Brian Baldinger on why DK Metcalf vs Sauce Gardner is a marquee Week 1 matchup

James Palmer is joined by former NFL offensive lineman and film breakdown specialist Brian Baldinger for a Thursday edition of Scoop City.

Palmer and Baldinger react to the latest news out of Denver, where the Broncos and Nik Bonitto have agreed to terms on a four-year extension worth up to $120 million. Baldinger shares why Denver's defense can once again be one of the best in football.

The duo also discusses the Commanders-Giants matchup, where Washington will face New York's fearsome defensive front for the first time with their reworked offensive line. Who will have the edge in D.C. on Sunday?

Micah Parsons is now in Green Bay after the blockbuster trade to the Packers. Baldinger shares how he expects the Packers to use the ex-Cowboy against the dynamic offense of the Detroit Lions.

Baldy and James also break down how new Bears head coach Ben Johnson is already helping Caleb Williams move past his rookie season to make Chicago a true contender in the NFC North.

The Athletic's senior NFL fantasy writer, Jake Ciely, joins Scoop City to help set your lineup for Week 1. Ciely shares his sleeper picks for the slate as well as some risky lineup moves and an entire team's position group that will be a headache for fantasy owners early on in the season.

Finally, Palmer has some fun at the expense of co-host Chase Daniel, who on Monday was giving James flak about picking Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts to be the 2025 MVP. James shares one of Chase's recent social posts about Jalen becoming an MVP possibility and then analyzes the hypocrisy in arguments concerning Lamar Jackson and Jalen Hurts as it relates to winning, their career accomplishments and Super Bowl experience.

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