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Hour 1: Which Team Needs to Win More: Lions or Bills?
Briefed in the Sports Talk edition of Thursday, 17 September 2026
What was discussed
Lions need win more than Bills3:12
- Kimberly Martinopinion
The Lions need the win more because they play in a tougher division and must prove themselves after nearly blowing a 21-0 lead to the Saints.
- Jason McCourtyopinion
Buffalo needs the win more to avoid opening their new stadium with a loss and because Detroit has an easier upcoming schedule.
- Stephen A. Smithopinion
Detroit needs the win more because their defense is a huge concern after giving up 469 yards and allowing the Saints to nearly come back.
- Kimberly Martinopinion
The Lions need to go on the road and beat Buffalo to stamp themselves as a legitimate contender, especially given their recent playoff disappointments.
Cowboys defense struggles explanation11:41
- Stephen A. Smithopinion
The roster changes are an explanation for the struggles, but hiring a first-time defensive coordinator with so many new players is a major question mark.
- Kimberly Martinopinion
There's an explanation for the struggles, but alignment and assignment errors are inexcusable and show a lack of physicality.
- Jason McCourtyopinion
The Giants played a tremendous game and outcoached Schottenheimer, so Dallas deserves some time to adjust.
- Kimberly Martinspeculation
Vic Fangio's defensive schemes typically take a long time to come around, so the Cowboys' defense should improve as the season progresses.
Arch Manning AI video apology22:00
- Arch Manningassertion
He made an insensitive comment about an AI video, knows his words were hurtful, and is deeply sorry, specifically to Holly Rowe.
- Holly Roweassertion
She accepts Arch's apology, appreciates their private conversation, and wants to move forward with respect and kindness.
- Stephen A. Smithspeculation
The apology was inevitable because the Manning family would have corrected the mistake quickly due to their core decency.
Pressure on Kiffin versus Ole Miss28:05
- Jordan Rogersopinion
The pressure is on Lane Kiffin because of how he departed Ole Miss and the resources he took to LSU.
- Jason McCourtyopinion
The pressure is on Ole Miss to win and avoid validating Kiffin's decision to leave.
- Stephen A. Smithopinion
Ole Miss must avoid a blowout loss because a lopsided defeat would validate Kiffin's decision to leave and damage the program's reputation.
Mets fans cheer for Pete Alonso37:30
- Jason McCourtyopinion
Mets fans had every reason to stand and cheer for Alonso's 300th home run because they love him and the team has been awful.
- Stephen A. Smithopinion
The standing ovation is an indictment of management, and Steve Cohen should have kept Alonso despite the team's poor performance.
- Shawn Manayaopinion
The reaction from Mets fans to an opposing player hitting a home run to tie the game is crazy and different.
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