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3 & Out - Best of The Week: Michigan-WMU WILD ending, NFL Week 1 Primer, Season predictions
Briefed in the Sports Talk edition of Sunday, 13 September 2026
What was discussed
Michigan-WMU game officiating controversy2:50
- John Middlekoffopinion
The officiating decision was a travesty that robbed Western Michigan players of a life-defining moment. The Big Ten's video evidence is hard to take seriously and appears shady
- John Middlekoffspeculation
He questions whether the Big Ten conspired to make the call happen
Bryce Underwood quarterback performance concerns13:47
- John Middlekoffopinion
Bryce Underwood looked worse and is inaccurate, lacking elite mobility
- John Middlekoffspeculation
He bets Underwood will transfer to another school next year
- John Middlekoffopinion
Michigan has a massive quarterback problem that isn't Kyle Whittingham's fault
NFL Week 1 morning four-box game picks26:05
- John Middlekoffassertion
The four key morning games are Ravens-Colts, Bills-Texans, Lions-Saints, and Buccaneers-Bengals
- John Middlekoffspeculation
Whoever wins Ravens-Colts will validate whether Indy is legit with Daniel Jones or Baltimore is a top team
- John Middlekoffopinion
Houston's defense is elite and Will Anderson could be Defensive Player of the Year. The Lions offense could be unstoppable and Jared Goff could be MVP. Tampa Bay has good vibes but the elephant in the room is whether Todd Bowles keeps his job. Cincinnati should be dropping 30-plus points a game with their offensive weaponry
Cardinals drafting TreVeyon Henderson depth chart concern40:57
- John Middlekoffopinion
A third-overall pick should be on the field week one if fully healthy
- John Middlekoffspeculation
If the Cardinals' experiment fails, everyone in Arizona gets fired
Packers-Vikings and Eagles-Giants Week 1 matchups42:40
- John Middlekoffopinion
He doesn't feel great about the Packers or Vikings due to turnover and injuries. The Eagles should dominate the Giants and get their swagger back. The Kyler Murray experiment won't work long-term
AFC division winners and wild card predictions53:43
- John Middlekoffopinion
Bills, Bengals, Texans, and Broncos will win their AFC divisions. Chargers, Chiefs, and Steelers will secure the AFC wild card spots
- John Middlekoffassertion
Andy Reid goes to the playoffs consistently and last year was an outlier
- John Middlekoffopinion
He's taking one last ride with Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh
NFC division winners and wild card predictions53:43
- John Middlekoffopinion
Cowboys, Lions, Saints, and Seahawks will win their NFC divisions. Rams, Bears, and 49ers will secure the NFC wild card spots. Ben Johnson's offensive scheme will make the Bears a playoff team
- John Middlekoffspeculation
The 49ers will beat the Eagles in a late-season must-win game
NFL season award predictions1:07:34
- John Middlekoffopinion
Jared Goff will win MVP if the Lions' offense performs as expected. Brian Schottenheimer will win Coach of the Year if the Cowboys win the division. Will Anderson will win Defensive Player of the Year. Caleb Downs will win Defensive Rookie of the Year. Jaden Price will win Offensive Rookie of the Year
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