Sep 1, 2026 · 2h 15m
Josh Allen faces a defining test as West divisions take shape
AFC West and NFC West predictions, Cam Jordan joins, Is Josh Allen the best QB in the NFL?
The episode connects quarterback reputations, playoff pressure, roster construction, and divisional uncertainty across the NFL’s most consequential preseason debates.
- 1Josh Allen’s regular-season dominance now carries heightened pressure to produce a Super Bowl appearance.
- 2The AFC West and NFC West projections turn on quarterback play, defensive health, and whether established contenders are declining.
- 3Cam Jordan argues that sacks attract attention, while run defense, blocks, and detailed preparation often determine defensive impact.
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Cam Jordan explains why sacks receive the spotlight even though run defense, blocks, and other less visible contributions shape defensive performance.
The brief
The hosts open Predictions Week by asking whether Josh Allen remains the NFL’s best quarterback when playoff results are weighed alongside production and efficiency.
New England’s improved roster faces a demanding schedule, while Buffalo’s playoff disappointments make another Super Bowl miss feel increasingly consequential for Allen.
AFC West projections split over the Chargers, Broncos, and Chiefs; NFC West forecasts weigh Seattle’s continuity against San Francisco’s injuries and the Rams’ defensive stars.
Cam Jordan joins to discuss his Saints career, Aaron Donald, Miles Garrett, and why sacks dominate broadcasts despite less visible defensive work mattering too.
The episode closes by revisiting Lamar Jackson, Jordan Love, Caleb Williams, and Defensive Player of the Year as tests of growth, accountability, and postseason credibility.