After a long and exhilarating NFL season, we've finally reached the pinnacle of football and maybe sports as a whole: the Super Bowl. Few expected a Rams vs. Bengals matchup but it figures to be a good one, and Rotem and Frank break down everything you need to know before the big game.  The fellas dish on some of the biggest storylines and developments heading into Sunday's showdown. They give their takes on the most important matchups, players and things to watch for that could ultimately decide the game. After making their official predictions for who will win, cover and the final score ..read more

After possibly the greatest weekend of football ever, what will the conference championships have in store? We're about to find out, and the fellas are here to offer some insight and predictions for Sunday's action. Rotem and Frank first share their thoughts on all four games from the divisional round and break down some of the big-picture implications, including the futures of Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady.  Then, they run through the odds for the AFC and NFC title games and give their predictions for who will advance to the Super Bowl. Can the Bengals and 49ers continue their underdog run ..read more

After an entertaining Round 1 of the NFL playoffs, only eight teams remain in the field. Rotem and Frank recap some of the madness from Wild Card weekend and break down all four matchups in the divisional round. The guys run through all the odds and spreads before making their predictions for who advances to the conference championships.  Can the 49ers or Bengals continue their cinderella runs by upsetting the No. 1 seed in each conference? Do the Rams have the firepower to defeat Tom Brady and the reigning champs? Are the Bills destined to avenge last year's playoff loss to the Chiefs?&n ..read more

The calendar has turned to December, and the NFL season has turned to Week 13. Rotem and Frank break down all things football this weekend, as per usual, after a rollercoaster of Week 12 action.  It's Taysom Hill time on Thursday night, the Lions are still winless, playoff races are heating up, and we could be in store for an exciting primetime set of games after a few stinkers last week. What more could you ask for?  Give it a listen and as always -- be sure to follow Rotem (@rotemkaufman) and Frank (@FrankJP0) on twitter, as well as the podcast account (@PlayItPod) on twitter and i ..read more

As the November days roll on, so does the NFL regular season, which is now nearing the home stretch point of the year. Rotem and Frank are back on the mic to kick it once again.  Week 11 is as promising as ever, with only two teams (LAR, DEN) on a bye week and a slew of divisional matchups on the schedule. Could any more big upsets be in store? Are the Chiefs officially back, or will the Cowboys continue to roll? Can the Buccaneers get back on track? All this and more are discussed by the fellas.  Give it a listen and as always -- be sure to follow Rotem (@rotemkaufman) and Frank (@F ..read more

On this episode of the podcast, Rotem and Frank preview Week 9 in the NFL.  It was quite a 48-hour news cycle between Monday and Tuesday, highlighted by the trade deadline and not some other not-so-good developments for certain players and teams. The guys break down some of the short-term and long-term ramifications of this while going through every game on the docket this weekend.  Can Mike White and the Jets pull off another miracle on TNF? How will teams like the Saints and Titans respond to key injuries? Are the Rams the NFC and NFL favorite after landing Von Miller?  This ..read more

It's Halloween weekend, and this year's spooky season brings with it 15 NFL games over the weekend. Rotem and Frank break down all the Week 8 action at the unofficial, used-to-be halfway point of the season.  Who will prevail in a MVP-esque showdown on Thursday night? How will the several divisional matchups play out? Which games present the best teaser potential, and which games fall into the dangerous stayaway territory?  Give it a listen and as always -- be sure to follow Rotem (@rotemkaufman) and Frank (@FrankJP0) on twitter, as well as the podcast account (@PlayItPod) on twitter ..read more

The 2021 NBA season is here, which means Rotem and Frank are back with their inaugural preview episode.  The guys break down some of their favorite over/under win total bets in the East and West, hashing out where they agree and disagree on certain teams. They also touch on some good value plays for teams to make the playoffs, win their conference, etc. Finally, the fellas run through the slate of awards, giving their predictions for who will win as well as some sneaky good value plays.  Give it a listen and as always -- be sure to follow Rotem (@rotemkaufman) and Frank (@FrankJP0) o ..read more

On this episode of the podcast, Rotem and Frank share their thoughts on a nightmarish weekend for NFL kickers in Week 5 before breaking down the current state of the Defensive Rookie of the Year award race. Then the fellas shift into Week 6 talk and break down the full slate of games, which is 14 instead of 16 with the first set of bye weeks upon us.  Will Urban Meyer make it back from London? Will the Lions ever stop being cursed? How does the John Gruden fiasco impact the Raiders in their matchup vs. the Broncos this week? All of this plus Lamar Jackson vs. Justin Herbert, Kyler Murray ..read more

We've made it past the unofficial quarter mark of the 2021 season, but the train keeps on moving.  On this episode, Rotem and Frank dish on all things Week 5 in the NFL. First, they debrief by looking at some of the 0-4 and 1-3 teams in the NFL right now and predict who will finish with the worst record come season's end. Then, they transition into this week's slate of games, which is highlighted by more NFC West fun and some matchups between elite AFC squads. Also, Urban Meyer because ... well, why not.  Give it a listen and as always -- be sure to follow Rotem (@rotemkaufman) and F ..read more