Missing the Point
Missing the Point is a sports podcast for fans who want real conversations, not recycled headlines.
We cover the NFL, NBA, MLB, WWE, and the biggest stories across the sports world. Boston teams lead the conversation, but we go wherever the story takes us. Patriots, Celtics, Red Sox, Bruins, league-wide drama, trades, drafts, injuries, coaching moves, media narratives. If fans are talking about it, we are too.
This show is built on honest debate. No scripted opinions. No manufactured outrage. No talking points handed down from a network. You get real reactions, real arguments, and real breakdowns of what actually matters in sports.
Every episode brings:
• Patriots talk from draft season to kickoff to playoffs
• Celtics breakdowns during the regular season and postseason
• Red Sox coverage from spring training through October
• Bruins talk when it matters most
• Full NFL coverage, including power rankings, free agency, and draft analysis
• NBA playoff races, trades, stars, and team futures
• Wrestling coverage for major events and storylines
• Sports media talk and bad takes that deserve to be called out
We don’t just say what happened. We explain why it happened and what it means next. We challenge narratives. We question front offices. We break down coaching decisions. We look at what teams are building toward, not just what they did yesterday.
You’ll hear debates that don’t end in fake agreement. If we disagree, we stay on it. If a take is bad, we call it bad. If a team earns respect, we give it.
Missing the Point is for fans who love the details. Fans who care about roster construction, coaching philosophy, player development, and how one move can change everything.
We talk like fans, but we think like analysts.
If you follow Boston sports, you’ll feel at home. If you follow any sport at all, you’ll find something every episode.
New episodes drop every week.
Missing the Point
NFL Week 8 Power Rankings 2025: Lions Take #1, Patriots Push to #9, Trade Deadline Buzz
Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season is here, and Dave Clarke and Mike Marcangelo deliver a fresh dose of hard truth in the MTP Power Rankings. They break down every major storyline across the league — from the Detroit Lions’ climb to #1 and the Patriots’ return to the Top 10 to the latest NFL trade-deadline rumors shaking up contender lists.
🏈 Key Topics This Week
- Dave and Mike cut through the chaos of competing media lists, explaining why ourrankings make sense as Week 7 fades and Week 8 NFL Power Rankings begin.
- Lions (#1): Why Detroit’s offense and Dan Campbell’s leadership now make them the league’s most complete team.
- Colts (#2): 6-1 and climbing, but are they peaking too early?
- Patriots (#9): Four straight wins, Drake Maye in the MVP conversation, and playoff odds improving — but an easy schedule raises questions.
- Buccaneers, Bills, Eagles, Rams, Steelers, Packers, Chiefs: who’s trending up, who’s sliding.
- Trade Deadline Talk: No big deals yet — will contenders like the Cowboys, Browns, or Ravens pull the trigger before it’s too late?
- Around the League:
• People are still mad about Bad Bunny and the Super Bowl halftime show.
• Rashee Rice returns after his viral “motivational” video.
• The Cowboys rebound from the Commanders game and inch back to respectability.
🧾 Official Cross-Offs & Movers
Out: Jets (0-7), Titans (1-6), Saints (1-6), Dolphins (1-6), Browns (2-5).
On the Bubble: Ravens, Giants, Raiders, Cardinals, Texans, Cowboys.
Honorable Mentions: 49ers (5-2), Seahawks (5-2), Broncos (5-2), Bears (4-2), Panthers (4-3), Jaguars (4-3), Chargers (4-3), Falcons (3-3), Vikings (3-3), Commanders (3-4), Bengals (3-4).
🥇 Official REAL BK Top 10 Power Rankings – Week 8 (2025)
- Lions (5-2) 2. Colts (6-1) 3. Buccaneers (5-2) 4. Bills (4-2) 5. Eagles (5-2)
- Rams (5-2) 7. Packers (4-1-1) 8. Steelers (4-2) 9. Patriots (5-2) 10. Chiefs (4-2)
🎙️ Discussion Highlights
- How Drake Maye’s efficiency and Hunter Henry’s red-zone chemistry anchor the Patriots’ offense.
- Why Detroit’s defense is finally championship-caliber.
- Whether Mike Vrabel’s Patriots can sustain momentum against tougher AFC matchups.
- Which teams are “frauds” hiding behind soft schedules.
- NFL Week 8 playoff projections and bold upset picks.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Setting the Stage for NFL Week 8 Rankings
02:11 Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Matters
08:34 Analyzing Potential NFL Trades Before the Deadline
13:10 Drake Maye’s Impact on Patriots’ Performance and Competency
26:13 Assessing New England’s Schedule and Playoff Chances
35:20 Ben Johnson’s Effect and Caleb Williams’ Development for the Bears
45:00 Identifying Teams Out of Contention and On the Bubble
50:30 Dallas Dominance and Washington’s Season-Ending Struggles
54:30 Post-Mortem on the Chargers and Justin Herbert’s Future
01:02:00 Debatin
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Hosts: Mike Marcangelo, Dave Clarke, Rayshawn Buchanan, Bob Kelly
Producer: Craig D'Alessandro
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