Best Brian Windhorst Podcasts (2025)

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Our 5th Annual Friendsgiving 2:26:57

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon for our special Friendsgiving episode as our crew welcomes some of our favorite guests to talk about everything from major NBA storylines to the best type of ice to put in your beverages. In this edition we welcome ESPN’s Anthony Slater to talk if it is time to be concerned about the…

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Hour 2: NFL Power Rankings, Skenes to Yankees?? Plus ESPN’s Brian Windhorst 45:45

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ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Rich discuss the Dallas Mavericks’ next steps after firing GM Nico Harrison less than a year after he traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, says why Memphis Grizzlies Guard Ja Morant’s trade value is not as high as you might think, and weighs in on the “jaw-dropping” season being posted by Denver Nuggets’ 3-time N…

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Hour 3: Mike Vurkunov, The Athletic Basketball Reporter 46:02

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We get into a little early season NBA talk with Mike Vurkunov from The Athletic. And final thoughts from a big day in sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy ESPN, Rich Eisen Productions, Rich Eisen

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Hour 2: Where will Kiffin Go? 45:49

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Dan Scwartzman fills in for Dan today and shares his thoughts on where Lane Kiffin will end up coaching next season. Plus we look ahead to today's Bears/Eagles matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy ESPN, Rich Eisen Productions, Rich Eisen

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Hour 1: Mike Sando, The Athletic, NFL Senior Writer 45:38

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Dan Schwartzman fills in for Rich today and recaps yesterday's NFL action with The Athletic's Mike Sando. How much did you eat on Thanksgiving and how much Christmas music is too much.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy ESPN, Rich Eisen Productions, Rich Eisen

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Survivor Series predictions and exclusive "Big" Bronson Reed interview 1:13:05

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O'Shea and TJ preview this weekend's "Survivor Series" with The Vision's "Big" Bronson Reed. The Tribal Thief describes the journey that took him from Adelaide, South Australia to WWE Superstardom. Bronson reveals his welcome to wrestling moment, some of his favorite matches as a fan, just how he came up with the idea to jack Roman Reigns Jordan's,…

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Hour 3: What’s More Likely: Thanksgiving Games Edition, plus Actor Jared Harris In-Studio 46:45

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Rich reacts to Shedeur Sanders’ latest media session, and in ‘What’s More Likely’ weighs in on the Lions vs Packers, Chiefs vs Cowboys, and Bengals vs Ravens Thanksgiving Day games. Actor Jared Harris joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Reawakening’ and ‘House of Dynamite’ films that are harrowing in nature but each for its own reason, shares …

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Hour 2: Week 13 Power Rankings, Rich’s Top 5, plus NFL Insider Tom Pelissero 46:31

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Rich reveals his brand-new NFL Power Rankings heading into Week 13. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss the Minnesota Vikings’ commitment to struggling 2nd-year QB JJ McCarthy, how long Shedeur Sanders will remain the Cleveland Browns’ starting QB, how Chip Kelly botched his high-paying Las Vegas Raiders Offensive Coordinator job, and if Ole…

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Hour 1: Thanksgiving Day NFL Games Preview, plus NFL Network’s Kurt Warner 46:35

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Rich previews the NFL’s Cowboys vs Chiefs, Packers vs Lions, and Ravens vs Bengals Thanksgiving Day games. Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner and Rich discuss the struggles of Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy, what advice he has for the Philadelphia Eagles’ inconsistent offense, what the game tape says about Shedeur Sanders’…

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The Hoop Collective: Our 5th Annual Friendsgiving 2:26:57

5h ago2:26:57

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon for our special Friendsgiving episode as our crew welcomes some of our favorite guests to talk about everything from major NBA storylines to the best type of ice to put in your beverages. In this edition we welcome ESPN’s Anthony Slater to talk if it is time to be concerned about the…

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Hour 3: Aaron Rodgers Update, Jerry Talks Pickens Extension, plus FOX Sports’ Mark Schlereth 46:49

14m ago46:49

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NFL on Fox Analyst/’Stinkin’ Truth’ podcast host Mark Schlereth and Rich discuss the below-the-belt punch Carolina Panthers DB Tre’von Moehrig delivered on San Francisco 49ers WR Jauan Jennings, break down the NFC playoff picture heading down the stretch of the season, if the Indianapolis Colts can stave off the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jagu…

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Hour 2: ‘Overreaction Tuesday,’ plus Comedian Jim Gaffigan In-Studio 46:33

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Rich previews Shedeur Sanders’s next start for the Cleveland Browns against the San Francisco 49ers, and in ‘What’s More Likely’ weighs in whether or not the Niners regret Brock Purdy’s big contract, Myles’ Garrett’s chances to shatter the NFL single-season sack record, the expectations for Buffalo Bills HC Sean McDermott this year, Jaxon Smith-Nji…

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Hour 1: Panthers-49ers Reactions, plus Michigan Head Coach Sherrone Moore 46:34

15m ago46:34

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Rich breaks down Christian McCaffrey carrying the San Francisco 49ers’ Monday Night Football win over the Panthers despite Brock Purdy’s 3 interceptions, and weighs in on the below-the-belt shenanigans between Carolina DB Tre’von Moehrig and Niners WR Jauan Jennings. Michigan HC Sherrone Moore and UM alum Rich break down the Wolverines’ mindset hea…

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Hour 3: Giants vs Lions Wild Ride, Shedeur Starting Again, plus Michigan-Ohio State Honking 46:52

22m ago46:52

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Rich reacts to Shedeur Sanders being named the Browns’ Week 13 starting QB, and breaks down the New York Giants blowing another late lead in their Week 12 loss to the Detroit Lions in a game that featured a Jameis Winston touchdown reception and a monster day from Jahmyr Gibbs. Cowboys fans callers come out of the woodwork after Dallas’ big comebac…

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Hour 2: Shedeur Sanders Reactions, Raiders Fire Chip Kelly, Burrow’s Thanksgiving Day Return 46:37

13m ago46:37

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Rich comments on Shedeur Sanders getting the win for the Cleveland Browns over the Las Vegas Raiders in his first NFL start, weighs in on the Pete Carroll firing OC Chip Kelly after falling to 2-9 on the season, and reacts to Vikings QB JJ McCarthy entering the Concussion Protocol after suffering through another tough week in Minnesota’s loss to th…

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Hour 1: Cowboys’ Comeback, Rams Rout Bucs, Rich Can’t Quit the Chiefs, Bears Rolling 46:34

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Rich reacts to the Dallas Cowboys’ stunning comeback win over the Eagles after trailing by 21 points at halftime, and comments on what’s next for Philadelphia’s dysfunction-riddled locker room after Sunday’s disheartening loss to their NFC East archrival. Rich explains why MVP frontrunner Matthew Stafford and the rolling Los Angeles Rams are the NF…

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NFL Week 12: Rams Roll, Eagles' Panic Time, Gibbs Goes Off (Again) 42:51

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A weekly staple on 'The Rich Eisen Show' since 2018, 'Overreaction Monday' is now also an extended podcast with Rich and Chris Brockman debating the latest in the NFL. Today's topics: 1:00 - Super Bowl 60 is the Rams' to lose 6:55 - We don't know who the 2nd-best team in the NFL is 11:20 - The Steelers trading away George Pickens was far worse than…

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Biggest Lessons Learned in Early NBA Season 1:21:01

15h ago1:21:01

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss some of the biggest lessons learned from the early NBA season including why an Anthony Davis trade will be challenging for Dallas, the MVP to this point, some injury concerns, emerging stars and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice…

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The Hoop Collective: Biggest Lessons Learned in Early NBA Season 1:21:01

2d ago1:21:01

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss some of the biggest lessons learned from the early NBA season including why an Anthony Davis trade will be challenging for Dallas, the MVP to this point, some injury concerns, emerging stars and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice…

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Hour 3: ‘What’s More Likely,’ Aaron Rodgers Update, plus ‘Crystal Ball It’ for Thanksgiving Week Games 46:25

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Rich reacts to Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin’s latestupdate on Aaron Rodgers’ injury status, and in ‘What’s More Likely’ weighs in on 49ers’ backup Mac Jones and Texans’ backup Davis Mills, Joe Burrow, Drake Maye, Bears vs Steelers, Raiders vs Browns, Eagles vs Cowboys, Rams, Jets, Giants, Seahawks and more. Rich and the guys predict h…

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Hour 2: Week 12’s Top 5 Games, Texans’ “Championship Defense,” plus NFL Insider Tom Pelissero 46:23

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NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss Cincinnati Bengals QB JoeBurrow’s availability for Week 12, Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers’ status forPittsburgh’s upcoming game against the Chicago Bears, Shedeur Sanders’ first NFL start for the Cleveland Browns, the expectations facing JJ McCarthy with the Minnesota Vikings’ playoff hopes on the line, and mo…

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Hour 1: Bills-Texans Recap, Joe Burrow’s Status, plus Actor Jake Lacy In-Studio 45:41

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Rich voices his concerns for the Buffalo Bills after falling to 7-4 on the year and two games behind the New England Patriots in the AFC East after their Thursday Night Football loss to the Houston Texans. Actor Jake Lacy joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘All Her Fault’ Peacock series, shares his favorite memories of making season 1 of ‘The …

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LaMelo Ball Open To Trade? Lakers Shakeup + 2025-26 Small Sample-Size Theater 54:58

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Kevin Pelton to discuss the reports that LaMelo Ball is open to a trade and some major shakeups in the Lakers’ front office. Then, we dive into our 2025-26 Small Sample-Size Theater to talk Houston’s unique path to the best offense in the NBA, if the Thunder can win over 70 games, the Rookie of the Year race, whi…

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The Hoop Collective: LaMelo Ball Open To Trade? Lakers Shakeup + 2025-26 Small Sample-Size Theater 54:58

8d ago54:58

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Kevin Pelton to discuss the reports that LaMelo Ball is open to a trade and some major shakeups in the Lakers’ front office. Then, we dive into our 2025-26 Small Sample-Size Theater to talk Houston’s unique path to the best offense in the NBA, if the Thunder can win over 70 games, the Rookie of the Year race, whi…

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Hour 3: ‘Higher Register’ for NFL Week 12, plus ‘Breaking Bad/Pluribus’ Creator Vince Gilligan In-Studio 46:38

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Rich and the guys debate if we’ll see Joe Burrow’s return to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 12 after missing much of the season with a turf toe injury, and in ‘Higher Register’ share their less-than-confident takes on the Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys, and Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy. ‘Breaking Bad’ creator Vince Gilligan joins Rich in-st…

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Hour 2: NFL Week 12’s Big Stakes, plus Bills Superfan Luke Russert 46:23

5m ago46:23

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Rich previews what at stake in NFL Week 12 for many teams includingBills vs Texans, Colts vs Chiefs, Eagles vs Cowboys, Steelers vs Bears, Giants vs Lions, Vikings vs Packers and more. MS NOW’s Luke Russert and Rich discuss his cameo in the upcoming‘Holiday Touchdown’ Hallmark Channel movie, the state of his beloved Buffalo Bills, and more. Rich we…

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Hour 1: Eagles’ Dysfunction, Rodgers’ Week 12 Status, plus Patriots Insider Tom Curran 46:20

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Rich reacts to the latest rumors out of Philadelphia that Eagles’teammates are growing frustrated with the play of QB Jalen Hurts, and weighs in on Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers’ will-he-or-won’t-he-play Week 12 decision. NBC Sports Boston’s Tom Curran and Rich discuss the Patriots’ surprising9-2 record this season, how Drake Maye went from …

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Reactions to John Cena's epic final WWE RAW episode from MSG, Roman Reigns surprise return, AJ Lee's appearance, and much more 1:31:48

5d ago1:31:48

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O'Shea and TJ react to a memorable Monday Night Raw from MSG which saw John Cena make his final appearance in the world's most famous arena. They also discuss the upcoming Survivor Series PLE and the 5-on-5 Men's and Women's teams. They also give a shout out to everyone that participated last week in AEW's "Blood and Guts", especially to the women …

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Hour 3: Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and O’Shea Jackson Jr. In-Studio 46:48

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Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and Rich discuss Aaron Rodgers’ chances to start for the Pittsburgh Steelers vs the Chicago Bears in Week 12 with a fracture in his left wrist, which NFL coaches are feeling the most heat under the their hot seats, if the New York Giants would consider Ole Miss’ Lane Kiffin as their next head coach, the Philadelphia …

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Hour 2: New NFL Power Rankings, Dodgers C Will Smith, and Robert De Niro Keeps His Word 46:35

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Rich reveals his updated NFL Power Rankings heading into Week 12. Dodgers catcher Will Smith and Rich revisit the craziest moments from the wild 2025 World Series including the play at the plate that came inches away from deciding the series in favor of the Blue Jays, his extra innings home run in Game 7, Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s pitching heroics, and …

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Hour 1: Penix Surgery, Shedeur QB1, LeBron Returns, plus NFL Network’s Kurt Warner 46:35

23m ago46:35

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Rich reacts to the Atlanta Falcons announcing QB Michael Penix Jr. will miss the rest of the season with an ACL injury, and weighs in on the Cleveland Browns officially naming Shedeur Sanders their week 12 starting quarterback against the Las Vegas Raiders. Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner and Rich discuss the challenges A…

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With Key NBA Stars Injured - Who Can Stay Afloat? 51:56

10d ago51:56

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the many injuries to the stars across the NBA and what is causing the rise in players missing time. Then, the guys discuss if the Bucks can survive without Giannis including if the depth in the Eastern Conference could be more challenging than the Western Conference. Plus,…

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The Hoop Collective: With Key NBA Stars Injured - Who Can Stay Afloat? 51:56

10d ago51:56

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the many injuries to the stars across the NBA and what is causing the rise in players missing time. Then, the guys discuss if the Bucks can survive without Giannis including if the depth in the Eastern Conference could be more challenging than the Western Conference. Plus,…

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Hour 3: 2-8 Raiders Reactions, plus ‘Good Morning Football’ Co-Host Kyle Brandt 46:51

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Rich weighs in on the Las Vegas Raiders looking hapless in falling to 2-8 on the season after their 33-16 Week 11 beatdown at the hands of the Dallas Cowboys. ‘Good Morning Football’ co-host Kyle Brandt and Rich discuss his beloved Bears leading the NFC North with a 7-3 record, the attitude first-year head coach Ben Johnson has brought to Chicago, …

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Hour 2: ‘Overreaction Tuesday,’ Aaron Rodgers Update, plus Steelers Insider Gerry Dulac 46:37

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Rich reacts to the latest on Aaron Rodgers’ wrist injury, and in ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on the Dallas Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb/George Pickens dynamic duo, the sorry state of the Las Vegas Raiders, how many teams the AFC West will send to the playoffs, Sam Darnold’s continuing big game struggle, and if the New York Giants should sit rooki…

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Hour 1: Cowboys Defense Balls Out, Shedeur Starting, plus NFL on FOX’s Mark Schlereth 46:31

8d ago46:31

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Rich reacts to the Cowboys’ dominating win over the 2-8 Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football and 4-5-1 Dallas’ chances to make the playoffs this season. NFL on FOX analyst/’Stinkin’ Truth’ podcast host Mark Schlereth tells Rich why the Seattle Seahawks should still feel confident despite Sam Darnold’s 4 interceptions in their Week 11 loss to …

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Hour 3: NFC & AFC South Breakdowns, Draymond’s Forgettable Weekend, CFB Roundup 46:48

11d ago46:48

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Rich reacts to the Carolina Panthers’ Week 11 comeback win over the Atlanta Falcons and the possible season-ending knee injury to Michael Penix Jr, and weighs in on the Jaguars’ stunning demolition of the Chargers and lays out how Jacksonville can overtake the Indianapolis Colts to win the AFC South. Rich and the guys react to Draymond Green’s forg…

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Hour 2: Ja’Marr Spitting Allegation, Shedeur’s Debut Takeaways, What 1st-Place Bears Still Must Prove 46:33

12m ago46:33

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Rich breaks down the Steelers’ Week 11 win over the Bengals that featured an alleged spitting incident between Cincinnati WR Ja’Marr Chase and Pittsburgh CB Jalen Ramsey, along with a wrist injury to Aaron Rodgers. The guys weigh in on the Baltimore Ravens’ comeback win over the Cleveland Browns that included Shedeur Sanders’ making his NFL debut a…