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Sep 30, 2025
Join former NFL scout John Middlekauff as he reacts live to the thrilling Week 4 Monday Night Football doubleheader. He critiques the NFL's doubleheader concept, arguing it dilutes primetime excitement. John dissects the Jets-Dolphins clash, sharing insights on Tyreek Hill's injury and both teams' rosters. He also evaluates the Bengals-Broncos matchup, discussing Cincinnati's struggles without Burrow. Plus, he tackles listener questions on various NFL topics, including team dynamics and refereeing standards.
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Doubleheaders Hurt Primetime Football
- John Middlekauff argues Monday Night doubleheaders dilute primetime and create low-quality matchups.
- He warns the NFL is forcing extra inventory on viewers to feed streaming deals at the expense of fan experience.
Streaming Incentives Drive Bad Scheduling
- Middlekauff says forcing low-profile games into primetime disrespects fans and weakens the product.
- He predicts networks will keep creating inventory for streaming even if viewers don’t want it.
Live Reaction To Two Bad MNF Games
- John recounts watching both MNF games and finding them poor television because of mismatch and injury events.
- He describes being torn between games and feeling the Jets-Dolphins matchup didn’t deserve primetime.