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Sep 2023
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NFL Week 2, Best Bets for the Weekend, a...

The Ringer
About this episode

Cousin Sal recaps the Thursday night matchup before being joined by a member of the Degenerate Trifecta, the Parlay Kid, to give out their best bets for the weekend. They are then joined by NFL expert Michael Lombardi, who talks Aaron Rodgers's injury, his dream Super Bowl, and the 49ers' trading strategy.

Host: Cousin Sal

Guests: Darren Szokoli, Michael Lombardi

Producer: Michael Szokoli, Joel Solomon, and Jack Wilson

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