New England had better answers for Seattle’s pressure this time. The problem was what happened once the fourth quarter arrived.

The Patriots built a 10-0 lead before Drake Maye threw three fourth-quarter interceptions in a 13-10 loss. I’m breaking down New England’s improved protection, an offensive approach that I thought became too conservative, Maye getting too aggressive late, and why I’m not buying the talk surrounding A.J. Brown’s injury.

Seattle didn’t have to beat New England the same way twice. New England found a new way to lose it.

The regular season is finally here, and I’m not doing a full Week 1 pick ’em.

Instead, I’m talking about the matchups that have my attention: New England getting another shot at Seattle, what the Rams defense could look like with Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald back in the mix, why Jets-Titans could come down to defense, and Denver opening its AFC West title defense against Kansas City.

We’ve spent the entire offseason talking about what these teams could be. Now I want to see what they actually look like when the games count.

Can Derrick Henry lead the NFL in rushing this season?

He came within 26 yards of the rushing title last year, he’s still producing at an elite level, and durability has been one of his biggest strengths throughout his career. But with James Cook, Jonathan Taylor, Bijan Robinson and others in the mix, the race won’t be easy.

In this episode, I break down why I’m leaning toward Henry, what could work in his favor in Baltimore, and what could keep him from taking the rushing crown.

If you don’t have Henry winning it, who do you have?

Every August we hear the same thing: preseason doesn’t matter. I disagree.

From what Cam Ward and the Titans showed on the field to Cleveland using preseason as part of its quarterback evaluation and more than a thousand roster spots disappearing after the final games, there’s plenty happening in August that carries real weight.

Preseason may not predict the NFL season, but it gives us information. Now we get to see what September does with it.

Cleveland has spent years waiting for the Deshaun Watson trade to become what they hoped it would be. At some point, the question has to shift from what Watson used to be to what the Browns actually have now.

In this episode, I break down the quarterback competition between Watson and Shedeur Sanders, what stood out against Buffalo, and why I believe Cleveland should stop chasing the past and use 2026 to find out what Shedeur can become.

This isn’t about pretending Shedeur is already a finished product. It’s about deciding which quarterback gives Cleveland the better path forward.

Houston already had one of the NFL’s best defenses. Now, the players behind the starters may be giving DeMeco Ryans even more to work with.

In this episode, I break down what stood out against the Raiders, including Wade Woodaz’s 80-yard pick-six, Kayden McDonald creating pressure from the interior, and what Houston’s rotational pieces could add alongside Will Anderson Jr., Danielle Hunter and an already loaded secondary.

The starters are proven. The question now is how dangerous this defense becomes when the next group can make plays too.

The Titans got the preseason win over San Francisco, but the final score only tells part of the story.

In this episode, I break down what Tennessee’s first test against another team showed us about Cam Ward, Carnell Tate, the secondary, the new coaching staff, and the optimism surrounding this team heading into 2026. From Ward’s 95-yard touchdown drive to concerns about how long he held the football and a starting secondary that struggled against San Francisco’s reserves, there were reasons for optimism and reasons to keep expectations in perspective.

Training camp created the buzz. Now we get to see what holds up on the field.

Why could Baltimore have one of the NFL’s most explosive offenses in 2026?

In this episode, I break down the X’s and O’s behind the Ravens’ offensive potential, including how Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry stress defenses in the run game, how Zay Flowers can be used in motion, and how Rashod Bateman and Mark Andrews can benefit from play action, condensed formations, and defensive hesitation.

This is not just about talent. It is about how Baltimore can use the same personnel and pre-snap looks to create multiple answers and force defenders into impossible choices.