WEEK 1! LETS GO! Boatload of injuries and underwhelming offensive production aside, the NFL's opening weekend gave us plenty of new storylines and fantasy football trends to monitor going into Week 2. The Chargers started the Jim Harbaugh Era with a performance they hope becomes typical: winning the rushing and turnover battles (176-71, 3-0) on the way to controlling the 4th quarter to victory. JK Dobbins won't go for 135 yards every week but we know it's on the table. Trade for Gus Edwards. 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey was a surprise inactive to most people Monday night vs the Jets AND IS NOW REPORTED TO PROBABLY MISSING WEEK 2 but his backup Jordan Mason will be ready to fill in again vs the Vikings. Cousin Puka Nacua reaggravated a knee injury he suffered in training camp and has been put on Injured Reserve and will miss at least four weeks (Rams coach McVay says possibly more). We also analyze a list of WRs who vastly over- or under-performed their fantasy projections for Week 1 and highlight ones to trade for or hold on to. Thanks for listening! Follow us on IG at @ballinesian. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapaprel.com.

Ep 125 - Chargers' Harbaugh Era starts with win over Raiders, CMC out in Week 2?, Puka Nacua to IR

Ep 126 - Tua to IR, Bryce Young benched, Chargers to 2-0, Raiders down Ravens, 49ers lose Deebo

Welcome back!

We're previewing Week 4 in the NFL and focused in on the Raiders and Chargers, both with some injured stars that will be out the week. Las Vegas looks to bounce back after a trap game loss at home to the Panthers and with Just Herbert nursing an ankle sprain (and with both his starting offensive tackles out), Los Angeles might tuck tail vs Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs and just limp to their Week 5 bye.

We also go through all five of the remaining undefeated teams (they're all on the road this week) and see which one of them doesn't make it to 4-0.

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Ep 127 - Raiders' Business Decisions, Pola-Mao to start; Chargers hurt; Which Undefeateds make 4-0

Welcome back! Football season is in full swing - we got a Firing! The New York Jets released Robert Saleh. Shout out to University of Hawaii's Jeff Ulbrich for taking over as interim head coach. Are the Jets desperate enough to trade for Davante Adams? (Will Aaron Rodgers ever make the playoffs again? Idk... no.) We also talk about the Chargers and Raiders upcoming games in Week 6: The Chargers head to Denver to stop the Broncos-winning streak or add to the growing lore of rookie Bo Nix. The Raiders look to hold down the fort at Allegiant Stadium vs TJ Watt and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Who will be starting at QB for the Raiders? Who will be starting at QB for the Steelers!? Shout out to BALLINESIAN OF THE WEEK Frankie Luvu, who finished with seven tackles (four solo), two and a half sacks, two tackles for loss and a fumble recovery lol HWHATT! Man's was on FIYYYERRRRR. Keep it up, Uso. 
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Ep 129 - Jets fire Rob Saleh; Raiders vs Steelers: QB questions; Chargers head to Denver, face Nix

Davante Adams was traded to the Jets and is expected to play this Sunday, his hamstring must have healed up on the flight over to New York lol. It's gonna be all vibes and backyard football but might actually go well, we shall see. On the other side of the coin, the Raiders look to move on after trading Adams away, should they fight for a Wildcard playoff chance or just tank to get their rebuild a better draft pick? The Chargers went into Denver and steamrolled the Broncos for their first win in six years at Mile High Stadium. Los Angeles has a chance to win their next four games if they can win their next game at Cardinals on Monday Night Football.
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Ep 130 - Davante Adams traded to Jets, should Raiders fight or tank, Chargers start winning streak

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is set to return to action next week after missing time due to another concussion. He does not plan to wear a Guardian Cap when he returns. Personal choice. We also discuss the Chargers and Raiders losses in Week 7. Game balls to Cameron Dicker and Daniel Carlson, both had five field goals and accounted for all of their team's scoring. We hit some other rumors and transactions: Could Maxx Crosby be readying for a trade away from the Raiders? Did Mahomes pretend to go out of bounds? Is it okay for men to cry? Raiders also signed QB Desmond Ridder from the Cardinals practice squad after putting Aidan O'Connell on IR. Follow us at @ballinesian. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

Ep 131 - Tua set to return, Chargers trampled, will Raiders trade Crosby?, Mariota leads Commanders

Saturday, November 9th, 12p-6p
Via Dolorosa Fall Market
1331 Cascade Ave, Modesto, CA

Welcome back! Lots to get to this week, from Halloween to Week 8 in the NFL to Election Day, and also spending time talking with Irae Hosea of Le Vasa Island Apparel to learn more about the Via Dolorosa Fall Market coming up in Modesto (55:00), what vendors you can expect to see there, what plans they're having for the church and how the hiring process for a new faifeau works. Follow the show on socials at @ballinesian. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

Ep 132 - Chargers march on Saints, Raiders head to Cincinnati, Modesto's Via Dolorosa Fall Market

Welcome back! Lots to go over this week:
-NFL Trade Deadline
- Raiders fire Offensive Coordinator, OL and QB coaches
- Chargers beat Browns with Defense and Passing game
- Commanders 7-2 with high expectations
- RB Rejuvenation
- Can the Chiefs stay undefeated to 17-0?
- End of Election Season 2024
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Ep 133 - NFL Trade Deadline, Raider Reset, Chargers stack wins, Rejuvenated RBs, can Chiefs go 17-0?

Welcome back! We check in on the State of Raider Nation before reviewing which teams are looking to lock in playoff spots as we pass the halfway point of the season. Also: Ranking pet names on how mad you'd be if someone else called your girlfriend them. Follow us on Instagram at @ballinesian. Sponsored by www.levasaislandapparel.com.

Ep 134 - NFL Playoff Picture; Quick Hits; Pet Names that would make you mad

Welcome back to the Ballinesian Podcast! We're starting with the Chargers bucking a decades-long curse of ineptitude with a tough win on Sunday Night Football versus the Cincinatti Bengals. We'll also discuss the (Black and) Silver lining of this season for Raider Nation: finding an absolute DOG in Georgia TE Brock Bowers, who trails only Ja'Marr Chase (73) in receptions with 70 so far of his own. We'll also go down the list of our Quick Hits and give you the latest on all the top teams in the NFL, which former NFLers we think will be immortalized in the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year, whether Jake Paul will ever fight someone who can knock him out, Lakers' rookie Dalton Knecht almost getting to double-digit 3PM vs the Jazz, and which Thanksgiving sides are our favorites. Have a great Turkey Day, if you're one of the people that knows how to make juicy turkey...
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Ep 135 - Chargers survive SNF; Raiders' Bowers looks All-Pro; Quick Hits; Fave Thanksgiving Sides

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