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Week 15 has done a lot in shaping the playoff race in the NFL. Monday Night Football will also loom large in that picture.

The 6-7 Miami Dolphins will head to Pittsburgh to face the 7-6 Steelers.

After a horrible start to the season, the Dolphins have come on strong winning 4 of their last 5. But they will have to win all of their remaining games, plus get a lot of help, to get into the playoffs.

Meanwhile the Steelers hold a small lead over the Baltimore Ravens. A loss here could drop them back into...

The Week 15 finishes off it's Sunday in the BIG D!

The 5-* Minnesota Vikings will head to Dallas to face the 6-6-1 Cowboys.

The Vikings are already eliminated from playoff contention, but they want to show that last week dynamic showing was a sign of things to come. JJ McCarthy had the best game of his young career and the Vikings dominated the Commanders by the tune of 31-0. Things may be a bit more difficult this week.

The Cowboys must continue to win to hold onto their slim playoff possibilities. They had...

It's Survivor time for week 15! Last week was devastating for many of those who were still alive. Over 70% of entries were knocked out by Tampa Bays stunning loss.
Who is the right choice for this week?

Mike Steph and Mo offer up some ideas to get you one step closer to teh finish line. 
This week Hidden Gems Football will take a look at:

0:00 The Intro
00:26 Week 14 recap
2:30 Week 15's Biggest Spreads
3:28 Mike Stephs' Favorite of The Favorites
3:09 Mike Steph Goes Off The Board
4:47 Mo's 3 Favorite of the Favorites Duration: 00:10:08

Week 15 of the NFL season will start off with....a thud?

After last weeks incredible prime time NFL slate, Week 15 begins with a game that appears to be a bit underwhelming. But holds big time playoff implications in the NFC.

The 4-9 Atlanta Falcons head into Tampa Bay to face the 7-6 Buccaneers.

The Falcons have lost 7 of their last 8 and are coming off of a 28 point lost against the Seahawks. The team will also be without starting quarterback Michael Penix & star wide receiver Drake London.  Penix is out for the season, while there i...

Week 14's Monday Night Football will have a huge impact on the NFL playoff picture as the NFC East leading Philadelphia Eagles head out west to face the Los Angeles Chargers. 

Despite having a strong 8-4 record the Philadelphia Eagles have not been playing their best ball. They come in losing back to back games for the second time this season. They look to get back to their winning ways before the play off starts a few weeks from now.

Meanwhile, the 8-4 Chargers hope to win to give them breathing room in a very tight p...

Make no mistake, Sunday Night Football in Week 14 is a playoff game. 

The 7-5 Houston Texans will head to Kansas City to face the 6-6 Chiefs.

Houston looks like they have righted the ship, winning their last 4 games. They lean heavily on their stout defense.

Meanwhile the Chiefs are trying to show that they still have the mistique to make a late run. They have been struggling, losing 3 of their last 4. A loss in this game will likely mean that the chief won't make the playoffs. And maybe, it will be the end of a...

It's Survivor time for week 14! Are you still alive? If so, you are just a handful of wins away. 

Mike Steph and Mo offer up some ideas to get you one step closer to teh finish line. 

This week Hidden Gems Football will take a look at:

0:00 The Intro
00:22 Week 13 recap
1:35 Week 14's Biggest Spreads
2:43 Mike Stephs' Favorite of The Favorites
3:20 Mike Steph Goes Off The Board
4:47 Mo's Favorite of the Favorites
5:07 Mo Hates This Off The Board Pick
5:39 Mo Picks An Underdog (Is He Crazy?)
6:42 Mi...

Week 14 of the NFL season will start off with a bang!

The 6-5-1 Dallas cowboys will head to the Motor City to face the 7-5 Detroit Lions. The game is expected to be explosive on the scoreboard and results will be impactful.

The Cowboys come in winners of their last 3 games and have the #1 ranked offense in the league. However, the Cowboy defense may be the key to game. While the unit is still ranked near the bottom the NFL, there is no denying that the defense has looked better since the trade for DT...

The Week 13 match-up of Monday Night Football, for better or worse, looks a lot like last nights game.
The 2-10 New York Giants will head to Foxboro to face the New England Patriots.

The Giants are last in the NFC East & have had several late season losses. Meanwhile the Patriots not only lead the AFC East, but also the entire NFL with their 10-2 record. 

This game mirrors last nights game; a league leader verse a struggling NFC East team. We can only hope tonight's game is as exciting.

Mike and Mo have s...

NFL Week 13 has been one that underdogs have been thankful for so far. Will the upsets  extend into Sunday Night Football?

The Washington Commanders hope so as they will host the Denver Broncos.

The AFC West leading Denver Broncos are 9-2 and come in riding a 8 game win streak. Bo Nix and company will tie for the best record in the NFL with a win.

Meanwhile the 3-8 Commanders look like they are just playing out the season. It has been a disappointing season for the team who was so impressive last year. But t...

Thanksgiving and Black Friday were a slaughter field for the favorites. Hopefully, you were able to avoid the holiday landmines. 

Sunday's slates offer some very interesting selections. Mike Steph and Mo have some ideas on which way to go to survive a a crucial Week 13.

This week Hidden Gems Football will take a look at:

0:00 Week 12 recap: The Chalk Walks
1:08 Week 13 Strategy
2:16 Week 13's Three Biggest Spreads
3:43 Mike Stephs' Favorite of The Favorites
3:58 The 3 Mid Tier Favorites
6:43 Exquisite Travel & Tours
7:01 Mike Steph Goes Off The Board & His Pick o...

Hidden Gems Football has you covered during the holiday season.

The night cap of Thanksgiving will be a match up of the 3-8 Cincinnati Bengals going to Baltimore to face the 6-5 Baltimore Ravens.

The Bengals will welcome back their star quarterback Joe Burrow as they attempt to keep their slim playoff chance hopes alive. Baltimore will look to continue their hot streak, winning five straight after a slow start.

Then on Black Friday the spotlight will be in Philadelphia, where the Chicago Bears will visit the defending champion Eagles. The upstart Chicago Bears...

Week 13 of the NFL season is something to be thankful for this year. Thanksgiving and Black Friday feature 4 great contests. Here Hidden Gems Football previews the 2 daytime games on Thursday.

First up is the 7-3-1 Green Bay Packers heading to Detroit to face the 7-4 Lions.The stakes are high in this early T-day game. The winner of this game may take over the lead in NFC North after Friday (if the Bears lose). While the loser will be down to 3rd place and will have to fight to keep their playoff dreams alive.

The...

Week 12 of Monday Night Football brings together two playoff contenders. One is a perennial playoff contender and one is upstart.

The surprising 6-5 Carolina Panthers head to San Francisco to face the 7-4 49ers. 

Bryce Young hopes to duplicate his fantastic week 11 game, in which he lead the Panthers to an overtime comeback victory versus the Falcons. With a win the Panthers will take over first place in the NFC South. 
 
Meanwhile the 49ers hope that the return of some starters will steady their ship. The team has been alternating wins and losses but las...

The NFL's Week 12 Sunday slate ends with a clash between two NFC division leaders.
The NFC South leading Tampa Bay Buccaneers will head to the west coast to face the NFC West leading Los Angeles Rams.
The 6-4 Buccaneers have been struggling, losing there last 2 games & 3 of their last 4. However they will be getting some needed help, as Wide Reciever Chris Godwin will return. 
Meanwhile the 8-2 Rams have been on absolute fire. They have won their last 5, including defeat their divisional rivals Sea hawks last week. 
Who will win this battle of the NFC's best? Mi...

Week 12 comes in after an easy week 11. Are Survivor participants being lulled into a false sense of security? Will this be the week that shakes up the survivor world? 

Any who make it this week will be 2/3 of the way to perfection!

Let Mike and Mo help you survive for another day!

This week Hidden Gems Football will take a look at:

0:00 The Intro Week 11 Recap & Ownership
1:48 Biggest Spreads of Week 12
2:53 Mike Stephs' Survivor Selections Part 1
3:33 Mike Stephs' Survivor Selections Part 2...a Sleeper Pick
4:56 Mo's Talks Strategy and H...

It's tough being a J-E-T-S fan! Mike Steph is one of those tough beings. He has been a fan for decades. He has been thinking deeply about the plight of his team. Here are his (surprising) thoughts on the New York Jets in this special episode of Mike Stephs' One Big Thing.

On this special episode of HGF:

0:00 Intro 
0:23 A Jets Fanatic Thru The Years
2:10  The Loss Of Sauce...A New Beginning?
5:27 Are The Right Men In Charge?
4:59 This Weeks Hidden Gems Outro

and more.

Thank you for li...

It doesn't look like the NFL saved the best for last in week 11. But you never know, right?

The 3-5-1 Dallas Cowboys are heading to Las Vegas to play the 2-7 Raiders.

The Cowboys haven't been good, but they have had some high scoring games. They have scored 29 points per game behind the arm of Dak Prescott. The team is 3rd in total yards per game, and #1 in passing yards. Unfortunately, their defense allows their opponents to do even more damage. The Cowboy defense ranks 30th or worse in  rushing yardage, passing yardage and points p...

The NFL's Week 11 Sunday slate is ending on a high note as two of the leagues best face off.
The 6-3 Detroit Lions will head to Philadelphia to face the 7-2 Eagles.

The Lions, as their record shows, have had a solid season. However, they are looking for more. That is why head coach Dan Campbell took over play calling duties last week. The change looked like it helped as the team put up 44 points against the Commanders. This week they will face a stronger defense.

Meanwhile the Eagles are also looking for more despite...

For the first time ever, the NFL will play a game in Madrid Spain. America isn't exactly sending the Spaniards their best.

The struggling 3-7 Washington Commanders will face off against the equally laboring 3-7 Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins will play host for the game. 

For Washington, this is a disappointing season, as much more was expected from this franchise after last years success. The season has been without last years magic and scarred with injuries. Marcus Mariota will start this game after Jayden Daniels dislocated his non-throwing elbow during garbage time of a blow out l...

Last week brought down quite a few survivor players due to a couple of key upsets. What will week 11 of the NFL season bring?

Heading into the back stretch of Survivor is always a bit tougher

This week Hidden Gems Football will take a look at:

0:00 The Intro
0:28 Week 10 Recap & Ownership
2:32 Gimmick Infringement on 19 Media Group
3:02 Week 11 Biggest Spreads
4:15 Mike Stephs' Survivor Selection
5:19 Mo's Talks Strategy and His Selections
7:01 Mike Steph's Pick of The Week
8:25 Hidden Gems 

Thank you for listening. We truly appreciate you! Duration: 00:09:01

NFL week 11 kicks off with a battle of AFC East foes going in very different directions.
The struggling New York Jets head to Foxborough to face the resurgent New England Patriots. 

Despite a 2 game win streak, this has been a lost season for the (2-7) Jets. After a slow start, they traded away 2 of their best defensive players in CB Sauce Gardner & DT Quinnen Williams for future draft picks. While that might bode well for their future, it makes winning this week difficult. Making it even harder is the loss of Garrett Wilson, who will miss the g...

Week 10 of the NFL season finishes off with a clash of NFC division leaders. The 6-2 Philadelphi Eagles head north to face the 5-2-1 Green Bay Packers. 

The defending Super Bowl Eagles are in control of the NFC East as they hit the midway point of the season. But they haven't looked invincible by any means. They made a couple of trades before the deadline to help shore up some weaknesses.
 
Meanwhile, the NFC North division leaders, the Green Bay Packers are in a dog fight with the Detroit Lions. The Packers would fall to sec...

The NFL's Week 10 Sunday slate ends with a battle of 2 AFC playoff contenders.

The 5-2 Pittsburgh Steelers head to the west coast to face the 6-3 Los Angeles Chargers.
The Steelers believe that their defense may have finally found its grove after dominating Indianapolis last week. They forced six turnovers away from the Colts in 27-20 win against the team with the best record in football.

Meanwhile the Chargers continue to find ways to win. This week may be even more difficult as they are likely to be without a good portion of their Offensive...

NFL Week 10, from Germany. 

The 7-2 Indianapolis Colts will play "host" vs the 3-5 Atlanta Falcons at Olympic Stadium in Berlin Germany. The Colts are trying to rebound from a tough loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers last week. Meanwhile the Falcons will try to return to the winners circle after 3 straight loses.

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Week 10 of the NFL season brings on new challenges.

As we enter the second half of the season our choices are beginning to lessen. Most of us that have made it this far have used many of the top teams.  Survival is getting harder. Plans have to be decided upon and tough choices have to be made.

mike and Mo will go over the biggest favorites of the week, and also talk about a couple of long shots they like to win this week.

This week Hidden Gems Football will take a look at: Duration: 00:07:28

Week 10 is upon us! The second half of the NFL season starts off with a match up between 2 AFC West teams headed in opposite directions.

The reeling 2-6 Las Vegas Raiders are heading to Denver to face the 7-2 Denver Broncos who looked primed for a playoff run.  Las Vegas seemed to display the white flag this week, trading away their disgruntled #1 Wide Reciever Jacoby Meyers for a couple of draft picks. Meanwhile the Denver Broncos have won 6 straight games and now are tied for the best record in the league.

Not surprisingly, the Broncos come i...

Week 9 of the NFL season finishes off with a game that may offer some fireworks.

The 2-5 Arizona Cardinals head to Dallas to face the 3-4-1 Dallas Cowboys. Both teams are not where they hoped to be.

The Cardinals came into this year with expectations as their rebuild seemed to going exactly as they planned. The teams slow start has been humbling as they sit in last place of the surprisingly strong NFC West.
 
Meanwhile, the Cowboys are the tail of 2 extremes. Their offense has been surprisingly strong, but their defense has been a...

The NFL's Week 9 Sunday slate ends with a battle of 2 NFC playoff contenders.

The 5-2 Seattle Seahawks head to the Nations capitol to face the 3-5 Washington Commanders.
As the record indicates, the Seahawks are off to a hot start. Sam Darnold is turning doubters into believers, proving that last years terrific regular season was not a fluke. 

Meanwhile the Commanders have started out slow. It has helped that their stud second year quarterback, Jayden Daniels has been besieged by injuries. However, he returns this week, and Washington fans hope he will provide the spark t...

It's Week 9 Survivor time and it's Halloween Weekend....scary on all levels! 

We are closing in on the mid-way point. Are you still in for the grand prize? Or have you bought in to a new league? Either way, we are here to help you navagate the dangerous waters of NFL Survivor....where you win or it is OVER!

The HGF duo will go over the biggest favorites of the week, and also talk about a couple of long shots they like to win this week.

This week Hidden Gems Football will take a l...

The NFL's week 9 begins with 2 teams that need some wins, quickly

The 2-5 Baltimore Ravens are heading to Miami to face the 2-6 Dolphins. 

Both teams are coming off wins, but need to go on a streak.

Baltimore still has the playoffs in sight. They are only 2 games behind the Steelers in the AFC north and are welcoming back their MVP Quarterback Lamar Jackson. Jackson hasn't played since injuring his hamstring at the end of September.

Unfortunately for the Dolphins, they don't have a savior coming to help them. But maybe they d...

It's Week 8 Survivor time! 

For those that live on, we are approaching the half way point. Congrats! This weeks schedule is surprisingly plush with big spreads. Despite SIX teams being on bye, their are still 7 large spread games. But is this (finally) the week that favorites take some losses? 

HGF is here to help you navagate the dangerous waters of NFL Survivor....where you win or it is OVER!

This week Hidden Gems Football will take a look at:

0:00 The Intro To Week 8 Survivor
0:35 Week 7: Did the Steeler Steal Your Soul? Duration: 00:08:47

The NFL's week 8 starts off with two teams hoping to prove that they are indeed contenders for the Super Bowl.

The 3-3 Minnesota Vikings head to the west coast to face the 4-3 Los Angeles Chargers. The Vikings have been alternating wins and losses all season. Luckily for Justin Jefferson and crew this week should be winning week. 

Meanwhile the Chargers are just trying to stay over .500 after losing 3 of their last 4. Despite the loses Justin Herbert is putting up huge stats. 

This is a pretty even match-up and is a perfect to quick of...

Week 7 of the NFL season finishes off with a doubleheader of playoff contenders.

The night starts of in Detroit, where the 4-2 Lions will host the 5-1 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Lions are coming of a crushing defeat in Kansas City but are hoping to return to form at home. Meanwhile Tampa Bay continues to stack up wins despite injuries to their receiving group. They hope to get star Mike Evans back tonight.

The nightcap game will be the 2-3 Houston Texans heading to Seattle to face the 4-2 Seahawks.
The Texans are looking a...

The NFL's Week 7 Sunday ends with a battle of 2 NFC playoff contenders.

The 3-2 Atlanta Falcons will head to San Francisco to face the 4-2 49ers.

This game will be big for both teams as they try to catch their respective division leaders.

Are The Falcons for real? Can the 49ers keep winning without their starting pass catchers? Mike and

Mo have some ideas on how the game will go. 

On this episode of HGF:
0:00 The Intro to Falcons vs 49ers
1:17 Mike Steph Talks Atlanta
2:48 Mike Steph T...

It's Week 7 Survivor time! 

We are closing in on the mid-way point. Are you still in for the grand prize? Or have you bought in to a new league? Either way, we are here to help you navagate the dangerous waters of NFL Survivor....where you win or it is OVER!

The HGF duo will go over the biggest favorites of the week, and also talk about a couple of long shots they like to win this week.

This week Hidden Gems Football will take a look at:

0:00 The Intro
0:21 Week 6 R...

The NFL International Series stays in London England , but moves to Wembley Stadium for Week 7 of the football season.

The 4-2 Los Angeles Rams will be considered the road team Versus the 4-2 Jacksonville Jaguars. The Rams are 2-1 in their last 3 games, but will likely be without Puka Nakua for this one. Meanwhile the Jags are looking to bounce back off a loss to the Seattle Seahawks last week. 

Can Matthew Stafford and Davante Adams lead LA to Victory? Or is this finally the season that Trevor Lawrence moves into the elite tier of Quarterback? Duration: 00:09:02

The NFL's week 7 starts off with what was expected to be a battle of 2 AFC North perennial contenders. Unfortunately one of the teams has broken tradition.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are riding high, with a 4-1 record while heading into Cincinnatti to face the struggling, 2-1, Bengals. The Steelers have been lead by veteran QB Aaron Rodgers & finally look to be  healthy on defense. Meanwhile, the Bengals are also turning to a veteran, after trading for Joe Flacco just over a week ago. They are hoping the aging Flacco can bring some stability to the team as they hope t...

Week 5 of the NFL finishes off with two teams climbing up the AFC ranks.

The 2-2 Kansas City Chiefs are heading to Jacksonville to face the 3-1 Jaguars.

Mahomes and company look to fully shake off their slow start and get above .500 for the first time this season. Meanwhile the Jags are out to prove that their 3-1 record is not a mirage, and that they are truly ready to contend for AFC supremacy. 

Are the Chiefs truly back to form? Has Trevor Lawrence truly turned a corner? 

Mike and Mo have so...

Week 5 of the NFL's Sunday Night Football will feature two foes from the AFC East.

The 2-2 New England Patriots are heading to Buffalo to face the 4-0 Bills.

This game will be a big test for the Patriots, who have played better under new coach Mike Vrabel. 

The game may be a challenge for the Bills as well. Despite their 4-0 record, Josh Allen and company have not always made it look easy. The last two weeks have seen the Dolphins and the Saints looking like they have a shot in the game u...

It's Week 5 Survivor time! 

The first two weeks of the NFL season was dominated by the favorites. The last two weeks have seen one or two big favorites fall. 

Will week 5 finally be the time that the long shots take over?

The HGF duo have a couple of favorites they like, and a couple of possible upsets for the week. 

This week Hidden Gems Football will take a look at:

0:00 The Intro
0:21 Week 4 Recap (Is a Tie a Loss?)
2:21 Week 5 Biggest Spreads
3:39 Mike Stephs' Top Selection Of The...

The NFL moves it's international series over to London England for Week 5 of the football season.

The 2-2 Minnesota Vikings will have a much shorter trip to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, as they played against Pittsburgh last week in Dublin, Ireland. They are listed as the "visitors" in this match-up despite the travel advantage. Meanwhile, the (1-3) Cleveland Browns enter the new lands with a new man in charge. Dillon Gabriel will make his 1st start of the year, replacing veteran Joe Flacco. 

Can Carson Wentz and crew right the ship after a horrible showing last week i...

Week 5 of the NFL's Thursday Night Football begins with a battle for the NFC West.

The banged up San Francisco 49ers head to Los Angeles to face the Rams. The (3-1) 49ers are playing well, but may have play this game with starting QB Brock Purdy and BOTH of their starting wide receivers. Meanwhile the (3-1) Rams are looking like legitimate Super Bowl contenders despite entering the season with injury concerns of their own.  

Will San Francisco find a way with their merry band of back ups? Or will the Rams continue their early season dominance? M...

Week 4 of the NFL finishes off with a Monday night doubleheader!

Starting at 7:15 eastern, the New York Jets head to Miami to face the Dolphins. The 0-3 Jets hope the return of QB Justin Fields will bring them luck. Meanwhile the 0-3 Dolphins desperately need a win or heads may roll.

Then starting at 8:15 Eastern, it's the Cincinnati Bengals heading to Denver to face the Broncos. The 2-1 Bengals are coming off of an embarrassing loss and need Jake Browning to do a better job of filling in for the injured Joe Burrow. Meanwhile the 1-2...

Week 4 of the NFL's Sunday Night Football features the return of a star to the Lone Star State.
Micah Parsons returns to Dallas as his 2-1 Green Bay Packers face the 1-2 Cowboys. The Packers are looking to bounce back after their first loss of the season, after being stunned by the Cleveland Browns. The Cowboys are also coming off a big defeat, to the Chicago Bears, but their bigger loss was an injury. Star wide reciever CeeDee Lamb sprained his ankle early in last weeks game and is looking at an extended absence.

Will Parsons get...

It's Week 4 Survivor time! 

After 2 weeks of the favorites dominating, week 3 brought on a couple of upsets. What will week 4 bring?

It seems to be a plethora of big favorite options this week, but are any of them traps? Maybe the best choice is to go off the board and not pick a big favorite at all. Mike & Mo discuss!

This week Hidden Gems Football will take a look at:

0:00 Week 3 Recap (Green Bay And Atlanta disappoint)
1:25 Week 4 Biggest Spreads
2:40 Mike Steph is Charging In With LA
3:40 Mo's Favorite O...

Week 4 of the NFL kicks off it's International Series in Dublin Ireland.

The 2-1 Minnesota Vikings hope to conquer Europe against the 2-1 Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers are considered the home team for this game. The Vikings will be using back ups at both Quarterback and lead Running back positions. However this detail did not slow them down last week, as Carson Wentz and Jordan Mason helped Minnesota crush the Bengals 48-10.
Meanwhile, the Steelers are coming off of a sloppy win against the Patriots. They will see if they can keep on their winning ways.
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The NFL sets off its fourth week of football with a NFC west clash.

The 2-1 Seattle Seahawks head to the desert to face the 2-0 Cardinals. The West has looked especially tough in the early part of this season, with both of these teams having lost to the 3-0 San Francisco 49ers. Seattle has been winning games on the strength of their defense, giving up less than 16 points per game.  
Meanwhile, Arizona are looking to prove that their winning record isn't just based off an easy early schedule. Their 2 wins have come by defeating the Saints a...

The wild Week 3 of the NFL finishes off with barnburner on Monday Night Football.

The Detroit Lions head to Baltimore to face the Ravens. The 1-1 Lions have had an uneven start to their season. They looked horrible in week 1 in Green Bay, but looked like world beaters in week 2, at home versus the Bears.
Meanwhile the Ravens look very strong despite their 1-1 record. Lamar Jackson and crew are averaging 40.5 points over their 1st 2 games.

On this episode of HGF:

0:00 The Intro to Lions vs Ravens
0:42 Mike Steph Talks Detroit
2:25...

It took until week 3, but finally the NFL is seeing underdogs come out on top. Can it happen on prime time as well?

The (0-2) Kansas City Chiefs are heading to New York to face the (0-2) Giants. The defending AFC Champion Chiefs are heavy favorites despite their slow start. Meanwhile Russell Wilson and the Giants are hoping to get their first win in their home opener. 

This week Hidden Gems Football will take a look at:

0:00 They Better Hold The Line
0:13 Intro to Kansas City Vs New York
0:52 Mike Steph Takes i...

Will week 3 of the NFL season finally bring the carnage that we all expected? The 1st two weeks of Survivor have been smooth sailing.

 Almost all the favorite picks have gotten wins so far this season. But maybe this is the week that some underdogs break thru.

This week Hidden Gems Football will take a look at:

0:00 Week 2 Recap (We All Move On Again)
1:00 Week 3 Biggest Spreads
2:56 Mike Steph is Sticking With The Pack This Week
3:23 Mo's Best Of The Week
3:54 Other Games: Will The Jets Upset the Bucs?
6:09 H...

The 3rd week of the NFL season kicks off with 2 teams that seem to be heading in opposite directions.

The struggling Miami Dolphins (0-2) head to Buffalo to face the undefeated Bills (2-0). Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel is clearly is in the hot seat, and they don't seem like they will cool down this week. Miami's offense lead by QB Tua Tagovailoa had a better showing in week 2 but the team has a much stiffer challenge this week. The Josh Allen led Bills have averaged over 35 points per game on offense. 

Will this game be the b...

Week 2 of the NFL finishes off with a Monday night doubleheader!

Starting at 7pm eastern, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers head to Houston to face the Texans. The 1-0 Bucs are coming off a late game victory against the Falcons. Meanwhile the 0-1 Texans struggled to score while losing to the LA Rams 14-9. 

Then starting at 10:00 Eastern, it's the Los Angeles Chargers heading to Las Vegas to face the Raiders. The 1-0 Chargers are coming off of a rousing victory over the AFC Champion Kansas City Chiefs. Meanwhile he Raiders 1-0 will look to stay perfect i...

The NFL week 2 has been one of the most exciting in recent history, and we hope it continues on Sunday Night Football.

The (0-1) Atlanta Falcons look to get in the winners circle after a close loss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Meanwhile the (1-0) Minnesota Vikings are coming off an amazing comeback against the Chicago Bears.

Will Micheal Penix lead the Falcons to their 1st win of the season? Or will JJ McCarthy be able keep the Vikings perfect on the season? Let the Hidden Gems Football crew guide you through the game.

...

Week 2 of the NFL brings new decisions to be made as far as Survivor pools. 

Week 1 was a cake walk for most Suvivor players as favorites dominated the NFL's win column. Will week 2 be the week of upsets?

As always, we are searching for the best plays of the week. Do you take the biggest favorite of the week (Baltimore Ravens)? Or do you try a team with lower odds of winning? Only being able to use a team once for the season makes the selection all the more difficult. But Mike and Mo are here t...

Week #2 of the NFL season is here, and we can only hope it lives up to the first week of the season.

Thursday looks to get us off to a great start as the Washington Commanders head to Green Bay to face the Packers. The Commanders are coming off a dominating win over the New York Giants. Jayden Daniels looked like his rookie season may have only been the tip of the iceberg when it comes to his talents, while the Washington defense smothered Russell Wilson and company. Meanwhile in Green Bay, the Packers looked even MORE impressive...

The NFL week 1 finale is an interesting one. Monday Night Football will feature two 2nd year quarterbacks hoping to take the NFC North by storm. 

The Minnesota Vikings had a tremendous 2024 regular season, finishing the season 14-3, but were quickly eliminated in the playoffs. The Vikings decided not to resign veteran quarterback Sam Darnold, instead sticking with their plan to roll with J.J. McCarthy. McCarthy sat out last year with 
meniscus tear.

Meanwhile the Chicago Bears struggled last season behind rookie Caleb Williams, finishing 5-12 & in last place in the division. The Bears decided to...

The NFL week 1 action doesn't stop when the sun sets. Sunday Night Football is a clash of AFC titans. The Baltimore Ravens who were 12-5 last season head to Buffalo to play the Bills. Mike Steph thinks that Lamar Jackson will have a chip on his shoulder after being knocked out of the playoffs by Buffalo last year. Meanwhile Josh Allen and the Bills (13-4 last season) are looking to make a Super Bowl run. However Mo questions the Bills receiving corp, at least to begin the season.  Let the HGF crew guide you with their insights. 

After th...

The National Football Leagues 2025 grand opening continues! This time with some international flavor.

The Los Angeles Chargers will "host" the Kansas City Chiefs in Sao Paulo Brazil. The Chargers, 11-6 last year, look to continue their upward momentum with Jim Harbaugh at the helm. Meanwhile the Kansas City Chiefs, 15-2 last season, look to make yet another run at the Super Bowl. 
Let the Hidden Gems Football duo explain some key points of the game, and give you a betting edge. Mike Steph takes issue with a newly signed Charger player, while Mo says that week one r...

Finally, Football has returned! And so has Hidden Gems Football!

Week 1 of NFL action starts of with a bang as Thursday Night Football features a truly prime time match up. The NFC East takes the forefront the Dallas Cowboys head to Philadelphia to face off against the Eagles. Dallas had a tough go at it last year, finishing at 7-10 with Dak Prescott missing the second half with an injury. Philly will have a celebration for last years Super Bowl win. Who will come out on top? Does the HGF crew predict an upset? Tune in to find...

Hidden Gems Football continues previewing the 2025-2026 NFL season, this time focusing in on the NFC NORTH. The show, hosted by Mike Steph & TheMoJoKing will primarily focus on the best bets and survivor picks  each week of the regular season. However, much of the heavy research is done before the season begins.

HGF is breaking down the prospects for each team, divison by divison. The two hosts will discuss changes in both coaching and personnel. They will talk about potential break out players, as well as the potential flops. No punches will be pulled! Finally, the HGF squad w...

Hidden Gems Football is back for it's second divisional preview of the 2025-206 NFL season. The show, hosted by Mike Steph (fka Donnie Oooh) & TheMoJoKing will primarily focus on the best bets and survivor picks  each week of the regular season. However, much of the heavy research is done before the season begins.
Hidden Gems Football will preview each division, one team at a time. The two hosts will discuss changes in both coaching and personnel. They will talk about potential break out players, as well as the potential flops. No punches will be pulled! the HGF squad will o...

The NFL is BACK!!! And so is Hidden Gems Football for the 2025-2026 football season. The weekly show, hosted by Mike Steph & TheMoJoKing will primarily focus on the best bets and survivor picks for each week of the regular season. However, now in the preseason, is when much of the hard work is done. 

Hidden Gems Football will go division by division and break down each team. The two hosts will discuss changes in both coaching and personnel. Have teams helped or hurt their chances during the off-season? They will go over the offensiveMike & Mo will tell you w...

The NFL is in its off-season, but there is still a lot to talk about. Free agency, trades and other transactions have kept football active. Mo & Mike (Mostly Mike) talk you thru the biggest moves so far in the off-season. 
 
In this episode the HGF will take a look at:
0:00 The Intro
1:53 Sam Darnold Heads to Seattle
5:05 Cooper Kupp Joins Darnold
7:05 Davante Adams Moves To LA 
10:00 Deebo Samuel Traded to Washington
12:50 Jameis Winston & Russell Wilson Going To NY
15:09 Hip 2 The Games With Desmond Powell on 19 Media Group
15:53 Joey Bosa Takes His...

Who will prevail in Super Bowl 59? Will the Kansas City Chiefs 3-peat? Will the Eagles bring a title home to Philadelphia? We Will soon find out.

Hidden Gems Football is here (with friends) to help you get ready for the big game.  

In this fast paced episode, Mike and Mo take you thru the keys for each teams victories. Then they will tell you who they expect to win, how they expect the game to go & offer up a couple of bets that may help you pay for your next cruise! (Maybe)

The Super B...

The NFL is down to its final 2. The best of the AFC (The Kansas City Chiefs) will face the best of the NFC (The Philadelphia Eagles) in Super Bowl LIX. 

In this 1st of 2 Super Bowl episodes Hidden Gems Football brings on Steve Dunndealz Vela to help discuss how each team made it to the big game. 

Mike Steph focuses on the referee's, asking if they are helping the Chiefs? Or maybe they are accidentally tarnishing this dynastic run of Mahomes and crew. Steve has a different point of view. He believes it is as simple as...

The most exciting weekend in the NFL (Pre-Super Bowl) comes to a conclusion with a couple of prime time games.

On Sunday night the 12-5 Washington Commanders will head down south to face Tampa Bay. The 10-7 Buccaneers come in hot, winning 6 of their last 7. However Washington comes into the playoffs on a 5 game winning streak of their own. 

Then the final game of Wildcard Weekend happens on Monday night. The 14-3 Minnesota Vikings will head to Arizona to face the Los Angeles Rams. This game is being relocated due to the wild fires in teh L...

One of the most exciting weekends in the NFL (and all of sports) continue today as the the Wildcard Weekend continues. 

Sunday's early game is between the AFC's 7th seed Denver Broncos and 2nd seeded Buffalo Bills. This will be a tough ride for the 10-7 Broncos lead by rookie Bo Nix. The 13-4 Bills look poised to make a run to the super bowl, and are of course lead by this seasons likely MVP Josh Allen.

In the late afternoon game the NFC's 7th seed Green Bay Packers head to the city of Brotherly Love t...

Finally! The NFL Playoffs have arrived! And this season the playoff seem more wide open than usual. This truly seems like a year that the lower seed have a shot!

The playoffs kick off Saturday afternoon as the Los Angeles Chargers head to Houston to face the Texans. Jim Harbaugh has brought his winning ways to Los Angeles, as the Chargers won 11 games this season. The teams offense looks to be back on track now that running back J.K. Dobbins has returned to action. The sports book have taken notice, making the Chargers one of 2 road favorites...

The end is near! Week 18 of the NFL season closes today. And their are still some teams jostling for playoff positions. In this episode Hidden Gems Football focuses on the key NFC match-ups.
First game up is the Carolina Panthers heading to Atlanta to face the Falcons.For the most part, Panther fans have to feel good about their teams development as of late, even if it hasn't translated to many wins. For Atlanta, this game is crucial, They must win, and then hope for a Tampa Bay loss to make the playoffs. 

Speaking of Tampa Bay, t...

It is finally here,Week 18 of the NFL season. While most things are already set for the NFL's postseason, some teams still have some business to take care of. Hidden Gems Football uses part 1 of their Week 18 preview to take on the AFC.

First game up is the Cincinnati Bengals heading to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers. The 8-8 Bengals will need help to make the playoffs, but their 1st step is to beat the Steelers.  By the time the game starts, the 10-6 Steelers  will know if they still have a chance at the AFC North title. Bu...

Week 17 of the NFL starts early, on Christmas Day. We have Wednesday football! And not rain, snow or technically difficulties can stop Hidden Gems Football from previewing the action for you.
Christmas starts of with the Kansas City Chiefs heading to Pittsburg to face the Steelers. The Chiefs are 14-1 have won 5 in a row since their single loss at Buffalo. Meanwhile the 10-6 Steelers are hoping to return to their winning ways after losing their last 2.

The second gave of the holiday will have the Baltimore Ravens heading to Houston to face the Texans. The Ravens...

NFL Week 16 ends with 2 prime time matchups!

Football Sunday ends on a solid note as the NFC South leading Tampa Bay Buccaneers head to Dallas to face the Dallas Cowboys. Baker Mayfield has lead the Bucs to an 8-6 record, including wins in their last 4 games. The 6-8 Cowboys have long been out of playoff contention but are still putting up a fight as they have won 3 of their last 4.

The Monday night feature is a game not expected to be competitive, as teh New Orleans Saints head to Green Bay to face the Packers. The...

Week 16 of the NFL season continues on a Saturday. Veteran NFL fans know that Saturday football means that we are heading down the home stretch of the season. And this Saturday is a particular important one for the league.

One thing is that this Saturday will start one of the busiest 9 days of NFL action ever. From today onto next Monday fans will have many days of action forth coming!

As for Saturday itself, both games are being played by contenders. In the early game it is the 9-6 Houston Texans going up against the 13-1...

It is Week 16 of the NFL season. We are only 3 weeks away from the end of the regular season. But there is still a lot to still play for. Playoff hopes (and seeding) are still to be determined. And for some players, their future prospects in the league are at risk. As De La Soul famously said, "The Stakes Are High".

Mike Steph and Mo begin with Thursday Night Football. The Denver Broncos head to Los Angeles to face the Chargers. The 9-5 Broncos are lead by rookie Bo Nix and are one of the pleasant surprises in...

Week 15 of the NFL season ends with a Monday night doubleheader!

Starting at 8pm eastern, the Chicago Bears head Minnesota to face the Vikings. The 4-9 Bears have hit the skids, losing 7 straight games. Meanwhile the 11-2 Vikings are red hot winning 6 straight.  

Then starting at 8:30 Eastern, it's the Atlanta Falcons heading to Las Vegas to face the Raiders. The 6-7 Falcons have looked bad as of late, losing 4 games in a row after a hot start. They may be able to turn it around this week though as the 2-11 Raiders have lost 8 straight. Luckily o...

The final Sunday game of the NFL's week 15 is upon us. There is still a lot at stake, as teams are jockeying for playoff position.
The Green Bay Packers are heading to Seattle to face the Seahawks. The Packers are 9-4 and have been invincible as of late as long as they don't face the Detroit Lions. Meanwhile the Seahawks are also playing well, winning 4 straight. The Seahawks are in a a 4 way battle royal for the NFC West. 

On this episode of HGF:
0:00 The Intro (And Injury Report)
1:18 Mike Steph's Breakdown
4:15 Mo's Yake O...

It is Week 15 of the NFL season. We are coming down the home stretch! Four more wins and the prize is yours! Lets find a winner, and lets get our strategy together for upcoming weeks as well.
As always with Survivor, it's win or go home. Let HGF navigate you thru this week.

This week on HGF:

0:00 The Intro (Last Week's Work)
0:46 Survivor Strategy For The Final Stretch
1:44 The Big Spreads For The Week
2:42 Mikes Steph's Survivor Upset Of The Week
4:22 Mo's Survivor Selections
5:25 Mike Steph Year 2: The Understanding
6:07 19...

It's Week 15 in the NFL. From now on every game is crucial. For NFL teams, these next weeks will decide their playoff chances. In fantasy sports, this IS the fantasy playoffs. Whether you are a player on the field, or a player in fantasy, these games are as important as they come.

Speaking of important game, week 15 is kicked off on Thursday Night Football in a pivotal game for the NFC West. The Los Angeles Rams head to San Francisco to face the 49ers. The 7-6 Rams have looked like a different team since Puka Nacua & Cooper Kupp...

The NFL Week 14 season ends with a couple of Prime Time games. 
On Sunday night the Los Angeles Chargers head to the Kansas City to face the Chiefs. The fiesta Chargers are 8-4 but have been winning ugly as of late. Speaking of winning ugly, the Kansas City Chiefs just seem to find a way to win every week. 

Then on Monday Night we have the SImpsons Bowl, as the Cincinnati Bengals head to Dallas to face the Cowboys. The 4-8 Bengals have had a disappointing season despite a career year from Joe Burrow and the Bengals of...

Week 14 of the NFL season means that there are only a handful of picks to be made to complete Survivor Pools. Time to make some money!

This week there are quite a few big spreads, which means this is an easy week right? Maybe not. Six teams are on a bye, and you have most likely already used the obvious choices. 

Don't worry, HGF has you covered. Mike Steph takes a deep shot at an underdog, while Mo looks at a couple of ugly favorites.

This week on HGF:

0:00 The Intro 
0:30 Ru...

It's Week 14 in the NFL. It's the final week of Bye's for the league. It is the last week of the regular season for fantasy teams. And most importantly, it is the home stretch for the NFL. These next few weeks will determining who's in and who is out! 

The decisive week of the NFL season is kicked off on Thursday Night Football. The 9-3 Green Bay Packers are heading to The Motor City to face the 11-1 Detroit Lions. The Packers have been hot as of late, winning 3 straight, including decisive victories against the 49ers and the D...

The NFL has given us a lot to be grateful for on this extended holiday weekend. Let's hope it keeps going with the final Prime Time games of Week 13.

On Sunday night the San Francisco 49ers heads to the frosty city Buffalo to face the Bills. The 5-6 49ers have had a disappointing season but still have time to make a playoff run. Meanwhile the 9-2 Bills are locked in, winning 6 straight prior to last weeks bye.

Then on Monday Night 2 of the more interesting quarterbacks of the league face off as the Cleveland Browns head...

It time to settle in with the Thanksgiving dessert brought to you by the NFL. 

The final game of Thanksgiving seems destined to be the most fun as the Miami Dolphins head to Green Bay to play the Packers. The Dolphins have a mediocre record at 5-6 but they have played way better than that over their last 3 games, winning each week by convincing fashion. Meanwhile the 8-3 Packers have won 6 of their last 7. Both teams feature high octane offences, but will they be slowed by the winter weather that is forcasted?
 
Then on Black Friday th...

Week 13 of the NFL Season starts off on a Thursday of thanks! Football and food all day long. In this episode Hidden Gems Football takes a look at the 2 day games on the day of celebration.
 
This week Hidden Gems Football will take a look at:

0:00 The Intro
0:39 Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions
7:35 How Good Is Caleb Williams?
8:30 A Prude Awakening
08:45 New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys
15:51 The Jets Can't Be Trusted...Even When They Aren't Playing
17:12 The Hidden Gems : Thanks, Rocks and Sore Bums
and more.

T...

NFL Week 12's finally is quite the match-up.

The Baltimore Ravens are heading to Los Angeles to face off with the San Diego Chargers. The 7-4 Ravens were once considered the best team in the AFC but have only won 2 of their last for games. Meanwhile the 7-3 Chargers have won their last 4 and are starting to look like true contenders. This game will mean a great deal to how these teams are perceived heading down the stretch of the season. 

This week Hidden Gems Football will take a look at:

0:00 Intro
0:55 Mike S...

It's time for the final game on the week 12 NFL Sunday slate.

The Philadelphia Eagles are heading to the City of Angels to face the Los Angeles Rams. Both teams have been playing well as of late. The 8-2 Eagles are a perfect 6-0 since their week 5 bye. Meanwhile, the 5-6 Rams have won 4 of their last 5 as their dynamic wide receiver duo has returned from injury.  It's Saquon and Jalen vs Puka and Cooper on prime time!

Mike Steph and Mo tell you how they think the game will go.......and they are not in a...

It is Week 12 of the NFL season. Two thirds of the way for Survivor Pools. 

This week there are quite a few big spreads, which means this is an easy week right? Maybe not. Six teams are on a bye this week, and another six will be on bye in week 14 as well. Strategy going forward will be key.

Hidden Gems Football was perfect last week in survivor, can they do it again? Will Mike Steph have another deep selection? He had the Seahawks over the 49ers last week!

As always with Survivor, it's w...

It's Week 12 in the NFL. That means we are heading down the home stretch. For some, it's time to make a playoff run. For others it's time to think of summer vacations. 

The decisive part of the NFL season is kicked off on Thursday Night Football. The 8-2 Pittsburgh Steelers are heading to Cleveland to face the 2-8 Browns. The Steelers have won 5 straight and are coming off a big win against the Baltimore Ravens. Meanwhile the Browns are struggling, losing 7 of their last 8 games. Can they upset the division leading Steelers? Let's see what the Hidden Gems F...

It's Prime Time for NFL Week 11.

On Sunday night the Cincinnati Bengals heads to the City of Angels to face the Chargers. The Bengals have struggled this season but at 4-6 they are very much in the playoff chase. Meanwhile, the 6-3 Chargers are surging, going 4-1 since their week 5 bye. 

Then on Monday Night the Houston Texans stay in the state to play the Dallas Cowboys.  The Texans are a respectable 6-4 but have lost 3 of their last 4. Meanwhile the 3-6 Cowboys have been spiraling, losing their last 4 games and now have lost QB Dak Pr...

It is Week 11 of the NFL season. Which means we are heading down the back stretch for Survivor Pools. Are you still alive? Have you joined a second (or 3rd or 4th) chance pool? Do you just want a sure thing, can't miss pick for the week? Don't worry, Hidden Gems Football has you covered. 

Mike Steph has a long shot selection for you, if you'd rather zig while others zag. Meanwhile Mo is going with 2 of the favorites this week. (He promises not to pick another New York team!)

This week on HGF:

0:00 T...

Week 11 of NFL action starts of with a bang as Thursday Night Football features a truly prime time match up. It is a battle of the NFC East as the 7-3 Washington Commanders head to Philadelphia to face off against the 7-2 Eagles. Washington is trying to bounce back after losing a close one last week versus the Steelers. Meanwhile the Eagles are flying high, rattling off 5 straight wins since their bye in the beginning of October. Is Jayden Daniels ready to topple Jalen Hurts? Let's see what the Hidden Gems Football duo have to say.

However before...

It's Prime Time for Week 10 of NFL action. 
On Sunday night the Detroit Lions head to Houston to face off against the Texans. The 7-1 Lions are on absolute fire, winning their last 8 games. Meanwhile the Texans have looked much worse then their 6-3 record would indicate, losing 2 of their last 3 contests. 
On Monday Night Football the Miami Dolphins are head to the west coast to face the Los Angeles Rams. The Dolphins are 2-6 but are looking to round into form now that Tua Tagovailoa is back at the helm. Meanwhile the 4-4 Rams have looked like a...

The NFL international series continues in week 10, but moves from England to Germany. This weeks early morning matchup: New York Giants vs Carolina Panthers. This is not exactly the clash of the titans here, as both teams sit at 2-7. The Giants have lost 4 straight, albiet against very tough teams. Meanwhile the Panthers ended a 5 game losing streak with a come from behind win against the New Orleans Saints last week. One of these teams will get to leave Munich with the glow of victory, while the other may have set themselves up for a run at next years #1 draft...

It's week 10 of the NFL season. We are officially on the back side of the NFL season. Every game the rest of the way matters. Hidden Gems Football is here to help you navigate the rest of the way.

Mike Steph starts off the episode with his "1 Big Thing". This week he talks about the changes happening with the New Orleans Saints. Expect some Derek Carr slander!

Then the shows then moves onto Thursday Night Football. This week it is the 4-5 Cincinnati Bengals heading to Baltimore to face the 6-3 Ravens. For Joe Borrow and...

Lets talk Week 9 Prime Time Football for the NFL! Hidden Gems Football will have you prepared.
On Sunday night the 4-4 Colts are heading to Minnesota to face the 5-2 Vikings. The Colts have decided to make a change at quarterback as they will ride with veteran Joe Flacco this week. Meanwhile, the Vikings are looking to get back in the winners circle after losing their last 2 games after a red hot start of the season.

Then week 9's finale happens in Kansas City as the 4-4 Tampa Bay Buccaneers travel to face the 7-0 Chiefs. The...

It's week 9 of the NFL season. We are entering the back stretch of the season, where contenders are made and pretenders fade. Hidden Gems Football is here to help you make the grade.
This week Mike Steph's "1 Big Thing" breaks down the 1st half of the season. He thinks the NFC is where it's at, and the AFC is kind of wack.
Then the shows then moves onto Thursday Night Football. The Houston Texans are heading to the Big Apple to face the New York Jets. Houston is the underdog despite their 6-2 record. Meanwhile the 2-6 Jets...

It's Prime Time for Week 8 of the NFL! And Hidden Gems Football has you covered.

The Dallas Cowboys head to San Francisco on Sunday Night Football to face the 49ers. The Cowboys are coming off a much needed bye, after getting embarrassed by the Lions 47-9 in week 6. The 49ers come in with problems of their own as injuries are decimating their starting line-up. Which team will be able to pull it together this week?

The final game of the week happens when the New York Giants head to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers. The Giants...

Welcome to week 8 of the NFL season. As the NFL deadline approaches, many teams are trying to decide if they will be buyers or sellers. But one show that will never sell out is Hidden Gems Football! Co-hosts Mike & Mo are always playing to win, getting you ready for NFL action!
After a brief intro HGF jumps right into Mike Steph's "1 Big Thing". This week the segment focuses on the reaction of the hometown fans when Deshaun Watson fell to injury.  Where those in attendance at Huntington Bank Field justified? Mike Steph gives his opinion.  
Then the shows tu...

This Monday night we have double the pleasure with two games capping off week 7 of the NFL. First is the 4-2 Baltimore Ravens heading to Tampa Bay to face the 4-2 Buccaneers. Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry have the Ravens offense flying high. Meanwhile Baker Mayfield looks like he has finally reached his star level potential. 
The second game is an interesting contrast in styles. The Los Angeles Chargers head to Arizona to face the Cardinals. The 3-2 Chargers have been doing most of their damage the old school way: a strong running attack and a stingy defense. The C...