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The NFL's Week 9 action brought some shocking performances, questionable coaching decisions and teams heading in the wrong direction. From the Patriots' no-show against the Green Bay Packers to the Cleveland Browns' costly overtime decision, which teams are in trouble and who's starting to turn things around? On this episode of **A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray**, Maggie reacts to six major NFL storylines and hands out her latest stock up and stock down grades. 🏈 **WHY DID THE PATRIOTS NO-SHOW AGAINST THE PACKERS?** New England had a chance to make a statement but got thoroughly outplayed by Green Bay. Maggie examines what went wrong for the Patriots. 🏈 **WHY DID THE BROWNS GO FOR TWO AGAINST THE SAINTS?** Cleveland had the opportunity to play for a tie in a crowded AFC North, but head coach Todd Monken went for the win and the Browns lost. Was that the wrong call, especially with Shedeur Sanders at quarterback? 🏈 **WHY ARE THE VIKINGS ALREADY LOOKING FOR ANOTHER QUARTERBACK?** Minnesota is reportedly exploring its options after moving on from JJ McCarthy, a quarterback it selected in the top 10 just a few weeks ago. Would Kirk Cousins, Geno Smith or Daniel Jones really be better options? 🏈 **STOCK DOWN: JIM HARBAUGH AND THE CHARGERS** Los Angeles is now 0-8, and Maggie believes Harbaugh's refusal to make a change at offensive coordinator has wasted another season of Justin Herbert's career. How much longer can this continue? 🏈 **STOCK UP: THE LOS ANGELES RAMS** The Rams finally move above .500, and the return of Myles Garrett gives their defense another reason to be excited. Garrett made an immediate impact with three sacks. Are the Rams becoming a team to watch? 🏈 **WHAT WILL HOWIE ROSEMAN DO AT THE TRADE DEADLINE?** The Eagles have lost seven straight, and Maggie is curious what Philadelphia's respected general manager has up his sleeve. Roseman has a reputation for making unexpected moves. Could he have another surprise in store? From bad coaching decisions to quarterback questions and teams searching for answers, Maggie breaks down the biggest NFL storylines coming out of Week 9. time codes1:10 The New england patriots were embarrassed by the Green Bay Packers at home, with Patriots legends in the building. 6:33 the Cleveland Browns going for a 2pt conversion in overtime against the Saints made no sense. play for the tie. 11:20 the Dallas Cowboys beat the Indianapolis Colts, but somehow they looked worse than ever14:28 The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly looking to trade for a QB at the deadline even though they traded away JJ McCarthy earlier this season?!18:35 DRAFTKINGS!21:39 Jim Harbaugh has wasted a year of Justin Herbert's career27:20 the Los Angeles Rams are finally above .500 and Myles Garrett is back 30:03 The Philadelphia Eagles have lost seven straight games, what surprises does Howie Roseman have for the trade deadline? 31:38 JJ McCarthy showed his toughness against Philly33:42 Patrick Mahomes is tough too 34:46 what its like to see friends from your childhood when have literally no idea what they have been up to Subscribe to **A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray** for NFL analysis, strong sports opinions, weekly reactions and more. #NFL #NFLWeek9 #JustinHerbert #JJMcCarthy #PhiladelphiaEagles Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Have the Dallas Cowboys finally hit rock bottom? After a devastating loss to the Arizona Cardinals, the Cowboys are facing serious questions about the direction of the franchise. From Jerry Jones doubling down on his approach to a struggling coaching staff and a defense that's taken a step backward, is there any reason to believe things will get better in Dallas? On this episode of **A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray**, Maggie welcomes RJ Ochoa of **Blogging the Boys**, a website dedicated to covering the Dallas Cowboys, to break down five major storylines surrounding America's Team. 🏈 **HAVE THE COWBOYS FINALLY HIT ROCK BOTTOM?** After another frustrating loss, Maggie and RJ examine just how far this franchise has fallen and whether the problems run deeper than what's happening on the field. 🏈 **IS JERRY JONES UNDERMINING HIS COACHES?** Jones continues to resist paying top dollar for coaches and doubled down on that position this week. Is his approach making it harder for the Cowboys' coaching staff to succeed? 🏈 **WHAT HAPPENED TO BRIAN SCHOTTENHEIMER?** The Cowboys head coach has appeared to experience a crisis of confidence. Maggie and RJ discuss what has changed and whether Schottenheimer is the right person to lead this team. 🏈 **CAN THE COWBOYS FIX THEIR DEFENSE?** Dallas has actually gotten worse defensively under new coordinator Christian Parker. Will the Cowboys give him time to learn on the job, or will they look for a replacement after the season? 🏈 **WHAT ROLE DOES DAK PRESCOTT PLAY IN THE COWBOYS' STRUGGLES?** How much responsibility belongs to the quarterback, and how much of Dallas' dysfunction is beyond his control? Plus, what do Cowboys fans think about the very public fallout between Troy Aikman and Joe Buck, his Monday Night Football broadcast partner? From Jerry Jones' leadership to the future of the coaching staff, the Cowboys' defensive struggles and the Aikman-Buck drama, Maggie and RJ take a hard look at a franchise searching for answers. time codes2:04 have the Dallas Cowboys hit rock bottom?3:45 How owner Jerry Jones has undermined his own coaching staff including head coach Brian Schottenheimer8:31 Jerry Jones won't pay market prices, nor give up control to get a head coach at the top of the profession12:37 Brian Schottenheimer's crisis of confidence16:26 What should the Cowboys do about struggling first year defensive coordinator Christian Parker20:06 why the Cowboys won't trade George Pickens even if its the right thing to do 24:46 will Cowboys apathy start to set in?25:48 DRAFTKINGS!28:23 How much blame does Dak Prescott deserve as the quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys30:57 How are Cowboys fans feeling about Troy Aikman's very messy breakup with broadcast partner Joe Buck? 38:06 MATCHUP BREAKDOWN presented by DRAFTKINGS Subscribe to **A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray** for NFL analysis, strong sports opinions, Cowboys coverage and more. #DallasCowboys #JerryJones #DakPrescott #NFL #AMustWinGame Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Notre Dame vs. Miami is one of the biggest games of the college football season, but which team has more to lose? Could a loss leave Notre Dame on the outside looking in when the College Football Playoff field is announced? And what does the matchup mean for the Heisman Trophy race? On this episode of **A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray**, Maggie welcomes Ralph Russo, college football writer for The Athletic and co-host of The Audible podcast, to break down the biggest storylines in college football. 🏈 **NOTRE DAME VS. MIAMI: A MUST-WIN GAME?** Ralph explains why this matchup may mean more for Notre Dame, why the Irish could be in danger of missing the College Football Playoff with a loss, and what the game means for the Heisman race. 🏈 **CAN OHIO STATE STILL MAKE THE PLAYOFF?** The Buckeyes have lost starting quarterback Julian Sayin and are turning to freshman Luke Fahey. Ralph explains why Ohio State can still be a playoff contender and why USC's win over the Buckeyes comes with an asterisk. 🏈 **TEXAS IS COLLEGE FOOTBALL'S MOST INTERESTING TEAM.** The Longhorns face back-to-back road tests against Missouri and LSU. Will these games determine whether Texas is a legitimate national championship contender? And could the results influence whether Arch Manning returns to college or declares for the NFL Draft? 🏈 **WHO SHOULD BE THE NEXT HEAD COACH AT FLORIDA STATE?** After Mike Norvell's firing, Maggie and Ralph discuss potential candidates and whether former Seminoles coach Jimbo Fisher could make sense for a return to Tallahassee. From the College Football Playoff and Heisman race to Arch Manning's future and Florida State's coaching search, this is a can't-miss college football conversation. Subscribe to **A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray** for college football analysis, sports debates and opinions for sports fans. time codes2:01 This is a must win game for Notre Dame vs Miami3:50 what are the Heisman Trophy implications in Notre Dame vs Miami? 6:01 Is Ohio State still a college football playoff and national championship contender now that Julian Sayin is hurt and backup QB Luke Fahey is starting? 8:40 Was USC's win over Ohio State really a program changing victory for head coach Lincoln Riley? 12:00 what is at stake for Texas against their next two opponents, Missouri and LSU, both road games for the Longhorns? 14:07 will these next two games determine if Arch Manning returns to college or declares for the NFL Draft? 15:10 DRAFTKINGS!18:15 Comparing Arch Manning and Josh Allen as two players who can develop on the NFL level.22:46 why Alabama vs LSU could be a college football playoff elimination game? 25:35 Why Jimbo Fisher could replace Mike Norvell at Florida State28:14 is Brian Kelly an option for FSU? 30:19 why this is the year the Big 12 could get two teams in the college football playoff. 31:51 media pundits who are criticizing ESPN's College Gameday are missing a key point. #CollegeFootball #NotreDame #MiamiHurricanes #ArchManning #CFBPlayoff Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lamar Jackson returned from injury only to suffer another devastating setback. Now he's facing thumb surgery and a stint on injured reserve. With the AFC North wide open, should the Baltimore Ravens make a move for another quarterback? Maggie Gray has a name in mind: Jacoby Brissett. On this episode of **A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray**, Maggie breaks down the biggest storylines and most disappointing performances from NFL Week 8. 🏈 **THE RAVENS NEED A QUARTERBACK!** Lamar Jackson is headed to injured reserve after fracturing his thumb, and Baltimore needs answers. Maggie thinks the Ravens should explore a trade for Jacoby Brissett, who was benched by Arizona before Gardner Minshew led the Cardinals to a win over Dallas. Could Brissett keep Baltimore competitive until Lamar returns? 🏈 **THE BENGALS SHOULD BE EMBARRASSED.** Cincinnati pulled out an overtime win over the Tennessee Titans, but a team with Super Bowl aspirations shouldn't need that kind of comeback to beat Tennessee. 🏈 **THE FALCONS HAVE NO EXCUSES.** Tampa Bay won without completing a single pass. Maggie explains why Atlanta should be embarrassed by that loss. 🏈 **WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE COWBOYS?** Dallas let another game slip away against Arizona. Maggie questions the defense's lack of improvement and Dak Prescott's struggles getting the ball to CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens. 🏈 **IT'S TIME FOR THE JETS TO FIRE AARON GLENN.** Maggie believes every loss is further damaging Glenn's reputation with the franchise and its fans. Wouldn't moving on now be better than allowing him to become a national punchline? From Lamar Jackson's injury to the Cowboys' collapse and the Jets' coaching crisis, Week 8 gave NFL fans plenty to debate. Subscribe to **A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray** for NFL analysis, strong opinions and sports talk for sports fans. time codes:59 Lamar Jackson is hurt again and the Baltimore Ravens should trade for a quarterback to keep their season afloat. 4:37 is there an elite team in the AFC North? 6:37 The Cincinnati Bengals are lucky to have beat the Tennessee Titans in Overtime, but they don't look like contenders. 9:02 the Atlanta Falcons should be embarrassed that they lost to a Tampa Bay Bucs team that did not complete a pass. 10:20 the Dallas Cowboys are not serious contenders and blew a huge opportunity in the NFC east after losing at home to the Arizona Cardinals13:45 the worst part about Dallas losing is Jerry Jones won't make a change at coach18:29 DRAFTKINGS!22:02 did the Detroit Lions expose the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC North26:44 The Jets lost another close game and Woody Johnson should fire Aaron Glenn so his reputation doesn't suffer anymore #NFL #LamarJackson #BaltimoreRavens #NewYorkJets #AaronGlenn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears just made a BLOCKBUSTER move, trading two future first-round picks to the Tennessee Titans for All-Pro defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons. But is this the move that makes Chicago a legitimate Super Bowl contender? On this episode of **A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray**, Maggie breaks down the biggest storylines in sports, including why 2026 might be the year of the slump buster! 🏈 **ARE THE BEARS SUPER BOWL CONTENDERS?** Chicago went all in for Jeffery Simmons, sacrificing two future first-round picks to bring an elite defensive talent to town. Maggie weighs in on whether this blockbuster trade puts the Bears among the NFL's true contenders. 🏆 **2026: THE YEAR OF THE SLUMP BUSTER!** The Milwaukee Brewers are the latest team to finally break through, but they're far from alone. From Indiana Hoosiers football and the New York Knicks to the Carolina Hurricanes, Seattle Seahawks, Michigan Wolverines basketball, UCLA basketball and the U.S. men's Olympic hockey team, Maggie looks at a remarkable year of championship breakthroughs. 🏈 **STEELERS VS. BROWNS: WHY PITTSBURGH SHOULD WIN.** Maggie previews the matchup between Pittsburgh and Cleveland and explains why the Steelers appear to have the upper hand. Is Chicago ready to win it all? Is 2026 the greatest year for championship breakthroughs? And will the Steelers take care of business? Subscribe to **A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray** for NFL analysis, sports debates and opinions for sports fans. time codes00:46 The Chicago Bears traded for Jeffrey Simmons. How does he change the chicago defense? 6:45 Why we are seeing so many trades and it's not even the deadline yet? 10:57 the Milwaukee Brewers won the World Series and 2026 is officially the year of breaking championship droughts! 13:55 DRAFTKINGS!16:48 MATCHUP BREAKDOWN Cleveland at Pittsburgh #ChicagoBears #NFL #JefferySimmons #Steelers #Sports Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Indianapolis Colts might be the most fascinating team in the NFL right now. After firing their general manager and reportedly exploring major roster changes involving stars like Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner, what comes next? Could Arch Manning return to college and enter the 2028 NFL Draft — potentially putting him on a path to Indianapolis, where his uncle Peyton Manning became a legend? On this episode of **A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray**, Maggie breaks down four major sports storylines and challenges the narratives surrounding them. 🏈 **ARE THE COLTS SETTING UP FOR ARCH MANNING?** The front-office shakeup, the possibility of more trades and a wild long-term quarterback scenario make Indianapolis a team worth watching. ⚾ **WHY DOES JORGE POSADA FEEL UNWELCOME WITH THE YANKEES?** Maggie examines Posada’s comments about staying away from Yankees spring training, the way his playing career ended and his connection to Derek Jeter’s Miami Marlins front office. 🏈 **SHOULD WE BELIEVE IN JJ McCARTHY AFTER THE GIANTS’ BIG WIN?** McCarthy played well, and New York responded to John Harbaugh’s criticism of the running backs. But with questions surrounding the Houston Texans, Maggie explains why one impressive performance may not tell the whole story. 🏈 **WOULD MIKE TOMLIN REALLY TAKE THE JETS JOB?** If Aaron Glenn is fired, would Tomlin be the right fit? Maggie explains why the stability of Pittsburgh and the dysfunction in New York make this a questionable match — especially if money is the primary selling point. From NFL quarterback futures to Yankees history and the Jets’ coaching situation, Maggie brings strong opinions and honest debate to the stories sports fans are talking about. Subscribe to **A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray** for sports commentary, NFL analysis, baseball debates and more. time codes4:09 The Indianapolis Colts fired their GM and now they are trading away players!5:04 Does Arch Manning stay in college next year and end up in the Draft in 2028 when the Colts have a first round pick? 8:23 I have a theory on why Jorge Posada says he doesn't feel welcome around the Yankees spring training facility. Did something happen when he was working with Derek Jeter in the front office of the Miami Marlins? 11:07 Are the Yankees taking a new approach to how they treat their players? 13:42 DRAFTKINGS!16:26 JJ McCarthy was great against Houston, but let's not get carried away!18:54 has everything really clicked for McCarthy now? 19:16 Something is clearly off about the Texans. Maybe this wasn't the best litmus test for how far the Giants have come. 21:01 The Jets loss was bad for Aaron Glenn, but if he gets fired, I do not think Mike Tomlin is coming to be their savior. #NFL #ArchManning #JJMcCarthy #Yankees #MikeTomlin  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One team is guaranteed to end its championship drought in the World Series. But what about the fans who have been waiting for decades? On this episode of A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray, Maggie takes inspiration from the Tampa Bay Rays vs. Milwaukee Brewers World Series matchup — a showdown between two franchises still searching for their first championship — to count down the five saddest championship droughts in sports. From the Seattle Mariners and Toronto Maple Leafs to the Minnesota Vikings, Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills, these fan bases know what it means to wait, hope and experience heartbreak. 🏆 Maggie’s Top 5 Saddest Championship Droughts:5. Seattle Mariners4. Toronto Maple Leafs3. Minnesota Vikings2. Cleveland Browns Buffalo BillsHonorable mentions:• Gonzaga men’s basketball• Detroit Lions Which fan base has suffered the most? Are the Buffalo Bills the right choice at No. 1? And will the Rays or Brewers finally deliver a championship to their fans? Drop your ranking in the comments, and subscribe to A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray for sports opinions, compelling debates and the biggest stories across the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and college sports. #Sports #BuffaloBills #ChampionshipDrought Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Olympic gold medalist, Women’s College World Series champion and softball icon Jennie Finch joins Maggie Gray on **A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray**, a podcast for sports fans! **JENNIE FINCH’S UNBELIEVABLE MLB STORIES:** Jennie reflects on pitching against Major League Baseball hitters and earning the respect of sluggers like Albert Pujols and Barry Bonds. She also shares the story of Alex Rodriguez allegedly refusing to step into the batter’s box against her. **THE JENNIE FINCH EMPOWERMENT AWARD:** Jennie discusses the award’s mission, the importance of inspiring future generations of female athletes, and what it means to be a role model for young girls in sports. **WHY JENNIE IS GLAD SHE MISSED THE NIL ERA:** The softball legend shares a surprising perspective on name, image and likeness in college sports. Could introducing money into the college environment have changed the clubhouse dynamic and affected the success she found at the University of Arizona? **SHOHEI OHTANI AND THE DODGERS:** As a die-hard Dodgers fan, Jennie shares her thoughts on Ohtani and what his future could hold. **THE YANKEES’ ACCOUNTABILITY DEBATE:** Maggie weighs in on Hal Steinbrenner, Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone’s end-of-season press conferences. Is the Yankees’ leadership aligned in putting the blame on underperforming players after their ALDS exit, rather than taking responsibility themselves? **JAMEIS WINSTON, JJ McCARTHY AND THE GIANTS:** Maggie explains why she believes Winston should keep the starting job and argues that the Week 6 loss to the Saints was on head coach John Harbaugh, citing the decision to move away from the running game and poor clock management. From Olympic softball to MLB legends, college sports and the biggest NFL debates, this episode covers it all. Subscribe to **A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray** for sports interviews, NFL analysis, MLB discussion, college sports and bold opinions for fans who love the game. time codes3:12 Hal Steinbrenner, Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone did season ending press conferences. Hal Steinbrenner thinks that Brian Cashman is doing a great job, has earned a contract extension, and the reason the New York Yankees were swept by the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS is because the offense was poor. 9:30 Aaron Boone is in the final year of his contact and he's not going to be Mr Nice Guy anymore. Are we getting an edgier Aaron Boone next season? 11:01 JJ McCarthy is replacing Jameis Winston as the starting quarterback of the New York Giants. After watching the game again, John Harbaugh was more at fault for the New York Giants losing to the New Orleans Saints than Jameis Winston. 15:42 DRAFTKINGS MATCHUP BREAKDOWN!22:07 Jennie Finch joins the show! What's it like to meet the young female athletes that she has inspired? 23:02 growing up a Dodger fan and wanting to be an LA Dodger because there were so few female role models in softball28:26 Can Shohei Ohtani continue to pitch and hit without it derailing his career?30:13 what it was like to face Major League Baseball's best hitters? 31:30 What is was like interviewing Barry Bonds, athlete to athlete? 33:06 Alex Rodriguez wouldn't hit against Jennie Finch.35:11 the pressure that came with pitching against Major League Baseball hitters and earning their respect37:11 DRAFTKINGS!40:18 Does Jennie pitch to her children? What kind of sports mom is she? 44:38 how has analytics changed softball? 47:50 Can softball capitalize on a possible MLB lock out? #JennieFinch #Softball #MLB #NIL #NewYorkYankees #NewYorkGiants #MaggieGray Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Perloff is back with Maggie Gray on A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray! Maggie welcomes her former co-host to discuss the biggest questions in the NFL, college football and sports media. time codes 1:45 JALEN HURTS AND THE EAGLES: With Hurts facing a season-ending blood clot diagnosis, how did Philadelphia handle the serious medical situation? Perloff speculates whether Hurts has played his last game with the Eagles and whether general manager Howie Roseman could use the situation as an opportunity to move on from the Super Bowl MVP. 9:57 ARCH MANNING AND TEXAS: Why hasn’t Manning developed the way many expected under head coach Steve Sarkisian? Maggie and Perloff debate what’s gone wrong in Austin. 16:10 DRAFTKINGS!  19:13 THE COLTS’ NEXT GENERAL MANAGER: Indianapolis recently fired Chris Ballard, but should the Colts assume Peyton Manning would be the right replacement? Maggie explains why she isn’t sold on that idea. 23:52 WHO REPLACES TROY AIKMAN? With questions surrounding the future of the Monday Night Football broadcast booth, could Aaron Rodgers make the move to television? Maggie believes his relationship with Pat McAfee could help open that door. 29:34 After watching six weeks of the NFL, Perloff believes it will be the Kansas City Chiefs facing San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl.  34:40 Perloff reveals which team he’s rooting for in the World Series: the Milwaukee Brewers against the Tampa Bay Rays. Andrew Perloff is also co-host of Not So Fast on NBC Sports NOW, weekdays from noon to 1 p.m. Subscribe to A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray for NFL analysis, college football debates, sports-media news and bold opinions for sports fans. #JalenHurts #PhiladelphiaEagles #AndrewPerloff #ArchManning #AaronRodgers #MaggieGray #NFL Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NFL is getting wild, and college football has turned upside down! On this episode of A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray, Maggie breaks down the biggest debates and storylines from an unforgettable weekend in sports. JJ McCarthy or Jameis Winston — who should start for the New York Giants? After McCarthy helped erase a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit against the New Orleans Saints, Maggie believes he deserves a shot as the Giants’ starter. His dual-threat ability could give New York’s offense a completely different dimension. Have the Los Angeles Rams hit rock bottom? The preseason Super Bowl favorites lost at home to the Arizona Cardinals despite Arizona going 0-for-5 in the red zone without scoring a touchdown. With two straight home losses and a 2-4 record, Maggie asks how much worse things can get for Los Angeles. Caleb Williams is back — and Maggie is buying the Chicago Bears. After returning from a hamstring injury, Williams helped Chicago beat Atlanta on the road. Maggie reveals she bet on the Bears to win the NFC and discusses Kyler Gordon’s impact after his return, including three sacks of Michael Penix and five quarterback pressures. Plus, college football chaos takes center stage: 🏈 Is Miami now the best team in the country after five of the top seven teams lost? 🏈 Are Arch Manning and Texas in crisis after back-to-back losses to unranked Oklahoma and Florida? Could Steve Sarkisian actually bench Manning? 🏈 Did BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier have the best weekend of any quarterback after the win over Notre Dame? 🏈 Big 12 officials acknowledged that one second should have been added back to the clock at the end of the Notre Dame game. Would that have given quarterback CJ Carr one more chance to lead a game-winning touchdown drive? From NFL quarterback debates and a potential Rams collapse to a chaotic college football landscape, Maggie Gray tackles the biggest questions of the week.   time codes 1:03 why JJ McCarthy should be the New York Giants starting quarterback moving forward 4:00 was Cam Skattebo benched? Would the Giants have beaten the New Orleans Saints if he had any carries?  7:50 was losing to the Arizona Cardinals rock bottom for the Los Angeles Rams?  13:32 If this season goes poorly for the Los Angeles Rams would Sean McVay leave the team for Amazon Prime's Thursday Night Football broadcast?  15:07 Caleb Williams returns for the Chicago Bears and they win and Caleb looks great. Can they win the NFC? 18:41 DRAFTKINGS! 21:46 the craziest week in college football in a long time 22:51 are the Miami Hurricanes actually the best team in the country?  24:29 Georgia lost to Auburn and they did everything wrong in the final 2 minutes 25:36 Things are getting worse for Texas, Arch Manning and Steve Sarkisian. Will Arch Manning be benched? 28:45 the Big 12 referees screwed Notre Dame out of one final play and then apologized for it 30:19 Indiana's 22 game winning streak was broken by Ohio State 34:02 the College Football Playoff is moving to 24 teams next season and crazy weeks like these will mean less and less   Subscribe to A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray for bold opinions, NFL analysis, college football debates and the stories sports fans can't stop talking about. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is Arch Manning’s NFL Draft stock falling? National college football writer Stewart Mandel joins Maggie Gray on A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray to break down Arch Manning, Texas, the biggest college football matchup of the weekend, and the coaching questions shaping the sport. 🏈 ARCH MANNING IS SLIDING DOWN NFL DRAFT BIG BOARDS Despite the preseason hype surrounding Arch Manning and Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian, the results haven’t consistently matched expectations. Texas beat Ohio State earlier this season but lost to Oklahoma, and Texas has yet to reach the College Football Playoff with Manning as its full-time starter. Maggie and Stewart discuss Manning’s development, the pressure surrounding the Texas quarterback, and his falling NFL Draft stock. ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. has Manning ranked as the sixth-best quarterback in the class. What does that say about Manning’s standing among NFL Draft prospects? 🏟️ OHIO STATE vs. INDIANA: IS INDIANA’S DEFENSE GOOD ENOUGH? Ohio State and Indiana meet in a massive college football showdown. Maggie and Stewart discuss Indiana’s defense and why this year’s unit may not be as strong as the defense that powered last season’s undefeated national championship team. 🏈 WOULD CURT CIGNETTI EVER TAKE AN NFL JOB? Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti has made a major impact in college football. But could the NFL ever lure him away? Maggie and Stewart debate whether a move to the professional game is realistic. 🔵 MICHIGAN vs. PENN STATE: WHO HAS THE HIGHER CEILING? Kyle Whittingham at Michigan or Matt Campbell at Penn State? Maggie and Stewart compare the two coaches and discuss who has the higher long-term ceiling. 🐯 LANE KIFFIN AND LSU: ALREADY TWO LOSSES Lane Kiffin’s LSU tenure is already facing questions after two losses. Maggie and Stewart discuss the early results and what they could mean for the Tigers. From Arch Manning’s NFL Draft outlook to Ohio State-Indiana, Curt Cignetti’s future, the coaching battles at Michigan and Penn State, and Lane Kiffin’s LSU start, this episode tackles the biggest questions in college football. Subscribe to A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray, a podcast for sports fans, for college football analysis, NFL Draft discussions, interviews and strong opinions on the biggest stories in sports.   TIME CODES1:27 is there any college quarterback in history that is a comp for Arch Manning? 2:36 has Arch improved at all from last season to this season under Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian? 3:06 How involved is the Manning family behind the scenes? 4:54 Would Arch return to college football next season or will he go to the NFL Draft? 6:28 What is different about this years Indiana Hoosiers team than last season's national championship winning team? 9:39 DRAFTKINGS 12:41 Who has the higher ceiling - Kyle Whittingham at Michigan or Matt Campbell at Penn State? 14:16 What's at stake for Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr when Notre Dame takes on BYU? 16:34 Oregon's struggles this season 19:45 The biggest story in college football is Texas - could Steve Sarkisian get fired even if Texas makes the College Football Playoff but don't advance far enough?  #ArchManning #TexasFootball #NFLDraft #CollegeFootball #OhioState #IndianaFootball #StewartMandel #LaneKiffin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Buffalo Bills beat the Los Angeles Rams in an overtime thriller on Monday Night Football — but did either team look like a true Super Bowl favorite? On this episode of A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray, Maggie breaks down the GOOD, BAD and UGLY from Bills vs. Rams, taking a closer look at what the game revealed about two teams that entered the season with some of the highest Super Bowl expectations in the NFL. 🏈 BILLS vs. RAMS: THE GOOD, BAD & UGLYBuffalo got the overtime win, but the performance was far from perfect. Maggie examines what went right, what went wrong, and the questions both teams still need to answer if they want to make a serious Super Bowl run. ⏱️ WHY IS NFL CLOCK MANAGEMENT GETTING WORSE?A longtime NFL scout joins Maggie to explain why we may be seeing poorer clock management and questionable decisions from players and coaches. His theory? Practice time during the week has been cut back over the last two decades, potentially leaving teams less prepared for critical in-game situations. ⚡ JUSTIN HERBERT AND THE CHARGERS' COACHING PROBLEMMaggie pushes back on the idea that the Los Angeles Chargers should even consider trading Justin Herbert. Instead of moving on from their franchise quarterback, she argues that the Chargers need to fix their coaching staff. Maggie also explains why Jim Harbaugh should take charge of the offensive play-calling process and be the one communicating with Herbert during games. 🔥 DRAFTKINGS MATCHUP BREAKDOWN: SEAHAWKS vs. BRONCOSMaggie previews a Week 6 matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos that could offer a glimpse of a potential Super Bowl showdown. From the Bills-Rams overtime thriller to NFL coaching decisions, clock management, Justin Herbert and the biggest Week 6 matchups, Maggie breaks down the stories that matter to football fans. Subscribe to A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray for NFL analysis, strong opinions, game breakdowns, interviews and conversations about the biggest stories in sports.   time codes1:02 The good, the bad, and the ugly from the Buffalo Bills against the Los Angeles Rams7:50 The good, the bad and the ugly for the Los Angeles Rams14:50  Why clock management issues for players and coaches has gotten worse over the last two decades in the NFL? Its because practice time has been reduced. 16:52 DRAFTKINGS!20:02 Jim Harbaugh needs to be the only coach calling plays during Los Angeles Chargers games24:12 Match Up Breakdown Presented by DraftKings! The three keys to the Seattle at Denver game in Week 6. #BuffaloBills #LARams #NFL #JustinHerbert #Chargers #Seahawks #Broncos #NFLWeek6 #AMustWinGame Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

\The Washington Commanders’ overtime clock-management disaster, the Philadelphia Eagles’ nightmare week, Arch Manning’s struggles against Oklahoma, and Gavin Williams’ historic postseason performance — Maggie Gray has plenty of STOCK DOWN and STOCK UP from the weekend. On the latest episode of **A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray**, Maggie breaks down the biggest winners, losers, collapses, and standout performances across the NFL and college football, plus a historic night in MLB postseason baseball. **STOCK DOWN: Washington Commanders** Washington had Jayden Daniels back from injury and a chance to beat the New York Giants at home. After Cam Skattebo’s fumble gave the Commanders an opportunity to win with a late field goal, Washington mismanaged the clock, ran out of time, and settled for a tie. The result kept the Giants in first place in the NFC East. How does a team let a potential game-winning opportunity disappear like that? **STOCK DOWN: Philadelphia Eagles** The Eagles are enduring a nightmare stretch. Lane Johnson’s sudden retirement, offensive-line changes, injuries to key players including DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley, and a costly late-game decision by head coach Nick Sirianni have all added to the chaos. After another loss, Philadelphia has dropped three straight. But with the NFC East struggling across the board, is the division still there for the taking? **STOCK DOWN: Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears** Ben Johnson has found ways to build game plans around backup quarterbacks Case Keenum and Tyson Bagent while Caleb Williams recovers from injury. But Green Bay delivered a statement win, with Jordan Love putting together a huge performance. The Bears-Packers rivalry adds another memorable chapter. **STOCK DOWN: Arch Manning** Arch Manning struggled in the Red River Rivalry loss to Oklahoma, throwing two costly interceptions, including a pick-six. Is the Texas quarterback being judged fairly, and how should NFL teams evaluate his draft potential beyond his famous last name? **STOCK UP: Gavin Williams and the Cleveland Guardians** Gavin Williams delivered a remarkable postseason performance, closing Game 4 before returning to start Game 5 of the ALDS and pitching 5.2 scoreless innings with 12 strikeouts. Cleveland’s pitching staff was dominant, recording 21 strikeouts in a nine-inning postseason game. Maggie explains why Williams deserves major recognition. From NFL clock-management blunders and coaching decisions to college football quarterback debates and postseason pitching dominance, Maggie gives her unfiltered take on who is rising and who is falling. time codes1:00 stock down Washington Commanders terrible clock management at the end of halftime of their tie against the New York Giants5:56 Philadelphia Eagles week from hell got worse with a loss to the Jacksonville jaguars in London12:14 stock down Las Vegas Raiders who got blown out by the New England Patriots15:53 Chicago Bears Head coach Ben Johnson's run of success with backup quarterbacks ends after getting blown out by the Green Bay Packers in Lambeau Field17:40 DRAFTKINGS22:24 WAYFAIR 24:50 Stock down Arch Manning after throwing two fourth quarter interceptions and losing to Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry.29:41 Stock Up Gavin Williams of the Cleveland Guardians for making pitching history facing elimination against the Chicago White Sox in game 4 and game 5 of the american league divisional series. Subscribe to **A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray**, a podcast for sports fans, for NFL analysis, college football opinions, MLB postseason coverage, and bold takes on the biggest stories in sports Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Green Bay Packers are 2-2 — but Packers fans are already in PANIC MODE. The team has struggled offensively, injuries are piling up, and now the Chicago Bears are coming to Lambeau Field for one of the biggest rivalry games of the season. On the latest episode of A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray, Maggie takes a deep dive into what is happening in Green Bay with longtime Packers fan and Into the Winklerverse host Bart Winkler. Bart does not hold back when it comes to Packers head coach Matt LaFleur. Is LaFleur simply struggling right now, or has he become a bigger problem for the Packers and the entire organization? Bart explains why he believes LaFleur is not just a bad coach — but bad for the Packers. Maggie and Bart also break down Jordan Love and the criticism he has received this season. How much of the Packers' offensive struggles should actually be placed on Love? What criticism is fair, and what criticism is simply piling on the quarterback? Then there is Ben Johnson. The Chicago Bears head coach has made no secret of his feelings about Green Bay, and the rivalry has become increasingly personal. Johnson and the Bears have already beaten LaFleur and the Packers twice in a row, including a dramatic playoff comeback last season. Johnson's infamous postgame comments about the Packers only added fuel to the rivalry. Now Chicago comes into Lambeau Field at 3-1 while Green Bay sits at 2-2. The Packers are averaging just 18.2 points per game, compared with 28 for the Bears, and Green Bay's offense has struggled badly on third down. Can Matt LaFleur and the Packers finally answer Ben Johnson? Is Jordan Love being unfairly blamed? And is the real problem in Green Bay the head coach? Maggie Gray and Bart Winkler break it all down.   Time codes 2:12 do you like watching your team win or just not lose? Watching Brett Favre throw an interception as a member of the Minnesota Vikings is one of Bart Winkler’s best sports memories.  4:35 Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy are reunited in Pittsburgh. What is their relationship like now?  5:57 How intense is the Bears and Packers rivalry right now?  7:30 Why Bart wants Matt LaFleur fired.  11:39 Is the Packers front office truly committed to winning another Super Bowl?  13:45 Is the standard dropping in Green Bay?  17:10 DRAFTKINGS 19:57 WAYFAIR 22:20 Does Matt LaFleur have a good understanding of his own team?  24:07 What criticism of Jordan Love is fair and what is unfair?  27:43 Will the front office invest more in this team this season? 30:32 Bart’s conspiracy theory about why the Packers could have a traditional owner is that with all the private equity money investing in NFL teams this would make the NFL even more profitable.  33:28 Bart would welcome Mike Tomlin as the next coach or Brian Flores.    A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray is a podcast for sports fans covering the NFL, MLB, college football and the biggest stories across the sports world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MLB has a ROOF problem — and Maggie Gray wants Major League Baseball and commissioner Rob Manfred to fix it immediately. On the latest episode of A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray, Maggie gives her Stock Up and Stock Down after a wild week in sports. First up: MLB is STOCK DOWN. How can a ball hit into the roof or ceiling of a stadium, come back into fair territory and be caught for an out? It happened in the Brewers-Padres playoff series and then again when Yankees rookie Spencer Jones hit a ball into the roof at Tropicana Field. Maggie believes any batted ball that hits a roof or ceiling in fair territory should immediately become a dead ball. Then Maggie gives the NFL STOCK UP after the league suspended officials Jeff Seeman and Adrian Hill for separate incidents involving inappropriate conduct toward players during Week 4. Maggie believes referees have to be held to a professional standard and should de-escalate situations with players rather than becoming part of the confrontation. Maggie also has STOCK DOWN for Indianapolis Colts owner and CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon and her increasingly visible presence on the sideline, wearing a headset, taking notes and listening to coaching communications. Irsay-Gordon has explained that she does it to better understand football, but Maggie argues there are more discreet ways for an owner to learn the game without being directly on the sideline. And what happened to Deion Sanders? Maggie gives Coach Prime Stock Down as Colorado has struggled to maintain the momentum it had when Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter were in Boulder. Maggie questions whether Deion has shown enough as a head coach to justify the bigger jobs he was once linked to. Plus, Maggie breaks down one of the biggest games of NFL Week 5: San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks, including the matchup's biggest strengths, weaknesses and the three keys that could decide the game. A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray is a podcast for sports fans covering the NFL, MLB, college football and the biggest stories across the sports world. Time codes :51 Stock down MLB for their inconsistent rule about stadium roofs  5:19 Stock up NFL for suspending a referee and a line judge  9:16 Stock down Carli Irsay Gordon for continuing to be a presence on the Indianapolis Colts sideline 12:20 DRAFTKINGS 15:55 WAYFAIR 18:14 Stock down Deion Sanders as a rising star in college coaching  22:26 MATCHUP BREAK DOWN San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks Week 5 of the NFL season    #NFL #MLB #49ers #Seahawks #DeionSanders #Yankees #Padres #MaggieGray Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.