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Portnoy Reacts to Patriots Loss, Caleb Outduels Maye, LeBron's 29-Point Comeback | WUB Full Episode

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Dave Portnoy joins Wake Up Barstool to react to the New England Patriots' thrilling 30-24 loss to the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football. Did Caleb Williams prove he's better than Drake Maye? Was this a potential Super Bowl preview?

Plus, LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers erase a 29-point deficit to stun the Cleveland Cavaliers! The crew breaks down NBA Opening Week, while Dana reveals his biggest sleeper teams and breakout star candidates for the season.

We also preview NFL Week 7, Chris Fallica joins the show to break down the biggest matchups of College Football Week 8, and MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz previews the Tampa Bay Rays vs. Milwaukee Brewers World Series.

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