Episodes

D and Z make their picks for their top three fantasy starts and sits for NFL 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

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!

D and Z make their picks for their top three fantasy starts and sits for NFL 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

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...

In our season seven premiere, D and Z make their way too early predictions for the NFL season, break down Michigan’s controversial victory over Western Michigan, discuss the NBA’s punishment of the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard, and more!

In part two of our interview, author Ray Hartjen joins D and Z on the In Route to discuss how the Steelers fit into the changing landscape of the NFL, the actual impact the Steelers had on the city of Pittsburgh, and more!

The Dallas Cowboys were one of the NFL's pleasant surprises last season. Will they make another positive step forward and take the division from the Philadelphia Eagles? Can the Eagles hold it together or will they finally fall apart? How will Jaxson Dart, Cam Skattebo, and the New York Giants improve in John Harbaugh's first year as Head Coach? Will Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders reach the heights they achieved just two seasons ago? Or will injuries once again rear their ugly head...

In our season six finale, author Ray Hartjen joins D and Z on the In Route to discuss his book, Immaculate: How the Steelers Saved Pittsburgh! Plus, D and Z discuss Aaron Donald’s return to the Rams, predict which NFL coaches will be on the hot seat this season, debate the ways to keep sub-500 teams out of the MLB playoffs, and much more!

The AFC North has undergone multiple coaching changes this offseason. Which new coach will have the biggest impact? Will a healthy Deshaun Watson make a difference for the Browns post Myles Garrett trade? Can the reunited Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy recapture their Lambeau magic in the Steel City? How will Lamar Jackson and the Ravens bounce back after last season? Joe Burrow has laid down the gauntlet for the Cincinnati Bengals - it's now or never. Will the Bengals be able to cash the check...

D and Z debate the Browns' decision to start Deshaun Watson week 1, discuss the exodus of pro athletes back to college in light of the Louisiana court decision, break down Kyle Tucker's struggles in Los Angeles, and much more!

The Detroit Lions took a major step back last season after losing Ben Johnson to the Chicago Bears. Will the replenished brain trust translate to a move up the standings? Can Coach Johnson and the Bears avoid a sophomore slump and remain atop the division as the hunted rather than the hunter? How can the Green Bay Packers deliver on their perennial potential and become a force in the NFC? Do the Minnesota Vikings have the QB power to take its talented roster to the promised land? D and Z answer ...

D and Z discuss the controversial sale of the Lakers, Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson's NFL Preseason debuts, the petty feud between Jayden Daniels and LSU, and more!

In part two of our interview, former University of Delaware relief pitcher Daniel Belfer joins D and Z on the In Route to discuss the resurgence of small ball in Major League Baseball, the importance of villains and rivalries in sports, the success of ABS, and more!

The Titans brought in plenty of ex-Giants and Jets, including coaches. Have they improved the roster enough to contend? Will CJ Stroud have a bounce back season in Houston or will his struggles continue? Will a healthy Daniel Jones and a paid Jonathan Taylor catapult the Colts up the standings? Have the Jaguars done enough to stay at the top of the division? D and Z answer these questions and more as they make their AFC South picks!

In part one of our interview, former University of Delaware relief pitcher Daniel Belfer joins the In Route to discuss his experience and routine as a collegiate athlete. Plus, D and Z reflect on this year's NFL Hall of Fame class, debate the punishment for the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard after the Daktronics scandal, question LeBron's Laker legacy, and much more!

In part two of our interview, Dr. Tommy Rhee joins the In Route to discuss the place for chiropractic and regenerative medicine in a weekend warrior's pain management toolbox, the secret recovery strategy to improve performance, the future of regenerative medicine, and more!

Three, count 'em. Three teams finished 8-9 in the NFC South last year, sending the upstart Carolina Panthers into the playoffs. That won't happen again, right? How will the Panthers and Saints build on their surprising seasons last year? Can the Buccaneers stave off injuries and reclaim the division title? How can the Falcons make sense of their quarterback situation? D and Z answer these questions and more as they rank the NFC South.

Navy veteran and former Buccaneers team Chiropractor Dr. Tommy Rhee joins D and Z on the In Route to discuss injury and pain management for pro athletes and average Joes, lessons learned in the industry, the future of regenerative medicine, and much more! Plus, D and Z break down the MLB trade deadline,

The injury to Bo Nix derailed a potential Super Bowl season for the Denver Broncos. Will the addition of Jaylen Waddle and a healthy Nix take them over the top this season? Will the Chargers pose the biggest threat? Can the Chiefs shake off a down year and reestablish themselves as a contender? How can the Raiders make strides after drafting Fernando Mendoza first overall? D and Z answer the questions and more as they make their picks for the AFC West.

D and Z debate how the Sixers will fare now that they signed LeBron James, how the Phillies can improve before the MLB trade deadline, whether Bill Belichick and Michael Lombardi are done at UNC, and more!

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!

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.