Matt Jones and Drew Franklin dive in with their head to head matchup in their Fantasy League.  The Cowboys had every chance to win, but didn't.  Matt wonders if any changes are coming in Dallas. Lamar Jackson is injured early as the Ravens lost to the Bills.  The Broncos and Chiefs came down to the last play of the game.  Heavy rain kept the ball on the ground for the Bucs.  The Raiders got back on track against the Jets.  The Vikings take their first loss of the season.  The Rams win and Matt isn't sure if they're a good team.  We wrap up with NFL news from the week.

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Matt Jones and Drew Franklin&nbsp;dive in with their head to head matchup in their Fantasy League.&nbsp; The Cowboys had every chance to win, but didn't.&nbsp; Matt wonders if any changes are coming in Dallas. Lamar Jackson is injured early as the Ravens lost to the Bills.&nbsp; The Broncos and Chiefs came down to the last play of the game.&nbsp; Heavy rain kept the ball on the ground for the Bucs.&nbsp; The Raiders got back on track against the Jets.&nbsp; The Vikings take their first loss of the season.&nbsp; The Rams win and Matt isn't sure if they're a good team.&nbsp; We wrap up with NFL news from the week.
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NFL Cover Zero: Fantasy Update, Week 8 Surprises, Vikings lose, and NFL news

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Matt Jones and Drew Franklin discuss the Bears deal with the Titans for DT Jeffery Simmons. The Colts continue making moves making Matt wonder what other teams will be dealing.  Is Justin Tucker the right move for the Chiefs?  Micah Parsons is eyeing a return to the Packers and the crowded NFC North.  Matt thinks this could be the most wide-open Super Bowl ever.  Onto NFL Week 8, Matt and Drew give picks for their favorite games.

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Matt Jones and Drew Franklin&nbsp;discuss the Bears deal with the Titans for DT Jeffery Simmons. The Colts continue making moves making Matt wonder what other teams will be dealing.&nbsp; Is Justin Tucker the right move for the Chiefs?&nbsp; Micah Parsons is eyeing a return to the Packers and the crowded NFC North.&nbsp; Matt thinks this could be the most wide-open Super Bowl ever.&nbsp; Onto NFL Week 8, Matt and Drew give picks for their favorite games.
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NFL Cover Zero: Bears Trade, Parsons return, and NFL Week 8 Previews!

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Matt Jones and Drew Franklin were surprised to see the Seahawks limit the Chiefs on Sunday Night.  Matt is feeling very optimistic about the Bears given the state of the NFC.  Do we really know which teams are 'good' right now?  Drew thinks the Packers have been their own worst enemy. The Steelers have kept things moving in the right direction.   Are the Browns for real?

The Vikings are the only remaining undefeated game, but Matt sees a tough schedule down the road.  The Giants and Cam Skattebo get past the Texans. Drew says the Falcons are a better team than most believe.  Matt has some suggestions for the next NFL game outside the US.  Plus, which coaches are already on the hot seat?

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Matt Jones and Drew Franklin&nbsp;were surprised to see the Seahawks limit the Chiefs on Sunday Night.&nbsp; Matt is feeling very optimistic about the Bears given the state of the NFC.&nbsp; Do we really know which teams are 'good' right now?&nbsp; Drew thinks the Packers have been their own worst enemy. The Steelers have kept things moving in the right direction.&nbsp; &nbsp;Are the Browns for real?
The Vikings are the only remaining undefeated game, but Matt sees a tough schedule down the road.&nbsp; The Giants and Cam Skattebo get past the Texans. Drew says the Falcons are a better team than most believe.&nbsp; Matt has some suggestions for the next NFL game outside the US.&nbsp; Plus, which coaches are already on the hot seat?
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NFL Cover Zero: Week 7 recap, Seahawks surprise, Believe in Browns, and a Falcons upset!

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Matt Jones and Drew Franklin wonder if it's time for the NFL to expand and put a full-time team in London.  Does the Jalen Hurts injury effectively 'end' the Eagles season?  Matt explains how he doesn't think this is the fault of Nick Sirianni.  After more NFL news, we're onto NFL Week 7.

Patriots and Bears open the week on TNF.  Matt and Drew see the opportunity for several upsets this week.  JJ McCarthy will get the start as the Giants visit the Texans.  Do the Lions have an edge while hosting the Packers?  Matt thinks it's a 'must-win' for the Rams against the Raiders.  

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Matt Jones and Drew Franklin&nbsp;wonder if it's time for the NFL to expand and put a full-time team in London.&nbsp; Does the Jalen Hurts injury effectively 'end' the Eagles season?&nbsp; Matt explains how he doesn't think this is the fault of Nick Sirianni.&nbsp; After more NFL news, we're onto NFL Week 7.
Patriots and Bears open the week on TNF.&nbsp; Matt and Drew see the opportunity for several upsets this week.&nbsp; JJ McCarthy will get the start as the Giants visit the Texans.&nbsp; Do the Lions have an edge while hosting the Packers?&nbsp; Matt thinks it's a 'must-win' for the Rams against the Raiders.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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NFL Cover Zero: Week 7 Previews

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Drew Franklin and Billy discuss the breaking news on Jalen Hurts and the Eagles. Onto the some Week 6 games, the Chiefs are relying on Kenneth Walker.  The Cardinals don't score a TD but still get past the Rams.  The Browns lead the AFC North after a win over the Ravens.  The Titans get their first win and it leads to a big change in the Colts' front office.  The Dallas defense continues to have issues and the Packers roll.  The Patriots have 3 straight wins.  The Bills survived both West Coast games, but is the defense still an issue?

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Drew Franklin and Billy discuss the breaking news on Jalen Hurts and the Eagles. Onto the some Week 6 games, the Chiefs are relying on Kenneth Walker.&nbsp; The Cardinals don't score a TD but still get past the Rams.&nbsp; The Browns lead the AFC North after a win over the Ravens.&nbsp; The Titans get their first win and it leads to a big change in the Colts' front office.&nbsp; The Dallas defense continues to have issues and the Packers roll.&nbsp; The Patriots have 3 straight wins.&nbsp; The Bills survived both West Coast games, but is the defense still an issue?
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NFL Cover Zero: Breaking News and Suprising wins in Week 6

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Drew Franklin and Billy start with the Rams changes on special teams after a thrilling loss to the Bills.  After a few news notes, we move to the matchups of Week 6.  The week starts with Broncos hosting the Seahawks on Thursday.  How will the Bears defense hold up agains the Falcons' Bijan Robinson?  Packers host the Cowboys  on Sunday Night Football.  Plus, the 49ers look to stay undefeated while playing the Commanders.

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Drew Franklin and Billy&nbsp;start with the Rams changes on special teams after a thrilling loss to the Bills.&nbsp; After a few news notes, we move to the matchups of Week 6.&nbsp; The week starts with Broncos hosting the Seahawks on Thursday.&nbsp; How will the Bears defense hold up agains the Falcons' Bijan Robinson?&nbsp; Packers host the Cowboys&nbsp; on Sunday Night Football.&nbsp; Plus, the 49ers look to stay undefeated while playing the Commanders.
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NFL Cover Zero: Week 6 Previews

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Matt Jones and Drew Franklin were amazed with the tie between the Giants and Commanders and note it wasn't a great week for the NFC East.  After seeing so many 'mistakes' this year, Matt wonders what coaches could already be on the hot seat.  Matt and Drew comment on the entire schedule of Week 5 games.  Drew vents about the Titans and Matt wonders how like the Vikings can stay undefeated.  Are the 49ers the best team in the league?  

Onto the news, Marvin Harrison Jr. is traded to the Texans.  Matt gives his memories of Mike Ditka and his great teams in Chicago.  Brock Purdy is the early MVP favorite.  

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Matt Jones and Drew Franklin were amazed with the tie between the Giants and Commanders and note it wasn't a great week for the NFC East.&nbsp; After seeing so many 'mistakes' this year, Matt wonders what coaches could already be on the hot seat.&nbsp; Matt and Drew comment on the entire schedule of Week 5 games.&nbsp; Drew vents about the Titans and Matt wonders how like the Vikings can stay undefeated.&nbsp; Are the 49ers the best team in the league?&nbsp;&nbsp;
Onto the news, Marvin Harrison Jr. is traded to the Texans.&nbsp; Matt gives his memories of Mike Ditka and his great teams in Chicago.&nbsp; Brock Purdy is the early MVP favorite.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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NFL Cover Zero: Week 5 recaps and Remembering Mike Ditka

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Matt Jones and Drew Franklin dive into the Falcons win on Monday Night and what's ahead for Atlanta.  Why have we seen a record amount of penalties this season?  Matt questions if he wants his QB believing conspiracy theories.  How do the Eagles move forward after so much change on their offensive line?  

Onto Week 5 games, is there still hope for the Bucs in their division?  The Eagles and Jaguars are headed to London.  The Browns are in New York to face the Jets.  Matt has his 'lock' game of the week.  Can the Vikings make it to 5-0 while playing the Saints?  The Chargers are still looking for their first win while hosting the Broncos.  Plus, 49ers/Seahawks and Bills/Rams are the premiere matchups of the week!

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Matt Jones and Drew Franklin dive into the Falcons win on Monday Night and what's ahead for Atlanta.&nbsp; Why have we seen a record amount of penalties this season?&nbsp; Matt questions if he wants his QB believing conspiracy theories.&nbsp; How do the Eagles move forward after so much change on their offensive line?&nbsp;&nbsp;
Onto Week 5 games, is there still hope for the Bucs in their division?&nbsp; The Eagles and Jaguars are headed to London.&nbsp; The Browns are in New York to face the Jets.&nbsp; Matt has his 'lock' game of the week.&nbsp; Can the Vikings make it to 5-0 while playing the Saints?&nbsp; The Chargers are still looking for their first win while hosting the Broncos.&nbsp; Plus, 49ers/Seahawks and Bills/Rams are the premiere matchups of the week!
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NFL Cover Zero: NFL News and Week 5 Previews!

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Matt Jones and Drew Franklin were excited about the game action in Week 4.   The Chiefs are back in form and Matt explains why he never lost faith.  Who is your best team in the NFL?  Cleveland could be the biggest surprise of the season.  Matt talks about his experience watching the Bears game this weekend.  Houston is still winless while CeeDee Lamb has a career day.  Matt has some concerns about Joe Burrow this season and how it affects the AFC. 

The Vikings are 4-0, but are they really that good?  Brock Purdy leads the 49ers to a comeback win and a 4-0 record.  Bryce Young has played well for the Panthers and they need the offense.  

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Matt Jones and Drew Franklin were excited about the game action in Week 4.&nbsp; &nbsp;The Chiefs are back in form and Matt explains why he never lost faith.&nbsp; Who is your best team in the NFL?&nbsp; Cleveland could be the biggest surprise of the season.&nbsp; Matt talks about his experience watching the Bears game this weekend.&nbsp; Houston is still winless while CeeDee Lamb has a career day.&nbsp; Matt has some concerns about Joe Burrow this season and how it affects the AFC.&nbsp;
The Vikings are 4-0, but are they really that good?&nbsp; Brock Purdy leads the 49ers to a comeback win and a 4-0 record.&nbsp; Bryce Young has played well for the Panthers and they need the offense.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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NFL Cover Zero: Exciting Week 4 with 3 teams still unbeaten!

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Matt Jones and Drew Franklin were shocked with Case Keenum's performance in the Bears win over the Eagles.  Matt wonders who are the best coaches in the NFL? The Eagles have something to prove this week against the Rams, who also need a win.  Cover Zero looks at the offensive leaders after Week 3 and what it says about the teams.  Matt has thoughts on all the backup QBs we've seen so far.  

Onto NFL Week 4, the Browns open the schedule hosting the Steelers.  The Colts and Commanders are in London.  Matt has some concerns about the Bears facing the Jets.  The Cardinals have been a surprise team this season.  How do the Eagles rebound against the Rams?  Drew is interested to see the Texans host the Cowboys.  Which team will still be undefeated when the Chiefs visit the Raiders? Plus, Matt predicts one game coming down to the final play!

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Matt Jones and Drew Franklin were shocked with Case Keenum's performance in the Bears win over the Eagles.&nbsp; Matt wonders who are the best coaches in the NFL? The Eagles have something to prove this week against the Rams, who also need a win.&nbsp; Cover Zero looks at the offensive leaders after Week 3 and what it says about the teams.&nbsp; Matt has thoughts on all the backup QBs we've seen so far.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Onto NFL Week 4, the Browns open the schedule hosting the Steelers.&nbsp; The Colts and Commanders are in London.&nbsp; Matt has some concerns about the Bears facing the Jets.&nbsp; The Cardinals have been a surprise team this season.&nbsp; How do the Eagles rebound against the Rams?&nbsp; Drew is interested to see the Texans host the Cowboys.&nbsp; Which team will still be undefeated when the Chiefs visit the Raiders? Plus, Matt predicts one game coming down to the final play!
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NFL Cover Zero: Backup QBs Winning and NFL Week 4 Previews!

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This is NFL Cover Zero, hosted by radio personalities Matt Jones and Drew Franklin (Kentucky Sports Radio). Matt and Drew are longtime friends who love football and are having fun while talking about the storylines on and off the field. It's NFL Cover Zero, football talk for the rest of us.

This is NFL Cover Zero, hosted by radio personalities Matt Jones and Drew Franklin (Kentucky Sports Radio). Matt and Drew are longtime friends who love football and are having fun while talking about the storylines on and off the field. It's NFL Cover Zero, football talk for the rest of us.

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