The Fade Route with D and Z
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July 11, 2026
Order Up: The Numbers Game - 25
D and Z rank the greatest athletes to ever wear number 25.
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July 15, 2026
Falling Stars
Tommy Sica, creator of Boogie Birds, joins the In Route to discuss youth sports as a parent, the animation process, and the impact of AI on the industry. Plus, D and Z make their predictions for the World Cup Final, discuss the most surprising teams and players in MLB, the ongoing Kawhi Leonard saga, and more!
July 18, 2026
Order Up: The Numbers Game - 26
D and Z rank the greatest athletes to ever wear number 26.
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July 21, 2026
Pop the Champ-Spain
DJ, songwriter, and former San Diego State and Frankfurt Galaxy wide receiver Robert Ortiz joins D and Z to discuss his journey in football from playing to coaching flag football, his relationships with Bill Belichick, Tom Brady, and Randy Moss, and more! Plus, D and Z break down the results of the World Cup Final, predict whether the Yankees and Red Sox will add at the trade deadline, discuss the NBA's decision to delay their schedule release until LeBron signs, and more!
July 25, 2026
Order Up: NFC West 2026
The Seattle Seahawks are the reigning, defending Super Bowl champions, but the Rams and 49ers have been busy adding high profile players to make a run at the division. Will the addition of Myles Garrett (and possibly Aaron Donald) change the landscape of the NFC West? Will Mike Evans prove to be the target Brock Purdy needs to put San Francisco back on top? Will the Cardinals make strides forward post Kyler Murray? D and Z make their picks for the NFC West.
July 26, 2026
The In Route with Robert Ortiz
In part two of our interview, DJ, songwriter, and former San Diego State and Frankfurt Galaxy wide receiver Robert Ortiz joins D and Z to discuss his transition from the gridiron to music studio, the process behind creating his song "Here Comes Forever (Bride Walk)", how football and music overlap, and more!
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Red Light, Green Light 1-2-3: 2026 Week 2
D and Z make their picks for their top three fantasy starts and sits for NFL Week 2.
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The Option 2026 Week 2
D and Z open the 2026 NFL season with their picks for Week 2. Join our football picks pool, The Option 2026, on CBS Sports and be part of the action. Be part of the action and join our pool today! https://picks.cbssports.com/football/pickem/pools/kbxw63b2ge3dknzugeytq===?pool-join-key=9ce5pi77jpxbb24kqiuxnddegtiuq3zl&ftag=CBS-26-10adc4c
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New York Groove
D and Z break down the highs and lows of NFL Week 1, reflect on the Mets' season after their elimination from playoff contention, discuss the possibility of an Ohtani trade, and more!
Sept. 13, 2026
Red Light, Green Light 1-2-3: 2026 Week 1
D and Z make their picks for their top three fantasy starts and sits for NFL Week 1.
Sept. 12, 2026
The Option 2026: Week 1
D and Z open the 2026 NFL season with their picks for Week 1, one of the most unpredictable weeks all season. Join our football picks pool, The Option 2026, on CBS Sports and be part of the action. Be part of the action and join my pool today! https://picks.cbssports.com/football/pickem/pools/kbxw63b2ge3dknzugeytq===?pool-join-key=9ce5pi77jpxbb24kqiuxnddegtiuq3zl&ftag=CBS-26-10adc4c
Sept. 11, 2026
Order Up: AFC East 2026
The Buffalo Bills have a lot to prove as their playoff window seemingly closes a little bit more. Have they finally put the right mix of talent around Josh Allen to make a deep playoff run? How will the defending AFC champion Patriots deal with being the hunted rather than the hunter this season? The Jets invested in the offense, extending Breece Hall and trading for Geno Smith. Will it make a difference or will it be same old Jets? The Dolphins invested in QB Malik Willis in free agency, but wi
