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Marcellus Wiley explains why he is not worried about the Ravens despite losing to the Dolphins I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Despite a 6-2 record heading into Week 10, Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens fell to the 2-7 Miami Dolphins with a final score of 22-10. Marcellus Wiley explains why he is not concerned about the Ravens despite losing to the Dolphins.

Emmanuel Acho on Dak Prescott’s “America’s Team” comment: Don’t attribute it to an unprecedented loss I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Emmanuel Acho explains why Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott’s ‘America’s Team’ comment to the media was unnecessary following a Week 9 blowout home loss to the Denver Broncos.

Bucky Brooks explains why Odell Beckham Jr. is under more pressure than Cam Newton this year I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Odell Beckham Jr. and Cam Newton are both given an opportunity to clean slate. OBJ was released by the Cleveland Browns, but is joining a Super Bowl-contending LA Rams team. Cam was released by the New England Patriots in August, but is back with the Carolina Panthers, where he was named MVP in 2015. Bucky Brooks explains why OBJ is under more pressure this season than Cam.

Emmanuel Acho: Coupling OBJ with Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay is a match made in heaven I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Breaking: Adam Schefter reported that Odell Beckham Jr. will be joining the LA Rams on a one-year deal. On November 1st, the Rams traded for Von Miller from the Denver Broncos and are currently sitting at 7-2. According to FOX Bet Sportsbook, the Rams have the third best odds to win the Super Bowl, trailing only the Buffalo Bills and reigning champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Emmanuel Acho explains why he believes OBJ makes the Rams the team to beat in the NFL.

Marcellus Wiley: Cam Newton’s return is not a chance to come home but to have a homecoming I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Cam Newton is heading back to Carolina. He agreed to a deal for the rest of the season that can reportedly be worth up to $10 million. The Panthers had a need for quarterback since Sam Darnold will be out for at least four weeks with a shoulder injury. Cam spent his first nine seasons in Carolina and was named league MVP in 2015. Marcellus Wiley explains why Cam’s return to Carolina is ‘inspiring since he can resurrect his career.’

Bucky Brooks: Kyler Murray is the obvious choice for MVP; he’s the best player on the best team I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

We are just over half way through the NFL season and there are plenty of quarterbacks in the hot MVP race, including: Josh Allen, Tom Brady, Kyler Murray, and Matthew Stafford. According to FOX Bet Sportsbook, Allen has the best odds to win the MVP award and is the slight favorite over Brady. Bucky Brooks explains why Kyler Murray ‘is the clear and obvious choice for MVP this season.’

Joy Taylor explains why Green Bay is the right place for OBJ | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Odell Beckham Jr. is a free agent and reports say he’s eyeing the Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints. Joy Taylor likes the Packers for OBJ — ‘the best-case scenario is you can win a Super Bowl.’

Marcellus Wiley explains why Lamar Jackson and the Ravens should be the favorites to win the AFC I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens have the second best total offense in the NFL and are red hot right now, winning six of seven games. They hop on the road to Miami to face the Dolphins in Week 10 for Thursday Night Football. According to FOX Bet Sportsbook, the Ravens currently have the second-best odds to win the AFC, trailing only the Buffalo Bills. Marcellus Wiley explains why the Ravens should be the favorites to win the AFC.

Marcellus Wiley: Justin Fields has proven he is a franchise QB with his mobility; he is special! I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Justin Fields led the Chicago Bears on a late, go-ahead drive on Monday Night Football, but left the Pittsburgh Steelers too much time on the clock. Ben Roethlisberger led his squad down field to a game-winning field goal drive. Fields still had a new prime time debut, finishing with over 300 total yards and a touchdown. Marcellus Wiley explains why Fields has already proven he’s a franchise quarterback.

Emmanuel Acho on Cowboys’ loss vs. Broncos: You’re either coaching it or allowing it to happen I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The Dallas Cowboys’ six-game winning streak has come to an end after the Denver Broncos took care of business in Week 9. A lot of the blame is being pointed towards Head Coach Mike McCarthy. The Dallas Morning News wrote in an article that McCarthy did not have his club ready, adding quote: ‘The Cowboys were sleepwalking from the start.’ Emmanuel Acho explains why he believes McCarthy is to blame for the Cowboys’ loss.

Emmanuel Acho: The Titans are the best team in the AFC, and are only getting better I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The Tennessee Titans defeated the Los Angeles Rams 28-16 on Sunday Night Football to remain first in the AFC South. Emmanuel Acho breaks down whether the Titans are the best team in the AFC after the big road win.

Ric Bucher on his concern for LeBron’s injury: I rank it a 7; the Lakers can’t win without him I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

LeBron James did not play in the LA Lakers’ loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but he had a front row seat as his team blew a 19-point lead. The Thunder only have two wins this season, both against the Lakers. The news does not get any better, as reports say LeBron is expected to miss at least one week due to an abdominal strain. Ric Bucher rates his concern level for LeBron and explains why it’s on the higher part of the 1-10 scale.

Marcellus Wiley: I do not have any faith in Patrick Mahomes bouncing back vs. Packers I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The Kansas City Chiefs have a big matchup at home against the Green Bay Packers in Week 9. Green Bay will be without Aaron Rodgers, but Kansas City will still have Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs’ superstar has been struggling with a league-high 12 turnovers. He said this week quote: ‘You have to battle through adversity to try to be on top.’ Marcellus Wiley explains why he has ‘no faith in Mahomes bouncing back’ in Week 9.

Emmanuel Acho: If I’m Baker Mayfield, I’d be livid; OBJ’s father did something he could’ve done I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Odell Beckham Jr. was excused for the second straight day of practice. This follows his father, Odell Beckham Sr., re-posting a YouTube video earlier this week of compiled plays where Baker Mayfield either did not throw the ball to his son or threw a terrible pass when targeting OBJ. Baker was asked in a press conference whether he was hurt by OBJ’s father or not, saying quote: ‘Hurt? No. Surprised? Yes. I think there’s different things that play a factor into it. I’ve had conversations with his dad before, man-to-man, face-to-face and I was pretty surprised by the video and the intentions and feelings behind it…’ Emmanuel Acho explains why Baker should feel hurt about the OBJ drama.

Marcellus Wiley & Emmanuel Acho share their Top 5 Power Rankings heading into Week 9 I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

We are almost halfway into the NFL season with some notable performances so far, including the notable race for the top spot in the NFC, led by the Dallas Cowboys’ red hot 6-1 start. Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho share their Top 5 NFL Power Rankings heading into Week 9.

Emmanuel Acho: I think Jordan Love will fall flat vs. Chiefs because he was set up for failure I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Aaron Rodgers has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not play in the Green Bay Packers’ Week 9 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. This means Jordan Love will make his first NFL start. Love made a lot of headlines when he was the Packers’ No. 1 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Emmanuel Acho explains why he expects the young quarterback to struggle in a last-minute debut start.

Marcellus Wiley on OBJ's excusal from practice: He is in the best place he can be in Cleveland I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

On Tuesday, Odell Beckham Jr.’s father shared his frustration on Instagram, reposting a YouTube video of plays where Baker Mayfield did a poor job throwing to his son. Today, Head Coach Kevin Stefanski said OBJ was excused from practice, saying quote: ‘Odell will not be out there; he’s been excused..we decided this morning that he will not be here..I don’t have a ton of details right now, but we’ll know more as we go.’ Marcellus Wiley reacts to the OBJ drama.

Emmanuel Acho: If the Cowboys play Dak Prescott in Week 9, it’s either out of ignorance or arrogance I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Dak Prescott is expected to be a full-go for Thursday’s practice. Head Coach Mike McCarthy said that he’s been bringing Dak on slowly since he sustained his calf injury against the New England Patriots. The Dallas Cowboys have won six in a row and face the Denver Broncos in Week 9. Emmanuel Acho discusses how the Cowboys should handle Dak this upcoming week.

Emmanuel Acho explains why Odell Sr. calling out Baker Mayfield for OBJ’s lack of production is foul I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

With the trade deadline under way, the uncertainty of Odell Beckham Jr.’s future in Cleveland is brewing. Reportedly, the Browns had no plans to trade OBJ, but his father did not shy away from voicing his frustrations. Odell Beckham Sr. re-posted a YouTube video of a play where Baker Mayfield did not throw to his son and threw a bad ball targeting him. Emmanuel Acho explains why he believes Odell Sr.’s Instagram post calling Baker out is fair or foul.

Marcellus Wiley: I’m still worried about the Chiefs with their lack of confidence in win vs. Giants I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The Kansas City Chiefs escaped with the win over the New York Giants on Monday Night Football. New York took the lead early in the fourth quarter, but Patrick Mahomes led two field-goal drives to tie the game and later take the lead with just over a minute remaining. Kansas City’s defense held an opponent to under 20 points for only the second time this season. Marcellus Wiley explains why he is concerned about the Chiefs despite their win against the Giants.

Marcellus Wiley explains why Baker Mayfield’s lack of production is hurting the Browns I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Baker Mayfield battled through his left shoulder injury to play in Week 8. Unfortunately for the quarterback, it did not result in a win. The Browns lost at home to the Pittsburgh Steelers and the offense scored a season-ow 10 points. After the game, Baker was asked if he was worried after his team’s lackluster performance, saying quote: ‘No..we’re going to handle it in the building and make corrections we need to execute. That’s the type of guys we have and I just think we need to simplify things and execute.’ Marcellus Wiley explains why Baker is hurting the Browns.

Marcellus Wiley: Dallas Cowboys are top tier before and most certainly after win over Vikings I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The Dallas Cowboys topped the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8. Cooper Rush filled in for injured Dak Prescott leading Dallas to a 20-16 win. Marcellus Wiley explains why he thinks the Cowboys continue to prove they are a top tier team in the NFL.

Emmanuel Acho: Von Miller’s generational pass rushing makes the Rams the best team in the NFL I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

With the NFL Trade Deadline less than 24 hours away, one team has already made a big splash on defense. The LA Rams acquired three-time All-Pro linebacker Von Millers from the Denver Broncos in exchange for two 2022 second-day draft picks. Los Angeles blew out the Houston Texans in Week 8 and they will add Miller to a 7-1 Rams team with a defense that already leads the league in sacks. Emmanuel Acho explains why he believes Miller makes the Rams the best team in the NFL or not.

Wiley & Acho share the biggest headlines to watch in Week 8 I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Week 8 is off to a hot start after the Green Bay Packers upsetting the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday Night Football. Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho share the biggest headlines heading into the weekend, including Jameis Winston facing his former team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Baker Mayfield’s return to field against AFC North rival Pittsburgh Steelers. They also point out quarterbacks to watch, including Kirk Cousins facing the Dallas Cowboys on in a PrimeTime battle. Will this be Tua Tagovailoa’s final game as a Miami Dolphin? Can Jalen Hurts bounce back from a rough Week 7 performance against the Detroit Lions?

Marcellus Wiley: Dallas playing Dak Prescott too soon against the Vikings could be catastrophic I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The Dallas Cowboys play the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football, but it is unclear whether Dak Prescott will be able to play due to a calf strain. Head Coach Mike McCarthy said that Prescott is a quick healer and is getting better every day. However, the team won’t finalize his status until later today. The Cowboys seem to be weighing the picture and Dak seemed to see the same thing, saying quote: ‘This is a long journey and long season. I’m just going to keep controlling things I can get better. I’ve gotten better each and every day. That’s what’s most important..There is a bigger picture. It’s more than one game…’ Marcellus Wiley explains why it is risky for Dallas to play Dak.

Marcellus Wiley & Emmanuel Acho share their Top 5 Power Rankings after Packers’ upset vs. Cardinals I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The Green Bay Packers outlasted the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday Night Football in a back and forth dual between two of the best teams in the NFL. Green Bay handed the Cardinals their first loss of the season. After the battle, Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho share their Top 5 NFL Power Rankings heading into Week 8.

Greg Jennings explains why the undefeated Cardinals are the best team in the NFL beyond their record I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The Arizona Cardinals will try to keep their perfect season going when they host the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football. Arizona is the only undefeated team in the NFL, but according to FOX Bet Sportsbook, they have the fourth best odds to win the Super Bowl, trailing the Tampa Bay Bucs, Buffalo Bills, and Los Angeles Rams. Greg Jennings breaks down why the Cardinals are the best team in the league beyond their record.

Marcellus Wiley: I’m nervous about the Cowboys in Week 8 with the severity of Dak Prescott’s injury I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The Dallas Cowboys are red hot with their five-game winning streak, but there are questions about their star Dak Prescott. Dak was limited in Wednesday’s practice with his calf strain as his Cowboys prepare to face another hot team in their Week 8 matchup: the Minnesota Vikings, who have won three of their last four games. Mike McCarthy gave an update on Dak, saying quote: ‘He’s going to practice, he’s going through the individual part of it. He’s in the game plan, so he’s preparing to play..he’s going to cross a threshold to make sure he’s full go.’ Marcellus Wiley explains why he’s nervous about the Cowboys this weekend with Dak’s injury.

Marcellus Wiley explains why this season is not championship-or-bust for the Cowboys I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The Dallas Cowboys are off to their best start since 2016, so expectations have been raised. The Dallas Morning News wrote quote: ‘This is the team. This is the time that the Cowboys need to get to the Super Bowl this year, ending their embarrassing 25-year drought. They added age and free agency will rob their roster of talent. Marcellus Wiley explains why it’s not a championship-or-bust season for the Cowboys this year.

Emmanuel Acho: If I’m Russell Wilson, I would be done with the Seahawks after this season I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The Seattle Seahawks are currently 2-5 and their star Russell Wilson is out with a finger injury. Pro Football Talk wrote that Wilson is aware of his legacy and if he wants to return to the Super Bowl, why not make a move and get traded now? Emmanuel Acho explains why ‘Russ should want out of Seattle after this season.’