3 and Out with John Middlekauff Patrick Mahomes leads Chiefs past Giants & Russell Wilson on SNF
Sep 22, 2025
John Middlekauff offers live reactions to the Chiefs' victory over the Giants, spotlighting Patrick Mahomes' clutch performance and discussing Russell Wilson's struggles. He dives into the dramatic comebacks of the Eagles and the underwhelming Bears, while assessing the dynamics of teams like the 49ers and their injury resilience. The conversation also touches on intriguing coaching decisions and the implications of veteran backups. Expect rapid-fire takes on overrated and underrated teams, alongside season takeaways that will keep football fans engaged!
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Russell Wilson's Play Decline Is A Coaching Problem
- Russell Wilson no longer creates consistent explosive plays and his mobility has declined.
- John Middlekauff argues this change forces coaching responsibility rather than blaming the quarterback alone.
Play Your Rookie Or Stop Teasing Fans
- If you draft a ready-made quarterback, play him or stop teasing fans with token snaps.
- John says sitting a drafted starter while persistently playing the veteran risks losing the locker room and fanbase.
Mahomes' Football IQ Shows In Big Moments
- Patrick Mahomes still makes game-saving, instinctive plays that matter beyond pure season stats.
- Middlekauff highlights a recovered fumble as emblematic of Mahomes' football IQ and value.