We Kalled It

Phillip Kall

An astrophysicist, former college football player, and actuary put their heads together to give you the insights needed to beat the books!

  1. Oct 15

    Week 6 NFL Predictions, Angry McVay & Why AI Can't Pick Games | We Kalled It

    The OG crew is back. After two rough weeks (Ken is 8-1 when we disagree, and yes, I was forced to say that), Phillip and Connor run through the full Week 6 slate: Thursday night Seahawks-Broncos, Texans-Jaguars in London, angry Ben Johnson vs. Atlanta, Browns-Ravens, an extremely angry Sean McVay, and the Jayden Daniels clock disaster. Then stick around for the bonus segment: we go deep on AI, markets, and the economy. Is the AI capex boom a prisoner's dilemma? Are stocks overvalued with rates where they are? And why can't the smartest football minds alive actually beat Vegas? 🏈 CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro: Ken's victory lap & we're back 01:34 Seahawks vs. Broncos (TNF): Is Bo Nix exposed? 07:04 Texans vs. Jaguars in London: C.J. Stroud's bounce-back 09:57 Panthers vs. Eagles: Bryce Young & is Philly tanking? 13:53 Falcons vs. Bears: Angry Ben Johnson game 15:21 Ravens vs. Browns: Lamar's return 17:52 Jets vs. Patriots: Is 7.5 too many? 20:17 Saints vs. Giants: Jameis is back 22:02 Steelers vs. Buccaneers 22:59 Titans vs. Colts 23:58 Cardinals vs. Rams: Angry McVay 25:05 Bills vs. Raiders: Brock Bowers bounce-back 26:19 Chargers vs. Chiefs: What happened to Justin Herbert? 29:55 Cowboys vs. Packers: Shootout or under? 32:00 Commanders vs. 49ers: Jayden Daniels' clock meltdown 37:23 BONUS: AI, markets & the economy 45:00 Are stocks overvalued? Rates, earnings & "too big to fail" 50:00 AI doomers, AI hype & the investor pitch 1:00:35 AI slop at work & why you still have to explain your deck 1:03:39 Why "great on paper" fails: Nike, Five Guys & consultants 1:11:05 Why AI (and Tom Brady) can't predict football games 👍 Like, subscribe, and drop your Week 6 locks below. Let's see who really Kalled It. For entertainment purposes only. Please bet responsibly. 21+. #NFL #NFLPicks #SportsBetting #Week6 #WeKalledIt #AI

  2. Oct 8

    Week 5 NFL Predictions: Trap Games, Upsets & Our Best Bets | We Kalled It

    Week 5 is here and we're breaking down every key matchup on the slate — spreads, trap games, upset alerts, and the bets we actually trust. We get into Joe Burrow and the Bengals vs. Miami, why Jacksonville might cover in London against Philly, whether the Browns' defense can carry them against the Jets, and the Seahawks-49ers divisional clash. Plus: Stafford and the Rams vs. Buffalo, the Vikings offense vs. the Saints defense, Drake Maye vs. the Raiders, injury impacts, officiating trends, and our mental models for betting props, spreads, and totals. "The game's not played on paper." 🏈 CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro & Week 5 overview 02:04 A bad Browns take gets called out 03:01 Chargers vs. Broncos: Trap game? 04:00 Bengals vs. Dolphins: Burrow & our pick 07:07 Giants vs. Washington 08:11 Browns vs. Jets: Defense & betting angles 12:02 Cowboys vs. Bucs + Seahawks vs. 49ers 17:11 Jaguars vs. Eagles: Why Jacksonville covers in London 17:25 Falcons in prime time 20:07 Bears vs. Packers: Divisional betting angles 21:59 Rams vs. Bills: Stafford & betting insights 27:08 Vikings vs. Saints: Offense vs. defense 27:28 Injury impact & team outlooks 32:00 Colts vs. Steelers + props, spreads & totals strategy 36:00 Raiders vs. Patriots: Drake Maye vs. Vegas D 36:58 Referee influence & officiating trends 40:01 Team updates, injuries & coaching decisions 42:01 Final predictions & best bets 44:00 Final thoughts & confidence levels 👍 Like, subscribe, and drop your Week 5 locks in the comments — let's see who really Kalled It. For entertainment purposes only. Please bet responsibly. 21+. #NFL #NFLPicks #SportsBetting #Week5 #WeKalledIt

  3. Oct 1

    Dallas Defense DOES NOT EXIST 😳 NFL Week 4 Betting Picks & Breakdown

    NFL Week 4 is here, and we're breaking down every matchup with predictions, betting insights, and hot takes. From Thursday Night Football in Cleveland to Monday Night in New Orleans, we cover team performance, key players, injuries, and the coaching decisions that will swing these games. In this episode: 🏈 Pittsburgh at Cleveland: Thursday Night preview 🇬🇧 Indy vs Washington in London: why international games matter 🔥 Is Dallas' defense real? (Spoiler: no) 🐯 Joe Burrow's return vs Jacksonville ⚔️ Chiefs vs Raiders: battle of the unbeatens 📉 Is Arizona's offense overhyped? 📈 Atlanta's offense bouncing back on Monday Night Drop your Week 4 picks in the comments and let us know who you think we got wrong. Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a pick. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Intro and Week 4 NFL Overview 02:00 Pittsburgh at Cleveland Thursday Night Preview 07:20 Indy at Washington in London 10:57 Giants vs Cardinals: Jameis Winston and QB Battles 15:10 Dallas at Houston: Defense and Offense Breakdown 19:59 Arizona at New York: QB Trades and Team Outlooks 25:03 Jacksonville at Cincinnati: Joe Burrow's Return 29:55 Rams at Philadelphia: Key Matchups and Predictions 35:48 Kansas City vs Raiders: Battle of Unbeaten Teams 41:50 Seattle vs Chargers: Rebound and Performance 47:53 Monday Night Preview: Atlanta at New Orleans #NFL #NFLPicks #SportsBetting #Week4 #NFLPredictions For entertainment purposes only. Please gamble responsibly.

  4. Sep 26

    Browns Hot Takes, Cam Ward & Drake Maye QB Check + NFL Week Picks | We Kalled It

    Coaching can make or break a season, and this week we're breaking down who's getting it right and who's costing their team games. We dig into Sean Payton and Dan Quinn's big decisions, late-game management, and how injuries (including Malik Nabers') are reshaping the fantasy landscape. Plus: start/sit calls on Nabers and Brock Bowers, QB evaluations on Cam Ward and Drake Maye, JSN and Alvin Kamara outlooks, hot takes on the Browns and the Dolphins' schedule, and our picks for Rams vs. Broncos, Seahawks vs. Commanders, Lions vs. Jets, and more. 🏈 Subscribe for weekly NFL analysis, fantasy football advice, and predictions. Chapters 00:00 Intro & episode overview 02:26 Malik Nabers injury & recovery 03:02 How coaching changes impact NFL teams 05:00 Coaching decisions: Sean Payton & Dan Quinn 07:01 Game management in critical moments 10:00 Fantasy start/sit: Malik Nabers & Brock Bowers 12:00 Injuries and game outcomes 15:01 Predictions: Rams vs. Broncos, Seahawks vs. Commanders 17:02 Lions vs. Jets breakdown 19:59 Hot takes: Browns outlook & Dolphins schedule 21:56 QB play & team strategy 25:04 QB evaluations: Cam Ward, Drake Maye & more 27:06 Defensive schemes that are working 29:57 Coaching adjustments on both sides of the ball 32:07 Play-calling trends 34:54 Player evaluations: JSN, Alvin Kamara & more 37:00 In-game adjustments & adaptability 40:02 Bold season predictions 41:58 Upcoming game picks & betting tips 45:02 Wrap-up #NFL #FantasyFootball #NFLPicks

  5. Sep 17

    NFL Week 2 Picks: Are the Giants Legit? Bears Score 59?!

    Week 2 is where the overreactions either cash in or collapse. Phillip and Ken break down the biggest fantasy and betting takeaways from a wild opening week, then turn to the matchups that can reshape the entire board—from Buffalo's first game in the new stadium to whether the Bears' explosive new offense is actually sustainable. The conversation starts with the teams that changed the most after Week 1. The Giants' defense looks fast, physical, and mean. The Rams' early stumble gets reexamined through the lens of overseas travel and Kyle Shanahan's game planning. The Saints' comeback potential, the Lions' defensive red flags, the Cowboys' collapse, and the Browns' disaster all get put under the microscope. You'll also hear sharp, opinionated takes on the teams that matter most for fantasy and spreads this week: Why the Saints might be a buy despite a brutal first halfWhy Buffalo vs. Detroit could get ugly fastWhy Cincinnati at Houston is one of the most telling games of the slateWhy the Browns, Titans, and Dolphins are already showing the signs of a long seasonWhy the Bears' offense may be historic even if the fantasy passing production isn'tWhy Green Bay, Minnesota, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Jacksonville, the Chargers, the Raiders, Seattle, Washington, and Kansas City all present sharp Week 2 betting anglesPhillip and Ken don't just hand you picks—they explain what the film, the usage, the coaching, and the game environment are actually telling you. They debate whether the early heat on teams like the Rams, Lions, Chargers, and Colts is real, and whether bounce-back spots for squads like the Vikings, Broncos, Eagles, and Seahawks are being mispriced. This one is perfect if you want smarter fantasy edges, stronger betting logic, and a clearer read on which Week 1 results actually mean something. If you only listen to one Week 2 preview, make it this one.

  6. Sep 9

    Our Week 1 NFL Picks Are In: Biggest Upsets, Fantasy Breakouts & Must-Watch Matchups

    Get ready for Week 1 of the NFL season with game predictions, fantasy football draft strategies, team performance analysis, player updates, and betting insights. In this episode, we break down key matchups including Seattle vs. New England, San Francisco vs. the Rams, Cincinnati vs. Tampa Bay, Baltimore vs. Indianapolis, Detroit vs. New Orleans, the Jets vs. Tennessee, the Giants vs. Dallas, Pittsburgh vs. Atlanta, Green Bay vs. Minnesota, the Chargers vs. Miami, and Kansas City vs. Denver. We also discuss how injuries, offseason moves, coaching changes, and player outlooks could impact the opening week. Whether you are setting your fantasy lineup, making picks, or following your favorite team, this episode offers practical insight for the start of the season. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Week 1 NFL Picks 02:09 Seattle vs. New England Analysis 04:03 Monitoring Patriots' Offseason Moves 06:12 San Francisco vs. Rams Preview 08:40 Bengals vs. Buccaneers Matchup 12:12 Baltimore vs. Indianapolis Breakdown 15:36 Detroit vs. New Orleans Preview 18:48 Jets vs. Titans Fantasy Outlook 22:33 Giants vs. Cowboys Analysis 25:46 Pittsburgh vs. Atlanta Insights 29:21 Green Bay vs. Minnesota Predictions 32:33 Chargers vs. Dolphins Game Expectations 35:45 Dallas vs. New York Preview 38:45 Chiefs vs. Broncos Key Matchup 40:45 Closing Remarks and Final Predictions Subscribe for more NFL predictions, fantasy football advice, matchup breakdowns, and weekly football analysis. #NFL #FantasyFootball #NFLWeek1 #FootballPredictions #SportsBetting

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An astrophysicist, former college football player, and actuary put their heads together to give you the insights needed to beat the books!