Top-Heavy NFC, Week 8 Preview, Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli

The Cardinals and Packers face off on Thursday in what may be the most anticipated game of the season so far. Baker Mayfield says he wants to play with a torn labrum against the Steelers, who are dealing with Tomlin USC rumors. Mac Jones and Justin Herbert have surprisingly similar stats this season, are they really that different? And the Saints want to prove they’re a legit contender in just their second true home game of the season against Brady and the Bucs. Plus, Mark Seal, author of “Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli” joins us to talk about the behind-the-scenes making of the Godfather 50 years after its original debut. Never before heard stories about how the movie was made, how characters were cast, how the real mob was actually involved, and so much more. A fascinating conversation for fans of the movie.

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