Seahawks Comeback, Opening Weekend NFL Preview w/ Willie Colon & Ted Nguyen, Plus the State of Sports Franchises w/ Dana White

September 10, 2026

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The wait is over. Football is here. And after one game, the New England Patriots have already given away a win they should have had. That was the immediate verdict from former Steeler Willie Colon, who joined Ryen Russillo to break down the Patriots’ 10-point fourth-quarter collapse against Seattle. The Seahawks were missing their top two safeties and lost quarterback Sam Darnold on the first series, yet still walked away with a win. For Russillo, that made the loss sting even more: “I just would feel like, hey, we weren't great tonight, but Darnold's out of the game and we end up blowing a 10-0 lead.”

What Went Wrong for New England

Colon’s analysis was sharp and specific. He argued that the Patriots didn’t necessarily piss the game away so much as Seattle’s defense simply took over. The Seahawks dared rookie quarterback Drake Maye to beat them underneath, rolling coverage over the top and refusing to let him throw deep. “They let him get everything that was underneath,” Colon said. “But if he threw the ball deep, which was fifteen plus, they were gonna be all over it.” Maye’s legs kept New England on schedule in the first half, but when he stopped using them in the second half, the offense stalled. Three fourth-quarter interceptions followed, including a tipped ball and a pick where Julian Love simply sat on a route and waited.

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What you'll learn

1 (03:27) **Willie Colon Reacts to Patriots-Seahawks & Breaks Down the AFC** - Former offensive lineman Willie Colon joins to break down the Patriots' collapse and evaluate the entire AFC hierarchy.
2 (14:06) **Willie’s Super Bowl Pick & Trust Between QB and O-Line** - Willie drops his surprising Super Bowl pick and explains the fragile relationship between a quarterback and his offensive line.
3 (22:10) **Steelers vs. the AFC Field & Deshaun Watson’s Dilemma** - Willie defends his belief that the Steelers are better than the entire AFC and analyzes the messy quarterback situation in Cleveland.
4 (30:35) **Fan Pressure & The Life of a Pro Athlete** - Willie shares a personal story about dealing with criticism from a fan and connects it to Deshaun Watson's recent comments.
5 (44:00) **Ted Nguyen: The Seahawks’ Defensive Masterclass** - Film breakdown expert Ted Nguyen joins to analyze Seattle's defensive performance and its implications for New England.
6 (48:23) **Buffalo vs. Houston & The State of Both Teams** - Ted previews the marquee Week 1 matchup and explains the biggest questions for both the Texans and the Bills.
7 (53:28) **Play-Calling Trends: Chiefs, Broncos & Bad Teams** - Ted discusses his play-caller rankings and identifies the key adjustments needed for the Chiefs and other teams.

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Guests on this episode

Dana White

Show Notes

Ryen opens with friend of the show Willie Colon, reacting to the Seahawks’ comeback win over the Patriots and whether that loss is on Drake Maye, plus he gives his season predictions, including a surprise Super Bowl matchup. Then, The Athletic’s Ted Nguyen previews some of the biggest storylines to watch in NFL Week 1. Next, UFC President/CEO Dana White joins to talk about the value of sports leagues and whether they’ll only continue to grow. And finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice. WILLIE COLON (2:45) Seahawks comeback win (12:40) Super Bowl prediction (21:30) AFC teams better than the Steelers (25:30) Browns QB situation (35:00) Aaron Rodgers’ future TED NGUYEN (43:15) Pats’ struggles against good teams continue? (47:45) Texans-Bills (52:00) Chiefs need better playcalling (55:30) Waddle the key for the Broncos? (57:25) Packers-Vikings (59:15) When do we see Mendoza? (1:04:40) Super Bowl pick DANA WHITE (1:09:30) Saving boxing (1:15:00) Vocal fighters (1:20:45) Future of sports franchise values (1:30:00) Would he ever buy a sports team? LIFE ADVICE (1:33:00) _ _ _ _ _ Reese’s. The Official Candy Partner of Barstool Sports. Go Get Reese’s Wherever You Shop _ _ _ _ _