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Jason Fitz rounds out the week with a loaded episode of Zero Blitz. The Ringer's Austin Gayle joins first to discuss his survivability rankings of every trap in the SAW movies and the future of the Las Vegas Raiders before the duo play a game of start one, bench one, cut one featuring rookie quarterbacks, 1-3 teams, head coaches and the top AFC and NFC powerhouse teams (plus a bonus Taylor Swift luxury suite round).Next, Fitz is joined by Dallas Cowboys expert David Helman to preview the game of the week in the Cowboys @ the San Francisco 49ers. Fitz and David discuss what led to the loss to the Arizona Cardinals and how Kyle Shanahan could look to that game as a clue, how the Cowboys get the win and what their expectations are for Sunday night.Later, Fitz is joined as always by VSiN's Michael Lombardi to talk about the things nobody else is talking about: Josh Allen and the new Buffalo Bills offense, Joe Burrow and the affect on the Cincinnati offense, Anthony Richardson and Matthew Stafford's comeback season.5:25 - The future of the Raiders with Austin Gayle11:20 - Start one, bench one, cut one: rookie QBs: Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson17:00 - 1-3 teams: New York Jets, Cincinnati Bengals and New England Patriots22:05 - Head coaches: Matt Eberflus, Brandon Staley and Josh McDaniels26:35 - Top AFC teams: Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins30:50 - Top NFC teams: Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys35:20 - Cowboys expert David Helman previews Cowboys vs. 49ers51:55 - Michael Lombardi's "Why is nobody talking about this?" Josh Allen, Anthony Richardson, Matthew Stafford and Joe Burrow Zero Blitz would be nothing without the impact of our beloved Terez Paylor, who was a pillar of Yahoo Sports' NFL editorial and podcast coverage. We will continue to produce this NFL podcast in his honor, and hope that you can support Terez Paylor's legacy in one of three ways:• Buy an "All-Juice Team" hoodie or tee from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez Paylor• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “Tribute,” please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under “Designation,” click on “Other” and write in “Terez A. Paylor Scholarship.” 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Jason Fitz is joined by Yahoo Senior NFL Reporters Jori Epstein and Charles Robinson to pull back the curtain on all the latest news around the NFL. Christian Gonzalez is out for the season, leading the New England Patriots to trade for Los Angeles Chargers CB J.C. Jackson, prompting the hosts to discuss what went wrong for Jackson in LA. Randy Gregory was released from the Denver Broncos after playing only ten games of his five-year contract, as Sean Payton shows he's not hesitant to shed pieces that don't fit his vision for the team. Aaron Rodgers has stated that he wants to return to play this season. The hosts aren't sure that's possible, and even if he does, it may not be in the best interest of the New York Jets or Rodgers. Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor returned to practice, but Charles isn't convinced he'll actually play for the Colts.Is Bill Belichick on the hot seat? Charles thinks so. The history for ownership getting rid of legendary coaches is rocky at best, but one route Robert Kraft could take would be to remove his powers as General Manager and elsewhere on the staff to encourage Bill to retire.As the hosts prepare for a huge matchup on Sunday between the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers, a conversation ensues about Cowboys DC Dan Quinn. All three hosts believe he's ready for his next head coaching job after making strides as a leader and coordinating a dominant defense over the last few years.00:55 - Thoughts on the Toy Story broadcast8:15 - Patriots trade for J.C. Jackson after Christian Gonzalez injury15:15 - Randy Gregory released after only ten games27:35 - Aaron Rodgers wants to return to play for the Jets later this season37:40 - Jonathan Taylor returns to practice, but will he play?45:50 - Bill Belichick is on the hot seat, but it's not as simple as firing the one of the greatest coaches of all time55:30 - Dan Quinn is ready for his next head coaching jobZero Blitz would be nothing without the impact of our beloved Terez Paylor, who was a pillar of Yahoo Sports' NFL editorial and podcast coverage. We will continue to produce this NFL podcast in his honor, and hope that you can support Terez Paylor's legacy in one of three ways:• Buy an "All-Juice Team" hoodie or tee from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez Paylor• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “Tribute,” please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under “Designation,” click on “Other” and write in “Terez A. Paylor Scholarship.” 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Charles McDonald is joined by the great Nate Tice as they become Dr. Football and Dr. Football (no relation), experts in fixing broken NFL offenses. But first, the duo give their takeaways from Week 4. Charles and Nate give their thoughts on Rodney Harrison trying to bait Chris Jones into trash talking Zach Wilson, Derek Carr trying (and failing) to play hurt, the Toy Story broadcast and Sunday Night Football and the controversial no-call on New York Jets DE Jermaine Johnson II.Later, Charles and Nate fix the New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals, Atlanta Falcons and Miami Dolphins offenses. Each team has had their flaws put on display at some point through the first four weeks of NFL action, and the hosts attempt to give a potential solution to get each team back on track.2:30 - Rodney Harrison goes off on Zach Wilson on Sunday Night Football. Did he really think Chris Jones would bite?8:50 - Derek Carr tried to play hurt, and the New Orleans Saints hit a wall on Sunday.21:00 - The Toy Story broadcast was underrated and Charles and Nate both enjoyed it.24:10 - Sunday Night Football: Was Jermaine Johnson II right that the refs missed a key holding call?31:20 - Fixing the New York Giants offense: the scheme isn't built for Daniel Jones to drop back too often.37:20 - The Pittsburgh Steelers offense needs to get a lot more creative under OC Matt Canada.43:55 - The Cincinnati Bengals offense was never meant to be run in the shotgun, but it's forced to with the Burrow injury.50:20 - The Atlanta Falcons need to look more like they do in the second half of games than the first. Desmond Ridder is being underrated.57:20 - The Miami Dolphins offense is elite, but they need to show they can still function when they're behind and under pressure.Leave Charles a voicemail! Speakpipe.com/ZeroBlitzZero Blitz would be nothing without the impact of our beloved Terez Paylor, who was a pillar of Yahoo Sports' NFL editorial and podcast coverage. We will continue to produce this NFL podcast in his honor, and hope that you can support Terez Paylor's legacy in one of three ways:• Buy an "All-Juice Team" hoodie or tee from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez Paylor• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “Tribute,” please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under “Designation,” click on “Other” and write in “Terez A. Paylor Scholarship.” 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab give their instant reaction to every game from the Sunday slate as Week 4 of the NFL season comes to a close. The Buffalo Bills made a strong case for topping the power rankings with a big win over the Miami Dolphins, the Cincinnati Bengals are teetering on the edge of collapse, the New York Jets gave it their all on Sunday Night Football and still came up short and the hosts are officially out on Mac Jones and possibly Bill Belichick. The duo talk through the rest of the slate game-by-game before wrapping things up with a preview of Monday night's matchup: the New York Giants at home against the Seattle Seahawks.2:10 - Miami Dolphins @ Buffalo Bills: A statement win for Buffalo.9:10 - Cincinnati Bengals @ Tennessee Titans: It's too late to bench Joe Burrow now.15:45 - Kansas City Chiefs @ New York Jets: Jets come up short despite a monumental effort.19:05 - New England Patriots @ Dallas Cowboys: The Pats roster isn't good enough and it's Bill Belichick's fault.23:10 - Atlanta Falcons @ Jacksonville Jaguars: Falcons might be the most average team in the NFL.26:30 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ New Orleans Saints: The Buccaneers are ready to take advantage of a weak NFC South.29:10 - Minnesota Vikings @ Carolina Panthers: Fitz came away feeling worse about both teams after this game.30:55 - Pittsburgh Steelers @ Houston Texans: Houston appears to have made all the right moves this offseason.34:20 - Los Angeles Rams @ Indianapolis Colts: Fitz came away feeling better about both teams from this game.37:40 - Las Vegas Raiders @ Los Angeles Chargers: Frank is tired of Josh McDaniels.41:50 - Washington Commanders @ Philadelphia Eagles: Washington kept this impressively close.45:40 - Arizona Cardinals @ San Fransisco 49ers: The 49ers may be the most dominant team in the NFL so far.48:20 - Denver Broncos @ Chicago Bears: It's time for sweeping changes in Chicago.51:55 - Baltimore Ravens @ Cleveland Browns: The new-look Ravens passing attack looks like it's finally coming together.56:20 - Monday night preview: Frank and Fitz both feel confident in Seattle heading into this game against the Giants.Zero Blitz would be nothing without the impact of our beloved Terez Paylor, who was a pillar of Yahoo Sports' NFL editorial and podcast coverage. We will continue to produce this NFL podcast in his honor, and hope that you can support Terez Paylor's legacy in one of three ways:• Buy an "All-Juice Team" hoodie or tee from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez Paylor• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “Tribute,” please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under “Designation,” click on “Other” and write in “Terez A. Paylor Scholarship.” 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Jason Fitz brings on Yahoo Sports' Frank Schwab to settle their differences over Frank's latest NFL power rankings. Fitz and Frank go from 32 to 1 as they debate over the Minnesota Vikings, Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins and more. Later, the duo give their bold predictions for the upcoming slate of games on Sunday.2:45 - 32 to 24: How are the 0-3 Vikings ahead of multiple teams with wins? Do the Arizona Cardinals deserve to be higher than 28?9:35 - 23 to 11: How high do the Indianapolis Colts deserve to be after a big road win against Baltimore? The Pittsburgh Steelers might be too high at 14, and the Cincinnati Bengals might be a little high at 11.17:10 - Top 10: Do the Dallas Cowboys deserve to fall three spots to #6 after one bad game? Are there 4 teams better than the Miami Dolphins?26:40 - Frank picks teams whose rankings could look silly in a few weeks: The Jacksonville Jaguars could be much higher soon, and the Steelers and Atlanta Falcons could be a lot lower in few weeks.35:05 - Bold Predictions: Fitz predicts that whichever head coach loses this weekend in the Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Chargers game will be fired. Frank predicts that the Buffalo Bills will take down the Dolphins and that the Cardinals will keep it close against the San Francisco 49ers.Zero Blitz would be nothing without the impact of our beloved Terez Paylor, who was a pillar of Yahoo Sports' NFL editorial and podcast coverage. We will continue to produce this NFL podcast in his honor, and hope that you can support Terez Paylor's legacy in one of three ways:• Buy an "All-Juice Team" hoodie or tee from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez Paylor• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “Tribute,” please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under “Designation,” click on “Other” and write in “Terez A. Paylor Scholarship.” 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Jason Fitz is joined by senior NFL reporters Charles Robinson and Jori Epstein to pull back the curtain and give an insider's perspective on the latest news around the NFL. The trio start with the Los Angeles Chargers and Mike Williams, who is out for the season with a torn ACL. Next, they discuss C.J. Stroud's breakout game and the future of the Houston Texans. Davante Adams has hinted that he'll potentially want out of Las Vegas if they continue losing, and Charles breaks down how it could happen. In other news, the Caleb Williams sweepstakes are on, and the hosts discuss whether or not Williams would actually go back to school another year. The Chicago Bears appear to be the odds-on favorite through three weeks.Later, Jason, Jori and Charles pull back the curtain on the latest stories around the NFL and how they're being handled in NFL front offices. The rumor that owners were upset about the Miami Dolphins running up the score last weekend was just that: a rumor, but on the other side of the field, the Denver Broncos are changing their mentality in the locker room after the historic loss. New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh has stayed consistent in his belief in Zach Wilson, but Charles is worried this could become a repeat of last season, when the defense began to turn on leadership for not holding Wilson accountable.3:30 - Mike Williams injury: is this just another one of those years for the Chargers?10:25 - C.J. Stroud had his breakout game17:30 - Could Davante Adams be on the move?27:20 - Caleb Williams sweepstakes are on34:10 - Behind the scenes of the fallout from the Miami Dolphins' 70-20 win over the Denver Broncos49:30 - Inside the locker room of the New York Jets: is Saleh playing this well?Zero Blitz would be nothing without the impact of our beloved Terez Paylor, who was a pillar of Yahoo Sports' NFL editorial and podcast coverage. We will continue to produce this NFL podcast in his honor, and hope that you can support Terez Paylor's legacy in one of three ways:• Buy an "All-Juice Team" hoodie or tee from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez Paylor• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “Tribute,” please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under “Designation,” click on “Other” and write in “Terez A. Paylor Scholarship.” 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Charles McDonald is joined by Next Gen Stats' Keegan Abdoo to break down why some teams look like they're playing on All-Madden difficulty through three weeks of the NFL season. But first, the duo jump around the funniest stories to come out of the weekend, including the hysteria around Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce (and her chicken fingers), the comically low ticket prices for the Chicago Bears and Denver Broncos game this weekend and Josh McDaniels' awful field goal decision on Sunday night.Next, Charles and Keegan give their biggest takeaways from Week 3. Keegan explains Next Gen Stats' new metric pressure probability and how it tied into the high number of blowouts this week, Charles highlights the Houston Texans and C.J. Stroud and the duo discuss the Miami Dolphins' high-flying offense scoring 70 points.Later, Charles and Keegan discuss the teams who look like they're playing on All-Madden difficulty and why: the New York Jets, Tennessee Titans, Cincinnati Bengals, Chicago Bears and Jacksonville Jaguars.2:30 - Biggest stories from the weekend: Taylor Swift's chicken fingers, Bears vs. Broncos ticket prices and Josh McDaniel's odd decision-making18:50 - Week 3 takeaways: a lot of blowouts, C.J. Stroud is looking great and the Dolphins offense could be unstoppable36:05 - Teams that are playing on All-Madden difficulty (and why)36:35 - New York Jets: offensive line troubles and Zach Wilson41:30 - Tennessee Titans: a porous offensive line47:50 - Cincinnati Bengals: protection issues and Joe Burrow's calf injury53:05 - Chicago Bears: too many misses on offseason acquisitions57:30 - Jacksonville Jaguars: a defense lacking juice and some efficiency troubles on offenseZero Blitz would be nothing without the impact of our beloved Terez Paylor, who was a pillar of Yahoo Sports' NFL editorial and podcast coverage. We will continue to produce this NFL podcast in his honor, and hope that you can support Terez Paylor's legacy in one of three ways:• Buy an "All-Juice Team" hoodie or tee from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez Paylor• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “Tribute,” please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under “Designation,” click on “Other” and write in “Terez A. Paylor Scholarship.” 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab give their instant analysis from Week 3 of NFL action. The duo start with their biggest questions from the Sunday slate, including what Josh McDaniels was thinking in the fourth quarter, whether or not anyone can stop the Miami Dolphins, what happened to the Dallas Cowboys and what the New York Jets should do at quarterback. Later, they recap each game from Sunday and discuss what fans can take away from their team's performance.00:40 - Pittsburgh Steelers @ Las Vegas Raiders: What was Josh McDaniels doing?6:10 - Denver Broncos @ Miami Dolphins: Are the Dolphins the AFC favorites?12:25 - Dallas Cowboys @ Arizona Cardinals: What happened to the dominant Dallas defense?17:40 - New England Patriots @ New York Jets: Do the Jets need a new quarterback?24:00 - Chicago Bears @ Kansas City Chiefs: Are the Bears in the running for Caleb Williams?30:40 - Indianapolis Colts @ Baltimore Ravens: The Colts have impressed early under head coach Shane Steichen.33:00 - Carolina Panthers @ Seattle Seahawks: The Seahawks took care of business and got a big game from Kenneth Walker.33:55 - Tennessee Titans @ Cleveland Browns: The Browns defense may be the best in the league.38:10 - Atlanta Falcons @ Detroit Lions: Desmond Ridder couldn't get it done when it counted today.40:55 - Buffalo Bills @ Washington Commanders: This Bills team is starting to look like what we expected them to be this season.44:30 - Los Angeles Chargers @ Minnesota Vikings: Brandon Staley barely managed to save his job today.48:40 - Houston Texans @ Jacksonville Jaguars: What happened to the hyped up Jacksonville offense?52:55 - New Orleans Saints @ Green Bay Packers: Jordan Love's comeback win was a huge moment for his career. He is the guy in Green Bay now.56:10 - MNF Preview: Philadelphia Eagles @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers & Los Angeles Rams @ Cincinnati BengalsZero Blitz would be nothing without the impact of our beloved Terez Paylor, who was a pillar of Yahoo Sports' NFL editorial and podcast coverage. We will continue to produce this NFL podcast in his honor, and hope that you can support Terez Paylor's legacy in one of three ways:• Buy an "All-Juice Team" hoodie or tee from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez Paylor• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “Tribute,” please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under “Designation,” click on “Other” and write in “Terez A. Paylor Scholarship.” 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Jason Fitz is joined by the legendary Mike Golic Jr. to discuss a few teams that make them want to toss their cookies, call on some people that need to step up their game in Week 3 of the NFL season and decide what's overrated, properly rated or underrated after two weeks of NFL football. 4:45 - Puke Watch: In honor of Golic Jr's old pre-game ritual, the duo each pick a team that's made their stomach turn through two weeks of the NFL season. Golic goes with the Chicago Bears, while Fitz calls out the Los Angeles Chargers.19:50 - Final Boarding Call: Fitz and GoJo call out players and coaches who haven't shown up yet, and whose teams need them this week. GoJo needs to see Deshaun Watson become the player the Cleveland Browns traded for, and Fitz wants to see New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll get the team back on track – even with Saquon Barkley out.28:20 - Overrated/Underrated/Rated: Fitz and GoJo run through a laundry list of NFL topics and decide whether they're overrated, underrated, or properly rated, including Deion Sanders, the NFC North, Travis Kelce dating Taylor Swift, the Atlanta Falcons, turf fields, the Dallas Cowboys and more.Zero Blitz would be nothing without the impact of our beloved Terez Paylor, who was a pillar of Yahoo Sports' NFL editorial and podcast coverage. We will continue to produce this NFL podcast in his honor, and hope that you can support Terez Paylor's legacy in one of three ways:• Buy an "All-Juice Team" hoodie or tee from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez Paylor• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “Tribute,” please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under “Designation,” click on “Other” and write in “Terez A. Paylor Scholarship.” 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Jason Fitz is joined by Yahoo Sports Senior NFL Reporters Jori Epstein and Charles Robinson to pull back the curtain on the latest news around the NFL. The group start off by asking the question, "What the heck is going on in Chicago?" There's a lot of drama to come out of the Chicago Bears organization lately, and we're starting to wonder what's really going on. The trio also cover the Patrick Mahomes contract, the Nick Chubb injury and Deshaun Watson's future as a Cleveland Brown.Later, the hosts dive into buying or selling sound bites from press conferences from this week. They kick things off with Los Angeles Chargers coach Brandon Staley on their 0-2 start, Garrett Wilson on whether or not the New York Jets locker room is with QB Zach Wilson and Joe Burrow on the Cincinnati Bengals' 0-2 start. Next, they react to Atlanta Falcons QB Desmond Ridder on his faith in his team, Matt Eberflus on the Bears' 12-game losing streak and Sean Payton on the Denver Broncos' early offensive communication issues.00:35 - What's going on with the Chicago Bears?10:00 - Patrick Mahomes gets a big pay bump, but it's clear that he still wants to put the team first.15:30 - The Nick Chubb injury means it's time for Deshaun Watson to become the centerpiece of the Browns. Everything hinges on his ability to figure it out.24:05 - Buying or selling press conference sound bites!24:20 - Brandon Staley says last year's playoff loss isn't affecting this year's team31:50 - Garrett Wilson says the locker room still has Zach Wilson's back38:10 - Joe Burrow remains confident after the Bengals' 0-2 start43:20 - Desmond Ridder has faith in the Falcons this season to be in every game 48:15 - Matt Eberflus says the Bears' 12-game losing streak is not affecting them55:10 - Sean Payton on the Broncos' early offensive communication issuesZero Blitz would be nothing without the impact of our beloved Terez Paylor, who was a pillar of Yahoo Sports' NFL editorial and podcast coverage. We will continue to produce this NFL podcast in his honor, and hope that you can support Terez Paylor's legacy in one of three ways:• Buy an "All-Juice Team" hoodie or tee from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez Paylor• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “Tribute,” please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under “Designation,” click on “Other” and write in “Terez A. Paylor Scholarship.” 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv