Midwest Flyways Podcast

Sports Guyz Only; Cal Goes Nuclear

October 9, 2026·1h 2m
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This week on Sports Guyz Only... The whole crew is finally back in studio, there's a birthday to celebrate, and everyone spends about 45 seconds being nice before the Vikings completely destroy the mood. Minnesota is somehow 4-0 despite having one of the lowest-scoring undefeated starts in NFL history, which naturally leads to the question every Vikings fan is already asking: how fraudulent is this team actually? Then Cal gets presented with Brian O'Neill's latest grades, and things deteriorate quickly. Despite the numbers saying Minnesota's right tackle is playing great football, Cal has seen enough. What follows is a full offensive-line crashout about sacks, missed blocks, PFF grades, Cris Collinsworth, and the apparently unreasonable request that a 6'7" NFL tackle simply block the one guy standing in front of him without falling down. The guys debate whether the Vikings' dominant defense can keep carrying an offense that still can't protect the quarterback and make predictions for where a 4-0 Minnesota team actually finishes this season. Around the rest of the NFL, Bryce Young's resurgence sparks a bigger conversation about how quickly fans and media give up on young quarterbacks. Josh Allen's rough rookie season gets brought back up, and Brock Purdy's ridiculous start forces a few people in the room to officially admit they were wrong. There's also another round of NFL picks and underdog locks, including the struggling Eagles, the surprisingly dangerous Panthers, Buffalo's receiver problem, and plenty of disagreement over which early-season records are actually real. Plus: •Cris Collinsworth and the war against player grades •Vikings season-record predictions •Bryce Young proving people wrong •The Bills desperately needing a real WR1 •Timberwolves championship optimism •Joey Chestnut somehow eating 16 pounds of baked beans It's Vikings rage, NFL overreactions, fantasy football arguments, and one of the most passionate explanations of offensive line play you'll ever hear. Thanks so much for listening to Sports Guyz Only and be sure to subscribe and review!   Join Flyways Hunt Club and get 1 month free! Flyways Hunt Club New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite (Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby Support Conservation: DU (Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear Live Free: Turtlebox Add motion to your spread: Flashback Better Merch: /SHOP

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