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Will and Diezel take a tour of the NHL and discuss the top storyline through the first several weeks of the new season.

Will explains how the NFL season feels unusually wide open, with only a few elite teams and many clustered in the middle, and breaks down the AFC playoff picture, noting that teams like the Chiefs, Bills, Jaguars, and Patriots are still in contention while the Bengals appear in trouble. Will highlights the Patriots’ strong divisional position, arguing they should aim for a first-round bye rather than settling for a wild card. He also expresses concern about the Celtics’ inconsistent play and praises the Bruins’ overachievement early in their season. Later, he reflects on how important coaching and matchups are in the NFL, cautioning that teams like the Patriots and Colts shouldn’t squander their current momentum. Finally, he takes a glance at the most recent gambling scandal to hit the news.

Will opens by recapping Game 7 of the World Series, praising how the Blue Jays–Dodgers matchup revived national and international interest in baseball thanks to stars like Shohei Ohtani and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. He credits Dave Roberts’ managerial decisions and the Dodgers’ strong fundamentals for winning the series, while noting how close Toronto came in several one-run losses. Will then shifts to the NFL, analyzing the surprising parity across both conferences, with traditional powers like the Patriots, Colts, Broncos, and Steelers back in contention. He discusses Drake Maye’s rise in New England, the uncertain AFC playoff picture, and the competitiveness of the NFC, highlighting teams like the Eagles, Lions, and Buccaneers. He closes with quick Bruins and Celtics updates, noting both of their rough starts but encouraging signs after a few recent wins.

Will opens by noting it’s a packed sports week with the NHL rolling, the NBA beginning, the NFL playoff picture taking shape, and the Blue Jays-Dodgers World Series about to begin. He reports that Trevor Story is expected to opt in with the Red Sox out of loyalty after the team supported him through injuries, and argues Story is essential to their 2026 hopes. He gives the Dodgers a slight edge in the World Series but says Toronto is dangerous because they’re playing with “house money” and have a whole country behind them. He reflects on Brad Marchand’s return to Boston as a Panther as the emotional end of the 25-year Boston sports dynasty era. He recaps Cooper Flagg’s NBA debut and frames him — with Victor Wembanyama — as part of the league’s next generation. He ends by reading an ESPN report about FBI arrests of Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones in an illegal sports betting and poker-fixing investigation.

Will examines the recent success of the Patriots, including wins against the Buffalo Bills and New Orleans Saints, before identifying some of the reasons for which fans can continue to be optimistic despite the growing expectations of the team.

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Will breaks down the Red Sox loss in a three game Wild Card series against the New York Yankees, and also looks ahead to the future and what Boston might need to do this off-season to get back to a World Series.

Will analyses predicts the outcome of this week’s Red Sox vs Yankees American League Wild Card Series.

Will and Diezel debate which Eastern Conference teams have the best chance to reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season.

Will gives his biggest winners and losers of the NFL for week two, including a deep look at the Patriots win over the Dolphins. He later takes a trip through the MLB Wild Card Races for the American and National Leagues.

Will breaks down the biggest winners and losers of week one of the NFL season, before diving into the Red Sox chances to win the AL East. Later, he provides his seemingly controversial take on the Phillies ball bandit situation.

Will and Cam break down all the top storylines in the NFL heading into the brand new season, including in depth conversations about each of the conferences and divisions. Lastly, they make their Super Bowl picks.

In this episode, Will and Cam cover a wide range of sports and life topics. They dive into Arch Manning’s outlook for the upcoming season, what Bill Belichick might look like on a college sideline, and Cam’s NASCAR road trip that led to an unexpected encounter with Joe Gibbs—and maybe even convinced Will to give stock cars a chance. Beyond sports, Cam opens up about how meeting Gibbs helped renew his faith in Jesus and how following Christ can change the lives of young men facing real struggles. The guys close with their picks for who could take home the CFP National Championship.

Will & Diezel craft a USA Olympic Team that they believe gives the Americans the best shot at winning gold.

Will breaks down the potential playoff picture in the AFC before visiting quick topics like the recent release of the USA Hockey Olympic Orientation Roster and the ideas surrounding MLB Realignment.

Will break downs the early NFC playoff race, ranking contenders from favorites to long shots and predicting who has the best shot at a Super Bowl run.

Will breaks down the highs and lows of the Major League Baseball Trade Deadline, including the ramifications of trades made (or not made) by his Boston Red Sox.

Will gives awards to the best professional athletes and coaches of the past year.

Will gives awards to the best amateur and Olympic performers of the past year as well as the top teams.

Will hands out his Major League Baseball Awards at the unofficial mid-point of the season. Later, he opines about the state of the Boston Red Sox.