The Rich Eisen Show

Hour 3: JJ Should Start for Giants, Skattebo Benched/Not Benched, Caleb’s Return & CFB’s Wild Week 7

The Rich Eisen Show

Show Notes

Rich reacts to Giants HC John Harbaugh claiming Cam Skattebo was NOT benched despite the RB going from bell cow back to getting zero touches in Week 6, lays out the case for JJ McCarthy to take over New York’s starting job from Jameis Winston, and weighs in on the Houston Texans pivotal win over their AFC South rival Jacksonville Jaguars. (1:48)

Rich and the guys react to College Football’s wild Week 7 that saw another #1 team (Georgia) fall, another extra-second end of game controversy (Notre Dame vs BYU), another Arch Manning late-game costly turnover, a stunning list of the last remaining unbeaten teams in the country, Michigan finally benching struggle QB Bryce Underwood, Ohio State ending Indiana’s 22-game win streak, and more. (27:35)

Rich and the guys weigh in on Caleb Williams’ successful return to the Chicago Bears following his (controversial) hamstring injury. (38:49)

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