The NFL season is here and there are sooooo many trends to keep in mind heading into Week 1. The Favorites is back as Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz welcome Action Network's Director of Research, Evan Abrams to get all nerdy with statistics and trends you'll want to know this season. From Super Bowl team hangovers and early successes/struggles to specific players either trending up or down, the crew gets into everything. Get yourself ready for Week 1 and the entire NFL season right here. Don't miss Evan's primer every week along with some new tools and features from him and other Action Network experts available on Action Network's website and the Action App. All that and more right here on The Favorites! Subscribe, rate and review for more fun NFL content all season long! 

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The NFL season is here and there are sooooo many trends to keep in mind heading into Week 1. The Favorites is back as Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz welcome Action Network's Director of Research, Evan Abrams to get all nerdy with statistics and trends you'll want to know this season. From Super Bowl team hangovers and early successes/struggles to specific players either trending up or down, the crew gets into everything. Get yourself ready for Week 1 and the entire NFL season right here. Don't miss Evan's primer every week along with some new tools and features from him and other Action Network experts available on Action Network's website and the Action App. All that and more right here on The Favorites! Subscribe, rate and review for more fun NFL content all season long!&nbsp;
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NFL Trends with Evan Abrams

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The Favorites is back with collared shirts and bold takes in the NFL! Action Network duo Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz go back and forth on their top five boldest takes heading into the NFL season. From surprising teams to disappointing teams and everything in between, find out who the crew is in and out on and how they plan to wager on their bold takes. How off the rails will these bold takes take us? Tune to find out! All that and more right here on The Favorites! Subscribe, rate and review for more fun NFL content all season long! 

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The Favorites is back with collared shirts and bold takes in the NFL! Action Network duo Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz go back and forth on their top five boldest takes heading into the NFL season. From surprising teams to disappointing teams and everything in between, find out who the crew is in and out on and how they plan to wager on their bold takes. How off the rails will these bold takes take us? Tune to find out! All that and more right here on The Favorites! Subscribe, rate and review for more fun NFL content all season long!&nbsp;
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Collared Shirts & NFL Bold Takes

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The Favorites is back as Action Network duo Kendra Middleton & Brandon Kravitz continue their 2026 NFL Season divisional previews! In today's episode they welcome Nick Lee, writer for Emerald City Spectrum, back to the show to preview the NFC West! If this division was a family function, who would each team be? Nick quickly celebrates last season's Seahawks Super Bowl win before attempting to convince the crew why people should be high on Seattle again this year. However, the LA Rams might have the best offense in the NFL. Is it simply a question of who wins between the Seahawks or Rams or will Kyle Shanahan and the currently beat up 49ers have a different say? Finally, what to do with the potentially decent Arizona Cardinals? Tune in to hear how they're seeing things play out in the NFC West, where they'll be planting their flag in the division and more. All that right here on The Favorites! 

10:19 - NFC WEST OVERVIEW

12:08 - SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

27:31 - LOS ANGELES RAMS

42:50 - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

56:46 - ARIZONA CARDINALS

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The Favorites is back as Action Network duo Kendra Middleton &amp; Brandon Kravitz continue their 2026 NFL Season divisional previews! In today's episode they welcome Nick Lee, writer for Emerald City Spectrum, back to the show to preview the NFC West! If this division was a family function, who would each team be? Nick quickly celebrates last season's Seahawks Super Bowl win before attempting to convince the crew why people should be high on Seattle again this year. However, the LA Rams might have the best offense in the NFL. Is it simply a question of who wins between the Seahawks or Rams or will Kyle Shanahan and the currently beat up 49ers have a different say? Finally, what to do with the potentially decent Arizona Cardinals? Tune in to hear how they're seeing things play out in the NFC West, where they'll be planting their flag in the division and more. All that right here on The Favorites!&nbsp;
10:19 - NFC WEST OVERVIEW
12:08 - SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
27:31 - LOS ANGELES RAMS
42:50 - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
56:46 - ARIZONA CARDINALS
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NFC West Betting Preview with Nick Lee

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The Favorites is back as Action Network duo Kendra Middleton & Brandon Kravitz continue their 2026 NFL Season divisional previews! In today's episode they welcome Aniello Piro, who covers the Broncos for DenverSports 104.3, to preview the AFC West. After a great season but an unfortunate, injury-caused ending for Denver, can they repeat that type of run? Will Bo Nix's ankle injury hold up? Are the Chiefs going to look like a team closer to their dynasty days or will their downfall continue as their roster gets older and older. Is love in Los Angeles a good or bad thing for Justin Herbert and the Chargers? What's the best case scenario for the Las Vegas Raiders and is Fernando Mendoza their QB of the future? Tune in to hear how they're seeing things play out in the AFC West, where they'll be planting their flag in the division and more. All that right here on The Favorites! 

11:33 - AFC WEST OVERVIEW

13:07 - DENVER BRONCOS

28:02 - KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

41:51 - LOS ANGELES CHARGERS

48:15  - LAS VEGAS RAIDERS

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The Favorites is back as Action Network duo Kendra Middleton &amp; Brandon Kravitz continue their 2026 NFL Season divisional previews! In today's episode they welcome Aniello Piro, who covers the Broncos for DenverSports 104.3, to preview the AFC West. After a great season but an unfortunate, injury-caused ending for Denver, can they repeat that type of run? Will Bo Nix's ankle injury hold up? Are the Chiefs going to look like a team closer to their dynasty days or will their downfall continue as their roster gets older and older. Is love in Los Angeles a good or bad thing for Justin Herbert and the Chargers? What's the best case scenario for the Las Vegas Raiders and is Fernando Mendoza their QB of the future? Tune in to hear how they're seeing things play out in the AFC West, where they'll be planting their flag in the division and more. All that right here on The Favorites!&nbsp;
11:33 - AFC WEST OVERVIEW
13:07 - DENVER BRONCOS
28:02 - KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
41:51 - LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
48:15&nbsp; - LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
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AFC West Betting Preview with Aniello Piro 

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The Favorites is back as Action Network duo Kendra Middleton & Brandon Kravitz continue their 2026 NFL Season divisional previews! In today's episode they welcome Connor Hughes, NFL reporter from SNYTV to preview the NFC East. We've been doing The Favorites crew's favorite teams and it's producer Gifford's turn with the Dallas Cowboys! Will this be the year Jerry's boys can get it done? Can the Jaxson Dart, Cam Skattebo duo make it through a season at full health? Will the tush-pushing Eagles find a way to start a conference winning streak with their third in a row? Can Jayden Daniels be a superstar again? Tune in to hear how they're seeing things play out in the NFC East, where they'll be planting their flag in the division and more. All that right here on The Favorites! 

09:00 - NFC EAST OVERVIEW

12:03 - PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

23:19 - NEW YORK GIANTS

38:30 - WASHINGTON COMMANDERS

44:25 - DALLAS COWBOYS

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The Favorites is back as Action Network duo Kendra Middleton &amp; Brandon Kravitz continue their 2026 NFL Season divisional previews! In today's episode they welcome Connor Hughes, NFL reporter from SNYTV to preview the NFC East. We've been doing The Favorites crew's favorite teams and it's producer Gifford's turn with the Dallas Cowboys! Will this be the year Jerry's boys can get it done? Can the Jaxson Dart, Cam Skattebo duo make it through a season at full health? Will the tush-pushing Eagles find a way to start a conference winning streak with their third in a row? Can Jayden Daniels be a superstar again? Tune in to hear how they're seeing things play out in the NFC East, where they'll be planting their flag in the division and more. All that right here on The Favorites!&nbsp;
09:00 - NFC EAST OVERVIEW
12:03 - PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
23:19 - NEW YORK GIANTS
38:30 - WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
44:25 - DALLAS COWBOYS
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NFC East Betting Preview with Connor Hughes

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The Favorites is back as Action Network duo Kendra Middleton & Brandon Kravitz continue their 2026 NFL Season divisional previews! In today's episode they welcome back John Jastremski, host of New York New York on SNYTV to preview the AFC East. After letting John celebrate his Knicks, it's Brandon's time to shine as we dive into his Miami Dolphins. Too bad they won't be good this year. Unless you believe the psychic we had on last month. Will Josh Allen ever take a step backward or is every year going to continue being his best year yet. Has the offseason drama of Mike Vrabel's scandal died down and are the Pats ready to play football? Is anyone thinking anything positive about the Jets? Is Geno Smith really the best option for New York? They get into all four teams in the division to determine who might come out on top.  Tune in to hear how they're seeing things play out in the AFC East, where they'll be planting their flag in the division and more. All that right here on The Favorites! 

9:55 - AFC EAST OVERVIEW

14:13 - BUFFALO BILLS

24:41 - NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

41:13 - NEW YORK JETS

52:25 - MIAMI DOLPHINS

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The Favorites is back as Action Network duo Kendra Middleton &amp; Brandon Kravitz continue their 2026 NFL Season divisional previews! In today's episode they welcome back John Jastremski, host of New York New York on SNYTV to preview the AFC East. After letting John celebrate his Knicks, it's Brandon's time to shine as we dive into his Miami Dolphins. Too bad they won't be good this year. Unless you believe the psychic we had on last month. Will Josh Allen ever take a step backward or is every year going to continue being his best year yet. Has the offseason drama of Mike Vrabel's scandal died down and are the Pats ready to play football? Is anyone thinking anything positive about the Jets? Is Geno Smith really the best option for New York? They get into all four teams in the division to determine who might come out on top.&nbsp; Tune in to hear how they're seeing things play out in the AFC East, where they'll be planting their flag in the division and more. All that right here on The Favorites!&nbsp;
9:55 - AFC EAST OVERVIEW
14:13 - BUFFALO BILLS
24:41 - NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
41:13 - NEW YORK JETS
52:25 - MIAMI DOLPHINS
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AFC East Betting Preview with John Jastremski 

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The Favorites is back as Action Network duo Kendra Middleton & Brandon Kravitz continue their 2026 NFL Season divisional previews! In today's episode they welcome Jamal St. Cyr, sports anchor for WJXT4 in Duval County to preview the AFC South. They get into all four teams in the division to determine who might come out on top. It's a big day for Kendra as her Jaguars take center stage! Is it as easy as Trevor Lawrence over everyone else? Jamal give us a temperature check from Duval County. How long is CJ Stroud's leash? Can the Texans' defense carry them through the playoffs? Will Daniel Jones have another decent year or will he turn back into a pumpkin? Is it bad that we're sorta high on the Titans as a "Jags Pod?" Or is it just a situation that when the odds are longest, we like a sprinkle? Tune in to hear how they're seeing things play out in the AFC South, where they'll be planting their flag in the division and more. All that right here on The Favorites! 

15:29 - AFC SOUTH OVERVIEW

16:43 - HOUSTON TEXANS

26:23 - INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

36:43 - JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

52:12 - TENNESSEE TITANS

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The Favorites is back as Action Network duo Kendra Middleton &amp; Brandon Kravitz continue their 2026 NFL Season divisional previews! In today's episode they welcome Jamal St. Cyr, sports anchor for WJXT4 in Duval County to preview the AFC South. They get into all four teams in the division to determine who might come out on top. It's a big day for Kendra as her Jaguars take center stage! Is it as easy as Trevor Lawrence over everyone else? Jamal give us a temperature check from Duval County. How long is CJ Stroud's leash? Can the Texans' defense carry them through the playoffs? Will Daniel Jones have another decent year or will he turn back into a pumpkin? Is it bad that we're sorta high on the Titans as a "Jags Pod?" Or is it just a situation that when the odds are longest, we like a sprinkle? Tune in to hear how they're seeing things play out in the AFC South, where they'll be planting their flag in the division and more. All that right here on The Favorites!&nbsp;
15:29 - AFC SOUTH OVERVIEW
16:43 - HOUSTON TEXANS
26:23 - INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
36:43 - JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
52:12 - TENNESSEE TITANS
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AFC South Betting Preview with Jamal St. Cyr

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The Favorites is back as Action Network duo Kendra Middleton & Brandon Kravitz continue their 2026 NFL Season divisional previews! In today's episode they welcome Pat Donovan from the Pat and Aaron show on 95.7 WDAE in Tampa Bay to preview the NFC South. They get into all four teams in the division to determine who might come out on top. Will any team in this division win 10+ games? Can Baker Mayfield take another step up for the Bucs this year despite some contract friction? Who will have a better season this year, Bryce Young for Carolina or Tyler Shough for New Orleans? Will Brandon actually get to sweat out his Atlanta Super Bowl future or was it dead before he got it? You know he's on his soapbox again in this one. Tune in to hear how they're seeing things play out in the NFC South, where they'll be planting their flag in the division and more. All that right here on The Favorites! 

7:10 - NFC SOUTH OVERVIEW

10:42 - TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

23:16 - CAROLINA PANTHERS

37:51 - NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

46:48 - ATLANTA FALCONS

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The Favorites is back as Action Network duo Kendra Middleton &amp; Brandon Kravitz continue their 2026 NFL Season divisional previews! In today's episode they welcome Pat Donovan from the Pat and Aaron show on 95.7 WDAE in Tampa Bay to preview the NFC South. They get into all four teams in the division to determine who might come out on top. Will any team in this division win 10+ games? Can Baker Mayfield take another step up for the Bucs this year despite some contract friction? Who will have a better season this year, Bryce Young for Carolina or Tyler Shough for New Orleans? Will Brandon actually get to sweat out his Atlanta Super Bowl future or was it dead before he got it? You know he's on his soapbox again in this one. Tune in to hear how they're seeing things play out in the NFC South, where they'll be planting their flag in the division and more. All that right here on The Favorites!&nbsp;
7:10 - NFC SOUTH OVERVIEW
10:42 - TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
23:16 - CAROLINA PANTHERS
37:51 - NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
46:48 - ATLANTA FALCONS
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NFC South Betting Preview with Pat Donovan

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The Favorites is back as Action Network duo Kendra Middleton & Brandon Kravitz continue their 2026 NFL Season divisional previews! In today's episode it's Brandon's birthday and the NFL has given him the Hall of Fame to celebrate. The crew also goes team-by-team in the NFC North. How will Kyler Murray look in purple and gold? What does year two of Ben Johnson's offense look like in Chicago? Can Jahmyr Gibbs run it back as one of the league's top running backs in Detroit? Will Green Bay take a step forward or a step backward this year? Tune in to hear how they're seeing things play out in the NFC North and where they'll be putting their hard earned dollars to win the division and more. All that and more right here on The Favorites! 

4:00 - NFL NEWS & NOTES

13:31 - NFC NORTH OVERVIEW

15:50 - DETROIT LIONS

25:00 - GREEN BAY PACKERS

31:30 - CHICAGO BEARS

37:37 - MINNESOTA VIKINGS

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The Favorites is back as Action Network duo Kendra Middleton &amp; Brandon Kravitz continue their 2026 NFL Season divisional previews! In today's episode it's Brandon's birthday and the NFL has given him the Hall of Fame to celebrate. The crew also goes team-by-team in the NFC North. How will Kyler Murray look in purple and gold? What does year two of Ben Johnson's offense look like in Chicago? Can Jahmyr Gibbs run it back as one of the league's top running backs in Detroit? Will Green Bay take a step forward or a step backward this year? Tune in to hear how they're seeing things play out in the NFC North and where they'll be putting their hard earned dollars to win the division and more. All that and more right here on The Favorites!&nbsp;
4:00 - NFL NEWS &amp; NOTES
13:31 - NFC NORTH OVERVIEW
15:50 - DETROIT LIONS
25:00 - GREEN BAY PACKERS
31:30 - CHICAGO BEARS
37:37 - MINNESOTA VIKINGS
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NFC North Betting Preview

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The Favorites is back as Action Network duo Kendra Middleton & Brandon Kravitz begin their 2026 NFL Season divisional previews! In today's episode they welcome Joe Pisapia, author of The Fantasy Football Black Book, to preview the AFC North. They get into all four teams in the division and leave no stone unturned. Is Joe Burrow or Lamar Jackson the top QB in this division? Does Aaron Rogers have enough left in the tank for a decent season? When will the Browns give up on the Deshaun Watson experiment? Tune in to hear how they're seeing things play out in the AFC North and where they'll be putting their hard earned dollars to win the division and more. All that and more right here on The Favorites! 

7:00 - AFC NORTH OVERVIEW

13:04 - CINCINNATI BENGALS

23:20 - BALTIMORE RAVENS

36:50 - PITTSBURGH STEELERS

44:50 - CLEVELAND BROWNS 

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The Favorites is back as Action Network duo Kendra Middleton &amp; Brandon Kravitz begin their 2026 NFL Season divisional previews! In today's episode they welcome Joe Pisapia, author of The Fantasy Football Black Book, to preview the AFC North. They get into all four teams in the division and leave no stone unturned. Is Joe Burrow or Lamar Jackson the top QB in this division? Does Aaron Rogers have enough left in the tank for a decent season? When will the Browns give up on the Deshaun Watson experiment? Tune in to hear how they're seeing things play out in the AFC North and where they'll be putting their hard earned dollars to win the division and more. All that and more right here on The Favorites!&nbsp;
7:00 - AFC NORTH OVERVIEW
13:04 - CINCINNATI BENGALS
23:20 - BALTIMORE RAVENS
36:50 - PITTSBURGH STEELERS
44:50 - CLEVELAND BROWNS&nbsp;
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AFC North Betting Preview with Joe Pisapia 

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Action Network hosts Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz return on this long-running sports betting podcast for yet another season. With Action Network's Director of Research, Evan Abrams in tow, the crew discusses the latest NFL news and notes, craft winning wagers, and have a lot of fun along the way! With interviews that run the gamut of beat writers, doctors, psychics and more, plant your flag with us for pop culture deep dives, betting analysis and a lot of laughs. From the thrills and chills of the NFL season, to the highs and lows of the NFL Draft and everything in between, The Favorites is your best bet for NFL fun every week of the year. 

Action Network hosts Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz return on this long-running sports betting podcast for yet another season. With Action Network's Director of Research, Evan Abrams in tow, the crew discusses the latest NFL news and notes, craft winning wagers, and have a lot of fun along the way! With interviews that run the gamut of beat writers, doctors, psychics and more, plant your flag with us for pop culture deep dives, betting analysis and a lot of laughs. From the thrills and chills of the NFL season, to the highs and lows of the NFL Draft and everything in between, The Favorites is your best bet for NFL fun every week of the year.&nbsp;

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