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Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett discuss the latest NFL news and analyze the biggest games throughout the season on the road to the Super Bowl. Don’t miss The FAN Checkdown, Monday to Friday on the Sportsnet Radio Network.

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    • 5.0 • 17 Ratings

Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett discuss the latest NFL news and analyze the biggest games throughout the season on the road to the Super Bowl. Don’t miss The FAN Checkdown, Monday to Friday on the Sportsnet Radio Network.

    The Final Show of the Season

    The Final Show of the Season

    Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett begin the season's last show by examining Kyle Shanahan's bad judgments in the Super Bowl, what he might have done differently, and how the Niners lost in OT. They then shift their focus to Brock Purdy and assess whether teams can win a Super Bowl with him. Next, they explore if Chris Jones will return to the Kansas City Chiefs and what potential offseason changes we may expect (36:14). Finally, Matt and Donnovan conclude the farewell episode with their predictions for the following season and their final shout-outs.

    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

    • 49 min
    The Kansas City Chiefs Are Back-To-Back Champs

    The Kansas City Chiefs Are Back-To-Back Champs

    Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett kick off the show reacting to the Kansas City Chiefs' back-to-back Super Bowl victories over the San Francisco 49ers. They also talk about the Chiefs' overall legacy and if this game cemented Patrick Mahomes as 'the greatest of all time. Next, they focus on the 49ers' coaching staff and their questionable overtime judgments, and whether Andy Reid is among the greatest coaches of all time. Next, the guys quickly discuss the halftime performance before talking about the Niners and where they head from here (37:23). Finally, Matt and Donnavan wrap up the show by discussing Kyle Shanahan and why he remains one of the top coaches in the NFL.

    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

    • 44 min
    The Super Bowl Go Home Show

    The Super Bowl Go Home Show

    Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett open off the show by discussing last night's NFL Honors. They discuss this year's inductees, who should have been inducted into the Hall of Fame and comment on the awards and this year's winners. Next up, Sportsnet 590 FAN Producer Mark Boffo joins the guys to talk about their Super Bowl predictions, what the halftime performance will be desired and the best Super Bowl foods. Finally, the boys end the show preparing for the Super Bowl by conducting their final evaluation (33:31).

    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

    • 49 min
    Previewing the 2024 NFL Honors

    Previewing the 2024 NFL Honors

    Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett kick off the show with tonight's NFL Honors. They discuss who should be inducted into the Hall of Fame and who deserves specific accolades. Next up, former Pro Bowl Safety and NFL Analyst for CBS Sports, Donte Whitner joins the show (27:36) to talk about his tenure with the Buffalo Bills, whether the Bills are close to challenging for a championship, and whether there is any pressure on the San Francisco 49ers to win a Super Bowl. Finally, the guys discuss Brock Purdy's style of play and if he can lead his team to victory.

    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

    • 49 min
    Who Had the Best Super Bowl Halftime Show w/ Adam Rank

    Who Had the Best Super Bowl Halftime Show w/ Adam Rank

    Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett kick off the show with Adam Rank from the NFL Network to explore which cities should host the Super Bowl, how Las Vegas is gradually becoming a sports city, if the Kansas City Chiefs practice field will cause controversy and who had the best halftime show in Super Bowl history. Finally, former Minnesota Vikings Legal Intern, Brad Spielberger joins the show (34:54) to discuss the quarterback free agency market, this year's draft being stacked with wide receivers and potential landing spots for Kirk Cousins.

    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

    • 49 min
    Coaching in the Super Bowl w/ Marc Trestman

    Coaching in the Super Bowl w/ Marc Trestman

    Matt Marchese and Donnovan Bennett begin the episode by discussing yesterday's Super Bowl media day, followed by former NFL Offensive Coordinator and Grey Cup champion Marc Trestman. They discuss Jim Harbaugh's decision to join the Los Angeles Chargers, what he can do to improve Justin Herbert's game, and what both coaches must do to help their teams win the Super Bowl. Next, the guys talk about Brock Purdy's playing style and whether he deserves to play in the Super Bowl. They then turn their focus to Patrick Mahomes and evaluate if he has any weaknesses. Matt and Donnovan end the program by discussing the possibility of the New York Giants signing a veteran quarterback instead of Daniel Jones (33:14).

    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

    • 49 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
17 Ratings

17 Ratings

Jamesready55 ,

Great addition to 590

listened to every episode of Checkdown this football season and i enjoyed it immensely. i hope the show returns next year

BlueChip23 ,

Fantastic

Great first episode. Some great in depth analysis. Looking forward to the weekly show.

Johnny from Trinidad ,

Your goto spot for NFL news

Matt and Donovan bounce ideas and banter off each other with an infectious chemistry that will keep you coming back for more. Already one of my favourite NFL podcasts. Definitely one to add to the rotation.

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