Apex Josh Allen, the Goofy NFC North, Week 2 Picks, and Bill’s Breakup Letter to the Clippers | With Tom Pelissero and Joe House

Josh Allen is the best player in the league, with a unique combination of running and passing threat that makes him a one-man show.

The Bills' strategy under Joe Brady is to outscore opponents by keeping the offense on the field, accepting defensive vulnerabilities.

The AFC is wide open with no complete team, and the Bills look like the best bet despite questions about Kansas City, Cincinnati, and Houston.

The absence of preseason reps has made the first month of the season a period of identity-finding for teams, with coaches expecting clarity by October.

Firing Sean McDermott was a necessary change to elevate the Bills, as the organization felt they had gone as far as possible with him.

Jahmyr Gibbs' heavy workload is unsustainable, and the Lions will likely sign a veteran backup like Kareem Hunt to manage it.

The Lions' offensive system remains fundamentally the same despite Ben Johnson's departure, and Dan Campbell's culture is firmly established.

The NFC North has no clear favorite due to defensive issues across all four teams, making it highly competitive.

The Chargers looked terrible against Arizona, and a loss to the Raiders could put Jim Harbaugh on the hot seat given Justin Herbert's lack of playoff success.

Jim Harbaugh's public praise of Justin Herbert is counterproductive, as Herbert is in year seven with no playoff wins and the offense looks bad.

Kyler Murray will likely return by Week 3 regardless of Carson Wentz's performance, as the Vikings planned for a three-QB rotation due to injury history.

The Eagles will have another disjointed but successful season, making the playoffs despite fan complaints, and remain the NFC East favorite.

The NFL takes a hands-off approach to owner controversies because the owners run the league and the commissioner's role is limited to counsel.

The NFL will opt out of TV deals in 2029 and negotiate a new CBA in 2031, with current revenue growth setting the stage for major changes.

Major NFL franchises could be sold due to new money from tech and AI, though family-owned teams rarely sell unless forced.

Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto is incredibly weird given the wreckage he left behind, and it hasn't been covered adequately.

Kawhi Leonard will definitely load manage and not play when the Raptors visit the Clippers.

The Clippers broke their contract with fans by flagrantly breaking rules, so Simmons is requesting to be released from his season ticket commitment.

There are legal theories like fraudulent inducement that could support season ticket holders seeking to break their contracts with the Clippers.

The Manningcast's viewership is declining because fans prefer the Buck and Aikman broadcast and the show has been overused.

The Manningcast should be a special event three times a year rather than a weekly broadcast, as it has been driven into the ground.

The Texans will win at home against the Bengals because they need the game more and Houston's defense is improved.

The Broncos will cover against the Jaguars as their defense rebounds from a poor Week 1 performance.

The Jets will cover against the Packers due to Green Bay's offensive line struggles and heavy rain conditions.

The 49ers will blow out Miami because the market hasn't fully accounted for how terrible the Dolphins are.

The Patriots will cover against the Steelers due to extra rest and Pittsburgh's offensive limitations.

The Eagles will win outright and the total will stay under 45.5 against Tennessee due to the Titans' offensive struggles.