Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson break down which NFL teams are proving to be ELITE contenders in the 2025 season so far. Have the Chargers entered that conversation? Are the Ravens and Chiefs still elite? Steve & Sam break it all down.

In the Week 4 Wednesday Update, the guys cover the Giants’ decision to start Jaxson Dart, Nick Bosa’s season-ending ACL injury and the other news impacting the league. Plus, they take on the loudest shouty show takes and figure out how to save the Texans.

00:00 Intro

3:00 Press Conferences

7:00 Us vs. Shouty Shows

28:48 Sponsor: FanDuel

32:00 Wednesday Update

33:26 Jaxson Dart Named Giants Week 4 Starter

57:24 Nick Bosa Injury

1:02:35 James Conner Injury

1:03:44 Najee Harris Injury

1:04:12 CeeDee Lamb Injury

1:05:40 Mike Evans injury

1:10:27 Sponsor: Root Insurance

1:11:30 Roadside Assistance: Houston Texans

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1:19:30 Steve on Baseball vs. Football

1:22:00 Which NFL Teams are Elite?

1:40:20 Sam’s SMU Update

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