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Cole is back, married, and ready to break down a wild week in sports. From the Jaguars’ dramatic London win to the Eagles’ costly late-game decisions, this episode is packed with NFL upsets, big performances, and playoff questions. Cole and Luke recap the week’s biggest NFL games, including the Packers’ rivalry win over the Bears, Drake Maye’s breakout performance, the Vikings’ unbeaten start, the Giants-Commanders tie, the Chargers’ struggles, and the Ravens’ overtime thriller. They also debate Brock Purdy’s MVP case, the teams that are for real, and the coaches and quarterbacks facing pressure.Then it’s on to MLB postseason baseball: the Brewers’ 2-0 lead over the Dodgers, the Guardians’ underdog run, the Rays’ upset hopes, and whether the Dodgers can get their bats going when it matters most.For NFL and MLB fans who want lively sports talk, honest game recaps, and strong opinions on the week’s biggest storylines, this episode has you covered. Watch for the breakdowns, stay for the debates—and don’t miss the weekly chaps and gats.

Episode Chapters

00:00 Cole returns after his wedding

02:00 Buccaneers beat the Cowboys

03:36 Jaguars stun the Eagles in London

07:24 Packers dominate the Bears

08:48 Texans beat the Titans; Marvin Harrison Jr. trade talk

10:58 Drake Maye shines in Patriots-Raiders

12:27 Jets edge the Browns

13:21 Vikings stay undefeated

15:14 Bengals beat the winless Dolphins

16:30 Steelers defeat the Colts

17:58 Giants and Commanders finish in a tie

20:34 Broncos beat the Chargers

22:49 Lions rout the Cardinals

24:08 49ers outlast the Seahawks

26:15 Ravens beat the Falcons in overtime

28:52 Bills outduel the Rams

30:18 Chaps of the Week

32:55 Gats of the Week

35:35 MLB postseason recap

37:16 Brewers take a 2-0 lead over the Dodgers

39:41 Luke backs the Guardians

42:08 Brewers pitching strategy

45:30 Week 6 NFL picks

50:33 Final thoughts and sign-off

Welcome back to Flag on the Take! In this episode, Jordan and Luke take over the pod! They cover the disappointing start to the 2026 Steelers season, the resurgence of the Cleveland Browns, and the many happenings of week 4 of the NFL Season!

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The NFL is already upside down—and this episode is packed with the Week 3 surprises and playoff stakes to prove it.

Cole and Luke break down the biggest results, make their Week 4 picks, and ask the question every fan is arguing about: who’s actually a contender, and who should be panicking already?The Packers get blown out at Lambeau, the Bills look like a wagon, and the Raiders are suddenly 3–0. The guys also dig into the Chargers’ 0–3 start and Justin Herbert’s “if man” reputation, the Ravens’ dramatic win over the Cowboys, the Steelers-Bengals showdown, and what Case Keenum’s big night means for the Bears. Plus: could the Commanders have a quarterback controversy brewing?Then it’s on to Week 4 predictions, game by game, including some bold calls that could make or break the guys’ picks. Who’s for real, who’s fooling everyone, and which teams are one more bad loss away from a full-blown crisis?Finally, Cole and Luke turn to the MLB postseason: reacting to the bracket, debating the White Sox-Astros and Red Sox-Yankees matchups, and making their picks all the way to the World Series. Expect strong opinions, playoff predictions, and plenty of sports-fan chaos.If you’re here for NFL recaps, fearless weekly picks, and a full MLB playoff bracket breakdown, this episode has you covered.

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The NFL week that exposed everything. The Lions’ defense got shredded, the Panthers started looking real, Caleb Williams dodged disaster, and the Ravens somehow turned a win into a meltdown. If you want the smartest, funniest, and most brutally honest recap of Week 2—plus Week 3 picks that are already setting up chaos—this one is for you.Cole leads the breakdown with Jordan and Luke as the crew goes game by game through a wild slate of injuries, collapses, and statement wins. The Bills looked terrifying, the Saints stunned the Ravens, the Steelers’ offense got dragged, and the Packers, Jets, Texans, Bucs, Commanders, and Chargers all gave the internet plenty to argue about. You’ll hear:

• Why the Lions may be stuck as a shootout team with a broken defense
• How Bryce Young and Dave Canales are changing the vibe in Carolina
• What Caleb Williams’ injury really means for the Bears
• Why the Ravens’ loss came down to execution, not just bad luck
• How the Steelers’ offense became the week’s biggest disaster
• Which teams are already in trouble if they start 0–3

Jordan brings the Steelers pain, Luke brings the Panthers and college football heat, and Cole keeps the whole thing moving with sharp takes, wild one-liners, and zero patience for bad football. They also hand out their chaps and gats of the week before locking in picks for every Week 3 matchup.If you love NFL reaction, strong opinions, fantasy angles, and a group-chat-energy breakdown that never lets a bad team off the hook, this episode is essential listening.

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Week 1 didn’t just return football - it exposed the teams you can trust, the quarterbacks who might be in trouble, and the contenders everyone’s already underestimating.Cole and Jordan break down every major result from an unforgettable opening slate, including the Ravens steamrolling the Colts, the 49ers shocking the Rams in Australia, the Bills and Texans turning into a shootout, the Bears hanging 59 on Carolina, and the Giants absolutely punishing Dallas on Sunday Night Football. You'll get the sharpest takes on Lamar’s MVP-level start, Derrick Henry looking ageless, Joe Burrow’s defense carrying the Bengals, Justin Jefferson reminding everybody who he is, and the growing pressure on quarterbacks like Justin Herbert, Jordan Love, and C.J. Stroud. They also dig into the biggest coaching questions already bubbling up, from the Chargers to the Packers to the Browns, plus which Week 2 matchups actually matter.We break down the biggest surprises, the weirdest disappointments, and the games that changed the conversation after just one week. If you want honest NFL reaction without the boring recap energy, this episode delivers exactly that.Then they look ahead to Week 2 with picks, including Lions-Bills, Steelers-Patriots, Chiefs-Colts, Giants-Rams, and more. Perfect for anyone who wants fast, opinionated, no-nonsense football analysis before the next slate kicks off.

Speakers

• Cole - Co-host and main play-by-play analyst, driving the game recaps and weekly picks.
• Jordan - Co-host who adds the sharper counterpoints, team takeaways, and the hotter opinion-driven reactions.

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The NFL preview everyone argues about all season starts here. Cole, Luke, and Jordan pick every division winner, every over-under, every playoff seed, and every major award before Week 1 even kicks off - and the takes get spicy fast.From the Chiefs' revenge tour to the Broncos' hype, from the Bills, Ravens, and Bengals to the chaos in the NFC South, this episode is a full-season roadmap with zero safe picks. You get bold calls on the Bears, Cowboys, Eagles, Rams, Seahawks, and more, plus a Super Bowl prediction that may have one host completely losing his mind. You'll discover:

• Which teams the guys think are real contenders and which ones are frauds
• Where the biggest over-under edges are across all eight divisions
• Why the AFC South, NFC South, and other shaky divisions could be chaos all year
• The MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and Coach of the Year picks
• Which rookies are most likely to break out and swing the season

Jordan brings the heat with detailed team-by-team breakdowns, Luke delivers the contrarian chaos, and Cole keeps the whole thing moving while trying to survive the most unhinged predictions in the room. The episode also features the kind of live back-and-forth only football season preview debates can create - confident, hilarious, and occasionally ridiculous.If you want a fun, opinionated, and highly clickable NFL season preview that helps you know what to watch for before the first Sunday slate even arrives, this is the one. Perfect for fantasy players, NFL diehards, and anyone who loves a good preseason argument.

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A brand-new pro football league is being built from the ground up, and Sarah Watson is right in the middle of it. The Virginia Battle GM pulls back the curtain on the APFL, what makes it different from the NFL, and why this league is betting big on football, entertainment, and community impact all at once.Sarah breaks down how the Apex Pro Professional Football League is structured, why the game itself stays legit, and how the league plans to create a Savannah Bananas-style experience without turning football into a gimmick. She explains the four launch markets, the push to expand to ten teams, and what it means to build a franchise in Virginia from scratch - complete with tryouts, a 50-man roster, traveling games, and a championship path. You’ll discover:

• Why the APFL sees itself as a true professional league, not a novelty act
• How the Virginia Battle is using local identity to build a fan base across Hampton Roads and the state
• What Sarah wants from players beyond talent - hustle, personality, and a real love for the game
• How the league plans to give athletes film, training, and exposure that could help them reach the NFL
• Why community access, tailgating, and game-day atmosphere are central to the brand

Sarah also shares her unconventional path to the GM role, from years in the medical field and sports facility management to a random middle-of-the-night job search that turned into a real opportunity. Along the way, she talks about the lessons that carried her there: diligence, owning every task, doing the work nobody sees, and staying ready for the phone call that changes everything.The conversation doesn’t stop at the APFL. Cole, Jordan, and Luke get Sarah’s sharp football takes on the NFL, including the constant quarterback hoarding, Lamar Jackson and the Ravens, Joe Burrow’s future, the Browns’ mess, Tua’s health, CJ Stroud’s consistency, Minnesota as a sleeper, and why some teams look stacked on paper but still feel unfinished. Her opinions are blunt, funny, and very real - exactly the kind of football talk fans will want to hear.Essential listening if you love football, behind-the-scenes sports business, or stories about someone building something new with real stakes on the line. If you want to know what professional football could look like outside the NFL, this is the episode to hear first.

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College football is almost here, but this episode starts with the kind of NFL preseason chaos that actually tells you something. From the Steelers getting shut out by the Jets to the latest Browns disaster, Cole, Jordan, and Luke break down who is flashing, who is flopping, and why the league already feels like it is in midseason drama mode.The crew opens with their weekly Chaps and Gats, including a hilarious sponsor showdown over Half Chicken Man seasoning, a Little League World Series run from Canada, and Jordan's return from vacation with fresh energy and zero patience for bad football. Then the real debate kicks in: the Steelers' receiver room, Will Howard vs. Drew Allar, Joey Porter Jr.'s contract standoff, and whether the Jets' preseason win means anything or just means somebody wanted it more. You'll hear strong takes on Deshaun Watson's latest self-inflicted PR mess, why the Browns keep making the wrong quarterback decisions, and why the Big Ten's new stance on former pros returning to college football might be the only thing standing between the sport and complete chaos. The conversation gets into NIL's broken incentives, the five-year eligibility rule, and why college football now feels like a sport begging for regulation.Cole also runs through the Week Zero slate and the biggest games coming up, from North Carolina-TCU in Ireland to LSU-Clemson, Louisville-Ole Miss, and SMU-Florida State, while Luke spotlights Slippery Rock's D2 matchup and Jordan brings in the Vince Young Untold documentary, the perfect reminder of how brutal football can be behind the scenes.This one is for football fans who want the unfiltered version of the sport - the preseason overreactions, the college football panic, the injury updates, the bad contracts, and the one-liners that make the whole thing worth listening to. If you want the real talk before the season fully explodes, hit play.