Hour 1: Jayden Daniels Out, NBA Tips Off, plus NFL Network Analyst Kurt Warner

The Rich Eisen Show

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4.3 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 22 October 2025

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Rich and the guys weigh in on opening night in the NBA that featured Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors’ easy win over the LeBron James-less Los Angeles Lakers. NFL Network analyst/Pro Football Hall of Famer Kurt Warner and Rich discuss Matthew Stafford playing at an MVP level for the Rams this season, Drake Maye’s dramatic improvement under New England Patriots’ OC Josh McDaniels, New York Jets owner Woody Johnson throwing QB Justin Fields under the bus, what’s ailing Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa’s confidence, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs regaining their Super Bowl form, Dak Prescott’s mastery of the Dallas Cowboys’ offense this year, and more. Rich reacts to the Washington Commanders announcing Jayden Daniels will miss Week 8 with a hamstring injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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