Dive into the NFC West chaos with Sportsnaut's Evan Groat interviewing Ryan Dyrud of LAFB Network! The Rams are 5-2 and keeping pace, but why is Matthew Stafford sitting at +1200 for MVP despite leading the NFL in TDs (17) and passer rating? We break down his chemistry with Davante Adams post-Puka Nacua injury, red zone woes, bye week fixes, trade deadline targets (hello, CB1?), and who wins the brutal division race vs. the injury-riddled 49ers and surging Seahawks.

Ryan spills on Stafford's underrated legacy, the need for a WR3 spark, defensive secondary concerns, and why the Rams' roster edges out the pack for a deep playoff run. Plus, quick Dodgers shade from a salty Yankees fan! 🏈🔥

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Timecodes

0:00 - Intro: Welcome to Sportsnaut Interview
0:22 - NFC West Heat: 3 Teams at 5-2!
0:48 - Meet Ryan Dyreud & LAFB Network
1:32 - Yankees Fan Rants on Dodgers WS Run
1:51 - Stafford's MVP Snub: Stats vs. Mahomes/Allen
3:42 - Stafford's Elite Season + Adams TD Explosion
5:42 - Building Stafford-Adams Chemistry Post-Injury
7:18 - Need a WR3? Kyren Williams Can't Do It All
8:06 - Red Zone Struggles & Bye Week Self-Scout
8:41 - Defensive Fix: Secondary Woes Exposed
9:43 - Trade Deadline: Les Snead's Big Swing for CB1?
11:19 - Roster Breakdown: Who Wins NFC West?
13:04 - Rams' Favorable Schedule & Division Path
14:22 - Outro: Thanks & Rams Hype

Ryan Dyrud, host of the Rams Skinny Podcast and founder of the LA Football Network, joins Evan Groat from Sportsnaut to talk about the hot Los Angeles Rams, who stand at 5-2. Plus, Matthew Stafford's BIG year.

Evan continues his conversation with Ryan Dyrud of LAFB on the Rams being 5-2.

The New England Patriots are BACK! Fresh off their shocking prime-time upset over the undefeated Buffalo Bills (3-2 record, 7th AFC seed), we dive deep into what's fueling this turnaround. Host Evan Groat chats with WEEI Patriots insider Tom Carroll about QB Drake Maye's elite Year 2 stats (5th in passing yards, 2nd in completion %), Josh McDaniels' genius play-calling, Mike Vrabel's no-nonsense culture shift, and why the D-line duo of Milton Williams & Christian Barmore is unstoppable. Plus, bold playoff predictions—can they snag the AFC East from Buffalo?

Don't miss this breakdown of NE's favorable schedule (Saints, Titans, Browns, Falcons, Bucs, Jets) and how they're building a contender. Like, subscribe, and hit notifications for more NFL hot takes from The Sportsnaut Interview!

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro & Patriots' Hot Start
03:52 - Win Over Bills: Game-Changer?
06:30 - Drake Maye's Massive Development
08:01 - Josh McDaniels: Play-Calling Wizard?
12:23 - Mike Vrabel's Leadership Revolution
16:14 - Defensive Line Domination
18:00 - Playoff Push: Realistic or Dream?

The Sportsnaut Interview host Evan Groat talks all about the New England Patriots who are looking better this season.

We get insight from Patriots insider Tom Carroll of WEEI Boston who tells us if he believes the team will make the playoffs in 2025.

The Baltimore Ravens are spiraling early in the 2024 NFL season with a shocking 1-3 record, injuries piling up, and defensive woes that scream "lost identity." In this episode of the Sportsnot Interview, host Evan Groth sits down with Ravens insider Cordell Woodland from 105.7 The Fan to unpack it all: Is Lamar Jackson's hamstring sidelining him for good? Can the defense snap out of its 30th-ranked EPA slump? Why isn't Derrick Henry getting enough carries? And with the AFC North wide open, are the Ravens still playoff-bound or headed for an Orioles-like collapse?

Key Topics Covered:

• 00:00 Intro: Ravens' Shocking Start & Preseason Hype
• 01:07 Must-Win vs. Struggling Texans Without Lamar?
• 04:11 Tough Schedule Excuse or Real Issue?
• 06:00 Defense Lost: Tackling, Pressure & Injuries
• 08:22 Offense Lacking Explosiveness – Blame on Scheme or Injuries?
• 10:13 Run Game Woes: Time to Feed Derrick Henry?
• 12:22 John Harbaugh's Leadership Test
• 13:52 AFC North Hope & Playoff Odds

Despite the chaos, both agree: It's not over yet. Lamar returns Week 8, bye week healing incoming – but wheels could fall off fast. Will they rally or flop? Drop your predictions in the comments!

The Baltimore Ravens are off to a SHOCKING 1-3 start after being one of the favorites to reach the Super Bowl this season. We talk with 105.7 The Fan's Cordell Woodman about the state of the Charm City's football squad!