Sharps Cover

Season Recap and Playoff Predictions

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:10:09 GMT

On the Season 2 finale of Sharps Cover, the full crew is back and feeling grateful after a wild 2025 NFL season. The guys sit down with the two Pick 6 champions—our own Nicky the Foot and long-suffering Jets fan (and new friend of the pod) Rob Young. Ruger then gives flowers to the NINE contestants who split the $18K Eliminator pot. America’s Cousin follows with a recap of the preseason best bets and awards predictions—shoutout to anyone who tailed ACD on Tet McMillan for OROY!

In the final locks segment of the year, Coach, Ruger, and AC Dave deliver their best plays for Super Wild Card Weekend. Coach likes the Rams to put up points, Ruger rolls with three plus-money locks, and America’s Cousin goes all in on the state of Pennsylvania. The season wraps with Super Bowl Exacta bets to send everyone off properly.

Follow us on X @SharpsCover and keep an eye out for offseason pool invites to keep the action going. Until next year—stay sharp.

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Week 18 Locks

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:25:48 GMT

The Degenerates pay tribute to America's Cousin, who sits at #1 in the Misery Index for a number of reasons. They also discuss proper social etiquette when hitting a longshot future on a Heisman trophy winner, review strategies for Nicky the Foot as he attempts to win the Pick Six pool, and review the locks for the final week of the season.

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Week 16 Locks

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:11:18 GMT

On the Week 16 Locks pod, the guys are shorthanded without Coach, who’s out for a “business meeting,” but they push through and recap a wild Week 15 slate. With no eliminations in the Eliminator Pool and no Pick 6 winner once again, both contests are officially headed for a photo finish. The Misery Index welcomes the Raiders into the Perpetual Hall of Suck, before the crew breaks down a strong Week 15 for Coach and Ruger—and a brutal one for America’s Cousin.

Looking ahead to Week 16, Ruger and Coach reunite as lock bros on a total, America’s Cousin goes back to the well with a Tampa Bay team total, and Nicky the Foot puts $100 on the line betting Ruger that the Philip Rivers experiment is one-and-done.

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Week 15 Locks

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 03:16:59 GMT

Once again down Nicky the Foot, the guys kick off the week by sorting through the bloodbath in the Circa and Eliminator pools. With only 14 entries still alive in the Eliminator and four weeks left in the season, we’re inching toward a true survivor. Another week without a Pick 6 winner means Week 15 becomes a double week, and the contenders are finally starting to pull away from the pack.

Coach takes the wheel for the Misery Index, featuring a debut appearance from the Kansas City Chiefs. From there, the guys try to flip the energy with their Week 15 locks—Coach backs Tampa, Ruger rides with one-handed Justin Herbert and the Chargers, and America’s Cousin officially joins the Shedeur Sanders fan club.

As always, follow @SharpsCover on X and keep staying sharp!

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Week 14 Locks

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 21:00:28 GMT

On this week’s Sharps Cover, the guys look back on a rough Thanksgiving betting weekend. Week 13 trimmed the Eliminator field to 55 and finally delivered a Pick 6 winner after a three-week drought. With Nicky the Foot stranded somewhere in America, America’s Cousin Dave steps in for the Misery Index and spotlights a handful of fanbases staring down bleak futures—and, of course, Younghoe Koo.

From there, the crew dives into their Week 14 locks. Coach and America’s Cousin are lock bros on the simply irresistible Chicago Bears, while Ruger calls for a weekend defined by unders. They wrap things up with a look at some long-shot MVP futures that could get a little spicy down the stretch.

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Thanksgiving Week (13) Locks

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:38:04 GMT

The guys survived several internet meltdowns to bring you a Thanksgiving Week episode of Sharps Cover.

A tough week in the Pick 6 means we head to Week 13 with a $1440 weekly prize ahead, the Eliminator slog is real with 62 entries still alive, and the Misery Index brings back the retired Giants. The guys then recap a 6-3 week of locks with TWO exotic bets that hit!

When it comes to Week 13 locks - the guys like some bad teams: Coach is on the Browns, Ruger is back on the Falcons, and America's Cousin backs Tennessee.

They wrap things up by unveiling their Holiday Potluck / BYOB (Bring Your Own Bet) Parlay for Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Follow @SharpsCover on X to ride along with the locks and see if this holiday special can bring home a big win.

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Week 12 Locks

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 03:06:34 GMT

On this week's Sharps Cover podcast, the guys welcome back the Commish after his two week hiatus while simultaneously lamenting missing Ruger for the first time this season. The guys reflect on a profitable Week 11 before turning their attention to the Misery Index, this week highlighting the miserable QB play from around the league. No winner for week 11's Pick 6 means we have a rollover for week 12, and an uneventful week in the Eliminator leaves 63 entries still in play with 7 weeks to go. The guys then give out their locks for Week 12: Coach goes back to the well with Tampa Bay, Ruger sent in locks exclusively for game totals, and America's Cousin can't resist the urge to bet against Kyle Shanahan.

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Week 11 Locks

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:14:17 GMT

On this week's episode, the guys contemplate whether the Commish is locked in Nicky the Foot's basement before lamenting their Week 10 exit from the Circa Survivor Pool. The Eliminator is down to the final 64 and we finally had a Pick 6 winner after 3 weeks! The group then leans into the Misery Index and recap Coach and Nicky the Foot's trip to Soldier Field. In our Week 11 locks, Coach and America's Cousin have their first "Lock Bros" pick in a while, and Ruger can't stop betting on the Patriots.

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Week 10 Locks

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:55:04 GMT

On this week’s episode of Sharps Cover, Nicky the Foot slides into the host chair while the Commish is off being “previously engaged.” The guys kick things off by breaking down the key games that wrecked players in The Eliminator and Circa Survivor pools, then sigh their way through yet another Pick 6 week without a winner.

This week’s Misery Index calls out a couple of defensive coordinators who may want to freshen up their resumes, a Falcons kicker who unintentionally kept the Patriots’ fever dream of a 1-seed alive, and, naturally, Dallas—because it’s always Dallas.

The crew then previews the Week 10 slate and makes their locks. Coach tries to climb out of his slump by betting on the Saints of all teams, while Ruger and America’s Cousin both back the Giants and the Rams—but in different ways.

Finally, the guys go deeeeeeep on their Week 10 Circa Survivor pick. Can they keep the streak alive in what is shaping up to be the most volatile week in Circa yet?

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Week 9 Locks

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:04:10 GMT

The whole gang is back together to celebrate Ruger’s “All About My Bills” exotic parlay win from Week 8! The crew recaps Nicky the Foot’s near–Pick 6 glory and laughs through the wreckage of The Eliminator and Circa Survivor pools. After a Misery Index segment lamenting the decline of aging QBs, the boys look ahead to Week 9 and make their locks. Ruger’s riding totals, Coach pulls an on-air lock switch, and America’s Cousin can’t quit fading the Titans. The episode wraps with a spirited “discussion” about this week’s Circa Survivor pick—because of course it does.

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Week 8 Locks

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:30:00 GMT

After last week’s technical glitch apocalypse, the boys are back and better than ever for Week 8 of Sharp’s Cover. The crew kicks things off by celebrating their first Pick 6 winner in four long weeks — and no one’s hotter right now than America’s Cousin Dave, who’s on an absolute heater with his locks.

With Nicky the Foot missing in action, the degenerates run a JV version of the Misery Index before diving into their Week 8 picks. Cousin Dave fires up a heat-check bet on the Bears, Coach hates that he has a lock with the Dolphins, and Ruger just can’t quit the Saints.

The gang wraps it up with a look at their Circa Survivor entry for Week 8 — and somehow, a good time was still had by all.

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Week 6 Locks

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:28:48 GMT

In this episode of Sharp's Cover, we have the full cohort together for the first time in the 2025 Season. The hosts review the carnage in the Eliminator Pool and invite a special guest from the Pick Six Pool to talk about his tough MNF loss. The conversation shifts to upcoming matchups and the Week 6 locks for Ruger, Coach and America's Cousin. Coach and Ruger have a similar exotic parlay and America's Cousin uses his exotic to celebrate Jets QBs past and present. Finally, the guys touch on the MVP race and strategically map out a strategy for the next few weeks of Circa Survivor!

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Week 5 Locks

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:00:00 GMT

In this episode, the crew welcomes back Nicky The Foot, who shares his experiences from living in Germany, while the group reflects on the emotional highs and lows of being sports fans. One team is officially retired from the Misery Index and Ruger and America's Cousin give their locks, while Nicky The Foot gives us Coach's locks. Sunday Nights game may lead to some side bets between America's Cousin and Ruger, and the gang takes a while, and has some disagreement leading up to their Week 5 Circa Survivor pick.

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Week 4 Locks

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 19:39:55 GMT

The guys are back and better than ever. Coach is coming off a 3-0 Week 3, America's Cousin is still in disbelief at how the Patriots can't win at home, and Ruger can't believe Jordan Davis. The Sharps have a variety of Locks and Exotics for Week 4 and then the team spends some time debating the Week 4 Circa Survivor Pick!

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Week 3 Locks

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 04:10:07 GMT

The Commish is 1-11 in the new Pick 6 format and he is discouraged. Fortunately the rest of the Degenerates are staying sharp so follow their lead.

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Week 2 Locks

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:37:10 GMT

The Degenerates review the payouts for the Eliminator and Pick 6 pools, read from the Book of the Foot for the season's first Misery Index, and discuss their locks for Week 2, including their selection for the Circa Survivor pick.

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Week 1 Locks

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 16:02:51 GMT

Are you ready for some football?! The 2025 season kicks off and the degenerates are here with their Week 1 locks, and some strong opinions on games being broadcast on YouTube.

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Season Awards and Super Bowl Predictions

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:28:26 GMT

Just 4 days until kickoff! The Degenerates predict the season awards and cast their ballot for conference champions and the next Super Bowl victor. Check out sharpscover.com to register for the pools and be part of the action all season!

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2025 NFC Preview

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 01:52:18 GMT

The Degenerates discuss the NFC (which they consider the weaker conference). Except for Ruger, who thinks the road to the Super Bowl runs through Atlanta.

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2025 AFC Preview

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:24:14 GMT

The Degenerates are back! Minus one Nicky T. Foot who is abroad in Germany. We catch up on the offseason, and run through our thoughts and locks on the AFC.

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Super Bowl Preview

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

The Degenerates give their takes on the playoffs, review the Sharps Cover playoff pools, give out some Super Bowl prop picks, and plug a new pool for the big game. They also debate whether or not it's worth putting it all on black after a big weekend in Vegas.

2:00- Is the Bills' window closed?

8:00- Playoff Bracket pool review

18:50- Can't miss Super Bowl props

30:20- Super Bowl Props Pool

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Season Recap & Playoff Preview

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 21:25:18 GMT

Playoffs are here and so are the Degenerates as they look back on the season and recap the pools, discuss where they were right and where they were wrong, and look ahead with some playoff predictions and some new pools to make the post season more interesting.

Head over to sharpscover.com to get in on all the playoff pools.

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Week 18 Locks

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 03:39:43 GMT

It's the final week of regular season! The Degenerates are joined by the victor of the Eliminator, talk about whether or not Kasey Ball Don't Ley can hold on in the IMAC-5, and make their final locks of the regular season.

Any fellow degenerates who want to keep the gambling party going can join the playoff bracket pool.

8:00 Pool Standings

18:20 Eliminator Victor Interview

26:25 Misery Index

37:22 Locks

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Week 17 Locks

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:52:39 GMT

Happy Holidays to all! Our gift to you is another 5-Leg parlay from all the degenerates. Plus this week’s winner gets a bonus pot of 500 sugar cookies!

The Degenerates head into the final two weeks of the season dead even on their locks for the year. Let's see if they can finish this out in the black.

5:30 Pool Recaps

15:40 Misery Index

28:40 Locks

45:50 Holiday Parlay

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Week 16 Locks

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:30:54 GMT

We’re at the point in the season where the number of players in contention for the IMAC crown is less than the number of candidates for the Misery Index. And speaking of Misery, the Degenerates bury Will Levis, come up with a clever career move for Shanahan, and try to lock in another winning week. Also no one missed Coach.

8:10 Pool Recaps

19:40 Misery Index

31:40 Locks

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Week 15 Locks

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:30:29 GMT

The full slate of degenerates weather bad weather to bring you this week's episode, which includes a review of the IMAC 5 payouts, discussion of Sean McDermott's game (mis)management, and mentions of Luigi Mangione and Sophia Rain. Just 4 weeks left folks!

6:45 Pool Recaps

19:00 Misery Index

31:45 Locks

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Week 14 Locks

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 10:30:13 GMT

All the degenerates had a winning week, as the locks on this pod move back into the black. Kasey "Ball Don't Ley" still remains on top of the IMAC-5 mountain, and after a serious sweat, all Final 4 Eliminator contestants live to pick another week.

5:50 Pool Recaps

18:40 Misery Index

31:40 Locks

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Week 13 Locks

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 05:58:15 GMT

The Degenerates cook up a special Thanksgiving parlay, this time determined by a hat. Also Ruger's father-in-law gives us a pregame pep talk, and we learn that Cousin Dave hates Thanksgiving (and all other holidays).

3:40 Pool Recaps

17:00 Misery Index

30:30 Locks

1:03:33 Hat Bet

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Week 12 Locks

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:04:00 GMT

The degenerates continue searching for the end of a long slump by turning to a higher power— the lady currently leading the IMAC-5 Pool. Also...

Commish gives a book report about the state of legalized gambling.

Nicky the Foot fills in for Ruger (and still fades him)

Cousin Dave laments his Cincy futures

And Coach's mind is on the Sturgill Simpson concert he's going to.

Pool Recap: 10:05

Misery Index: 26:26

"Locks": 39:27

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Week 11 Locks

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 02:42:27 GMT

The Degenerates are reunited!

Coach is back from his Oregon walkabout.

Ruger watched Josh Allen play football with Josh Allen’s dad.

Cousin Dave is WAY overleveraged on the Bengals

Nicky the Foot's got a Lock of the Year (and get to enjoy his Chic-Fil-A)

And we’re very keen on a three-team parlay.

Pool Recap: 9:35

Misery Index: 23:30

Locks: 35:50

Nicky's Lock of the Year: 57:15

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Week 10 Locks

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:33:57 GMT

The degenerates, minus one Coach, are joined by current IMAC-5 pool leader "RB" to discuss how bettors aren't fans, and you have to choose between your team and your wagers. This is a big week for the Locksmiths, as a poor showing here could put them under .500 for the first time this season.

8:20- Pool Recaps

26:45- Misery Index

37:10- Locks

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Week 9 Locks

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:01:28 GMT

The degenerates look ahead to the second half of the season, with the "Locksmiths" still picking at a winning rate of 54%.

Cousin Dave still has hope in the Bengals, Ruger basks in Bills glory, a gloomy Coach tries to figure out how he's gone 1-5 over the last 2 weeks, and Nicky the Foot tries to decide what kind of gift card he wants Ruger to get him.

Pool Recap: 7:55

Misery Index: 18:50

Locks & Dawgs: 28:40

Survivor: 48:52

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Week 8 Locks

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 17:01:13 GMT

The Degenerates celebrate a big win on an ambitious 5-leg parlay they put down while out in Sin City. This episode is full of jubilation, our first guest on the Pod (Eddy D from Surviving Golf) and plenty more can't miss locks (currently sitting at 54%).

Directory:

Pool Recaps- 6:45

Misery Index- 21:20

Locks of the Week- 29:30

Sharps 5 Parlay- 55:10

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Week 7 Locks

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:09:45 GMT

The full cohort of degenerates recap a chalky week, in which a record 35 members went immaculate! Coach's locks are crushing it at 13-5 on the season, Cousin Dave is back in the black, and Ruger is even money. Plus the Degenerates's Revival Survivor pick advances on. It's gotta be smooth sailing from here right?

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Week 6 Locks

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:26:19 GMT

Ruger is back and the degenerates waste no time picking apart his locks for a week that features new QBs, new coaches, and another lock fight.

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Week 5 Locks

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 16:19:53 GMT

After a failed attempt at a new opening, the Degenerates review the winners and bad breaks of the IMAC-5 and Eliminator Pools, give out their locks for Week 5, argue about how good the Commanders actually are.

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Week 4 Locks

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:21:59 GMT

After receiving some "constructive feedback" from a new listener of the pod, the degenerates argue about how many people were eliminated in the survivor pool last week (it was alot). Coach stays hot, Cousin Dave turns the ship around, and the Misery Index weighs whether or not Deshaun Watson's contract is the worst in all of sports.

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Week 3 Locks

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:24:22 GMT

The degenerates lick their wounds after a rough Week 2 and get ready for Week 3. Coach gives us a pep talk, Nicky the Foot's Misery Index takes a look in the mirror, Cousin Dave just can't quit bad QBs, and Ruger is heading to Mexico.

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Week 2 Locks

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 13:46:39 GMT

The degenerates review Week 1, winners and losers of the Immaculate 5 and Eliminator pools, introduce the Fasulo Misery Index, run through their weekly locks and dawgs, and make a pick for Week 2 of the Circa Survivor (after figuring out the rules)

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AFC/NFC West Win Totals

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 18:36:48 GMT

The degenerates wrap up the season over/under discussion with their takes on the West divisions. Also discuss MVP and Super Bowl picks. Sadly, this pod is without Cousin Dave

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AFC/NFC South Win Totals

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 21:45:53 GMT

Trash Divisions and Trash Pandas

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AFC/NFC North Win Totals

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 07:05:46 GMT

The degenerates are back with their takes on the North divisions.

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AFC/NFC East Win Totals

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 02:05:02 GMT

Welcome in! In our inaugural sessions we talk through the win totals we like for the AFC and NFC East.

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