About this episode

Joe Fortenbaugh joins Kevin Clark to discuss betting strategies for the upcoming NFL season, including futures and MVP candidates.

Joe Fortenbaugh returns for the annual NFL Season betting preview. He & Kevin break down their favorite NFL futures, MVP bets, and Super Bowl long shots. Joe explains why he's fading Jacksonville and New England, buying Washington, and sticking with the Chargers. Kevin gives his take on Matthew Stafford's MVP case, the Vikings as a sleeper contender, and why Jeremiah Smith might be the best non-quarterback bet to go No. 1 overall in the 2027 NFL Draft. Plus: ESPN stories, sports betting narratives, and Michigan's difficult road ahead in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Kevin Clark

Guest: Joe Fortenbaugh

Topics covered

• NFL betting
• MVP bets
• Super Bowl predictions
• NFL futures
• sports narratives
• 2026 football season

Keywords

• NFL
• betting
• MVP
• Super Bowl
• futures
• 2026
• 2027
• sports

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ESPN

Places: Jacksonville, New England, Washington, Chargers, Vikings

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