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  • Jalen Hurts Blood Clot Situation Creating More Questions Than Answers

    Jalen Hurts Blood Clot Situation Creating More Questions Than Answers
    Oct 22 2026
    Ari Meirov says there are still more questions than answers regarding Jalen Hurts’ blood clot situation. He thinks the full story is yet to be told and that maybe not everyone is acting in good faith. Ari also talks Chris Ballard being fired, the Chargers mess, early trade deadline notes, and the worrisome Jordan Elliott situation.
 00:00 - Cold open
 01:22 - Jalen Hurts Blood Clot Situation
 13:43 - Colts fire GM Chris Ballard
 22:04 - Will Chargers shake things up?
 26:44 - Trade deadline early look
 31:15 - Jordan Elliott Gun Situation NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB #jalenhurts #eagles #Trade #Colts #Chargers #Titans #NFL #Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 min
  • Christian Benford On Shutting Down Brock Bowers, His Journey As A 6th-Rd Pick, Josh Allen & More!

    Christian Benford On Shutting Down Brock Bowers, His Journey As A 6th-Rd Pick, Josh Allen & More!
    Oct 21 2026
    You heard his name all over the game between the Bills and Raiders in Week 6 as he shut down star tight end Brock Bowers: Ari’s Meirov’s NFL Spotlight Guest of the Week is none other than Buffalo’s Christian Benford! Christian breaks down how he defended Brock, how he went from a 6th-rd pick to becoming CB1 for the Bills, what Joe Brady is like as a head coach and much more! 00:00 - Cold open 01:03 - Why football was the mission 03:11 - Moving from QB to CB 04:12 - Villanova 05:54 - NFL Draft (6th-rd pick) 09:23 - Week 1 starter as rookie 14:21 - Being a willing tackler 16:33 - Signing extension 19:23 - FanDuel / SNF Pick 22:14 - Defending Brock Bowers 24:20 - Josh Allen’s crazy pass 26:06 - Joe Brady as head coach 27:38 - Where the defense can improve 28:48 - Community work / 47HeartsFoundation.com 31:54 - Writing kids book - Stylish Safari 33:21 - Who deserves a spotlight? FanDuel is now available everywhere! Wherever you are and whatever storyline you’re following, don’t just watch it, act on it with FanDuel. America’s number one Sportsbook. Age and location restrictions apply. Product availability varies by market. See FanDuel.com for eligibility. NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB #buffalobills #bills #billsmafia #ChristianBenford #JoshAllen #JoeBrady #NFL #Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 min
  • Did The Cardinals Screw Up Trading Marvin Harrison Jr. Right Now? Johnny Venerable Explains

    Did The Cardinals Screw Up Trading Marvin Harrison Jr. Right Now? Johnny Venerable Explains
    Oct 15 2026
    Ari Meirov is joined by PHNX Cardinals reporter Johnny Venerable to talk about the state of the team through 5 weeks. Johnny dives into the timing of the Marvin Harrison Jr. trade, when we should expect to see Carson Beck at QB, trade candidates & more! 00:00 - Cold open
 01:10 - Marvin Harrison Jr. Trade Reacts
 08:38 - Monti Ossenfort Woes As GM
 12:57 - Assessing LaFleur Through 5 Weeks
 20:28 - When do we see Carson Beck?
 25:47 - Jeremiyah Love usage
 28:35 - Trade Candidates NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB #Cardinals #NFL #CarsonBeck #JeremiyahLove #Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 min
  • Blake Cashman: From 0 FBS Offers To Helping Lead 5-0 Vikings Defense

    Blake Cashman: From 0 FBS Offers To Helping Lead 5-0 Vikings Defense
    Oct 14 2026
    Ari Meirov's Spotlight Guest of the Week is a long-time target for the show - one of the most pivotal pieces to the most aggressive defense in the NFL - Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman! Blake shares his story how he went from being not recruited to any FBS schools, to earning a scholarship at Minnesota, overcoming early NFL injuries, and becoming a key weapon for Brian Flores' unique defense for his hometown team. 00:00 - Cold open
 00:43 - Blake Cashman joins us
 01:34 - Early football journey
 03:06 - Walk-on at Minnesota
 04:54 - Getting scholarship surprise
 07:14 - Chip on shoulder/draft
 08:22 - Overcoming injuries
 14:08 - Becoming a starter
 15:45 - Signing with hometown Vikings
 17:49 - Why Brian Flores wanted Blake
 18:57 - Diverse skillset
 20:42 - Describe BFlo’s defense
 22:05 - Do Vikings blitz too much?
 23:10 - FanDuel + SNF Pick
 25:47 - Most underrated LB in NFL?
 28:00 - Bringing a Super Bowl to Minnesota
 29:16 - Hot start
 30:33 - Who deserves a spotlight?

 FanDuel is now available everywhere! Wherever you are and whatever storyline you’re following, don’t just watch it, act on it with FanDuel. America’s number one Sportsbook. Age and location restrictions apply. Product availability varies by market. See FanDuel.com for eligibility. NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB #Vikings #skol #BlakeCashman #NFL #Football #Jets #Texans #Minnesota #goldengophers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 min
  • Does The NFL Need To Tell Fans More Often When Officials Make Mistakes? / With Dean Blandino

    Does The NFL Need To Tell Fans More Often When Officials Make Mistakes? / With Dean Blandino
    Oct 8 2026
    Ari Meirov is joined by FOX Sports rules analyst & former NFL VP of Officiating Dean Blandino to discuss the numerous officiating issues from the early part of the season including 2 officials being suspended after Week 4. Ari and Dean discuss specific plays including the Rams/Broncos DPI call & the larger scope question of whether or not the league needs to be more transparent with their fans about when things are called incorrectly. 00:00 - Cold open
 01:07 - Rams DPI/McVay comments
 03:03 - Is there a transparency problem?
 06:17 - Accepted penalties up
 10:28 - Bench officials
 11:55 - Vrabel flagged for yelling
 14:17 - Jeff Seeman yells “F You” at Trey McBride
 17:02 - Gambling & officiating
 18:51 - Tre Tucker/No replay
 19:54 - Sky judge
 21:10 - Good things in officials world NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB #officiating #refs #mikevrabel #NFL #Football #AriMeirov #DeanBlandino #Rules #penalties Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 min
  • Quentin Lake Shares What Makes Sean McVay So Special, Why He Loves The Rams Organization & More!

    Quentin Lake Shares What Makes Sean McVay So Special, Why He Loves The Rams Organization & More!
    Oct 7 2026
    Ari Meirov's Spotlight Guest of the Week was last seen on TV having his head coach, Sean McVay, jumping on his back after a huge win vs the Eagles - and now Quentin Lake joins us to talk through what he was thinking in the moment. Quentin talks what it was like having Carnell as his father, his path to the NFL, why it took til last year to feel he really belonged in the NFL and much more! 00:00 - Cold open
 00:45 - Quentin joins us
 02:29 - Going to UCLA
 04:32 - Wearing #37 
 06:07 - Drafted 6th round
 09:37 - Steelers…?
 10:48 - Chaotic year 1
 14:02 - Love of film
 16:12 - When Quentin felt he “belonged” in NFL
 17:43 - Being named a captain
 20:04 - Extension
 22:34 - The Caleb Williams play
 24:47 - Why Sean McVay is special
 26:56 - FanDuel/SNF Pick
 30:04 - “Right on Q” show
 32:40 - 18 game schedule
 34:43 - Who deserves a spotlight?
 36:18 - Sean McVay hops on back! FanDuel is now available everywhere! Wherever you are and whatever storyline you’re following, don’t just watch it, act on it with FanDuel. America’s number one Sportsbook. Age and location restrictions apply. Product availability varies by market. See FanDuel.com for eligibility. NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB #Rams #QuentinLake #SeanMcVay #CalebWilliams #NFL #Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 min
  • Will Mike Tomlin Return To Coaching? Former Steeler Bryant McFadden Answers Burning Questions

    Will Mike Tomlin Return To Coaching? Former Steeler Bryant McFadden Answers Burning Questions
    Oct 1 2026
    Ari Meirov has some burning questions for Week 4, and former NFL DB Bryant McFadden is here to answer them! What is going on with Drake Maye? Does Cam Ward need to be benched? Will Mike Tomlin return to coaching? BMac has the answers! 00:00 - Cold Open 01:14 - Will Mike Tomlin return to coaching?
 07:58 - Why is Drake Maye regressing?
 11:28 - Will Titans bench Cam Ward?
 18:45 - Why are teams giving up on young QBs?
 21:46 - Chiefs are back!?
 25:08 - Who is best team in AFC North? NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB #Steelers #miketomlin #CamWard #drakemaye #NFL #Football #Ravens #Titans #Patriots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 min
  • Kenny Albert Shares His Experience Working With 250+ Analysts & His Favorite NFL Calls

    Kenny Albert Shares His Experience Working With 250+ Analysts & His Favorite NFL Calls
    Sep 30 2026
    Ari Meirov's NFL Spotlight Guest of the Week is no stranger to big plays, big calls & big moments - it's legendary sportscaster Kenny Albert! Kenny shares some of his favorite stories from his career covering the NFL, what it was like working with Tony Siragusa, why he will never NOT be connected with former New York Giant Victor Cruz & much more! 00:00 - Cold open 00:57 - Kenny Albert joins us! 01:22 - “A Mic For All Seasons” 07:34 - Early career journey 14:53 - Working with 250+ analysts 16:34 - Kenny, Moose & Goose 22:35 - Favorite pre-prod player/coach meetings 28:47 - Filling time during blowouts 31:37 - Modern audiences & adapting…? 34:46 - Notable calls - Victor Cruz & Chandler Jones 40:04 - FanDuel.com + SNF Pick 42:34 - Plays brought up by fans 44:18 - Rapid fire 48:20 - Father Marv Albert / Knicks Win Chip 50:00 - Tim Green deserves a spotlight FanDuel is now available everywhere! Wherever you are and whatever storyline you’re following, don’t just watch it, act on it with FanDuel. America’s number one Sportsbook. Age and location restrictions apply. Product availability varies by market. See FanDuel.com for eligibility. NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB #NFL #FOX #foxsports #KennyAlbert #Football #VictorCruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 min