This week, Worm & Tone break down the biggest storylines heating up the gridiron:

NFL Highlights:

• Micah Parsons vs. Jerry Jones – Dallas’ elite linebacker is demanding either a record-breaking $200M contract or a trade. Is Jerry Jones really willing to risk losing the cornerstone of his defense?
• Buffalo’s Bad Break – The Bills are drowning in 28 injuries, with concerns around kicker Tyler Bass and TE Dalton Kincaid. Is this just preseason noise or a flashing red light?
• Philly Flying High – The Eagles’ offense is ranked as high as #2 in the league, powered by their stacked O-line, Saquon Barkley, and the Hurts-to-Brown/Smith connection. But depth questions still linger.
• Preseason Week 3 – The final tune-up week is here. We cover the best matchups, how to stream games like Giants vs. Patriots and Steelers vs. Panthers, and what to actually watch for.
• Fantasy Football Bold Takes – Could Bo Nix really finish as a top-five QB among rookies? And will a rookie tight end take over the TE1 spot again? We weigh in.
• Steelers Ground Game – Ten straight runs to open a preseason game? Pittsburgh is sending a message—they want to be a top-10 rushing team again.

College Football Highlights:

• SEC’s 9-Game Plan – The SEC is close to locking in a 9-game schedule with three fixed rivals. Big shakeups for rivalries, revenue, and CFP politics.
• Michigan’s Scandal Fallout – The Wolverines avoided a playoff ban but got hit with a historic fine, probation, scholarship cuts, and suspensions. Did the punishment fit the crime?
• Week 0 Kickoff – The first slate of games is in motion with Top-25 scores, betting lines, and RJ Young’s spicy “Ultimate 136 Rankings” stirring up debates.
• CFP Expansion Bombshell – The Big Ten is pushing for a 24 or even 28-team playoff. Innovation or the death of elite college football?