Oct 16, 2026 · 2h 12m
Brewers break through as Broncos and Seahawks face harder questions
Brewers sweep Dodgers, Broncos beat Seahawks, Ohio state vs. Indiana, Upset Alert & Nick’s Picks
The episode connects Milwaukee’s breakthrough with a pivotal NFL debate over quarterback play, playoff viability, and the pressure surrounding Ohio State and Indiana.
- 1Milwaukee’s sweep of Los Angeles finally turns sustained regular-season success into its first World Series appearance in 44 years.
- 2Denver’s narrow win does little to settle whether Bo Nix’s struggles stem from confidence, quarterback limitations, or Sean Payton’s offense.
- 3Indiana’s undefeated breakthrough meets Ohio State’s expectations, revenge motivation, and College Football Playoff pressure in a defining matchup.
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Rob Stone and the panel examine whether Indiana’s breakthrough can survive Ohio State’s revenge motivation and playoff pressure.
The brief
Milwaukee swept the Dodgers to reach its first World Series in 44 years, with contact hitting, aggressive baserunning, comebacks, and sustained success finally converging.
Denver beat Seattle despite an ugly performance from Bo Nix, prompting a larger argument over quarterback confidence, player limitations, and Sean Payton’s responsibility.
Sam Darnold’s interceptions and Seattle’s inability to protect leads raise doubts about whether the defending champions remain a playoff team, even with a strong defense.
The panel tests the AFC field, including Drake Maye’s improvement in New England, while weighing upset alerts, against-the-spread picks, and Chips on the Table wagers.
Rob Stone frames Indiana’s undefeated breakthrough against Ohio State’s pressure, Ryan Day’s expectations, and the College Football Playoff stakes surrounding their top-five matchup.
The standout tension is whether Indiana’s transformation can withstand Ohio State’s revenge motivation and Jeremiah Smith’s star power in a rematch of last year’s Big Ten title game.
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