Take a deep breath, Giants fans! Jaxson Dart's injury stinks, but veteran NFL defensive coordinator Wink Martindale says this type of challenge 'invigorates' John Harbaugh. Martindale shares encouraging insight on Harbaugh's process of attacking adversity from their decade together in Baltimore during our Week 3 episode of Wednesdays with Wink, a weekly conversation about football and the Giants on the Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard podcast. Wink also digs into the Xs and Os and explains how Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula and pass rush coordinator Drew Wilkins, a longtime Martindale protege, overwhelmed the Giants' offensive line in Monday night's blowout Giants loss in Los Angeles. And he shares his blueprint for how Harbaugh, Matt Nagy, Dennard Wilson, Jameis Winston and the Giants can beat the Tennessee Titans in Week 3 at MetLife Stadium.

Pat and Wink also go around the league, pick their Coach of the Week and their Coordinator of the Week, and make their Upset Picks for Week 3. They're 3-1 so far after two weeks! This episode and those game picks are brought to you by our partner EDGE Boost. EDGE Boost gives you a dedicated Visa debit card designed for online gaming, with no fees. Use it across the U.S.-licensed sportsbooks, prediction markets, DFS platforms, sweepstakes sites, authorized online casinos, poker operators, and more. Keep your gaming bankroll separate from your main bank account while earning up to 0.5% cashback on eligible deposits. Head to edgeboost.io (https://www.edgeboost.bet/guide?oid=538&affid=466) and use promo code TALKINBALL to get a $100 deposit match on your first $100.

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Join New York Daily News NFL columnist and Giants beat writer Pat Leonard LIVE after Giants-Rams Monday Night Football in Week 2 to break down everything Pat heard and saw in the locker room and on the field at SoFi Stadium. SUBSCRIBE to the Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard channel for weekly Wednesdays with Wink Martindale episodes, Giants Postgame Live Chats, midweek Giants Live Chats, player and coach interviews and much more content connected to the Giants and the NFL overall. Visit the Talkin' Ball Merch store on Shopify (link in bio) for the latest hoodies, pint glasses, golf shirts and hats to rep this growing community! Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard is brought to you by EDGE Boost. EDGE Boost gives you a dedicated Visa debit card designed for online gaming, with no fees.

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He called it! Veteran NFL defensive coordinator Wink Martindale correctly predicted the Giants' upset of the Dallas Cowboys in Week 1's debut episode of Wednesdays with Wink, a weekly conversation about football and the Giants on the Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard podcast. Now, Wink is back with the New York Daily News NFL columnist for the second installment, talking John Harbaugh's impact, Jaxson Dart's strong season debut, how happy Wink is for Giants co-owner John Mara, and the reasons for New York's statement win over Dallas.

Wink breaks down what offensive coordinator Matt Nagy did so well, where Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker struggled and sets the table for how the Giants must think about defending Sean McVay's Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football in Week 2. Wink and Pat also cover the NFL's record-tying opening weekend, with 791 points scored across the league in Week 1, and dig into a ton of franchises' season openers.

What trend does Wink see? The teams that practiced hard imposed their physical will on their opponents: The Giants, the Chiefs, the Jaguars, the Ravens, the 49ers all jumped off the film. Stay for Wink's excellent X's and O's breakdowns and explanations of why some teams are succeeding (Bears and Ben Johnson) and others are struggling (Titans, Colts, Chargers and more) in the 'What Are We Doing?!' segment.

And be sure to follow Wink's and Pat's Upset Picks of Week 2 after they started 2-0 in Week 1, with Pat picking the Jets to beat the Titans and Wink nailing the Giants' win over Dallas. Those picks are brought to you by our partner EDGE Boost.

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Join New York Daily News NFL columnist and Giants beat writer Pat Leonard goes LIVE after the Giants' 28-20 upset of the Dallas Cowboys to explain how John Harbaugh and Matt Nagy gave the home team a distinct advantage in Week 1. Pat describes what he saw and heard in the locker room and on the field at MetLife Stadium and answers fan questions.

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Veteran NFL defensive coordinator Wink Martindale joins New York Daily News NFL columnist Pat Leonard for the first installment of Wednesdays with Wink, a weekly conversation about football and the Giants on the Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard podcast. Here in Week 1, Wink previews the 2026 NFL Season by diving into analysis of Cowboys young DC Christian Parker, Dallas rookies Caleb Downs and Jaishawn Barham, Giants rookie Arvell Reese, Giants corner Deonte Banks and Giants head coach John Harbaugh, his longtime head coach, colleague and friend in Baltimore with the Ravens.

Martindale lists his Super Bowl contenders, compares Matthew Stafford to Dan Marino, cites the Jacksonville Jaguars as a team to watch in the AFC and reacts to Pat's bold predictions. Wink closes the interview with a bang by predicting the Giants to upset the Cowboys in Week 1 on Sunday Night Football. In fact, Pat and Wink both have predictions about a New York football win in Week 1.

SUBSCRIBE to the Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard channel for Wednesdays with Wink, Giants Postgame Live Chats, midweek Giants Live Chats, player and coach interviews and much more content connected to the Giants and the NFL overall. Come back late Sunday night, Sept. 13 for Talkin' Ball Postgame LIVE after the Giants' opener against the Cowboys to break down everything Pat saw and heard on the field and in the locker room. Purchase a SuperChat or SuperSticker to have your comment or question answered first at the top of the queue during any live chat. Visit the Talkin' Ball Merch store on Shopify (link in bio) for the latest hoodies, pint glasses, golf shirts and hats to rep this growing community!

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Join New York Daily News NFL columnist and Giants beat writer Pat Leonard at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, to dig into the Giants' plans to shock the NFL and upset the Dallas Cowboys in Week 1 on Sunday Night Football. Pat discusses the keys to the first season opener under new coach John Harbaugh, where the Giants can gain an edge, how their expectations have grown so high so quickly and what fans should watch for on the Sunday Night Football field Sept. 13. Pat also talks about Jameis Winston and Jon Runyan Jr. signing contract extensions and takes your questions! Purchase a SuperChat or SuperSticker to have your comment or question answered first at the top of the queue! Join us Wednesday for an exciting Week 1 NFL preview and Giants-Cowboys breakdown with the one and only Wink Martindale! And come back for Talkin' Ball Postgame LIVE late Sunday night after the Giants' opener against the Cowboys to break down everything Pat saw and heard on the field and in the locker room

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New York Daily News NFL columnist and Giants beat writer Pat Leonard digs into John Harbaugh's first cut down to 53 players to explain how and why the head coach picked these players at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. He talks Odell Beckham Jr., Darius Slayton, Cam Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Jalin Hyatt and much more. And as always, he takes your questions. Purchase a SuperChat or SuperSticker to have your comment or question answered first at the top of the queue!

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New York Daily News NFL columnist and Giants beat writer Pat Leonard emerges from the Giants' locker room after talking to John Harbaugh and the players to join YOU, the fans, LIVE POSTGAME from the MetLife Stadium press box after their preseason finale against the Jets. Pat predicts what the 53-man roster will look like on cutdown day, discusses Odell Beckham Jr. and Cam Skattebo, and takes your questions. Purchase a SuperChat or SuperSticker to have your comment or question answered first at the top of the queue!

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