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Ari Meirov says there are still more questions than answers regarding Jalen Hurts’ blood clot situation. He thinks the full story is yet to be told and that maybe not everyone is acting in good faith. Ari also talks Chris Ballard being fired, the Chargers mess, early trade deadline notes, and the worrisome Jordan Elliott situation.
 00:00 - Cold open
 01:22 - Jalen Hurts Blood Clot Situation
 13:43 - Colts fire GM Chris Ballard
 22:04 - Will Chargers shake things up?
 26:44 - Trade deadline early look
 31:15 - Jordan Elliott Gun Situation NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB #jalenhurts #eagles #Trade #Colts #Chargers #Titans #NFL #Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You heard his name all over the game between the Bills and Raiders in Week 6 as he shut down star tight end Brock Bowers: Ari’s Meirov’s NFL Spotlight Guest of the Week is none other than Buffalo’s Christian Benford! Christian breaks down how he defended Brock, how he went from a 6th-rd pick to becoming CB1 for the Bills, what Joe Brady is like as a head coach and much more! 00:00 - Cold open 01:03 - Why football was the mission 03:11 - Moving from QB to CB 04:12 - Villanova 05:54 - NFL Draft (6th-rd pick) 09:23 - Week 1 starter as rookie 14:21 - Being a willing tackler 16:33 - Signing extension 19:23 - FanDuel / SNF Pick 22:14 - Defending Brock Bowers 24:20 - Josh Allen’s crazy pass 26:06 - Joe Brady as head coach 27:38 - Where the defense can improve 28:48 - Community work / 47HeartsFoundation.com 31:54 - Writing kids book - Stylish Safari 33:21 - Who deserves a spotlight? FanDuel is now available everywhere! Wherever you are and whatever storyline you’re following, don’t just watch it, act on it with FanDuel. America’s number one Sportsbook. Age and location restrictions apply. Product availability varies by market. See FanDuel.com for eligibility. NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB #buffalobills #bills #billsmafia #ChristianBenford #JoshAllen #JoeBrady #NFL #Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov is joined by PHNX Cardinals reporter Johnny Venerable to talk about the state of the team through 5 weeks. Johnny dives into the timing of the Marvin Harrison Jr. trade, when we should expect to see Carson Beck at QB, trade candidates & more! 00:00 - Cold open
 01:10 - Marvin Harrison Jr. Trade Reacts
 08:38 - Monti Ossenfort Woes As GM
 12:57 - Assessing LaFleur Through 5 Weeks
 20:28 - When do we see Carson Beck?
 25:47 - Jeremiyah Love usage
 28:35 - Trade Candidates NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB #Cardinals #NFL #CarsonBeck #JeremiyahLove #Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov's Spotlight Guest of the Week is a long-time target for the show - one of the most pivotal pieces to the most aggressive defense in the NFL - Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman! Blake shares his story how he went from being not recruited to any FBS schools, to earning a scholarship at Minnesota, overcoming early NFL injuries, and becoming a key weapon for Brian Flores' unique defense for his hometown team. 00:00 - Cold open
 00:43 - Blake Cashman joins us
 01:34 - Early football journey
 03:06 - Walk-on at Minnesota
 04:54 - Getting scholarship surprise
 07:14 - Chip on shoulder/draft
 08:22 - Overcoming injuries
 14:08 - Becoming a starter
 15:45 - Signing with hometown Vikings
 17:49 - Why Brian Flores wanted Blake
 18:57 - Diverse skillset
 20:42 - Describe BFlo’s defense
 22:05 - Do Vikings blitz too much?
 23:10 - FanDuel + SNF Pick
 25:47 - Most underrated LB in NFL?
 28:00 - Bringing a Super Bowl to Minnesota
 29:16 - Hot start
 30:33 - Who deserves a spotlight?

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Ari Meirov is joined by FOX Sports rules analyst & former NFL VP of Officiating Dean Blandino to discuss the numerous officiating issues from the early part of the season including 2 officials being suspended after Week 4. Ari and Dean discuss specific plays including the Rams/Broncos DPI call & the larger scope question of whether or not the league needs to be more transparent with their fans about when things are called incorrectly. 00:00 - Cold open
 01:07 - Rams DPI/McVay comments
 03:03 - Is there a transparency problem?
 06:17 - Accepted penalties up
 10:28 - Bench officials
 11:55 - Vrabel flagged for yelling
 14:17 - Jeff Seeman yells “F You” at Trey McBride
 17:02 - Gambling & officiating
 18:51 - Tre Tucker/No replay
 19:54 - Sky judge
 21:10 - Good things in officials world NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB #officiating #refs #mikevrabel #NFL #Football #AriMeirov #DeanBlandino #Rules #penalties Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov's Spotlight Guest of the Week was last seen on TV having his head coach, Sean McVay, jumping on his back after a huge win vs the Eagles - and now Quentin Lake joins us to talk through what he was thinking in the moment. Quentin talks what it was like having Carnell as his father, his path to the NFL, why it took til last year to feel he really belonged in the NFL and much more! 00:00 - Cold open
 00:45 - Quentin joins us
 02:29 - Going to UCLA
 04:32 - Wearing #37 
 06:07 - Drafted 6th round
 09:37 - Steelers…?
 10:48 - Chaotic year 1
 14:02 - Love of film
 16:12 - When Quentin felt he “belonged” in NFL
 17:43 - Being named a captain
 20:04 - Extension
 22:34 - The Caleb Williams play
 24:47 - Why Sean McVay is special
 26:56 - FanDuel/SNF Pick
 30:04 - “Right on Q” show
 32:40 - 18 game schedule
 34:43 - Who deserves a spotlight?
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Ari Meirov has some burning questions for Week 4, and former NFL DB Bryant McFadden is here to answer them! What is going on with Drake Maye? Does Cam Ward need to be benched? Will Mike Tomlin return to coaching? BMac has the answers! 00:00 - Cold Open 01:14 - Will Mike Tomlin return to coaching?
 07:58 - Why is Drake Maye regressing?
 11:28 - Will Titans bench Cam Ward?
 18:45 - Why are teams giving up on young QBs?
 21:46 - Chiefs are back!?
 25:08 - Who is best team in AFC North? NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB #Steelers #miketomlin #CamWard #drakemaye #NFL #Football #Ravens #Titans #Patriots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov's NFL Spotlight Guest of the Week is no stranger to big plays, big calls & big moments - it's legendary sportscaster Kenny Albert! Kenny shares some of his favorite stories from his career covering the NFL, what it was like working with Tony Siragusa, why he will never NOT be connected with former New York Giant Victor Cruz & much more! 00:00 - Cold open 00:57 - Kenny Albert joins us! 01:22 - “A Mic For All Seasons” 07:34 - Early career journey 14:53 - Working with 250+ analysts 16:34 - Kenny, Moose & Goose 22:35 - Favorite pre-prod player/coach meetings 28:47 - Filling time during blowouts 31:37 - Modern audiences & adapting…? 34:46 - Notable calls - Victor Cruz & Chandler Jones 40:04 - FanDuel.com + SNF Pick 42:34 - Plays brought up by fans 44:18 - Rapid fire 48:20 - Father Marv Albert / Knicks Win Chip 50:00 - Tim Green deserves a spotlight FanDuel is now available everywhere! Wherever you are and whatever storyline you’re following, don’t just watch it, act on it with FanDuel. America’s number one Sportsbook. Age and location restrictions apply. Product availability varies by market. See FanDuel.com for eligibility. NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB #NFL #FOX #foxsports #KennyAlbert #Football #VictorCruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov has a lot of burning questions and Steve Palazzolo of Check The Mic is here to answer them! Will Giants stick with Jaxson Dart in 2027? Do people need to believe more in Jalen Hurts? Is Marvin Harrison Jr. cooked? All that & more in this edition of Burning Questions: Week 3. 00:00 - Cold open
 00:50 - Steve Palazzolo joins us
 01:14 - What’s wrong with Chargers?
 04:57 - Will Jaxson Dart stay Giants QB of future?
 10:20 - Do people need to stop doubting Jalen Hurts?
 16:14 - Bryce Young deserves extension?
 19:42 - Buying Saints & Tyler Shough?
 23:42 - Trinidad Chambliss 1st pick? 27:10 - Raiders keep it rolling? / Mendoza
 30:41 - Still hope for Marvin Harrison Jr?
 34:34 - How dangerous could Bengals be? NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are back with another NFL Spotlight Guest of the Week and this time Ari Meirov is joined by one of the hottest defenders on the planet right now in Packers safety Evan Williams. Evan explains how he went from being an overlooked high school prospect, to helping lead a defense for one of the most important franchises in NFL history. 00:00 - Cold open
 00:42 - Evan Williams joins us
 01:22 - Goal always football?
 02:18 - When defense became focus
 04:02 - DBs Evan grew up watching
 05:50 - Respect for Tyrann Mathieu
 06:34 - Being overlooked
 08:27 - Transferring to Oregon
 09:50 - Drafted by Packers
 11:52 - 1st impressions of Wisconsin/GB
 13:52 - Adjusting college to NFL
 16:06 - Being run stopper
 17:44 - 2nd year leap
 19:15 - FanDuel/SNF Pick
 22:07 - Finding voice as leader
 24:15 - Key play vs Jets
 26:14 - Xavier McKinney impact
 28:23 - Who deserves spotlight?
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Ari Meirov welcomes in Sam Monson of Check The Mic to discuss some of Ari's biggest burning questions entering Week 2 of the NFL season. Some are overreactions & some are downright FACTS. 00:00 - Cold open
 02:04 - Bears offense: legendary?
 04:24 - Vikings at Bears
 08:23 - Matt LaFleur feeling pressure?
 12:43 - Are the Chiefs back?
 16:08 - How bad are Titans?
 19:47 - Will Deshaun Watson get benched?
 23:03 - Will Joey Porter Jr. be traded?
 27:10 - How far can Bengals go?
 29:25 - Josh Allen’s best offense?
 33:55 - Mike McDaniel overhyped?
 36:55 - Giants legit?
 39:30 - Will Rams/49ers be tired? NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB #NFL #Football #calebwilliams #patrickmahomes #week2 #Week1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are back with another NFL Spotlight Guest of The Week to kick off the 2026 NFL Season, and this week we are joined by one of the best guards in the league today, Matthew Bergeron of the Atlanta Falcons! Matthew shares growing up speaking French in Canada, learning of scholarships for U.S. colleges, making an immediate impact in the NFL and a whole lot more! 00:00 - Cold Open
 00:37 - Moving To Wednesdays
 02:26 - Matthew Bergeron joins us
 03:15 -Learning football 04:30 - Always being OL
 05:23 - French is 1st language
 06:42 - Could play college football
 08:42 - Learning what a scholarship was 10:20 - Not being able to see family
 11:42 - Draft process
 13:39 - Almost picked by Cowboys
 14:56 - Night 2 of draft mood
 16:16 - Starting every game as rookie
 18:28 - Jake Matthews
 19:53 - Chris Lindstrom
 20:48 - Bijan Robinson
 22:19 - FanDuel / SNF Pick
 24:53 - Extension
 26:12 - Room for improvement
 27:02 - Bill Callahan in as OL coach
 27:53 - OL brotherhood 29:29 - Giving back
 31:04 - World Cup
 31:48 - Broadcast future?
 34:17 - Reflecting on journey
 35:48 - Who deserves spotlight? Welcome to your most rewarding season ever, only on FanDuel. Look out for the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, exclusive offers, surprises, and more on the app. Download today and get started! 21+ select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), 18+ D.C., WY. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER, 1-800-MY-RESET. Call 1-888-789-7777, visit ccpg.org/chat Connecticut. Visit mdgamblinghelp.org Maryland. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org, call (800) 327-5050 Massachusetts. Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY, text HOPENY New York. Call 1-877-770-7867 Louisiana. NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB #Falcons #atlantafalcons #dirtybirds #NFL #football #NFC #AriMeirov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov is back with the final episode of our Team Training Camp Tour, this time with Athletic reporter Zach Berman lending his expertise on the Philadelphia Eagles. Zach discusses what Jalen Hurts will be facing in the Eagles new offense, how Saquon Barkley may be poised for a bounce back season, and how the team will make up the production lost from the A.J. Brown trade. 00:00 - Cold Open
 01:37 - Eagles Vibes 03:14 - Jalen Hurts In New Offensive Scheme
 05:07 - Jalen Hurts To Run More? 0636 - Pressure on Jalen Hurts
 08:51 - Saquon Barkley Bounce Back Year
 11:37 - Losing OL Coach Jeff Stoutland
 14:32 - OL Health
 16:37 - WR Depth
 18:46 - Which WRs Start Week 1?
 19:47 - Deployment of TEs
 21:16 - Return of Zach Ertz?
 22:21 - Strengths & Weaknesses of Defense
 25:30 - Expectations for Jalyx Hunt
 27:14 - Jihaad Cambell Year 2
 28:28 - Tariq Woolen Needs Consistency
 30:03 - How Howie Roseman Will Approach Trading NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB #Eagles #flyeaglesfly #philadelphiaeagles #NFL #Football #JalenHurts #saquonbarkley #saquon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov is back with the 27th episode of our Team Training Camp Tour, this time with Athletic reporter Colton Pouncy lending his expertise on the Detroit Lions. Colton explains what the Lions mentality is entering 2026 after a tough end to last season, how Jared Goff is meshing with new OC Drew Petzing, and could this be a breakout season for Jameson Williams? 00:00 - Cold Open
 01:18 - Vibes After Rough 2025
 03:38 - Drew Petzing Hired as OC 06:55 - Petzing + Goff
 08:59 - Jahmyr Gibbs Usage
 10:50 - Backup RB Job w/no Pacheco
 12:39 - Amon-Ra St. Brown + Jameson Williams
 14:32 - More Targets For Jamo?
 15:50 - Only Having 4 WR
 18:23 - Sam LaPorta Status
 20:12 - State Of Offensive Line
 24:57 - FanDuel / Lions Playoff Odds
 28:38 - Defensive Line/Pass Rush
 31:56 - Utilizing Devin White
 33:44 - Brian Branch + Kerby Joseph On PUP
 37:00 - CB Room Depth
 39:40 - Success in 2026 Is?
 41:03 - Could Lions Be Trade Deadline Buyers? Welcome to your most rewarding season ever, only on FanDuel. Look out for the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, exclusive offers, surprises, and more on the app. Download today and get started! 21+ select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), 18+ D.C., WY. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER, 1-800-MY-RESET. Call 1-888-789-7777, visit ccpg.org/chat Connecticut. Visit mdgamblinghelp.org Maryland. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org, call (800) 327-5050 Massachusetts. Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY, text HOPENY New York. Call 1-877-770-7867 Louisiana. NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB #Lions #DetroitLions #NFL #Football #Preseason #onepride #jaredgoff #amonrastbrown #jahmyrgibbs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov is back with the 26th episode of our 32 Team Training Camp Tour, this time with Locked On Dolphins Analyst Kyle Crabbs lending his expertise on this new-look Miami squad. Kyle explains what Malik Willis needs to show in order for him to be their long-term solution at QB, who the wide receivers to keep an eye on are, and deciding what success should be this season. 00:00 - Cold Open
 02:14 - Future of Dolphins
 04:52 - Jeff Hafley, Jon-Eric Sullivan Hired 07:16 - Establishing Dolphins as Football 1st Franchise
 09:19 - Malik Willis Signed
 11:40 - Kyle McCord Trade
 14:16 - De’Von Achane Usage
 16:42 - Examining WR Room
 18:43 - Chris Bell Future WR1?
 20:27 - Examining TE Room
 22:53 - Kadyn Proctor Drafted
 25:40 - Best & Worst of OL
 27:52 - Strong LB Group
 29:55 - Concerns With Defense
 31:09 - Chris Johnson CB1?
 33:58 - Sleepers on Defense
 36:36 - Success in 2026 Is… NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB #dolphins #miamidolphins #phinsup #nfl #football #preseason #malikwillis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices