Mac Jones got the start behind center but was benched for Bailey Zappe after two three-and-outs and an interception. Zappe got the Patriots the 14-10 lead in the second quarter, but struggled afterwards, tossing two interceptions. The Chicago Bears ultimately won 33-14 in Foxborough. Colin Cowherd reacts to never seeing Bill Belichick 'get owned like that.'
The Chicago Bears defeated the New England Patriots 33-14 on Monday Night Football. Justin Fields went 13-for-21 for 179 passing yards, 82 rushing yards and two total touchdowns. With the NFL shift towards offensive coaches, one can question Fields' growth under Matt Eberflus, who appeared to out coach Bill Belichick. Colin Cowherd breaks down Fields' performance.
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly expected to resume trade talks with Utah Jazz later this season to try and move Russell Westbrook. Reports say the Lakers offered Westbrook, a future first-round, and second-round picks for Bojan Bogdanovic before Utah sent him to the Pistons. Three Utah players that could now be part of a potential Russ deal are Jordan Clarkson, Mike Conley, and Rudy Gay. Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe weigh the Lakers options.
New England Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick said he told both Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe to be ready to play against the Chicago Bears last night. Jones got the start, but quickly was replaced by Zappe early in the second quarter after he threw an interception. Belichick said the interception did not have anything to do with the benching. Zappe led the team to two quick touchdowns to take the lead but followed it up with two interceptions in the 33-14 loss. Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe recap last nights game and the Pats two QB system.
Ben Simmons fouled out late in the fourth quarter of the Brooklyn Nets’ 134-124 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies and disagreed with the call after the game saying quote: 'It’s not a foul. That was BS. It's frustrating because it's late-game. You're in the fourth quarter. It's a physical, close game. It's the NBA; it's not college, not high school.' Shannon Sharpe reacts to the call, then discusses how much it impacted the game.
An anonymous GM assessed the situation in Green Bay and came to the conclusion that the Packers have created a monster in their quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Craig Carton is bothered to a great extent by this 'anonymous' quote, and Greg Jennings agrees that not putting a face to an opinion is a cop out. But do they agree with the statement? Watch as they decide whether the Packers have truly created a monster with Aaron Rodgers.
Monday night proved to be a tough one for Mac Jones, who was benched in the New England Patriots matchup against the Chicago Bears. Instead, Bailey Zappe led the Patriots on two TD drives, creating a quarterback competition for New England. Craig Carton shares his thoughts on the game, and Greg Jennings decides if Mac’s performance was enough to sideline him for the rest of the season.
Following Real Madrid's Karim Benzema sitting out of El Clásico, Alexi Lalas and David Mosse break down the serious implications injuries can have on the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Raw Women’s Champion Bianca Belair had a head on collision with Bayley once again when when the superstars went one-on-one for the first time since December 2020.
Alexi Lalas breaks down three things we need to know about Iran ahead of the 2022 World Cup. The list features Iran's third straight World Cup appearance, Sardar Azmoun, and their matchup against the United States.
Brazil's Marquinhos is known for his smarts, technical ability, positioning and earns the 27th spot on Stu Holden’s Top 50 Players in the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup.
The Jacksonville Jaguars fell to the New York Giants 23-17 in Week 7. Nick Wright explains he has had enough of the Jaguars losing their leads in the fourth quarter. Nick argues the Jaguars should be 5-2 vs. their actual 2-5 record. Heading into Week 8 the Jaguars are playing in London vs. the Broncos, even as favorites Nick is done betting on the Jaguars till Thanksgiving.
After Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers lost embarrassingly to Taylor Heinicke and the Washington Commanders 23-21 in Week 7, Nick Wright would like the highest paid player in the sport (Aaron Rodgers) to play a lot better. With only an average of 230 yards a game and 6.5 yards an attempt Nick believes Rodgers really needs to step things up for the Packers to turn things around. Sitting at 3-4 in the NFC North the Packers are now underdogs to make the playoffs, watch as Nick explains why he is done with the Packers.
Tom Brady is off to the worse start in a seven game span since 2002 with a 3-4 record. The Tampa Bay Bucs fell 21-3 against the Carolina Panthers in Week 7, including a big drop from a wide-open Mike Evans. Brady went 32-for-49 and 290 yards with no touchdowns nor interceptions. With a poor start on the field and off-the-field business, does this mark the end of TB12's career (for real this time)? Nick Wright predicts Brady's future, including why he sees him suiting up for another squad next season.
The Los Angeles Lakers are 0-3 after falling short against the Portland Trail Blazers 106-104. LeBron James is averaging 27 points a game in Year 20, but Russell Westbrook continues to struggle. With under 30 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, Russ makes a unique decision to shoot a 2-for-1 shot after receiving the inbound pass and misses. With the Lakers' cold start, is this a sign of tanking season for the purple and gold or preparing to ship out Russ? Watch as Nick Wright explains what the Lakers should do with Westbrook moving forward.
Shannon Sharpe sits down with 5x NBA Champion Earvin "Magic" Johnson to discuss his fierce rivalry with Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics. Johnson said he's still pissed Bird won the NBA's Rookie of the Year award in 1980 despite Magic leading the Los Angeles Lakers to an NBA Finals win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Magic Johnson sits down with Shannon Sharpe to reveal some of the most intense summer league battles he experienced with Michael Jordan, Isiah Thomas, Dominque Wilkins and more.
The New York Giants are 6-1. Brian Daboll is proving to be a skilled and dependable coach. Despite both of these facts, Nick Wright says the Giants are not good. It may be his most controversial take this show, but Nick lays out why he's not sold on Daniel Jones, and while he won't be surprised if the Giants are 8-2 going into the matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, and could even win 13 games this season, but they just aren't sustainable.
After the Kansas City Chiefs effectively dominated the San Francisco 49ers in Week 7, Nick Wright would like the Josh Allen vs. Patrick Mahomes comparisons to end. The Chiefs' QB is now leading the NFL in pass yards, as well as pass touchdowns after throwing for 423 yards and throwing 3 TDs against Jimmy Garoppolo's team. Nick lays out what this means for the 49ers, and why he's feeling optimistic about the Chiefs' offense for the remainder of the season.
Emmanuel Acho, David Helman, Joy Taylor and LeSean McCoy discuss the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21-3 loss to the PJ Walker led Carolina Panthers in Week 7. Tom Brady and the Buccaneers offense accounted for zero touchdowns on the outing leaving the SPEAK crew to ponder what is going on in Tampa Bay.
The Los Angeles Lakers fall 0-3 after losing to the Portland Trail Blazers with a final score of 106-104. With under 30 seconds remaining, Russell Westbrook attempted a 2-for-1 mid-jumper, but missed. This led to a go-ahead layup by Jerami Grant. After the game, LeBron James reacted to the shot, saying quote: 'I want to do what I've said over and over and it's not who I am,' which refers to defending Russ. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes discuss what the Lakers should do with Russ moving forward.
In today's Best for Last, Colin Cowherd grades the top NFL QB's seasons so far on his report card, including Russell Wilson, Lamar Jackson and Jimmy Garoppolo. What grade did your QB earn?