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NFL Week 14 Predictions are here! Raider Jim sounds off on the Raiders' collapse; we debate if the Chiefs' dynasty is dead & break down Eagles vs Chargers. Plus, our CAN'T MISS best bets for the full slate!

The NFL season is barreling towards the playoffs, and we're breaking it all down. First, Raider Jim gives a depressing update on the state of Raider Nation, compares their rookie RB to JaMarcus Russell, and debates if it's time to fire Pete Carroll. Then, we recap the last two weeks in the NFL, discussing the 6-6 Chiefs' slim playoff hopes, Joe Burrow's return, the surprising Patriots, and a hot take on a Bryce Young vs. C.J. Stroud redraft.

Next, we dive into our full game-by-game betting previews for Week 14, including Broncos at Raiders, Texans at Chiefs (SNF), and a massive Eagles at Chargers showdown (MNF). We also cover pivotal divisional games like Commanders-Vikings, Colts-Jags, Bears-Packers, and Steelers-Ravens.

Stay tuned for our rapid-fire picks, the return of Deshaun Watson, our official "Best Bet" parlays, and our final thoughts on holiday safety and a passionate rant about the San Diego Padres ownership.

Our CAN'T MISS Parlay For NFL Week 14 | Full Betting Preview NFL Week 14 Predictions are here! Raider Jim sounds off on the Raiders' collapse, we debate if the Chiefs' dynasty is dead & break down Eagles vs Chargers. P...

Week 12 NFL picks and predictions, betting odds, spreads and best bets for Chiefs vs Colts, Eagles vs Cowboys, Raiders vs Browns, 49ers vs Panthers and more NFL betting breakdowns.

Brandon Ferst and Raider Jim Martinez break down every angle of NFL Week 12, from Raiders vs Browns and Chiefs vs Colts to Eagles at Cowboys, plus Panthers vs 49ers, Bucs vs Rams, Giants vs Lions, Steelers vs Bears and Vikings vs Packers. The guys talk which lines stink, where the traps are, and give out their favorite best bets against the spread and on the money line.

They also hit Seahawks at Titans, Jets at Ravens, Patriots at Bengals, Jaguars at Cardinals and the Falcons at Saints “WTF line of the week,” then close with heartfelt tributes to Padres Cy Young winner Randy Jones and Laney College legend John Beam from Last Chance U (Lainey College in Oakland, CA.)

NFL Week 12 Best Bets | Eagles at Cowboys, Chiefs vs Colts Week 12 NFL picks and predictions, betting odds, spreads and best bets for Chiefs vs Colts, Eagles vs Cowboys, Raiders vs Browns, 49ers vs Panthers and more ...

NFL Week 11 Predictions are here! We break down Lions vs Eagles, Cowboys vs Raiders & Chiefs vs Broncos. Plus, Brian Daboll is FIRED by the Giants, the AJ Brown drama in Philly, and our best bets for the week!

The NFL season remains as unpredictable as ever, and Week 11 is set to deliver more chaos. In this episode, Brandon Ferst and Raider Jim Martinez dive into the biggest storylines and matchups. We start with the struggles of Raider Nation and debate whether a new QB is the answer. Then, we break down the firing of Brian Daboll in New York and what it means for the Giants' future.

Later, we give our full predictions and betting picks for the massive Week 11 slate, including a huge Sunday Night Football showdown between the Detroit Lions and the Philadelphia Eagles, the Dallas Cowboys heading to Vegas to take on the Raiders, and a critical AFC West battle between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos.

Stick around until the end for our "Best Bet" parlays that you won't want to miss!

Predicting Every NFL Week 11 Game | Chiefs vs Broncos, Lions vs Eagles, Cowboys vs Raiders NFL Week 11 Predictions are here! We break down Lions vs Eagles, Cowboys vs Raiders & Chiefs vs Broncos. Plus, Brian Daboll is FIRED by the Giants, the AJ Br...

Welcome to a packed Week 8 edition of the NFL Weekly! We kick things off by recapping another wild week in the NFL, where upsets continued to reign supreme and the playoff picture remains as murky as ever.

We debate the current hierarchy of the league, questioning if there are any truly "good" teams and diving into the biggest storylines, including:

The Raiders' anemic offense (95 total yards!).
The Cleveland Browns' refusal to play Shedeur Sanders.
An incredible Thursday Night Football game between Joe Flacco and Aaron Rodgers.
A major injury to Buccaneers WR Mike Evans, and a tribute to one of the most underrated players of our lifetime.
A shout-out to Vanderbilt's exciting QB, Diego Pavia.

Then, it's time for our full slate of Week 8 previews and betting predictions, including deep dives into these key matchups:

Chicago Bears @ Baltimore Ravens
Game of the Week: San Francisco 49ers @ Houston Texans
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ New Orleans Saints
Tennessee Titans @ Indianapolis Colts (A "college football" 14-point spread!)

We also run through the lines for every other game before closing with a serious and powerful discussion on the story of Glen La Ferman, an update on Alex Mortensen and a look at the baseball world as they prepare to crown a champion!

Recapping a WILD Week 7 & Diving Into Every NFL Week 8 Prediction Welcome to a packed Week 8 edition of the NFL Weekly! We kick things off by recapping another wild week in the NFL, where upsets continued to reign supreme a...

Welcome to a packed Week 7 edition of the NFL Weekly! We kick things off by breaking down the first coaching casualty of the season as the Tennessee Titans fire Brian Callahan, and we predict who will be next on the chopping block.

Then, we recap a wild and unpredictable Week 6 of the NFL season. We start with the biggest storyline: Jaxson Dart leading the New York Giants to a massive upset victory over the Eagles. We also discuss the Falcons' domination of the Bills, the Panthers' upset over the Cowboys, and why the league is defined by inconsistency and parity right now.

After that, it's time for our full slate of Week 7 previews and betting predictions, including deep dives into these key matchups:

Las Vegas Raiders @ Kansas City Chiefs
Indianapolis Colts @ Los Angeles Chargers
New York Giants @ Denver Broncos
Philadelphia Eagles @ Minnesota Vikings
Washington Commanders @ Dallas Cowboys
Game of the Week: Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Detroit Lions (Monday Night Football)

We also run through the lines for every other game before closing with a serious and powerful discussion on the tragic off-the-field stories involving Orion Kerkering, Alex Mortensen, and Kayshon Boutte, and a hopeful message about the end of the war in Gaza.

NFL Week 7 Picks | Brian Callahan FIRED, A WILD Week 6 Recap & Full Betting Slate Welcome to a packed Week 7 edition of the NFL Weekly! We kick things off by breaking down the first coaching casualty of the season as the Tennessee Titans f...

Welcome to a packed Week 6 edition of the NFL Weekly! We kick things off by breaking down the "inexcusable epidemic" of players dropping the ball before the goal line, a fundamental mistake that is costing teams games.

Then, we recap a wild and wacky Week 5 of the NFL season. We start with the biggest storyline: Jacksonville's stunning upset of the Chiefs and New England taking down the Bills in Buffalo.

After that, it's time for our full slate of Week 6 previews and betting predictions, including deep dives into these key matchups:

Tennessee Titans @ Las Vegas Raiders

London Game: New York Jets @ Denver Broncos

Los Angeles Chargers @ Miami Dolphins

Game of the Week: Detroit Lions @ Kansas City Chiefs (Sunday Night Football)

MNF Doubleheader: Bills @ Falcons & Bears @ Commanders

Dallas Cowboys @ Carolina Panthers

San Francisco 49ers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Seattle Seahawks @ Jacksonville Jaguars

We also run through the lines for every other game before closing with a serious and powerful discussion on the tragic off-the-field stories involving Mark Sanchez and Kyren Lacy.

NFL Week 6 Picks: Jaxson Dart's Upset, Tyreek Hill Injury & Full Betting Slate Welcome to a packed Week 6 edition of the NFL Weekly! We kick things off by breaking down the "inexcusable epidemic" of players dropping the ball before the ...

Welcome to a packed Week 5 edition of the NFL Weekly! We kick things off with a quick discussion about the NFL's new dynamic kickoff rule before recapping a wild and wacky Week 4 of the NFL season.

We start with the biggest storyline: Jaxson Dart leading the New York Giants to a massive upset victory over the Chargers. We also celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs looking like their old selves, break down the bizarre 40-40 tie between the Packers and Cowboys, and react to the devastating, potentially career-ending injury to Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill. Plus, is it time for the Bengals to trade for a QB?

Then, it's time for our full slate of Week 5 previews and betting predictions, including deep dives into these key matchups:

Las Vegas Raiders @ Indianapolis Colts
Game of the Week: Kansas City Chiefs @ Jacksonville Jaguars (Monday Night Football)
Washington Commanders @ Los Angeles Chargers
Denver Broncos @ Philadelphia Eagles
Dallas Cowboys @ New York Jets
Trap Game of the Week: New York Giants @ New Orleans Saints
Houston Texans @ Baltimore Ravens

Recapping a WILD Week 4 & Diving Into NFL Week 5 Predictions Welcome to a packed Week 5 edition of the NFL Weekly! We kick things off with a quick discussion about the NFL's new dynamic kickoff rule before recapping a ...

Welcome to a packed Week 4 edition of the NFL Weekly! We kick things off by recapping a wild Week 3 that busted wallets everywhere, from the Browns' stunning upset of the Packers to the Eagles' miraculous comeback win.

Then, we dive into a full slate of Week 4 previews and betting predictions, including deep dives into these key matchups:

Chicago Bears @ Las Vegas Raiders (Is this another trap game?)
Baltimore Ravens @ Kansas City Chiefs
MNF Doubleheader: Bengals @ Broncos & Chargers @ Giants
Philadelphia Eagles @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SNF: Green Bay Packers @ Dallas Cowboys (Micah Parsons's Revenge Game!)
Washington Commanders @ Atlanta Falcons
Indianapolis Colts @ Los Angeles Rams

We also run through the lines for every other game, including a massive 16-point spread in the Saints vs. Bills game. Finally, we close with a serious discussion about the growing influence of gambling on the NFL, the looming threat of a major scandal, and a shocking report that the FBI is looking into the Browns vs. Packers game.

NFL Week 4 Game of the Week: Ravens vs Chiefs PREVIEW + Full Betting Slate Welcome to a packed Week 4 edition of the NFL Weekly! We kick things off by recapping a wild Week 3 that busted brackets everywhere, from the Browns' stunnin...

Welcome to a packed Week 3 edition of the NFL Weekly! We kick things off by recapping a wild Week 2, filled with major injuries to stars like Joe Burrow and Austin Ekeler, stunning collapses by the Giants and Texans, and another heroic performance from Baker Mayfield.

Then, we dive into the biggest controversy of the week: Is Tom Brady's new role with the Las Vegas Raiders giving them an unfair competitive advantage? We break down his unprecedented access and what it could mean for the league.

After that, it's time for our full slate of Week 3 previews and betting predictions, including deep dives into these key matchups:

Los Angeles Rams @ Philadelphia Eagles
Dallas Cowboys @ Chicago Bears (Is this the ultimate trap game?)
Las Vegas Raiders @ Washington Commanders
Kansas City Chiefs @ New York Giants (Sunday Night Football)
Denver Broncos @ Los Angeles Chargers
Game of the Week: Detroit Lions @ Baltimore Ravens (Monday Night Football)
Arizona Cardinals @ San Francisco 49ers
Cincinnati Bengals @ Minnesota Vikings (The return of Carson Wentz!)

We also run through the lines for every other game before closing with a powerful final thought, calling out the Kansas City Chiefs for their "Free Rashee Rice" shirts and delivering a strong condemnation of their actions.

NFL Week 3 Picks: Joe Burrow INJURED, Tom Brady Controversy & Game-By-Game Bets Welcome to a packed Week 3 edition of the NFL Weekly! We kick things off by recapping a wild Week 2, filled with major injuries to stars like Joe Burrow and ...

Week two is upon us and the card is stacked! Can the Chiefs shake off the bitter taste from week one's loss to the Chargers? Or will the defending champs go to 2-0? On Monday night we look at the Chargers heading to Vegas! All this and more on the latest episode of the NFL Weekly, Presented by the Ferst Off the Bench Podcast Network!

NFL Week 2 Picks: Eagles vs Chiefs Super Bowl Rematch & Full Slate Breakdown In a powerful Week 2 episode of the NFL Weekly, we begin with a solemn reflection on the 24th anniversary of September 11th, 2001, and a heartfelt message ab...

The NFL is back and so are we! Get ready for week one with eight games highlighted and full Micah Parsons fallout. All this and more on the Ferst* NFL Weekly, Presented by the Ferst Off the Bench Podcast Network!

NFL Week 1 Full Preview: Parsons Fallout, Ravens vs Bills, Aaron Rodgers' Revenge & More! The NFL season is here, and "Ferst off The Bench" is back to break down all the explosive news and preview the biggest games of Week 1!The episode kicks off ...

Welcome to a massive episode of Ferst off the Bench as we gear up for an incredible Belmont Stakes Day at Saratoga! We've got in-depth previews for SIX major graded stakes races, special tributes, and important final thoughts.

FULL BELMONT DAY CARD PREVIEW! 6 Major Races, Tributes & More Welcome to a massive episode of Ferst off the Bench as we gear up for an incredible Belmont Stakes Day at Saratoga! We've got in-depth previews for SIX major...