The Rich Eisen Show

ESPN NFL Analyst Alex Smith and Rich discuss his Utah Utes’ huge rivalry game vs BYU, the Minnesota Vikings’ struggles to score points this season, if the Chicago Bears are now the team to beat in the NFC, which five teams are likely to battle it out for AFC supremacy, and more.
Brewers Manager Pat Murphy and Rich recount his long journey in coaching baseball that culminated with a World Series for Milwaukee, reveals how deeply Bruce Springsteen and Bob Uecker have impacted his life, and more. Rich previews NFL Week 9’s top games including Giants-Eagles, Raiders-49ers, Bengals-Falcons, Buccaneers-Bears, Packers-Patriots and Bills-Vikings.

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Rich reacts to the latest comments from Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott and owner Jerry Jones, and in ‘What’s More Likely’ weighs in on the Ravens, Jaguars, Saints, Colts, Bengals, Falcons, Broncos, Giants, Eagles, Chargers, Texans, 49ers, Rams, Raiders, Packers, Patriots and more.

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler updates Rich on the NFL’s top storylines including what the Indianapolis Colts are asking for RB Jonathan Taylor, if teams like the Giants, Jets, Eagles and Ravens will be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline, if Kyler Murray could lose his Vikings starting QB job to Carson Wentz or if Minnesota could trade for Daniel Jones, the contentious Brandon Aiyuk-49ers situation, and more.
Rich talks 49ers-Raiders and Buccaneers-Bears with callers.

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Rich weighs in on the Jacksonville Jaguars’ “mauling” of the Ravens on Thursday Night and if Baltimore should dig in with Lamar Jackson out for the foreseeable future or throw in the towel on the season and possibly trade RB Derrick Henry.

ESPN’s Jason McCourty and Rich break down the latest around the NFL including Carson Wentz’s chances to remain the Vikings’ starting QB over Kyler Murray for the rest of the season, if we could see a Bears vs Bills Super Bowl matchup, how Jaguars HC Liam Coen has taken Trevor Lawrence’s game to the next level, if the Ravens’ season is cooked with Lamar Jackson sidelined, and which teams should make a run at Colts RB Jonathan Taylor.
Rich makes a big announcement about the show’s global expansion.

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The Ringer NFL Analyst Todd McShay and Rich break down which 2027 NFL Draft-illegible QBs are rising and falling, discuss Arch Manning’s up-and-down career with the Texas Longhorns and if he should stay in school and possibly transfer, how many players are selected next spring before a quarterback is taken, and more. (1:09)

Rich debates what the Los Angeles Chargers should do if they end up with the #1 overall pick in the ’27 NFL Draft. (26:57)

The guys honor the anniversary of ‘Back to the Future’ by revealing how they would use time travel for sports purposes. (33:09)

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ESPN’s Mina Kimes and Rich discuss if the Seattle Seahawks or Dallas Cowboys are the most confounding team in the NFL, which team should make a move for Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor (ahem Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants), if the AFC Playoffs picture is already set with the current seven teams with the 2-5 Houston Texans on the outside looking in, the Kansas City Chiefs desperate need for another receiver, and more. (2:01)

Rich and the guys react to the breaking news of the Minnesota Vikings announcing Carson Wentz has replaced the injured Kyler Murray as their starting QB. (18:58)

Rich weighs in on the latest surrounding talented-but-troublesome WR Brandon Aiyuk’s desire to rejoin the San Francisco 49ers. (33:41)

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