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Every Friday night, host Nikolas Donadic breaks down the week that was in the NFL. He dives into the matchups that stood out and previews Sunday’s upcoming matchups.
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Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 256): NFL Week 2 Preview! Plus, Nik Wonders if the Kansas City Chiefs are Back (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL regular season’s Week 2 matchups. He also touches on the Buffalo Bills impressive first two performances, debates if the Chargers or Packers disappointed more, and weighs in on some unexpected recent stories involving NFL legends Drew Brees, Andre Johnson, and Joe Thomas. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!
Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 255): NFL Week 1 Preview! Plus, Nik’s Take on Drake Maye’s Season Opener Disasterclass (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL regular season’s Week 1 matchups. He also touches on the disappointing showing from the Los Angeles Rams, discusses the Texans decision to table contract talks with QB CJ Stroud, and wonders why every season must start with Giants-Cowboys in primetime. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!
Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 254): 2026 NFL Kickoff Special and Season Preview! Plus, Nik Gives Out His Preseason Awards Picks (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic breaks down the upcoming NFL kickoff matchups, as well as reveals his preseason pick to win the Super Bowl. He also wonders if the Bills new stadium will give them better luck for a playoff run, debates if the Rams are really poised to stomp through the league this season, and can’t help but weigh in on The Athletic’s recently released findings on the Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel drama. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend
Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 253): 2026-27 NFC Preview! Plus, Why the Washington Commanders Could Be this Season’s Version of the Jaguars (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into his NFC predictions for this season. He also debates if LA’s offseason moves closed the gap between the Seahawks and Rams, wonders why the Packers still haven’t gotten Jordan Love a true #1 WR, and touches on the NFL (finally) getting rid of the Pro Bowl game. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!
Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 252): 2026-27 AFC Preview! Plus, Nik Makes the Case for a Surprise Tennessee Titans Playoff Push (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into his AFC predictions for this season. He also debates if the Jaguars can duplicate last season’s success, gives his take on the state of the crowded AFC North, and pencils in another lost season for the Jets and Dolphins. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!
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