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The Tuesday Huddle EP 2| NEW HOST NFL 2026 Standings Predictions + World Cup Round of 16 Overview!
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- The Manning Show
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- Jul 7, 2026
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- 4114
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Summary
In this episode of The Manning Show, Ewan and William kick things off with a catch-up on the new co-host dynamic and the state of the show, before diving into a full NFL division-by-division ranking. They debate each division, compare playoff contenders, and make bold predictions about who will rise, regress, or miss the postseason entirely. From there, they move into a rapid-fire NFL discussion: the quarterback under the most pressure, teams most likely to miss the playoffs after making them last year, the first coach to be fired, and the most overrated team heading into the season. They wrap up the football segment with a quick buy-or-sell round on major league storylines. The episode closes with a World Cup recap and playoff preview, where they break down the round of sixteen, quarterfinal matchups, and their final predictions for who will lift the trophy. [01:18 – 05:13] Intro & Setup Ewan welcomes Will as his new co-host. They introduce the show, joke about needing a co-host, briefly riff on the Blue Jays being terrible, and preview the episode segments (division rankings, QB pressure, buy/sell, World Cup). [05:14 – 26:38] NFC Division Rankings Working through a physical board. Full rankings with banter: NFC East (Eagles, Cowboys, Giants, Commanders) — Eagles are a clear 1, debate on Cowboys vs. Commanders NFC North (Bears, Lions, Packers, Vikings) — Bears at 1 (Caleb Williams hype), Vikings roasted NFC South (Bucs, Panthers, Saints, Falcons) — Bucs vs. Panthers battle for first NFC West (Rams, Seahawks, 49ers, Cardinals) — Rams at 1 after landing Myles Garrett; Cardinals firmly last [26:39 – 43:58] AFC Division Rankings AFC West (Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs, Raiders) — Broncos at 1, debate on Chiefs' health AFC South (Texans, Jags, Colts, Titans) — Texans first…