Episode Details

Jaxson Dart is out for the season and the New York Giants turn to Jameis Winston. On this Sports Chasers podcast, the panel breaks down why NFL seasons collapse when the starting QB goes down, plus Pete Crow-Armstrong's historic 40/40 season and the MLB playoff race.

🎙️ On the panel: Kevin L. Warren (Host & Moderator), The D.A., D-Dubbz, Alvin Clawson, and Dan K. The Hockey Dude

🔴 THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE | EP. 558 | September 24, 2026

📋 ON THIS EPISODE

🏈 Giants lose Jaxson Dart to season-ending knee surgery; Jameis Winston steps in

🚨 The backup QB problem: practice reps, padded-practice limits, turf and roster fit

⚾ PCA goes 40/40 and makes his NL MVP case as the Cubs clinch

📊 NL wild card race, AL seeding and the reseeding debate

💰 Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s contract comments

🏒 NHL preview: Cup favorites, goalie drama and dark horses

🌿 Yard Work or Game Worth: college football Week 4

🎯 NFL Week 3 picks

🏀 WNBA playoff picture

⏱️ CHAPTERS

0:00 🏈 Giants Lose Jaxson Dart

0:52 🎙️ Welcome and Lineup

1:45 👥 Meet the Crew

3:24 💰 Vlad Guerrero Jr. Contract Comments

7:02 ⚾ PCA 40/40 and the NL MVP Case

12:59 📊 NL Wild Card Race

15:33 🧮 AL Playoff Picture

18:05 🔀 Reseeding and Bracket Debate

20:18 🤔 Are the Rays for Real?

25:57 🏈 Giants Fallout After Dart Injury

29:05 🚨 Why Backup QBs Sink Seasons

30:15 🌱 Turf Injury Debate

30:43 😵 Why Backups Look Lost

34:11 🏥 QB Injury Wave Around the League

36:29 🧩 Team Context Matters

38:02 📋 Backup QB Expectations

40:34 📈 Backup QB Stats Reality Check

43:39 🦸 History of Backup QB Heroes

46:44 🔧 Matching Your Backup to Your Starter

48:52 🧢 Questioning Harbaugh's Decisions

52:07 🏒 NHL Season Preview

54:32 🐧 Penguins Roster Concerns

56:40 🥅 Cup Contenders and Goalie Drama

1:05:58 🛢️ McDavid and the Oilers Outlook

1:09:29 🏆 Stanley Cup Favorites

1:09:57 🐆 Panthers Roster Breakdown

1:10:58 💸 Cap Crunch Stars

1:11:19 🦅 Capitals Dark Horse

1:13:23 🦆 Anaheim on the Rise

1:14:58 🌊 Pacific Division Outlook

1:15:31 🇨🇦 Canadiens Season Hype

1:16:15 🔢 NHL Playoff Seeding Debate

1:17:27 🐧 Penguins Reality Check

1:18:36 📣 More NHL Content

1:18:59 🕊️ Condolences to the Kuzmenko Family

1:20:19 🌿 The D.A. Joins for College Football

1:21:05 🏈 Yard Work or Game Worth: Week 4 Watchlist

1:22:10 📺 Saturday Viewing Strategy

1:23:17 🏆 Oregon vs. USC Stakes

1:29:08 🎯 NFL Week 3 Picks

1:32:17 🌍 International Games Rant

1:35:59 🏀 WNBA Playoff Picture

1:38:08 🔥 Fever Flaws and Rebounding

1:40:47 📐 WNBA Playoff Format

1:42:01 🏆 WNBA Favorites and Matchups

1:45:07 💬 Chasers Nation Comments and Jameis Take

1:47:40 👋 Wrap Up and Sign Off

⭐ HIGHLIGHTED CHAPTER

29:05 🚨 Why Backup QBs Sink Seasons

With Jaxson Dart lost for the year and six NFL teams turning to backups, the panel digs into why a QB injury so often derails a season. The D.A. leads a fact-based look at practice limits, reps, turf and roster fit.

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