Episodes

In this week’s episode of Missing the Point, Mike Marcangelo and Rayshawn Buchanan break down a tough Patriots loss to the Raiders and dive deep into what it means moving forward. The guys take a hard look at Drake Maye’s performance, where he showed flashes of potential but also struggled under questionable play calling and poor situational decisions. They debate whether Josh McDaniels’ offensive strategy held the team back, why TreVeyon Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson weren’t used enough, an...

The New England Patriots are starting fresh in 2025, with Mike Vrabel taking over as head coach and Drake Maye stepping into his second year as the franchise quarterback. In this annual Missing the Point Patriots Season Preview, host Mike Marcangelo is joined by MassLive’s own Karen Guregian (@kguregian) to break down what fans should really expect this season. This detailed conversation covers: Mike Vrabel’s leadership style and how it differs from Bill Belichick’s final years How Josh McDan...

The 2025 NFL season is almost here, and Missing the Point is back with one of our most anticipated episodes of the year: our full-season NFL prediction special. Hosts Mike Marcangelo, Dave Clarke, Robert Kelly, and Rayshawn Buchanan take you division by division, team by team, and award by award—breaking down exactly how we see the 2025 season playing out from Week 1 to the playoffs. We start with NFC and AFC win-loss projections, debating everything from the Dallas Cowboys' shocking decision t...

We reveal our top 10 teams for the 2025 NFL season, debate quarterback ceilings, coaching hot seats, and predict who’s primed for a Super Bowl run, or a collapse.

We run through teams 19 to 10 with real opinions, big debates, and a few hot takes you might hate.

The NFL preseason is here. Missing the Point hosts Dave Clarke and Bob Kelly open Part 1 of our 2025 NFL Power Rankings and stack the league with clear tiers and firm takes. We start at the bottom with the Cleveland Browns. A crowded quarterback room, Myles Garrett trade chatter, and a roster in flux shape the outlook. We explain what a successful season looks like and why the floor matters more than the ceiling right now. Next, the New Orleans Saints. An aging core and tight cap space create ...

Mike Marcangelo and Rayshawn Buchanan return on Kayfabe Critics with a heavyweight episode that opens with a clear-eyed, layered discussion of Hulk Hogan’s passing and legacy, then pivots into a full preview of WWE SummerSlam 2025, the first ever two-night Premium Live Event from MetLife Stadium, with predictions, booking analysis, celebrity involvement breakdowns, and cross-era context. What’s covered in this episode: Hulk Hogan’s death and legacy The hosts wrestle with how to separate Terry ...

As the MLB season heats up and NFL training camps kick off, Missing the Point hosts Mike Marcangelo and Rayshawn Buchanan take you around the horn with a full rundown on all four major Boston sports teams. They open with the Boston Red Sox, exploring their biggest challenges heading into the MLB Trade Deadline. Should the Sox buy, sell, or stand pat? With persistent road struggles and a few offensive shakeups, it’s a pivotal moment for Alex Cora’s squad. Then, we shift to the Boston Celtics, w...

If you could heal one injury in sports history, which would you choose—and how much would it change everything? In this episode of Missing the Point, hosts Dave Clarke, Mike Marcangelo, and Bob Kelly dive headfirst into the biggest "what if" scenarios in professional sports: what happens when you undo the most devastating injuries of all time? From the NBA to the NFL, MLB to WWE, this is the ultimate alternate timeline conversation for every die-hard sports fan. We explore: What if Len Bias ne...

The NBA offseason just got a whole lot crazier. In this week’s episode of Missing the Point, Dave Clarke, Mike Marcangelo, and Bob Kelly react to a whirlwind week in the NBA, starting with the Oklahoma City Thunder winning their first-ever NBA Championship; a massive statement from a young, homegrown team that might be built to dominate for years. Meanwhile in Boston, the Celtics have begun a dramatic reset. With Jayson Tatum sidelined for the entire season due to a torn Achilles, the team has ...

The Boston Red Sox just traded away Rafael Devers, and the city is in shock. In this episode of Missing the Point, hosts Rayshawn Buchanan and Michael Marcangelo dive into one of the most controversial moves in recent MLB history: sending Devers to the San Francisco Giants. They break down why this deal feels like a salary dump, what it says about the Red Sox front office’s priorities, and how it compares to the infamous trades of Mookie Betts, Nomar Garciaparra, and Xander Bogaerts. Is this roc...

The 2025 NBA Finals have officially gone off-script — and the Indiana Pacers are the story of the postseason. In this episode of Missing the Point, Dave Clarke and Bob Kelly dive into how Indiana now holds a 2-1 series lead over the heavily favored Oklahoma City Thunder. We break down Tyrese Haliburton’s incredible rise as the unlikely face of the NBA Finals, his clutch game-winners, and whether he’s officially entered the top-10 NBA player conversation. Dave and Bob also examine how Rick Carli...

On this episode of Missing the Point , Dave Clarke and Mike Marcangelo break down one of the biggest media shakeups in modern basketball: Inside the NBA is moving from TNT to ESPN. What does this mean for the most beloved sports show in TV history? Will ESPN let Charles Barkley, Ernie Johnson, Shaq, and Kenny do their thing—or will they butcher the format with hot takes and overproduced segments? The guys also debate whether Stephen A. Smith will join the cast—and if so, will he respect the ...

On this week’s episode of Missing the Point , hosts Dave Clarke, Rayshawn Buchanan, Mike Marcangelo, and Bob Kelly deliver an unfiltered and in-depth breakdown of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. From the Western Conference Finals to the Celtics’ crushing playoff exit, we’re covering all the biggest headlines in professional basketball. We begin in the West, where the Oklahoma City Thunder continue their incredible postseason run after a dominant Game 1 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. With Shai Gi...

On this jam-packed episode of Missing the Point , hosts Dave Clarke and Rayshawn Buchanan deliver a passionate, in-depth instant reaction to the Boston Celtics’ crushing Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. The 121-113 defeat at Madison Square Garden puts the Celtics down 3-1 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals—and the injury to Jayson Tatum may have just ended their championship dreams. We dissect every pivotal moment of the game, from Tatum’s devastating lower leg i...

This week on Missing the Point , hosts Dave Clarke, Michael Marcangelo, and Bob Kelly bring you an unfiltered, in-depth breakdown of the 2025 NBA Playoffs — from Nikola Jokic’s dominance to the Celtics’ catastrophic collapse against the Knicks. We start in the Western Conference, dissecting the Los Angeles Clippers' embarrassing Game 7 loss to the Denver Nuggets. James Harden disappears again when it matters most, while Nikola Jokic puts on a clinic with a monster 42-point, 22-rebound perform...

A deep dive into the 2025 NFL Draft and the NBA Playoffs, featuring Patriots draft grades, Celtics playoff dominance, and what’s next for the Lakers, Giannis, and more.

Dave Clarke and Bob Kelly break down the entire first round of the 2025 NFL Draft with bold predictions, surprise picks, and in-depth analysis of key prospects like Cam Ward, Travis Hunter, and Shedeur Sanders .

Dave Clarke and Michael Marcangelo provide an in-depth analysis of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, highlighting the Thunder's historic sweep, Lakers vs. Timberwolves drama, Kawhi Leonard's standout performance against Nikola Jokic, and injury concerns surrounding Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

Join the "Missing the Point" crew for an in-depth breakdown and bold predictions for every exciting first-round matchup of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, featuring expert analysis on the Celtics, Lakers, Thunder, and more.

A deep dive into WrestleMania 41 with full match predictions, surprise return speculation, and bold takes on what could make this one of the most unforgettable WWE events in history.

Dave Clarke and Michael Marcangelo break down Mel Kiper’s latest mock draft, exploring dream picks, bold scenarios, and how the Patriots and Bears can shape their futures in the 2025 NFL Draft.

The Boston Celtics are officially in playoff mode — riding an 8-game winning streak and going 23-4 since January 30th — and on this week’s episode of Missing the Point, hosts Rayshawn Buchanan and Dave Clarke ask the question every NBA fan is thinking: Are the Celtics peaking at just the right time? We dive deep into the Celtics’ recent dominance and break down the biggest storylines heading into the NBA Playoffs. From Jayson Tatum’s MVP-level performance to Kristaps Porzingis’ evolution into t...

THE PATRIOTS DID IT. Stefon Diggs is coming to Foxboro on a 3-year, $69M deal… but is it too little, too late? Should the Patriots STILL draft Travis Hunter or Will Campbell at No. 4 — or has Diggs changed everything? This week on Missing the Point, Michael Marcangelo and Bob Kelly break down the biggest shockers from NFL free agency, debate playoff races heating up in the NBA, and roast Doc Rivers for one of the most delusional quotes in NBA history. 🔥 HERE’S WHAT WE’RE BREAKING DOWN: 🏈 NFL ...