THE ROBIN LUNDBERG SHOW- HOUR 4

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Robin Lundberg explains how his 0-7 and 1-6 NFL picks streak forced him to pick every game to recover.

The episode opens with Robin Lundberg recounting his NFL picks performance, including back-to-back weeks of 0-7 and 1-6 records, leading him to pick every game to recover. He shares his Week 7 picks, starting with the Packers minus eight over Washington, overriding his instinct with a 'pick the good teams' philosophy. He picks the Patriots minus seven over the Jets, noting Bill Belichick's conservative play. Lundberg discusses the Cardinals minus 18.5 over the Texans, calling the spread crazy but justified by Houston's struggles. He picks the Buccaneers minus 13 over the Bears, highlighting Tom Brady's performance. Other picks include Chiefs minus 4.5 over Titans, 49ers minus four over Colts, Giants plus 2.5 over Panthers, Dolphins plus two over Falcons, Rams minus 16 over Lions, Eagles plus 2.5 over Raiders, and Saints minus four over Seahawks. A caller named Tony criticizes media criticism of NBA stars like Russell Westbrook, arguing fans lack professional experience. Another caller, Travis, debates Derrick Henry's MVP case, suggesting quarterbacks are more valuable. Guest Jared Dubin joins to discuss the NFL, analyzing Derrick Henry's MVP chances and arguing quarterbacks like Lamar Jackson are more impactful. Dubin also talks about the Chiefs-Titans game, San Francisco's quarterback situation with Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance, and the Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa. The show shifts to NBA headlines, including the Milwaukee Bucks' championship rings with QR codes, Lakers' struggles with Russell Westbrook, James Harden's contract with the Nets, and Bob Huggins' proposal for a major conference basketball tournament. It ends with a rumor about a Marvel World War Hulk film.

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A bruising NFL picks ledger leads into a grounded debate over Henry's MVP ceiling.

The episode starts by owning the damage from a rough NFL betting run. After 0-7 and 1-6 weeks, a 9-4 bounceback leaves the host five games under .500 entering Week 7, and that running tally gives the segment some needed tension.

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You get a 9-4 picks rebound, a Derrick Henry MVP argument, and a World War Hulk detour.

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