The Tailgate
The Tailgate
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NFL Week 3 Preview: Who Needs a Win Most? Predictions, Injuries & Matchups to Watch (Ep. 57)
Chris Welsh, Andrew Erickson and Pat Fitzmaurice are back on the Tailgate to sort through a chaotic start to NFL Week 3, from quarterback questions in New York to major injuries affecting the Broncos, Rams and Vikings. Then it’s on to the games that matter, including Bengals-Steelers, Patriots-Jag…
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Week 3 Fantasy Football News: Major Injuries, Waiver Stashes & Start/Sit Decisions (Ep. 56)
Chris Welsh and Andrew Erickson sort through an ugly wave of NFL injuries heading into Week 3, beginning with Aaron Jones’ knee issue and what Minnesota’s backfield could look like if he can’t go. The Giants are dealing with an even bigger blow after Jackson Dart’s season-ending injury, leaving Ja…
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Cowboys Roll, Ravens Implode, Chargers PANIC | NFL Week 2 REACTIONS & QB Injury Updates (Ep. 55)
Wrap up a low-scoring and injury-filled slate by joining Ryan Wormeli, Andrew Erickson and Derek Brown for their NFL Week 2 reactions! Are the Chicago Bears burnt without QB Caleb Williams? Should the New Orleans Saints be the NFC South favorites? Plus, has Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young proved …
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NFL Week 2 Preview: Biggest Games, Injury News & Bold Predictions (Ep. 54)
Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Andrew Erickson break down the biggest NFL Week 2 storylines, starting with Nico Collins’ hamstring injury, Jordan Mason landing on IR, Aaron Jones’ expanded opportunity, and the latest on Ladd McConkey and Zay Flowers. Then it’s on to the week’s biggest games: Vi…
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NFL Week 2 News: Major Injuries, Backfield Changes & Fantasy Fallout (Ep. 53)
Chris Welsh and Andrew Erickson break down the biggest NFL Week 2 storylines and what they mean for fantasy football managers, starting with the latest on Ladd McConkey and Zay Flowers. Jordan Mason’s injury puts Aaron Jones back in the spotlight, while R.J. Harvey’s hamstring issue could shake up…
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NFL Week 1 REACTIONS: Jaguars, Bears & Ravens Go Off, Chargers Dud & Big Injury Updates (Ep. 52)
Put a pin in the opening weekend of professional football by joining Ryan Wormeli, Andrew Erickson and Derek Brown for their NFL Week 1 reactions! Is Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence now in NFL MVP consideration? Will the Chicago Bears set offensive records after scoring 59 points on the Ca…
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NFL Week 1 Predictions: Game Picks, X-Factors & Bold Fantasy Football Calls (Ep. 51)
Alfredo Brown, Derek Brown and Andrew Erickson are breaking down the matchups, players and storylines that could define the opening weekend. The guys make their predictions for Bengals vs. Buccaneers, Saints vs. Lions, Ravens vs. Colts, Bills vs. Texans and Packers vs. Vikings while identifying the…
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Brock Bowers Had SURGERY?! Biggest NFL Week 1 Storylines, Predictions & Breaking News (Ep. 50)
NFL Week 1 is here, and Chris Welsh and Andrew Erickson break down the biggest storylines before kickoff, starting with the bombshell Brock Bowers injury news. What does Bowers' absence mean for the Las Vegas Raiders, Michael Mayer, Tre Tucker and the rest of the offense, and should fantasy footbal…
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NFL Week 1 Preview: Bold Upsets, Breakout Stars & Primetime Predictions (Ep. 49)
Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Andrew Erickson break down the biggest primetime matchups, starting with Drake Maye and the New England Patriots visiting the defending champion Seattle Seahawks before previewing the San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams in Australia, Dallas Cowboys vs. New Yor…
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2026 NFL Season PREDICTIONS | Biggest Surprises, Disappointments & MVP Picks (Ep. 48)
Throw it in park for the start of football by joining Alfredo Brown, Derek Brown and Andrew Erickson for their final 2026 NFL season predictions! Can Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson win his third NFL MVP trophy? Will the Tennessee Titans be the biggest surprise team? Plus, what makes the Washing…
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