Episode 14 — Studs, Duds, NFL Surprises & Sports RivalriesWelcome back to **Raising Fans!** We’ve got NFL studs and duds, early-season playoff math, baseball’s final playoff pushes, and some serious drama from NASCAR and SuperMotocross.We also have a little golf recap… and Masen might want to skip the intro.⛳ The In-Law Golf RecapJordan hits the course with the in-laws for a scramble, and the team shoots **even par!**The only problem? Masen wasn't there.And apparently, things went much better without him. 😂🏈 Studs & Duds of the WeekendJordan and Masen each bring their biggest surprises from the NFL weekend.Jordan's Studs:Kansas City Chiefs: Kenneth Walker is HIM, Mahomes is looking great, and Travis Kelce may be back as a top fantasy wide receiver option. Plus, a massive overtime win.Cincinnati Bengals: The defense is showing up, Joe Burrow is slinging it, and Cincinnati puts up 20 points against one of the league's top defenses.The Texans matchup: Houston's top running back struggles to get going, while Dexter Lawrence continues to make an impact.Masen's Studs:New Orleans Saints: Sitting at 1-1 after facing Detroit and Baltimore, could Shough actually lead this team to the playoffs? Even without first-round pick Jordan Tyson, the Saints' wide receiver room looks seriously underrated.Minnesota Vikings: Sitting at 2-0 with a veteran quarterback and a schedule that could open up opportunities over the next few weeks.Then we get to the DUDS.Injuries are piling up, including concerns surrounding Jayden Daniels, Jaxson Dart, Caleb Williams, D.J. Moore, Saquon Barkley, and Atlanta's quarterback situation.Jordan regrets picking the Chargers over the Chiefs after another frustrating loss, while Masen questions Green Bay's quarterback and running game following an overtime scare against the Jets.And we HAVE to talk about Arizona giving up three touchdowns to Jaxon Smith-Njigba, including an 82-yard touchdown on the first play of the game.📊 The Early-Season Playoff StatsOnly 16% of teams that start 0-2 go on to make the playoffs.We break down the winless teams and ask: Which one still has a realistic shot?Then we flip the script. Around 75% of teams that start 2-0 make the playoffs.Buffalo, Philadelphia, Kansas City, Cincinnati, Las Vegas, Minnesota, San Francisco, and Seattle are all off to strong starts.But which 2-0 team could still miss the postseason?⚾ MLB Playoff PushBaseball's regular season is nearing its finish, and the playoff picture is starting to take shape.We break down the locked-in teams, the division races, and the final wild-card battles across the American and National Leagues.Who gets the final spots, and which teams are about to watch October baseball from home?🏁 BTB4 — Are We Racing or Fighting?We wrap things up with some serious motorsports drama.In NASCAR, Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar get into a heated confrontation after the Bristol Night Race. Blaney's late incident costs him a strong finish and creates major consequences for the championship standings.Then SuperMotocross turns up the intensity.Haiden Deegan crashes late, Prado moves into second, Roczen makes contact, and an aggressive block on teammate Cooper Webb sends the race into chaos. Deegan apologizes, but Webb has some strong words about his teammate — and rumors of a fight in the team trailer take things to another level.With the final week approaching, we check the updated standings and ask: Is this still racing, or are we officially fighting now?Another episode of Raising Fans is here. Two dads, plenty of sports, and more than enough reasons to argue.
