It’s Game Week.
The 2026 NFL Season is HERE.
No more lists. No more forecasting. We officially have substantive games to gnaw on starting Wednesday night.
You bet “Real Football” will march on with co-host Jim Monos, our resident NFL scout/exec, this fall. Subscribers can expect a full episode each Tuesday. Our goal — always — is to bring you something different. Monos will tap into his experiences with the Eagles, Saints and Bills, while I share reporting stories from the road.
In addition to these weekly shows, we’ve got fun news to share: Expect half-hour Buffalo Bills postgame shows on Substack Live. Monos served as the team’s director of personnel from May ‘13 to May ‘17 and I’ll be around One Bills Drive plenty this season. On these live videos, paid subscribers will be able to hang out with us and ask questions in real time after all games.
This week, my pal made the trip down to Ellicottville, NY.
We post up at Ellicottville Brewing Company.
Gotta say, as much as I love their signature EBC Blueberry, “The Charge Lager” and “Fan Zone” beers on tap deliver. Highly recommend. If we have readers that’d like to hang out in-person down here in the Southern Tier, let me know.
On this episode, we primarily we dig into everything NFC after last week’s AFC show.
The Los Angeles Rams have constructed a mega team.
Who’s the best challenger?
There was one grave omission in our 2026 NFL Predictions: the Jaguars. How did we all overlook a 13-4 team?
How is Sean McDermott taking in Bills games this season?
Readers asked why in the hell Monos has Matt LaFleur on the hot seat while also picking Green Bay to make the Super Bowl. He explains. (And he still can’t shake that playoff loss).
Jared Goff doesn’t move. That’s fine. His brain’s sharper than ever.
Caleb Williams does move and improvise and create as well as anyone. Can he master the other stuff?
Christian Parker, profiled here, could be the ultimate X-Factor in this conference. If the Cowboys’ defense improves to average, look out.
You guys know I’ve been bullish on Minnesota.
Hey, let’s not forget the Seattle Seahawks did win a Super Bowl.
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