In this episode of No Huddle Rodeo presented by Justin Boots and Runyon’s Fine Furniture, we take an in-depth look at the heelers heading into the National Finals Rodeo, and the race is a lot tighter than the standings suggest.

Junior Noguiera comes in with a $35,000 lead and sits in a great position for a third World Title, but the gap between No. 1 and No. 2 on the heel and head side could easily create split World Champions in team roping this year. Every dollar is going to matter.

Wesley Thorp and his header Tyler Wade know how to win when things get chaotic, and they can certainly rise from No. 8 in the World to win a third straight title. When the pressure hits, they get better.

Dustin Egusquiza and Levi Lord might be the fastest team in the building on paper, but consistency at the NFR has been their biggest obstacle. If they clean that up, they can absolutely change the leaderboard.

Also watch out for Jade Corkill, who is fresh out of retirement and roping with Clint Summers. The pair immediately clicked for a monster Summer Run.