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New York sports are officially on the brink.

In Episode 64, Jason and Rick break down all the chaos from Week 4 of the NFL. The Giants improved to 3–1 and took control of the NFC East behind Jameis Winston, Malik Nabers and another game-saving defensive play. The Jets delivered their worst performance of the season in Chicago, while the Bills suffered their first loss after failing to close against the Patriots.

The guys also go around the entire NFL, covering every Week 4 result, the league’s three remaining undefeated teams, the biggest surprises and a brutal wave of injuries affecting several of football’s biggest stars.

Then the pressure shifts to the Bronx. The Yankees are down 0–2 to the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS after committing four errors in Game 2. With Aaron Judge unavailable and their season one loss away from ending, can the Yankees fight their way back—or is another disappointing October about to become reality?

**The Giants are rising. The Jets are unraveling. The Bills are stumbling. The Yankees are fighting for their season. New York is on the brink.**

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October has arrived, and New York sports are already in survival mode.

Jason and Rick preview the Yankees–Red Sox Wild Card showdown as New York prepares to enter October without Aaron Judge. Was naming Cam Schlittler the Game 1 starter over Gerrit Cole the right call—and does this roster have enough offense to survive Boston?

The guys also close the book on the Mets’ 88-loss season, debate whether Andy Green’s promotion represents stability or more of the same, and put the pressure squarely on David Stearns to fix the lineup and rotation.

Then it’s football: the Jets showed explosive potential in Detroit but still found another way to lose, while the Giants improved to 2–1 behind their defense and rookie kicker—without scoring a single offensive touchdown. With Jaxson Dart sidelined for the remainder of the regular season, can Jameis Winston keep the Giants relevant?

Yankees–Red Sox. Mets accountability. Jets frustration. Giants survival. No stars, no excuses—just New York sports pressure at full volume.

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This episode is bigger than football. On what would have been Craze’s birthday, Rick dedicates the show to his best friend and brother of more than 30 years. He reflects on their lifelong friendship, the memories they shared, the pain of losing someone so important, and why Craze’s legacy will always live on.

Jason and Rick then break down Week 2 of the NFL season, including the Jets’ heartbreaking overtime loss, the Giants’ difficult night against the Rams, the Bills’ undefeated start, and the major injuries affecting teams across the league. They also look ahead to Week 3 and preview the upcoming matchups for the Jets, Giants, and Bills.

Happy Birthday, Craze. You may be gone, but you will never be forgotten. Brothers for life.

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Football is officially back—and **Week 1 hit different for The 2:00AM Crew.** 🏈🌙

Jason Enrique and Rick H. are back to recap an unforgettable NFL opening weekend, but first, they reflect on a major milestone for the show: **The 2:00AM Crew’s live episode at Tryon Public House in Inwood.** The guys talk about the atmosphere, interacting with the crowd, what they learned from taking the show outside the studio, and what could be next for The Crew.

Then it’s time for the **Week 1 receipts.** 🧾

🗽 The **Giants opened the season with a statement win over the Cowboys**, while the **Jets took care of business against Tennessee** to start 1–0. Jason and Rick break down what impressed them, what still concerns them, and whether either performance should change expectations for the season.

🦬 They also discuss the **Bills’ wild win over Houston**, Josh Allen’s huge performance, and whether Buffalo already looks like one of the teams to beat in the AFC.

🔮 From there, it’s on to **Week 2**. What was real in Week 1? What was an overreaction? And which teams now have something to prove?

⚾ And New York baseball isn't getting left behind. Jason and Rick discuss the latest **Subway Series between the Yankees and Mets**, the stretch toward October, and **Pete Alonso’s emotional return to Citi Field wearing another uniform.**

For Mets fans, seeing Pete back in Queens raises a bigger question:

**Do you miss Pete Alonso—or do you miss what Pete represented to the Mets?**

From an unforgettable night at Tryon to Week 1 reactions, Week 2 predictions, Yankees vs. Mets and Pete Alonso coming home, **Episode 60 has New York sports written all over it.**

🎧 **The 2:00AM Crew — Episode 61: “Week 1 Was Personal”**

**Football is back. Baseball is heating up. And The Crew is just getting started.** 🌙🏈⚾

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Football is officially back, and The 2:00AM Crew is ready for kickoff! Jason and Rick break down the biggest NFL storylines, evaluate their fantasy football teams and share their early expectations for the Jets and Giants.

The guys also discuss Aaron Judge’s return and the Yankees’ playoff push, while asking what comes next for the Mets after a disappointing season.

Plus, The Crew previews its live show at Tryon Public House on Sunday, September 13 at 7:00 PM, right before the Giants battle the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. Football is back, October is approaching, and New York sports are giving us plenty to talk about!

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The Daejon Love Story: Love, Lies & the NFL

What happens when the wildest NFL story of the week involves someone who allegedly **wasn’t even in the NFL?** 😳🏈

On Episode 59 of **The 2:00AM Crew**, Jason Enrique and Rick H. dive into the unbelievable **Daejon Love story**. Federal prosecutors allege Love posed as a San Francisco 49ers player while carrying out an elaborate scheme that defrauded multiple women out of more than $1 million. Jason and Rick discuss the allegations, how something like this could happen in the social-media era, and a bigger question: **How easy has the internet made it to create an entirely fake life?**

Then it's back to the actual NFL.

🏈 The **53-man rosters are officially set**, and Jason and Rick break down the Giants, Jets and some of the biggest questions heading into the new season.

🏆 **Fantasy Football season is here!** The guys talk draft strategies, sleepers, potential busts and whether winning your league really comes down to skill—or a whole lot of luck.

⚾ And while football is taking over, **baseball isn't finished yet.** With the MLB season winding down, the Yankees and Mets are running out of time to prove they're ready for October.

Plus, plenty more sports talk, arguments, predictions and classic **2:00AM Crew** conversations along the way.

**Love. Lies. Football. Fantasy. Baseball.**

🌙 Welcome to Episode 59.

🎧 **“The Daejon Love Story: Love, Lies & the NFL”**

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🎙️ Episode 58 — “Why We Love This Game”

Football season is almost here, baseball is entering the home stretch, and **The 2:00AM Crew** is ready for one of the best times of the sports calendar.

Jason Enrique and Rick H. break down one of the toughest weeks in the NFL as teams trim their rosters from **90 players to the final 53**. Who earned a spot? Who could be a surprise cut? And after training camp and preseason, what should we expect from the **Giants and Jets** when the games finally count?

The guys also jump into **Fantasy Football**, talking draft strategies, sleepers, players to avoid, and the annual question every fantasy manager eventually faces: **Do you draft with your head or your heart?** 🏈

Then it's back to baseball. ⚾ With the season winding down and October getting closer, Jason and Rick check in on the **Yankees and Mets** and discuss which New York team they trust more heading into the final stretch.

But this episode goes beyond standings, stats and predictions.

Jason and Rick ask a much more personal question:

**Where does our love of sports actually begin?**

Is it the team your father watched? A player you idolized as a kid? Going to games with family? Your neighborhood? Your friends? Or simply discovering a game that made you fall in love with sports on your own?

The guys share their earliest sports memories, the people who influenced their fandom and why sports can become such an important part of our families, friendships and lives.

Because maybe we don't just love sports because of the games.

**Maybe we love sports because of the people we watched them with. ❤️🏈⚾**

Plus, **The 2:00AM Crew is getting closer to its first-ever LIVE episode from Tryon Public House in Inwood on Sunday, September 13th!** 🎙️🍻

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## 🎙️ Summer Ain’t Over, Baseball is Heating Up and Football Is Here

New York sports never take a day off—and neither does **The 2:00AM Crew**.

Jason Enrique and Rick H. are back to break down everything happening across the New York sports scene. The **Yankees and Mets** are entering the stretch run, and with every game becoming more important, the guys discuss where both teams stand, what needs to change, and whether New York will have something to celebrate come October.

Then it’s time to switch from the diamond to the gridiron because **FOOTBALL IS BACK!** 🏈 Jason and Rick dive into preseason football and talk **Giants and Jets**, what they've seen so far, position battles, expectations, and what New York football fans should be watching as Week 1 approaches.

But the biggest news of the episode comes when Jason and Rick make a major announcement:

**The 2:00AM Crew is going LIVE! 🎙️🍻**

On **Sunday, September 13th at 7:00 PM ET**, The 2:00AM Crew will record its **first-ever live episode** from **Tryon Public House in Inwood**, kicking off the NFL season before **Giants vs. Cowboys on Sunday Night Football at 8:20 PM**.

Baseball is heating up. Football has arrived. And **The 2:00AM Crew is taking the show out of the studio and into the building.**

**Summer ain’t over yet… but football season is officially here. 🌙⚾🏈**

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