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The Bears rolled past the Eagles behind Case Keenum following a Jalen Hurts injury and Andy Dalton endzone pick, leading Ben Johnson to hail it as their cleanest win to date—a performance Boomer Esiason thinks spells trouble for the Jets. Meanwhile, the Giants' acquisition of J.J. McCarthy behind Jameis Winston sparked debate on when he might challenge for the starting job, while John Harbaugh weighed in on both QBs and confirmed Brian Burns is lost for the season. Mets president David Stearns addressed Pete Alonso's year and the constant pressure to construct a winner. For the Yankees, Cam Schlittler gets the nod tonight against Boston, with Wild Card roster speculation culminating in Jack Curry's report that Aaron Judge was left off while Giancarlo Stanton made it. Rounding out the sports action, the Rangers open their season tonight, Mike Brown spoke at Knicks media day, and LeBron James reflected on how New York's championship impacted his retirement plans.

The Bears beat the Eagles behind Case Keenum after an injured Jalen Hurts gave way to an Andy Dalton interception. Meanwhile, the Giants acquired J.J. McCarthy to back up Jameis Winston, a move Gio now approves. Jerry brought the sounds of the Bears' clean win with Kevin Harlan and Ben Johnson, while John Harbaugh weighed in on McCarthy and Winston. Cam Schlittler is hyped for his start against Boston, Aaron Judge discussed his roster status, LeBron James explained how the Knicks' title crushed his retirement plans, a hot mic caught compliments at Kings media day, and we speculated on the Yankees' Wild Card lineup.

David Stearns retired the phrase "run prevention"—to Gio’s delight—only to replace it with "an uncapped downside scenario," while Gio wondered if Dave Sims will shush Suzyn again tonight. Jerry's update kicked off with Cam Schlittler getting the start and Stearns' take on Pete Alonso, followed by the Case Keenum-led Bears breezing past the Eagles. Rounding out the hour, John Harbaugh shared his thoughts on J.J. McCarthy and Jameis Winston, Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart popped up in an SNL clip, and LeBron James revealed he wanted to retire a Knick until they went and won the title.

With today's 10 a.m. deadline for the Yankees' Wild Card roster approaching, Gio doubts Aaron Judge makes the cut but expects Giancarlo Stanton will, before a caller shared her experience visiting the new Bills stadium. Jerry's update kicked off with Boomer discussing highly drafted QBs who lasted two seasons or fewer, followed by Cam Schlittler on getting the start tonight and sounds of the Bears beating the Eagles after Andy Dalton's endzone pick. Rounding out the hour, an unhappy Brodes chimed in about the Iggles, John Harbaugh addressed J.J. McCarthy challenging Jameis and losing Brian Burns for the season, and the guys previewed the Yankees watch party alongside the Rangers' season kickoff tonight.