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"J.J. McCarthy Faces a Brutal Test Against Houston" is an episode of Evan & Tiki. Runtime 12 min. Published October 23, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
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Evan Roberts has seen enough of the Cleveland Cavaliers! After watching Cleveland blow a 29-point lead to the Philadelphia 76ers, Evan unloads on the team he picked to reach the NBA Finals and considers abandoning his prediction altogether. Meanwhile, a caller accuses Evan of secretly being a Knicks fan, sparking a heated defense of his Brooklyn Nets loyalty.
Back on the football field, J.J. McCarthy faces a massive challenge against the Houston Texans, and Tiki Barber explains what the Giants' new starting quarterback must show to inspire confidence. With C.J. Stroud looking dangerous and Will Anderson wreaking havoc, the Giants could be in serious trouble. Plus, Evan's concerns about the Jets continue to grow as their disastrous red-zone offense comes under fire, raising serious questions about Frank Reich's ability to maximize the team's weapons.
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