BENCH'd Podcast | NFL

Joseph Tovar
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Welcome to Bench’d! Joey and the fellas are die hard fans and have been talking all things NFL their entire lives. Now they invite you to listen as they bring these lifelong convos to a podcast. They aren’t former college or pro players. Like many of you, they were benched after high school football and have been talking smack from the sidelines ever since. So listen to hear the guys talk about the league they love and so much more. Support this podcast:

  1. 4d ago

    Shawne Merriman Joins BENCH'D! Chargers, Herbert & NFL Midseason Predictions

    THANKS FOR WATCHING! DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL —————— 🧻 Sponsored by DUDE Wipes!Upgrade your wipe game and stay fresh with DUDE Wipes!👉 https://dudeproductsamazonseller.pxf.io/9V3D5E —————— 🚨 SHAWNE "LIGHTS OUT" MERRIMAN JOINS BENCH'D! 🚨 Former NFL All-Pro linebacker and Los Angeles Chargers legend Shawne Merriman joins the BENCH'D NFL Podcast for an exclusive conversation about the biggest storylines of the 2026 NFL season! 🏈 What's going on with the Los Angeles Chargers? 🔥 Is Justin Herbert still the franchise quarterback? 🏆 Who are the REAL Super Bowl contenders? ⭐ Who deserves the NFL MVP at midseason? 💪 What separates elite NFL defenses from the rest? 👀 Which teams and players should NFL fans be watching? Shawne brings his experience as one of the NFL's most feared pass rushers to break down today's game, share his perspective on the Chargers, and give his takes on the NFL playoff picture. Whether you're a Chargers fan or just love NFL football, this is an episode you won't want to miss! 👇 DROP YOUR TAKES IN THE COMMENTS: Who is your Super Bowl favorite right now, and do you still believe in Justin Herbert? 👍 LIKE the video 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to BENCH'D for NFL interviews, reactions, fantasy football analysis, and weekly NFL coverage. 📲 SHARE this episode with an NFL fan! 🎙️ BENCH'D NFL Podcast — Real Football. Real Opinions. No Benchwarmers. 0:00 Intro 0:52 What happened to the Chargers 4:05 Is Justin Herbert cooked? 8:58 Chargers selling? 11:00 Fire Mike McDaniel 11:41 Bigger impact Simmons or Nelson? 13:05 Jonathan Taylor best fit? 14:09 Kyler Murray confidence 15:32 Josh Sweat to the Chargers? 16:00 Khalil Mack best fit? 16:50 Super favorites 17:38 Falcons are a PROBLEM 18:10 Kenneth Walker exceeding expectations 18:50 Checking in on Patrick Mahomes 20:05 Players coming back FAST from major injury 22:00 Jay-Z halftime show 23:27 MVP race 25:26 favorite rookie defenders 28:15 Rapid fire 30:48 Player safety 33:30 Shawne Merriman the father #ShawneMerriman #JustinHerbert #NFL #Chargers #NFLPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. Oct 6

    NFL Week 4 RECAP: Biggest Winners, Losers & What We Learned | BENCH’d

    🏈 NFL WEEK 4 IS IN THE BOOKS! The BENCH’d crew breaks down everything that happened across Week 4 of the NFL season — the biggest wins, worst losses, breakout performances, disappointing teams and the storylines that could shape the rest of the year. 🔥 On today’s show: • Biggest winners & losers from Week 4 • Teams that proved they’re LEGIT • Teams we’re officially worried about • QB performances that caught our attention • Breakout players & disappointing performances • Our biggest overreactions • What Week 4 changed about the NFL landscape 👇 DROP YOUR TAKE: Who impressed you the most in Week 4 — and which team are you officially DONE believing in? 👍 LIKE the video 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to BENCH’d for NFL reactions, rankings, fantasy football, game picks and weekly live shows. #NFL #NFLWeek4 #NFLRecap #NFLNews #Football #NFLReaction #BENCHd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. Oct 1

    NFL Power Rankings Week 4: Top 10 Teams in the NFL

    Use promo code BENCHD when you sign up to unlock the Win or Your Money Back offer (up to $200 in bonus credit, terms apply). Make player over/under picks across the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, college sports, soccer, golf, MMA, tennis, and more. Sign up here: https://betr.pxf.io/c/5241500/3099031/22434 Must be 18+ (19+ in AL & CO; 21+ in AZ, MA & VA) and physically located in an eligible state. Terms and conditions apply. Please play responsibly. 🏈 **NFL WEEK 4 POWER RANKINGS ARE HERE!** Four weeks into the NFL season, we're ranking the **TOP 10 teams in football** based on what we've actually seen on the field. Who looks like a legitimate Super Bowl contender? Which teams are climbing? Who's falling? And which team is getting WAY too much respect? 🔥 Week 4 NFL Power Rankings 📈 Biggest risers 📉 Teams falling back to earth 🏆 Super Bowl contenders 👀 Teams knocking on the Top 10 🗣️ Plenty of debate Drop YOUR Top 10 in the comments and tell us which ranking we got completely wrong. Subscribe to **BENCH’d NFL Podcast** for NFL reactions, power rankings, fantasy football, game picks, live watch parties and more all season long. #NFL #NFLPowerRankings #NFLWeek4 #PowerRankings #Football #NFLNews #BENCHd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. Sep 29

    WEEK 4 WAIVER WIRE! Must-Add Players + Fantasy Risers & Fallers

    🚨 WEEK 4 FANTASY FOOTBALL WAIVER WIRE 🚨 Week 3 is in the books, and it’s time to attack the waiver wire. On this episode of FANTASY’d, we break down the best Week 4 waiver wire pickups, players whose fantasy stock is TRENDING UP, and the names we're starting to worry about heading into Week 4. 🏈 On the show:• Top Week 4 waiver wire pickups• RBs and WRs worth your FAAB• Breakout players trending UP 📈• Fantasy disappointments trending DOWN 📉• Injury replacements and new opportunities• Players to stash before your league catches on• Week 4 fantasy football strategy Whether you're 3-0, 0-3 or somewhere in between, it's time to improve your roster. 👇 DROP YOUR WAIVER CLAIMS IN THE COMMENTS!Who are you targeting this week? Subscribe to BENCH’d for NFL reactions, fantasy football, game picks and weekly live shows. #FantasyFootball #WaiverWire #NFLWeek4 #FantasyFootball2026 #Week4Waivers #NFLFantasy #FantasyWaiverWire #FantasyFootballAdvice #BENCHd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Sep 28

    NFL Week 3 Reaction: Patriots EXPOSED + Raiders 3-0!

    THANKS FOR WATCHING! DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL —————— 🎯 Play along with us all season on BetR Picks! Use promo code BENCHD when you sign up to unlock the Win or Your Money Back offer (up to $200 in bonus credit, terms apply). Make player over/under picks across the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, college sports, soccer, golf, MMA, tennis, and more. Sign up here: https://betr.pxf.io/c/5241500/3099031/22434 Must be 18+ (19+ in AL & CO; 21+ in AZ, MA & VA) and physically located in an eligible state. Terms and conditions apply. Please play responsibly. —————— VISIT BENCHDSHOW.COM - Special Announcements - Fantasy Rankings and Tips - The BENCH'd Beat - Sign up for our weekly email ————— NFL Podcast FOLLOW THE SHOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benchdshow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benchdshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/benchdshow Spotify Podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benchdshow Apple Podcasts:https: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/benchd-w-the-tovar-brothers-nfl/id1692285587 ------------ 0:00 Intro 3:30 Protecting QBs too much? 7:05 What’s next for the Chargers? 12:23 Bryce Young concern? 14:58 Aaron Glenn the future in NY? 17:03 No panic with Texans 20:16 Colts are close 21:20 Patriots exposed 23:52 Chiefs are back again 28:30 Why did the Giants pay Jameis? 29:04 Cam Ward clock is ticking 30:05 Giants QB search 34:08 Who runs the AFC North? 36:14 Should Jayden Daniels have surgery? 39:36 Brock Purdy is better than your QB 42:05 Kyler Murray debut 44:00 Time to fire Todd Bowles 45:45 Raiders and Saints are fun 48:40 Field conditions in Brazil 51:05 I believe in the Ravens 52:52 Will Broncos close out big games? 56:04 Eagles vs Bears preview NFL Week 3 was ABSOLUTE CHAOS. 🤯 The BENCH’d crew reacts to everything that went down across the NFL in Week 3 — the biggest wins, worst losses, breakout performances and teams that might already be in serious trouble. 🏈 Patriots get HUMILIATED 35-6 by Jacksonville 🏈 Is New England finally being exposed? 🏈 Aaron Rodgers & Pittsburgh upset Joe Burrow and the Bengals 🏈 Baltimore survives Dallas in a 34-31 thriller 🏈 Washington shocks Seattle 🏈 Buffalo moves to 3-0 despite FIVE turnovers 🏈 Denver takes down the Rams on Sunday Night Football 🏈 Chiefs handle Miami 🏈 49ers survive another shootout 🏈 Biggest winners & losers from Week 3 Three weeks into the season, we're starting to find out which teams are REAL and which ones fooled us. 👇 What was your BIGGEST takeaway from Week 3? SUBSCRIBE for NFL reactions, rankings, debates, fantasy football and weekly game picks from the BENCH’d Podcast. #NFL #NFLWeek3 #Patriots #Steelers #Ravens #Bills #NFLNews #Football #BENCHd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Sep 25

    NFL Week 3 Picks LIVE 🏈 Picking EVERY Game + Upset Predictions

    NFL WEEK 3 IS HERE! 🏈🔥 The BENCH’d crew is LIVE breaking down Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season and making our picks for EVERY game on the schedule. Who gets the upsets? Who are we completely wrong about? And which teams make a statement in Week 3? On today's show: 🏈 Every Week 3 game picked 🔥 Biggest upset predictions 🔒 Our Week 3 locks 👀 Teams we're buying & selling 🌎 Ravens vs. Cowboys in Rio ⚔️ Bengals vs. Steelers 🐏 Rams vs. Broncos on Sunday Night Football 🦅 Eagles vs. Bears on Monday Night Football 💬 YOUR picks and reactions in the live chat The Sunday slate includes 14 games before Eagles-Bears closes Week 3 on Monday night. ⚡ BENCH’d is presented by BETR Use promo code BENCHD for the special signup offer. SUBSCRIBE and join us every week for NFL reactions, predictions, fantasy football, betting talk and more. 👇 DROP YOUR WEEK 3 UPSET PICK IN THE CHAT! #NFL #NFLWeek3 #NFLPicks #NFLPredictions #NFL2026 #BENCHd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Sep 23

    Week 3 Waiver Wire Targets: Who Should You Add NOW?

    Week 3 Fantasy Football waiver wire time! AJ Woodson breaks down the best players to target, priority pickups, sleepers, and potential breakout players you need to consider adding before Week 3. After another injury-filled NFL weekend, the waiver wire could make a huge difference for your fantasy roster. Jonah Coleman, Bryce Young, Tyler Shough, Tre Tucker and other emerging options are among the names getting attention entering Week 3. 🏈 On this episode of FANTASY’d: • Week 3 waiver wire targets • Must-add RBs & WRs • QB and TE streaming options • Breakout players to stash • Injury replacements • Players worth spending FAAB on • Fantasy football Q&A ⚡ FANTASY’d presented by BETR Use promo code BENCHD when signing up. Subscribe to BENCH’d for weekly fantasy football advice, NFL reactions, waiver wire breakdowns, start/sit help and more. Who is your #1 waiver claim this week? Drop your player + league format in the comments. #FantasyFootball #WaiverWire #FantasyFootball2026 #Week3 #NFLFantasy #FantasyFootballAdvice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Sep 23

    NFL Week 2 | Biggest Winners, Losers & Reactions | BENCH’d #328

    THANKS FOR WATCHING! DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL On today’s show: 🏈 Eagles survive the Titans and move to 2-0 🔥 Seahawks DOMINATE Arizona, 31-7 😳 Saints stun Lamar Jackson and the Ravens ⭐ Cowboys offense explodes against Washington 👀 Panthers destroy Atlanta, 34-3 ⚔️ Chiefs survive the Colts in an OT thriller 📉 Which 0-2 teams should already be PANICKING? 📈 Who proved they’re actually FOR REAL? PLUS — our biggest winners and losers from Week 2 and what everything means heading into Week 3. 💬 COMMENT BELOW: What was your BIGGEST takeaway from Week 2? —————— 🎯 Play along with us all season on BetR Picks! Use promo code BENCHD when you sign up to unlock the Win or Your Money Back offer (up to $200 in bonus credit, terms apply). Make player over/under picks across the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, college sports, soccer, golf, MMA, tennis, and more. Sign up here: https://betr.pxf.io/c/5241500/3099031/22434 Must be 18+ (19+ in AL & CO; 21+ in AZ, MA & VA) and physically located in an eligible state. Terms and conditions apply. Please play responsibly. —————— VISIT BENCHDSHOW.COM - Special Announcements - Fantasy Rankings and Tips - The BENCH'd Beat - Sign up for our weekly email ————— NFL Podcast FOLLOW THE SHOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benchdshow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benchdshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/benchdshow Spotify Podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benchdshow Apple Podcasts:https: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/benchd-w-the-tovar-brothers-nfl/id1692285587 ------------ 0:00 Intro 2:20 Herbert and McDaniel 7:11 Joey Porter Jr 8:52 Aaron Donald 14:37 Bills defeat Lions 17:53 Panthers defeat Falcons 21:33 Saints defeat Ravens 24:24 Vikings defeat Bears 26:58 Bengals defeat Texans 28:55 Patriots defeat Steelers 30:11 Browns defeat Buccaneers 32:04 Eagles defeat Titans 34:50 Broncos defeat Jaguars 38:57 Rank Year 3 QBs 43:27 Raiders defeat Chargers 49:26 Seahawks defeat Cardinals 53:32 49ers defeat Dolphins 54:54 Cowboys defeat Commanders 1:00:30 Chiefs defeat Colts 1:04:53 Rams vs Giants MNF 1:07:18 Standings after week 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Welcome to Bench’d! Joey and the fellas are die hard fans and have been talking all things NFL their entire lives. Now they invite you to listen as they bring these lifelong convos to a podcast. They aren’t former college or pro players. Like many of you, they were benched after high school football and have been talking smack from the sidelines ever since. So listen to hear the guys talk about the league they love and so much more. Support this podcast:

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  • Creator
    Joseph Tovar
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    224
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Joseph Tovar
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    BENCH'd Podcast | NFL