Kevin opened with the breaking news that Jacoby Brissett’s first start is questionable because of a hamstring injury. He talked Browns/Flacco over the Jets and then had his 49ers preview and pick. Jay Gruden was up next with thoughts on the decision to bench Howell for Brissett before giving out his “NFL Lock of the Week” which is now 10-4 ATS. Kevin had 10 “Smell Test” picks as well.

After some Christmas and pocket-watch talk, Kevin and Thom talked about the amazing and very quick story turn on Sam Howell. From “Howell project is going well” to it coming to an abrupt end in barely a month is rather stunning. The guys talked a lot about that and then contemplated the possibility that the season-ender against Dallas might mean nothing for the Cowboys so….would it be justified for owner Josh Harris to request that Jake Fromm and other practice squad players play in that game? Plenty more on the QB situation including thoughts on Eric Bieniemy. Also on the show, the NFL HOF list is down to 15, Kevin had an early Thursday “Smell Test” pick, Thom picked the Commanders-49ers game, there were a few movie suggestions, and the Van Natta story was discussed as well.

Kevin today with a preview of a game that if Washington wins will hurt their current top-4 draft position badly. He’s got plenty on the show including his thoughts on the Commanders-Jets game with a prediction. Jay Gruden jumped on for his weekly visit. Jay gave out his NFL “Lock of the Week” which is a sizzling 9-4 ATS on the show. Kevin had 8 “Bowl” and “NFL” weekend picks himself to finish up.

Kevin today with even more on Sam Howell’s present and future in the wake of being benched in Los Angeles. Michael Phillips/Washington Times jumped on with Kevin to talk everything Commanders. Kevin finished up with thoughts on the Terps’ comeback hoops win last night over Nichols. He also had thoughts on Taulia Tagovailoa opting out of Maryland’s bowl game against Auburn and where Lia ranks on the list of all-time Terp QBs.