Folding or going ALL-IN on our 2026 NFL takes: NFL Take Poker feat. Bill Barnwell!

Nate Tice and Bill Barnwell engage in a discussion on whether to fold or go all-in on their strongest preseason opinions for the 2026 NFL season. Their conversation begins with a review of Case Keenum's impressive performance by the Chicago Bears against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. The Bears' 27-7 victory caught the duo's attention, sparking discussions on the performance of the Eagles defense and areas that required improvement.

Following the analysis of the Bears' game, Barnwell and Tice move on to a take poker round, where they assess whether to raise, fold, or check on their boldest predictions regarding the preseason. Nate Tice contemplates his outlook on the Minnesota Vikings, Dallas Cowboys, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Los Angeles Chargers, while Bill Barnwell reflects on his pessimism regarding the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers, as well as his optimism surrounding the New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals, and Cam Ward. Additionally, he shares his prediction for the Super Bowl involving the Kansas City Chiefs.

The duo concludes their conversation with a few more hands of take poker, covering the Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, San Francisco 49ers, and Los Angeles Chargers, followed by a lightning round featuring Cam Ward, Cam Ward, and the Buccaneers.