Underdogs Rising & Bryce Benched: Week 3 Showdowns and Brodie Bets

Brodie Sports Talk

In this week’s episode of Brodie Sports Talk, Derek (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@derekrusinek⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Caleb break down all the action heading into Week 3 of the 2025 football season. The hosts review their betting records from last week, with Derek sitting at 9-6-1 and Caleb struggling at 6-10. They give their insights on key matchups, including Derek’s picks like America’s Brightest Orange (OSU) vs. Utah and Tampa Bay vs. Nix Picks, as well as Caleb’s focus on Rhuler of the Corn (Nebraska) vs. Illinois.
This episode dives deep into headlines, including Bryce Young being benched after 18 starts, Alvin Kamara’s domination of the Zimmer defense with 4 touchdowns, and the Packers becoming the first team to hit 800 wins. The hosts also explore the wild results of Week 2, where 8 underdogs won outright and 3 more covered the spread.
Other segments include NFL Stockwatch, where Derek is buying into Marvin Harrison Jr.’s rising star and Caleb is backing the success of new head coaches Jim Harbaugh and Mike Macdonald. They also tackle some big predictions, including Derek’s sell on Tua Tagovailoa’s football future and Caleb’s lack of faith in Dave Canales.Finally, Derek and Caleb present their Game of the Week—Ravens at Cowboys—and debate the X-factors, with Derek choosing Isiah Likely and Caleb picking Ezekiel Elliott.
Tune in for all the analysis, picks, and bold predictions you need to prepare for Week 3!
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