In the absence of Stephen A. Smith, Dan Orlovsky, Kimberley A. Martin, and Jason McCourty hold down the studio as they debate if the Bengals remain a dangerous team. They discuss if the Eagles need to defeat the Cowboys decisively to prove they are Super Bowl contenders. The panel also shares their thoughts on why the 49ers' matchup against the Buccaneers is a must-win game. With Caleb Williams struggling, the crew decides if they should reassess his potential. Lastly, the crew discusses the implications of a Commanders victory over the Steelers on Sunday.

Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe and Dan Orlovsky react to the Lions winning over the Texans last night and debate whether or not they can win the Super Bowl. They also discuss the Chiefs defeating the Broncos after their defense blocked a game-winning field goal. The dives into the Cowboys after star player Micah Parsons called out head coach Mike McCarthy. We also have a brand-new edition of "Sharpe or Not Sharpe?" where Shannon reacts to players' and coaches' sound from other the weekend.