there, they attack the betting board. The Bengals sit at 10.5 wins, but Michael makes the case for getting aggressive with alternate totals and pushing Cincinnati to 12 or even 13 wins. They discuss AFC North odds, Super Bowl futures, Joe Burrow’s passing touchdown total, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins props, Chase Brown’s fantasy upside, Mike Gesicki and a deep sleeper to remember in Colby Young.

And yes, it all comes back to Burrow. If he plays a full season, Michael has a hard time seeing Cincinnati as anything less than a double-digit-win team. Smalls also raises the uncomfortable question of whether Burrow sometimes holds the ball too long and creates extra punishment for himself.

Michael is back on the road throughout the season, including comedy shows built around Bengals road games. Follow him on Instagram @TurnerComedy and get tour dates and tickets at TurnerComedy.com.

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(00:00) Bengals 2026 Preview
(00:46) Michael Turner Joins
(03:18) The 2025 Defensive Disaster
(05:26) Rebuilding the Defense
(07:13) A New Bengals Front Office?
(10:05) Can Average Defense Be Enough?
(13:53) The Joe Burrow Health Problem
(14:53) Bengals 2026 Betting Odds
(17:24) Is 10.5 Wins Too Low?
(19:07) Betting the AFC North
(21:05) Bengals Fantasy Targets
(23:06) Brown and Burrow Futures
(25:57) Chase and Higgins Props
(27:17) 12 Wins or More?
(28:27) If the Defense Fails Again
(30:05) Michael Turner’s Tour

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Smalls is joined by Geoff Fienberg to preview the 2026 Los Angeles Chargers and explain why expectations should be high entering Year 3 under Jim Harbaugh.

After winning 11 games despite devastating offensive line injuries in 2025, the Chargers bring back a healthier unit and add Mike McDaniel to an offense built around Justin Herbert and Omarion Hampton. Smalls and Geoff discuss how McDaniel could unlock Herbert, whether the Chargers are being underrated in the futures market and why the stakes are officially high for this version of the team.

They also break down Herbert’s MVP and passing-yard upside, Hampton’s rushing touchdown potential, Keaton Mitchell, Trey Harris, Quentin Johnston as a late fantasy value and the difficulty of betting the loaded AFC West.

Plus, Geoff reacts to the Justin Herbert-Madison Beer discourse and tries to determine exactly how worried Chargers fans should be if Herbert suddenly starts dressing like Joe Burrow.

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0:00 Chargers Preview
0:47 Geoff Fienberg Joins
1:11 Justin Herbert & Madison Beer
8:15 What Happened to the 2025 Chargers?
13:37 Healthy O-Line Changes Everything
14:32 Mike McDaniel Takes Over the Offense
17:55 Keaton Mitchell & New Offensive Weapons
19:21 Chargers Tight End Upside
21:06 Trey Harris & the WR Room
22:01 Omarion Hampton Breakout Incoming?
24:16 Chargers Win Total & Futures
24:45 How to Bet the AFC West
26:45 The Chargers’ Biggest Concern
29:27 Justin Herbert Passing Yards Bet
30:19 Justin Herbert MVP Case
31:41 Omarion Hampton & Trey Harris Bets
33:40 Geoff’s Chargers Best Bets
34:32 Quentin Johnston Fantasy Sleeper
38:18 Are the Chargers Being Underrated?
40:36 Geoff Fienberg Wraps Up

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