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Upsets & Underdogs

50 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 26 ratings

12-year NFL vet and Super Bowl Champion Will Blackmon jumps headfirst into the world of sports gambling to break down the best lines, top props, and of course, the most intriguing underdogs.
Plus: dope guests, expert analysis, lively discussions, retellings of the biggest upsets in sports history, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned gambler or placing your first wager, you can bet we’ll have you covered.

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The Rams & Bengals Prevail: Conference Championship Recap

February 01, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes

Today on Upsets & Underdogs Presented by WynnBET, we recap the NFL Conference Championship Games! First off, we check in with the record books! Then we break down the past weekend's games. First up is the Rams victory over the Niners. Will's prediction about what the Rams would need to do to win came true, as LA was able to get physical against SF. Kupp and OBJ delivered big performances, while Deebo stopped getting fed the ball when it mattered most. Then we crown our Upset of the Week, as t...

Conference Championship Preview

January 27, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes

On today's Upsets & Underdogs Presented by WynnBET, we're bringing you a Conference Championship preview deep dive! First, Will discusses the possibility of Sean Payton landing in Dallas. Then, we talk Bengals (+7) @ Chiefs. The Bengals have something the Bills didn't have: a legitimate, dominant, #1 RB. Could the ability to run the ball be the difference-maker for Cincinnati? Will their O-Line hold up? Then we have Niners (+3.5) @ Rams. Is the third time the charm for Los Angeles? Or will S...

A Weekend of Walk-Offs: Divisional Round Recap

January 25, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes

Today on Upsets & Underdogs Presented by WynnBET, we recap the NFL Divisional Round! First off, we check in with the record books! Then we break down some of the past weekend's key matchups. First up is the Chiefs win against the Bills. What a game. Two teams, evenly matched. What about those OT rules, though? Next up: the Rams send TB12 and the Bucs packing. We thought the GOAT had another vintage comeback victory coming, but Cooper Kupp spoiled Tampa Bay's hopes. Then we dig into the Bengal...

Divisional Round Deep Dive with Dorin Dickerson

January 20, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour

On today's Upsets & Underdogs Presented by WynnBET, we're bringing you a Divisional Round deep dive with NFL vet Dorin Dickerson! First, Dorin tells us about his biggest underdog moment -- including how crazy it was to play at West Virginia as a visitor. After that, we jump into a preview of the Divisional Playoffs! First up: Bengals @ Titans (-3.5). Joe Burrow and the Bengals are playing hot. Do they have what it takes to upset the AFC's top seed? Next is Niners @ Packers (-6). Aaron Rodgers...

The Niners Take Down the Cowboys: NFL Wild Card Weekend Recap

January 18, 2022 08:00 - 27 minutes

Today on Upsets & Underdogs Presented by WynnBET, we recap NFL Wild Card Weekend! Will is out sick, but Lamb recaps the record books! Then we break down some of the past weekend's key matchups. First up is the Bengals' victory over the Raiders. The game was not without some controversy, but Burrow delivered a great performance to get Cincinnati their first playoff win in 30 years! Then we discuss the Bucs dominating win against the Eagles. TB is the goat. But is Jalen the guy Philly should st...

Super Wild Card Weekend Preview with Colleen Wolfe

January 13, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes

On today's Upsets & Underdogs Presented by WynnBET, we're bringing you a Super Wild Card Weekend preview -- including the underdogs we think you should really keep an eye on. To start off, we have the final installment of Win Will Blackmon's Money! See how Theo ended up, after being given $100 to bet with each week for the second half of the NFL season. Then we welcome NFL Network's Colleen Wolfe to the show! She tells us about her upcoming trip to Tampa to see the Bucs/Eagles game, and about...

Russell Wilson to Denver: A Match Made in Heaven? | Week 18 Upsets

January 11, 2022 08:00 - 48 minutes

Today on Upsets & Underdogs Presented by WynnBET, we dig into the NFL Week 18 upsets, and pose the question: Russell Wilson to Denver -- a match made in heaven? First, we dig into all the Black Monday firings and whether we should even feel sorry for underperforming coaches. Next, we recap the record books! Lamb's got a slight edge over Will, but the final bell has yet to ring. Then we get into our Upset Breakdown and discuss the biggest upsets of Week 18! First up is the Seahawk's win over t...

Will Blackmon On NFL Life, Winning A Ring, & His Post Playing Career | Veteran's Minimum Crossover

January 07, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes

In place of an Underdog Tales episode, we're bringing you something special to kick off 2022! When Will and Lamb were in Vegas, they recorded an episode of Lamb's podcast, Veteran's Minimum. What took place was a fun, casual chat that shows a different side of Will and Lamb that you might not get on a regular Upsets & Underdogs episode. As a treat, we're presenting that episode here on our feed as well! Will talks about life in the NFL, and Lamb picks the brain someone who won a championship ...

Bobby Carpenter Talks Alabama vs Georgia | NFL Week 18 Underdogs

January 06, 2022 08:00 - 53 minutes

On today's Upsets & Underdogs Presented by WynnBET, we're previewing a few of the most intriguing NFL Week 18 games, talking Alabama vs. Georgia with Bobby Carpenter, and more! To start off, we welcome 7 year NFL veteran Bobby Carpenter to the show! He shares a bit about winning a National Championship with the Buckeyes as a double digit underdog. Then we preview the upcoming National Championship game between Alabama and Georgia! After that, we jump into a rundown of this week's Top Dogs. Fi...

Scariest Teams in the AFC | NFL Week 17 Upsets

January 04, 2022 08:00 - 55 minutes

Today on Upsets & Underdogs Presented by WynnBET, we dig into the NFL Week 17 upsets, and discuss the scariest AFC Playoff teams! But first: we need to address some of the biggest news items of the week. Up top, Will discusses Kirk Herbstreit's recent comments about college players skipping bowl games, and what that says about their love of the game. Next, we get into the Antonio Brown situation. Will he ever play in the NFL again? Then we get into our Upset Breakdown and discuss the biggest ...

Curry vs Durant for MVP with Georges Niang & NFL Week 16 Upsets

December 28, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour

Today on Upsets & Underdogs Presented by WynnBET, we dig into the NFL Week 16 Upsets! But first: the Sixers' Georges Niang joins in to talk basketball! After Georges tells us about his biggest underdog moment, he discusses playing against the two MVP frontrunners, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant. Will also asks him what it's like to go up against LeBron. Then we get into our Upset Breakdown and discuss the biggest upsets of Week 16! First up is the Titan's takedown of the Niners on Thursday Nigh...

Underdog Tales: Brock Lesnar Ends The Undertaker's Streak

December 24, 2021 08:00 - 18 minutes

Today we continue our series of Underdog Tales, highlighting some of the greatest upsets in sports history. This episode, we're doing something a little different, and discussing one of the craziest upsets in the history of pro wrestling: Brock Lesnar's defeat of The Undertaker at Wrestlemania XXX! Joining us to share his expertise is podcaster and former WWE writer, Dave Schilling. Succinctly describing who The Undertaker is... well, that's a difficult task. Whether he's an undead zombie, a ...

RGIII Talks NFL Week 15 Upsets

December 21, 2021 08:00 - 57 minutes

Today on Upsets & Underdogs Presented by WynnBET, we dig into the NFL Week 15 Upsets. Joining us is the one and only Robert Griffin III! We also discuss NFL futures, and more! First off, we check the record books. Then it's time to check in with Theo Ash and continue our recurring segment: Win Will Blackmon's Money! Following that, we welcome RGIII onto the show! After RGIII talks about his biggest upset moments, we dive into the Week 15 upsets. First up was the Texans' takedown of the Jaguar...

Saints vs Bucs Preview with BJ Flores | NFL Week 15 Underdogs

December 16, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes

On today's Upsets & Underdogs Presented by WynnBET, we preview a selection of NFL Week 15 games, including: Pats @ Colts (-2), Saints @ Buccaneers (-11), and Vikings (-3.5) @ Bears! To start off, we welcome former boxer and current trainer for Jake Paul: BJ Flores! Will asks him about his greatest underdog moment, and about prepping for Jake's fight this weekend. Then, we jump into a rundown of this week's Top Dogs. First up: Pats @ Colts (-2). The Pats are hot. Can they shut down Jonathan Ta...

Who Will Win NFL Coach of the Year? | NFL Week 14 Upsets

December 14, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes

Today on Upsets & Underdogs Presented by WynnBET, we dig into the NFL Week 14 Upsets. Spoiler alert: there was only one! We also discuss Super Bowl matchups, and more! First, off Will & Lamb ask: Who will win NFL Coach of the Year? Who has the best case between Belichick, LaFleur, and Kingsbury? Then the guys check the record books, and discuss the recent kicking woes that have spread nearly league-wide. After that it's time to break down the only upset of Week 14: the Falcons' win over the P...

Underdog Tales: Kurt Warner & The Greatest Show On Turf

December 10, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes

Today we continue our series of Underdog Tales, highlighting some of the greatest upsets in sports history. This episode, we take a page out of the NFL storybook to discuss the rise of Kurt Warner and the 1999 Rams! After nearly a decade without a playoff birth, the Rams were heading into 1999 with a new star running back in Marshall Faulk, a promising new rookie receiver in Torry Holt, and a sharp new QB in Trent Green. Could this be the year they made a huge leap back to prominence? But whe...

Previewing UFC 269 with Georges St-Pierre | NFL Week 14 Underdogs

December 09, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour

On today's Upsets & Underdogs Presented by WynnBET, we're previewing UFC 269 with one of the greats of the octagon: the one and only Georges St-Pierre! Plus, we discuss some key Week 14 Underdogs, and dive into a new installment of Win Will Blackmon's Money! To start off, Will and Lamb discuss recovering from last week's Vegas trip. Then we jump right into it with GSP himself! Will asks him about his greatest underdog moment, and then we take a look at UFC 269's main events. First up: Oliveir...

The Lions Finally Get A Win | Week 13 Upsets | Recorded in Vegas!

December 06, 2021 21:37 - 22 minutes

Today on Upsets & Underdogs Presented by WynnBET, we dig into the NFL Week 13 Upsets. The biggest news is the Lions' stunning last second victory over the Vikings to secure their first W of the season! This episode we're recording from Vegas, at the Blue Wire Studio at the Wynn! First, off Will & Lamb talk Vegas, including Will's experience at the Raiders tailgate. Then the guys recap their TNF props! Will came out on top, with his prescient prediction of the Cowboy's defense coming up with a...

Do the Broncos Have a Shot Against the Chiefs? | NFL Week 13 Underdogs

December 02, 2021 08:00 - 51 minutes

On today's Upsets & Underdogs Presented by WynnBET, we preview some key Week 13 Underdogs, and ask: can the Broncos beat the Chiefs? To start off, Will and Lamb talk about their upcoming Vegas trip, and decide to make it a bit more interesting with some fun prop bets on Thursday Night's Cowboys/Saints matchup! Then we jump into Win Will Blackmon's Money! Theo Ash rejoins the show to walk us through his bets from last week. His all-away-team parlay didn't quite pan out, but his NBA wager let h...

Tom Brady: Lock for MVP? | NFL Week 12 Upsets

November 30, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes

Today on Upsets & Underdogs Presented by WynnBET, we dig into the NFL Week 12 Upsets. First, Will & Lamb recap their records, then it's time to break down the biggest upsets of Week 12. Of course, there's only two to choose from! First, we discuss the Jets' upset over the Texans, and how Zach Wilson's skill level differs from Mike White and Joe Flacco. Next, we crown our Upset of the Week: the Raiders' victory over the Cowboys on Thanksgiving. The Raiders have been through a lot as a team, bu...

Underdog Tales: Appalachian State Beats Michigan

November 26, 2021 08:00 - 14 minutes

Today we continue our series of Underdog Tales, highlighting some of the greatest upsets in sports history. This episode, we dive into the world of college football to discuss Appalachian State's stunning defeat over Michigan in 2007. Entering the 2007 season, Michigan was a football powerhouse, ranked 5th in the nation. Meanwhile, Appalachian State was a rising star in the FCS, coming off two straight championship seasons. Nobody gave App State a shot. But the Mountaineers knew they had a sp...

Thanksgiving Preview | NFL Week 11 Upsets

November 23, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes

Today on Upsets & Underdogs Presented by WynnBET, we dig into the NFL Week 11 Upsets, and preview the Thanksgiving slate of games! First, Will & Lamb discuss the performances they're most thankful for so far this season. As far as team performances go, for Lamb it's the Chiefs, and for Will it's the Cowboys. When it comes to individual performances, Will is thankful for Deebo Samuel, and Lamb for Cooper Kupp. Lamb takes the reigns from here, and checks the record books. Then it's time to brea...

Cowboys vs Chiefs Preview & More | NFL Week 11 Underdogs

November 18, 2021 08:00 - 44 minutes

On today's Upsets & Underdogs Presented by WynnBET, we preview Cowboys vs Chiefs as we dig into Week 11 Underdogs, and more! We start off the show with a discussion of the concept of the money line, Lamb's recent soccer bet, and Will shares a story about a creepy wax security guard. Then we jump into Win Will Blackmon's Money! Theo Ash rejoins the show to walk us through his bets from last week. Good news: One of them actually hit! Lamb shares some advice on betting on NBA. Then Will and Lamb...

Is Home Field Advantage Dead? | NFL Week 10 Upsets

November 16, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes

With all these visiting teams having success of late, we're left to ask: Is home field advantage dead this season? Today on Upsets & Underdogs Presented by WynnBET, we dig into the NFL Week 10 Upsets! First, Will & Lamb check the record books, and discuss whether home field advantage even exists in 2021. Then they dig into the biggest upsets of the week, starting off with the confusing Vikings' victory over the Chargers. Then we discuss the Kyler-Murray-less Cardinals' loss to the Re-Cam-Newt...

Underdog Tales: Holly Holm Takes Down Ronda Rousey at UFC 193

November 12, 2021 08:00 - 13 minutes

Today we continue our series of Underdog Tales, highlighting some of the greatest upsets in sports history. This episode, we dive into the world of MMA, and discuss one of the biggest upsets in UFC history: Holly Holm win over Ronda Rousey at UFC 193. Holm was a champion boxer who was 9-0 in MMA fights. Not a household name, Holm had only appeared in two UFC fights when she was scheduled to fight Ronda Rousey. Meanwhile, Rousey was on fire. At 12-0, she had never lost a round in her MMA caree...

Brandon Flowers - Can the Pack Bounce Back? - NFL Week 10 Underdogs

November 11, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes

On today's Upsets & Underdogs Presented by WynnBET, we ask: Can the Pack bounce back? Plus, we dig into NFL Week Underdogs, and more! We start off the show with a new segment: Win Will Blackmon's Money! Every week, Will will give fellow Blue Wire podcaster and brand new gambler Theo Ash $100 to bet on WynnBet. Whatever he wins, he gets to keep... but he definitely needs some guidance. Luckily, he's got Will and Lamb to help him along his journey! Then 9-year NFL vet, Pro Bowler, and host of t...

The Week of the Underdog | NFL Week 9 Upsets

November 09, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes

This is what it's all about, folks. Upsets, upsets, everywhere. Today on Upsets & Underdogs Presented by WynnBET, we dig into the NFL Week 9 Upsets! First, Will & Lamb break down some of the UFC and boxing action from this past weekend, before checking the record books. Then they dig into the biggest upsets of the week, starting off with the Falcon's defeat over their rival Saints. Next up is the Titans' Sunday Night dismantling of the Rams. After that we have the Broncos' surprising takedown...

Antoine Bethea - Can (Jordan) Love Prevail? | Week 9 Underdogs

November 04, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes

Aaron Rodgers is out, Jordan Love is in. That's the big news on today's Upsets & Underdogs Presented by WynnBET. First, Will & Lamb welcome two-time former world champ Paulie Malignaggi to discuss this weekend's Canelo vs Plant showdown. Paulie also shares the moment he most felt like an underdog. Then Antoine Bethea of the Man to Man Podcast joins the show, to discuss the upcoming week's Top Dogs. First up: Vikings @ Ravens (-5.5). Will and Antoine ponder what an interesting team the Vikings...

What's Up With Baker Mayfield? | Week 8 Upsets

November 02, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes

Today on Upsets & Underdogs Presented by WynnBET, we spend our Upsets Episode digging into wins by the Saints, Steelers, Packers, and Jets! And we ask the question: What's up with Baker Mayfield? First, Will & Lamb check the record books. Then they dig into the biggest upsets of the week, starting off with the Saints' victory over the Bucs before digging into the Steelers' surprising win over AFCN rivals, the Browns. Will explains why the Steelers are so annoying, and wonders if the pressure ...

Underdog Tales: The 2011 St. Louis Cardinals - with the Sklar Brothers

October 29, 2021 07:00 - 24 minutes

Today we continue our series of Underdog Tales, highlighting some of the greatest upsets in sports history. This episode, we dive into a story in the realm of baseball, joined by comedians (and die-hard Cardinals fans) Jason and Randy Sklar. The 2011 St. Louis Cardinals were supposed to be a team on the rise -- but losing star pitcher Adam Wainwright during Spring Training put all that into question. The team still started off hot, but suffered a slew of injuries to key players like Albert Pu...

Darius Butler - Why Austin Ekeler Needs to Up His Swag - Week 8 Underdogs

October 28, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes

Today on Upsets & Underdogs Presented by WynnBET, we run down the most undervalued teams of Week 8! Darius Butler joins the show, and we celebrate Halloween week by asking him some spooky football questions. Who's the scariest player? Which team is going to the ghost the league in the second half of the season? Then we jump into our Top Dogs, breaking down matchups between the Titans & Colts, Chargers & Pats, and Cowboys & Vikings. Finally, we pick our Underdogs of the Week, and Favorite Pic...

Ja'Marr Chase & The Bengals Torch The Ravens | Week 7 Upsets

October 26, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes

Today on Upsets & Underdogs Presented by WynnBET, we spend our Upsets Episode digging into wins by the Titans, Colts, Giants, & Bengals! Starting off the show, Will & Lamb check the record books. Then they dig into the biggest upsets of the week. Starting off with the Titans domination of the Chiefs, Will tries to predict what Kansas City's final record will be. Next, Will and Lamb dig into the Colt's win vs the Niners in the freezing rain. For the third upset, we jump into the Giants' surpri...

Haley O'Shaughnessy - NBA Predictions & NFL Week 7 Underdogs

October 21, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes

Today on Upsets & Underdogs Presented by WynnBET, we run down the most undervalued teams of Week 7! First off, Will and Lamb go through the Top Dogs: Can the Raiders keep the visiting Eagles at bay? Will Slay slow down Ruggs? And can the Colts keep their hot streak going on a trip to the Niners' house? Then, "Spinsters" Podcast co-host and giant Ravens fan Haley O'Shaughnessy joins the show to break down Baltimore's matchup against Joe Burrow and the Bengals! Next, Haley tells us about "Spins...

King Henry Blasts the Titans to Victory - Week 6 Upsets

October 20, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes

Today on Upsets & Underdogs Presented by WynnBET, we spend our Upsets Episode digging into wins by the Raiders, Jags, Cardinals, and Titans! Starting off the show, Will is happy to be home and Nick's got a fresh shave. The duo recap their picks from last week -- both of their underdog picks panned out! Then they dig into the biggest upsets of the week. Starting off with the Raiders' win over their rival Broncos, Will notes how players can find motivation in times of team crisis. Next, Will an...

Underdog Tales: Leicester City's Dream Season

October 15, 2021 07:00 - 14 minutes

Today we continue our series of Underdog Tales, highlighting some of the greatest upsets in sports history. This episode, we dive into a story about football -- English football that is! Before the 2015 English Premier League season began, Leicester City was given 5000-1 odds to end the season as champions. The season before, they had barely escaped relegation, and they had a brand new manager. So a little skepticism about their prospects made sense. But 5000-1? Those odds were truly off the...

Tramon Williams - Bears vs. Packers: The Oldest & Coldest Rivalry - Week 6 Underdogs

October 14, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes

Today on Upsets & Underdogs Presented by WynnBET, we run down the most undervalued teams of Week 6! First off, Lamb questions Will about a recent photo he took with David Beckham. Next, Will and Lamb are joined by 15-year NFL vet and Super Bowl champ Tramon Williams! Tramon tells Will about his underdog journey of being a college walk-on and starting in the NFL as an undrafted free agent. Then it's time to go through the Top Dogs: Chargers @ Ravens, Cardinals @ Browns, Raiders @ Broncos, and ...

The Bills Shock the Chiefs, the Eagles' D Delivers, & the Bears Rock Vegas - Week 5 Upsets

October 12, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutes

Today on Upsets & Underdogs Presented by WynnBET, we spend our Upsets Episode digging through wins by Buffalo, Philly, and Chicago! Starting off the show, Will and Nick recap their picks from last week. It was a pretty good week for Will, and a pretty grim one for Lamb. Then they dig into the biggest upsets of the week. Starting off with the Bills' dominance over the Chiefs, Will wonders if Mahomes needs to get back to the basics. Next, Will and Nick explain why the Eagles' "ugly" win at Caro...

Kofi Kingston - Will the Bills Beat the Chiefs? - Previewing NFL Week 5

October 07, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes

Today, Will and Nick kick off the show by discussing Stephon Gilmore's sudden move to Carolina. Next, the WWE's Kofi Kingston the show! He tells the guys his greatest personal upset, and explains why WWE wrestlers are indeed real athletes. Then we jump into our Top Dogs and discuss: Giants @ Cowboys (-7), Packers (-3.5) @ Bengals, 49ers @ Cardinals (-5.5), and Bills @ Chiefs (-3). Finally, we pick our Underdogs and Favorites of the Week! Tune in next episode to see how our picks did, and to r...

Are the Cardinals the Best Team in the NFL? - Reviewing NFL Week 4

October 05, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes

Are the Cardinals the best team in the NFL? Today on Upsets & Underdogs Presented by WynnBET, we try to answer that question, as we recap Week 4! Starting off the show, Will tells Lamb about his recent parlay experience, and Lamb recounts his very first visit to Central Park. Then the guys discuss Kyler Murray and why he's one of Will's favorite players to watch. After recapping how Will and Lamb's picks did last week, the guys review some Top Dogs! First up is the Chiefs' domination over the...

Underdog Tales: Stanford Beats 41-Point Favorite USC - Harbaugh vs Carroll

October 01, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes

Today we continue our series of Underdog Tales, highlighting some of the greatest upsets in sports history. This episode, we dive into the 2007 clash between USC and Stanford's football teams! At the time it was played, it was the largest point spread upset in college football -- ever. Stanford and USC have been battling on the gridiron for over 100 years. Through the decades, there's been plenty of drama. The 2007 meeting was just another chapter in a litany of contentious matchups. And it w...

Cris Carter Previews NFL Week 4, Talks "Diva" WR's, & Why McVay Reminded him of Belichick

September 30, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes

Today, Will and Nick kick off the show with a surprise quiz! How well did you do? (Spoiler Alert: probably better than Will did.) Next, Hall of Famer Cris Carter joins the show! He tells the guys about his podcast "WR1," and shares his greatest personal upset. Then we jump into this week's Top Dogs, and preview: Chiefs @ Eagles, Panthers @ Cowboys, Cardinals @ Rams, and Raiders @ Chargers. Check out why Cris says Sean McVay reminded him of Bill Belichick last week, and hear who he thinks is t...

DeSean Jackson Is Still That Dude - Reviewing NFL Week 3

September 28, 2021 07:12 - 29 minutes

Today on Upsets & Underdogs Presented by WynnBET, we recap Week 3 of the NFL! Will and Nick start off with a chat about UFC 266 and boxing, before reviewing how their picks from last episode played out. Then they dive into the Underdog Pick of the Week, which was also the Upset of the Week: the Chargers' gutsy win over their rivals, the Chiefs. Are the Chiefs in trouble? After that, the duo discuss a couple of the wildest games from Sunday: the Vikings' dismantling of the Seahawks, and the Ra...

Previewing UFC 266 with Jon Anik & NFL Week 3 Picks

September 23, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes

Today, Will and Nick kick off the show by jumping into the Top Dogs of the week! They break down: Chargers @ Chiefs (-6.5), Seahawks (-2) @ Vikings, and Bucs (-1) @ Rams. Plus, Will shares a Kirk Cousins story that might shed a little insider insight on this week's game. Next, the duo selects their Underdogs of the Week and Favorite Picks of the Week - and spoiler alert: the Chargers are a very popular choice. Then UFC's very own Jon Anik joins the show to dig into a preview of this weekend's...

Lamar Jackson is the NFL's Russell Westbrook - Reviewing NFL Week 2

September 21, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes

Today on Upsets & Underdogs Presented by WynnBET, we recap Week 2 of the NFL! First off, Will shares his fantasy football woes, and Nick questions whether Saquon's struggles this year are more mental than physical. Then Will and Nick dive into the Upset of the Week, in which the Raiders defeated the Steelers. Are the Raiders for real? Will wants to take it game by game for now, but he's impressed by what he's seen. The two then review their picks for Underdog of the Week, where they both ran ...

Underdog Tales: Broadway Joe & The 1968 Jets

September 17, 2021 07:00 - 17 minutes

Today we're premiering our "Underdog Tales" series, in which we'll be presenting audio narratives detailing some of the greatest upsets in the history of sports. For our first installment, we're bringing you the story of Joe Namath and the 1968 Jets. After years of struggling for success, the Jets finally found a spark when they drafted Joe Namath out of the University of Alabama in 1965. By the time 1968 rolled around, the scrappy AFL squad was finally ready to contend with the best of the N...

Joe Fann - "Chargers Gonna Charger" or Turning a New Leaf in LA? - Previewing NFL Week 2

September 16, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes

In today's episode of Upsets & Underdogs Presented by WynnBET, Will and Nick kick off the show with a conversation about the success of underdogs in last week's games. Next, Joe Fann of "Bet to Wynn" joins the show to discuss the most intriguing underdog matchups of Week 2, including: Niners at Eagles (+3.5), Rams at Colts (+4), Cowboys (+4) at Chargers, and Chiefs at Ravens (+3.5). To cap off the show, the guys name their Underdog Picks of the Week, and Favorite Picks of the Week! Tune in ne...

Upset of the Week, Assessing Rookie QB's, & the "Bad Dude" Side of Jared Goff - Recapping NFL Week 1

September 14, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes

In today's episode of Upsets & Underdogs Presented by WynnBET, we recap Week 1 of the NFL. First, Will shares a player's perspective on the viral clip of Jeff Okudah getting cussed out on the sidelines by coach Aubrey Pleasant. Next, Will and Nick discuss how their Underdog Picks of the Week played out, and recap the biggest Upset of the Week. Then, a breakdown of two more intriguing games: the Bengals' OT win against the Vikings, and the Saints' rout of the Packers in Jacksonville. Plus, con...

The Vegas Flu, PFF Weirdness, & Why Will Loves the Browns - Previewing NFL Week 1

September 09, 2021 19:30 - 43 minutes

Welcome to the our very first episode of Upsets & Underdogs Presented by WynnBET! Today's focus is on Week 1 of the NFL. Will, along with Producer/Gambling Guru Nick, preview this week's top underdog contenders, run through some prime season-long props, and look ahead all the way to Super Bowl LVI. Plus: Will's thoughts on topics such as: the most under-appreciated player in the NFL, the "Vegas Flu," and why you can't always necessarily trust PFF. Stick around to the end to hear Will's Underd...

Upsets & Underdogs - Launching September 9th

September 08, 2021 02:32 - 28 seconds

Do you bet on sports? If you answered “yes” to that question, you’re in the right place. This is Upsets & Underdogs. Twice a week, former NFL player and Super Bowl Champion Will Blackmon will be breaking down the best lines, top props, and of course, the most intriguing underdogs. Plus: great guests, fantastic discussions about the top news in the sports world, and retellings of some of the greatest upsets in history. Subscribe now to Upsets & Underdogs -  Launching September 9th. Learn mor...

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