On this week’s episode of the Audibles Podcast, Andrew Perloff and Mitch Goldich talk about the NFL's surprises through Week 3. They also welcome in Jonathan Jones, who covered the Minnesota Vikings at Carolina Panthers game, to talk about just how good the Vikings' defense is. How are they similar to the Denver Broncos and are they legitimate contenders?

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The Vikings' defense is for real

In the first episode of a four-part series with SI executive editor Jon Wertheim, UFC fighter Gian Villante discusses the process of becoming a UFC fighter, from getting a UFC contract, to preparing for the first bout and more.

Process of being a UFC fighter, Part 1: Getting a contract

In the second episode of a four-part series with SI executive editor Jon Wertheim, UFC fighter Gian Villante discusses the weight cut process and how he loses nearly 17 pounds in one week before a fight.

Process of being a UFC fighter, Part 2: The weight cut

In the third episode of a four-part series with SI executive editor Jon Wertheim, UFC fighter Gian Villante talks about the secrets of fight night: what happens after the weight cut, how fighters prepare in the locker room, the walk-out to the octagon and more.

Process of being a UFC fighter, Part 3: Fight night

In the final episode of a four-part series, UFC fighter Gian Villante talks about what happens after a fight, including celebrations, meals, injury recovery and more.

Process of being a UFC fighter, Part 4: The post-fight party

If you're planning on betting on Super Bowl LI, don't limit yourself to the simple question of which team will win when there are hundreds of unique prop bets to consider. On a special NFL podcast, SI.com's Mitch Goldich and Eric Single go through the official prop bet packet in search of bets they like on Super Bowl Sunday, from traditional plays like the over/under and the MVP race to cross-sport bets that won't cash until 2018.

Super Bowl LI prop bets

Sports Illustrated's Audibles NFL Podcast breaks down all the latest news and hot topics from around the NFL with football experts Andrew Perloff and Don Banks.