The Rich Eisen Show

In his weekly ‘4 Downs’ segment Rich weighs in on the excitement surrounding Jalen Hurts as the Eagles’ starting QB, the race to be the worst team in the NFL this season, why the Dolphins are setting pretty already in the 2021 NFL Draft, and if the Eagles can rally to win the NFC East. (6:54). NFL Network Analyst Joe Thomas and Rich discuss what the Browns proved despite losing to the Ravens in Week 14, how new head coach Kevin Stefanski has turned around Cleveland’s fortunes, if Lamar Jackson really was cramping during MNF, how the Steelers can fix their run game, and which team has the best chance to unseat the Chiefs in the AFC. (17:00). Rich and the guys react to the news that Giannis Antetokounmpo is signing his 5-year supermax extension to remain with the Milwaukee Bucks and what that means for the rest of the Eastern Conference, and if the Rockets will actually trade James Harden. (40:28).    Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Vis

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the EPIC Ravens-Browns Monday Night Football slugfest, and ponders what really happened during that unique “cramping” situation involving reigning MVP Lamar Jackson. (00:51). ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt and Rich discuss the bad beat caused by the safety at the end of the Ravens-Browns game, if Lamar Jackson was pooping or cramping up during Monday Night Football, and what Baltimore’s comeback win means for their playoff hopes. (25:35). Rich wraps up the hour reacting to Ravens Safety Marlon Humphrey having some fun at the expense of his MVP quarterback, and the historical significance of that Lamar Jackson-Baker Mayfield battle between Heisman Trophy winners. (44:20).     Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the Eagles QB situation and saying if he’d go with Carson Wentz or stick with rookie Jalen Hurts (6:21). In his Overreaction Monday segment Rich weighs in on Mitch Trubisky, the Steelers slump, Drew Brees’ importance to the Saint’s Super Bowl chances, Derrick Henry’s MVP case, the Raiders sinking ship and more! (11:14). Rich reacts to Bill Cowher’s statement saying he has interest in return to coach in the NFL, and why Trevor Lawrence is the savior the Jets are looking for (27:34). Chris Brockman wraps up the hour with the latest news and nots from the NFL, College Football, and the Indians changing their name for the 2022 season. (26:47).    Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour explaining why the Bills are impressive but still have one big thing to prove. (1:00). Another week, another Jets lament as Rich rues on the state of his 0-13 team, saying they’ve reached an all-time low point (which is saying A LOT considering the team’s long history of low points). (8:27). Colts Owner & CEO Jim Irsay and Rich discuss this 9-4 team’s outlook for the rest of the season, Philip Rivers’ future as the Colts starting QB, if they would ever make a run at luring Andrew Luck out of retirement, how Josh McDaniels backing out of the Indy job turned out to be a blessing in disguise, what the Colts are doing to help raise awareness of and the approach to treating mental health issues, and if the NFL is considering going to a playoff bubble like the NBA and MLB did. (21:13). Rich wraps up the our wondering which is the more promising reclamation project: Carson Wentz or Sam Darnold? (47:35).    Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Tea

 Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the big changes atop the AFC playoff hierarchy after Sunday’s NFL Week 14 games, and recaps Jalen Hurts’ impressive NFL starting debut and the NFC playoff picture (4:11). Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and Rich discuss the NFL making it through 14 weeks in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Eagles’ future decisions at QB, Alex Smith’s calf injury, the Raiders firing their Defensive Coordinator, which NFL coaches won’t be NFL coaches after this season, and his choice for NFL Coach of the Year honors. (23:10). Chiefs’ TE Travis Kelce and Rich discuss what makes the Chiefs’ offense so dangerous, his nomination for the NFL’s esteemed Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, his brother Jason’s new hairdo, his record-setting career path, and a new a great new nickname for KC head coach Andy Reid (39:29).    Thank you to today's sponsor: Netsuite = The world's number one cloud business system. Schedule your free product tour at Netsuite.com/Rich  Learn more about your ad ch

Chris Brockman updates the latest NFL injury news that could impact your fantasy playoffs.(8:13). Rich offers up his top three Under the Radar games for NFL Week 14 between the Cowboys and Bengals, Cardinals and Giants, and the Chargers and Falcons. (13:46). Actor Kevin Bacon and Rich discuss his hosting the upcoming ‘Play On’ charity concert on CBS, the best singers-turned-actors and an EPIC Six Degrees of Kevin Back game, the anniversary of the release of ‘A Few Good Men,’ and Showtime’s ‘City on a Hill.’ (20:45). Rich and the guys wrap up the hour with their Higher Register Tepid takes on the Bills chances to play in the AFC Championship Game, the Rams as the NFC’s best team, and the Raven’s revived playoff hopes, plus Brockman’s Week 14 Sneaky Good Games, and Rich’s Unlockiest Lock of the Week. (45:09).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Bomani Jones and Rich discuss Kyrie Irving’s convoluted reasoning for not speaking to the media, if the Clippers should have given Paul George that huge max extension, possible landing spots if the Rockets trade James Harden, and his choice for the biggest heist in sports history. (4:24). NBC Sports Boston’s Tom Curran and Rich discuss the problem with Cam Newton and the Patriots offense, how the Bill Belichick and Patriots painted themselves into a corner when it comes to their roster, how the Patriots can rebound in 2021 and beyond. (24:11). Rich and the guys wrap up the hour breaking down his 12-year-old son’s (impressive) fantasy hoops draft. (48:27).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Pluto TV = Drop in. It's free. 100s of free TV channels and 1000s of movies and TV shows. Visit Pluto.TV  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the Patriots complete and utter break down against the Rams in Week 14, touting the Rams doing everything right against Bill Belichick. (1:58). Former ESPN host Trey Wingo and Rich discuss his days as an NBC Page, why he named his new podcast ‘Half Forgotten History,’ leaving ESPN after 23 years, why the Chiefs will repeat as champions, why he’s not fully on the Browns bandwagon, and which team will come out of the NFC. (23:59). Rich and the guys wrap up the hour touting the Browns as a legit title contender, and debate who is most expensive bust in sports history. (45:56).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Brockman opens the hour with the latest news and notes from the world of sports including a ton of NFL injury updates. (2:49). Comedian Nick Kroll and Rich discuss why ‘The League’ former cast member is also a former fantasy football player in real life, which athletes were the best actors on ‘The League,’ how he convinced some of Hollywoods top stars and most respected actors to play raunchy roles in the new season of Netflix’s ‘Big Mouth,’ and what he learned from British camp counselors as a kid. (19:57). ‘Brother from Another’ co-host Michael Holley and Rich discuss if James Harden is the most overrated player in the NBA, and the Eagles starting Jalen Hurts over the much higher-paid Carson Wentz in Week 14. (41:06).      Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys discuss Chris Brockman’s insane 14-team fantasy league and how to make yourself not hate your life when your fantasy team is losing. (8:33). Future Hall of Fame linebacker Demarcus Ware and Rich discuss the Cowboys lack of leadership on the defensive side of the ball, Dak Prescott’s future in Dallas, if the Cowboys are using Ezekiel Elliott enough, his pick for the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year, and this new fitness app ‘Driven to Win.’ (20:42). Rich wraps up the hour reacting to the MASSIVE contract extension the Clippers just gave Paul George. Seriously, it’s A LOT of money. (42:18).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Pluto TV = Drop in. It's free. 100s of free TV channels and 1000s of movies and TV shows. Visit Pluto.TV  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour previewing the big Thursday Night Football matchup between the Rams and Bill Belichick’s Patriots, previews the top Week 14 storylines, and explains why this is a HUGE week for the Eagles. (3:04). Rich and the guys debate which NBA team would have the best chance to unseat the Lakers if they were to acquire disgruntled Rockets guard James Harden. (26:51). Clemson Head Coach Dabo Swinney and Rich discuss how he got the recruiting ball rolling at Clemson, if teams that have played only a partial schedule should be illegible for the College Football Playoff, and Trevor Lawrence’s NFL future and when it might start. (36:59).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour sharing a story about his first trip to Las Vegas where he took in a comedy set from the late, great (and HIGHLY profane) Redd Foxx, (4:51). Chris Brockman runs through the latest news including NFL injury updates on Joe Mixon, Daniel Jones, Antonio Gibson, Drew Brees and others. (10:40). ‘Inside the NBA’ co-host Kenny Smith and Rich discuss James Harden’s future with the Rockets, if Giannis Antetokounmpo will be staying or leaving the Bucks, if anyone can truly compete with the Lakers in the 2020-21 season, and how his Jet Academy can help your budding hoopster’s skill set. (22:56). Rich and the guys debate how the Rockets should handle the disgruntled James Harden, (43:38) and wrap up the hour breaking down the latest NFL playoff-clinching scenarios for Week 14 (51:25).    Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com   Pluto TV = Drop in. It's free. 100s of free TV channels and 1000s of movies and TV shows

Yankees first baseman Luke Voit and Rich discuss his 2020 season where he led MLB in home runs, what his uniform number change has to do with the Army-Navy football game, why he’s last in the Yankees fantasy football league, and why DJ LeMahiue is the best hitter he’s ever seen. (2:35). Rich and the guys dive into their appreciation for Alec Baldwin and his unforgettable and immensely quotable scene in ‘Glengarry Glen Ross.’(16:07). Good Morning Football’s Kyle Brandt and Rich discuss Gregg Williams’ head-scratching decision to blitz the Raiders at the end of the Jets Week 13 loss, why Bills QB Josh Allen is BETTER than a young Ben Roethlisberger, what could be an epic Chiefs-Dolphins Mahomes-Tua matchup, and the extremely competitive AFC playoff race. (22:30).  Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour recapping the Cowboys getting steamrolled by Lamar Jackson and the Ravens on Tuesday night, (3:13). Hall of Fame wide receiver Cris Carter and Rich discuss the rise of Vikings rookie WR Justin Jefferson and Minnesota’s playoff chances, how/if the Eagles can right their ship, and which AFC teams he’s high on. (23:14). Did Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Costas finally join twitter?? No, and he HILARIOUSLY refutes the fake account that sprang up in his name this morning. (38:48).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Pluto TV = Drop in. It's free. 100s of free TV channels and 1000s of movies and TV shows. Visit Pluto.TV  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Las Vegas TE Darren Waller and Rich discuss the Raiders’ last-second win over the Jets in Week 14, his long road from substance addiction to budding NFL superstar, how future Hall of Famer Jason Witten has helped his development, and the work his foundation is doing for the greater good. (2:56). ‘This Is Us’ actor Chris Sullivan and Rich discuss the greatness of Steven Soderbergh’s ‘The Knick’ series, his recording career as Joseph the Spouse and his debut album ‘Six Feet from Under,’ why ‘This Is Us’ resonates with viewers, and why he gave up on a promising tennis career for acting. (21:00). Rich wraps up the hour previewing the Tuesday night matchup between the Cowboys and Ravens. (49:58).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 Rich and New Orleans Saints QB Taysom Hill discuss the timeline for Drew Brees’ return to the starting QB role, his long journey from practice squader to starting QB in the NFL, his long-term goals as the Saints quarterback, how he handles a talented WR corps, and his role at home as a new dad. (1:52). Emmy Award-winning actor Jon Ham and Rich discuss why he was forced to root for the Chiefs, that time he pissed off Bill Murray and much of Chicago by wearing a Cardinals cap to a Cubs World Series Game, and his new film ‘Wild Mountain Thyme,’ (22:19). Rich wraps up the hour reacting to the news that this year’s Ohio State-Michigan game has been cancelled due to Covid-19, and reacting to the announcement that the Eagles have named rookie Jalen Hurts their starting quarterback over Carson Wentz for Week 14. (40:21).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Pluto TV = Drop in. It's free. 100s of free TV channels and 1000s of movie

 Rich kicks off the hours recapping Washington Football Team’s surprising win over the previously unbeaten Steelers, and marvels at the MVP-like performance of Bills QB Josh Allen in Buffalo’s Monday Night Football drubbing of the 49ers. (2:25). Rich reacts to new that this year’s Michigan-Ohio State game might be cancelled due to Covid-19. (23:10). In his weekly ‘4 Downs’ segment Rich weighs in on the Saints as the top seed in the NFC, the Vikings’ playoff chances, (28:39). Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly and Rich discuss the Covid-19 impact on this college football season, if the Fighting Irish should be in the College Football Playoff even if they lose their rematch with Clemson, if the CFP committee should expand the playoff field this season, if the Irish will remain in the ACC for football and his decade in South Bend and what Rich will do to celebrate his 13th year at the school. (38:34).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.c

Rich kicks off hour three previewing the Bills vs 49ers on Monday Night Football, (00:45). In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich weighs in on the Eagles’ QB situation, the Saints Super Bowl Chances with Taysom Hill, Aaron Rodgers MVP chances and more! (11:26). ESPN NFL Analyst and 2-time Super Bowl champion Damien Woody and Rich discuss Bill Belichick’s 45-0 destruction of Anthony Lynn’s Chargers, why Belichick’s coaching tree doesn’t always bear fruit, why the Jets job is “pretty attractive,” and why he’s not fully buying into the 9-3 Browns (22:31). Rich wraps up the hour pondering the possibility of Bill Cowher coming out of retirement to coach the Jets (48:23).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Pluto TV = Drop in. It's free. 100s of free TV channels and 1000s of movies and TV shows. Visit Pluto.TV  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and Yahoo! Sports’ Pete Thamel and Rich discuss the covid-19 threat to the Michigan-Ohio State game, if the BYU-Coastal Carolina battle of unbeatens could influence an expansion of the College Football Playoff, how long Jim Harbaugh will remain at Michigan, and if Urban Meyer is heading to Texas and Trevor Lawrence staying at Clemson, (2:18). NBC News’ Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki and Rich discuss his AWESOME appearance breaking down the NFL playoff picture on Football Night in America, why he’s a low-key Patriots fan, reveals that he’s actually only good at one thing when it comes to math, reveals how many pairs of khaki pants he owns, and if he’s willing to do a big favor for Rich on the air. (20:43). Rich wraps up the hour singing the praise of Giants’ head coach Joe Judge and why his team is tougher than their 5-7 record indicates, and responds to critics who say the Chiefs are vulnerable (47:57).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the top storylines from the NFL’s Week 13 including Rich singing the praises of the 9-3 Cleveland Brows. (00:56). Rich reacts to the Jets last-second come-from-ahead loss to the Raiders and the subsequent firing of Defensive Coordinator Gregg Williams (13:36). NBC Sports’ Peter King and Rich discuss the Jets firing of Jets Defensive Coordinator Gregg Williams, the Eagles (finally) benching Carson Wentz, if the Giants Joe Judge could win Coach of the Year Honors, how the NFC Wild Card picture could shake out, why Vikings WR Justin Jefferson looks like anything but a rookie, and if the 9-3 Browns can go deep in the playoffs. (26:21). The hour wraps up looking at the Patriots 45-0 demolition of Anthony Lynn’s Chargers, and convincing a skeptical Browns fan why he should be fully on the bandwagon. (47:39).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Pluto TV = Drop in. It's free. 100s of free TV c