Hour 2: Week 8 NFL Power Rankings, Ian Rapoport Talks Trade Deadline, plus World Series Reactions
The Rich Eisen ShowShow Notes
NFL Insider Ian Rapoport and Rich discuss the latest around the league including if the Ravens can expect Lamar Jackson back on the field this week to face the Bills, whether the Indianapolis Colts’ fire sale could include All-Pro RB Jonathan Taylor, if the 2-5 Philadelphia Eagles will be sellers at the trade deadline, the chances the Chiefs and Rams land a much-needed receiver, the timeline for Micah Parson’s return to the Green Bay Packers, his upcoming memoir or the 2026 season, and more. (1:05)
Rich reveals his brand-new NFL Power Rankings of the top ten teams in the league heading into Week 8 following losses by the 49ers and Chiefs in Week 7. (25:21)
The guys react to the Tampa Bay Rays’ extra innings walk off win over the Milwaukee Brewers to stave off elimination and extend the World Series to a Game 5. (37:48)
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