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Sep 20, 2024 • 1h 8min
Week 3 preview: Stroud vs. Brian Flores, Saints get tested, Harbaugh vs. Steelers D | Football 301
Nate Tice is joined by Charles McDonald to discuss their favorite matchups to watch for NFL Week 3. The duo start with the Los Angeles Chargers against the Pittsburgh Steelers, as Jim Harbaugh will face his first real test for his run-first offense. Next up the New Orleans Saints take on the Philadelphia Eagles, and Charles wonders if Philly can make OC Clint Kubiak actually think on the fly. C.J. Stroud vs. Brian Flores' Minnesota defense will be a great matchup to watch, and Derek Stingley Jr. vs. Justin Jefferson on the other side is must-see TV. The Arizona Cardinals have to face a real NFL offensive line this week in the Detroit Lions, and the Cardinals defense is doing some interesting stuff pre-play.Nate and Charles finish up with some four-minute offense, as the Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys compete in the "you good?" bowl, and the Atlanta Falcons try to improve on their Week 2 performance by taking on the Kansas City Chiefs.(3:35) Los Angeles Chargers @ Pittsburgh Steelers(19:45) Philadelphia Eagles @ New Orleans Saints(33:50) Houston Texans @ Minnesota Vikings(43:45) Detroit Lions @ Arizona Cardinals(55:35) Four-minute offense: Ravens @ Cowboys, Chiefs @ FalconsSubscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/46gILkF🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A4mYAD📢Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuT
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Sep 18, 2024 • 1h 3min
Quarterbacks struggling early: Bryce Young, Caleb Williams, Will Levis, Aaron Rodgers | Inside Coverage
Jason Fitz is joined by Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab to attempt to diagnose the reason behind some of the quarterbacks struggles through the first two weeks of the NFL season. The trio spend the first portion of the show on Bryce Young and the reason behind his benching, including David Tepper's involvement, the Carolina Panthers season outlook with Andy Dalton at the helm and where Carolina's awful three-year stretch ranks in pro sports history. Fitz, Jori and Frank also cover the early struggles of Caleb Williams, Will Levis, Aaron Rodgers and Kirk Cousins.Later, Frank gives insight into his weekly power rankings as the trio talk about the Dallas Cowboys only dropping two spots after a brutal loss to the New Orleans Saints and why the Miami Dolphins are now at 23 after starting last week at 9, which leads to a conversation around how to talk about Tua Tagovailoa's difficult situation.The trio finish the show by giving their picks for the Thursday night game featuring the New England Patriots and the New York Jets.(2:15) Bryce Young benching: how did we get here?(23:30) How can Caleb Williams overcome his slow start?(29:45) Can Will Levis stop making game-changing mistakes?(36:50) Why the Jets offense has struggled early(40:20) Which Atlanta Falcons offense is the real one?(46:05) Frank's power rankings corner(59:50) Patriots @ Jets picks
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Sep 17, 2024 • 1h 11min
Folding or doubling down on preseason takes: Vikings, Joe Burrow, Panthers, Rams | Football 301
Nate Tice is joined by Matt Harmon to look back at a few of their takes from before the season started and decide whether to stay, fold or double down after two weeks of NFL action.The duo fire off their own takes at each other and go back and forth on the Carolina Panthers (and the Bryce Young benching), Aidan Hutchinson, Joe Burrow, the playoff hopes for the Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Rams, New York Giants, Chicago Bears, Indianapolis Colts and Seattle Seahawks and more.Nate and Matt wrap up the show with a rookie wide receiver check-in as they evaluate the performances through two weeks of Brian Thomas Jr, Xavier Worthy, Rome Odunze, Marvin Harrison Jr and Keon Coleman.(2:35) Diontae Johnson was the most crucial addition of the entire offseason(9:35) Vikings will make the playoffs(16:25) Aidan Hutchinson will win Defensive Player of the Year(20:55) Joe Burrow might be cooked(27:10) Rams will finish last in the NFC West(31:40) Giants will get the first overall pick with a top ten defense(40:10) Bears will make the playoffs(46:50) Colts & Seahawks are playoff teams(55:10) Rookie wide receiver check-ins
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Sep 17, 2024 • 58min
Cousins is clutch vs. Eagles, NFL Week 3 picks & are analytics ruining football? | McCoy & Van Noy
6x All-Pro and 3x Pro Bowl DT Gerald McCoy and current Baltimore Ravens LB Kyle Van Noy recap the Falcons’ big win against the Eagles on Monday Night Football, wonder if analytics are ruining football and pick every week 3 NFL game.(01:00) - RECAP: Falcons 22, Eagles 21(11:40) - RECAP: Raiders 26, Ravens 23(18:55) - Should Tua retire after another concussion?(26:30) - Panthers bench QB Bryce Young(32:30) - Teams & players that were written off too soon(44:25) - Toyota Drive to Win Performers: Week 2(50:00) - NFL Week 3 picksOn this episode of McCoy & Van Noy, 6x All-Pro and 3x Pro Bowl DT Gerald McCoy and current Baltimore Ravens LB Kyle Van Noy recap the Falcons’ big win against the Eagles on Monday Night Football, including a clutch performance by Falcons QB Kirk Cousins.Kyle’s Baltimore Ravens are 0-2 after losing to the Las Vegas Raiders, but Gerald’s co-host did manage to pick up 2 sacks in the losing effort. What do the Ravens need to do to turn their season around?The guys then discuss Tua Tagovailoa’s most recent concussion and what it means for his future in football, along with clapping back at some of the fans that made fun of the Dolphins QB head injury.Before diving into the players are teams that were written off too soon, and are thriving two weeks into the NFL season, Gerald and Kyle react to the news that the Panthers have benched 2nd year QB Bryce Young in favor of veteran Andy Dalton. What does it mean for his future? Should he ask for a trade away from Carolina?After going through some players (Sam Darnold!) and teams (the Saints!) that have gotten off to hot starts despite low expectations, the guys get into their Drive to Win performers from week 2 and tell you who they think will win every game in week 3.Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts
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Sep 16, 2024 • 1h 6min
Saints are good now? Ravens in big trouble: Week 2 instant reactions | Inside Coverage
Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab join forces to give their instant takeaways and reactions from every game in the Week 2 NFL Sunday slate. The dynamic duo start off with the most interesting results of the weekend, as the Las Vegas Raiders ruin everyone's survivor pools but make Fitz's week, the New Orleans Saints show signs their offensive improvement is real, the Kansas City Chiefs do it yet again and Aaron Rodgers gets his first win as quarterback for the New York Jets.Later, the duo discuss the rest of the Sunday NFL slate, including Aidan Hutchinson's dominant day, Trevor Lawrence's struggles, the New England Patriots rallying behind Jerod Mayo, the Marvin Harrison Jr. breakout game and much more.(2:50) Las Vegas Raiders @ Baltimore Ravens(11:05) New Orleans Saints @ Dallas Cowboys(17:50) Cincinnati Bengals @ Kansas City Chiefs(26:50) New York Jets @ Tennessee Titans(33:25) Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Detroit Lions(36:35) Indianapolis Colts @ Green Bay Packers(40:15) San Francisco 49ers @ Minnesota Vikings(43:15) Cleveland Browns @ Jacksonville Jaguars(45:30) Chicago Bears @ Houston Texans(49:30) Los Angeles Chargers @ Carolina Panthers(53:05) Pittsburgh Steelers @ Denver Broncos(55:15) New York Giants @ Washington Commanders(58:35) Seattle Seahawks @ New England Patriots(1:01:50) Los Angeles Rams @ Arizona Cardinals(1:04:10) Atlanta Falcons @ Philadelphia Eagles preview
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Sep 13, 2024 • 1h 3min
Tua suffers another concussion, Week 1 QB Room & stock up on Baker Mayfield | Inside Coverage
Jori Epstein and Charles Robinson take us into the ‘QB Room” for Week 1. But first, the two discuss Tua Tagovailoa, who walked off the field vs. the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night after suffering another concussion. If Tua can play again, when might he? And, if so, should he? Next, the duo takes a look at whose QB stock rose and whose crashed onto the stock market floor after their Week 1 performances.Finally, Jori and Charles wrap up some QB odds & ends such as if Caleb Williams can show up for the Chicago Bears against the Texans and if Justin Fields ought to start again for the Steelers in Week 2. Subscribe to Inside Coverage on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3AbfhJc🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ymFp3f📢Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuT❤️ Inside Coverage would be nothing without the impact of our beloved Terez Paylor, who was a pillar of Yahoo Sports' NFL editorial and podcast coverage. We will continue to produce this NFL podcast in his honor, and hope that you can support Terez Paylor's legacy in one of three ways:• Buy an "All-Juice Team" hoodie or tee. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University: http://breakingt.com/Terez• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez Paylor: https://mizzougivedirect.missouri.edu/fund.aspx?item_id=699• Donate directly to the Terez A. Paylor Scholarship at Howard University: http://giving.howard.edu/givenowUnder “Tribute,” please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under “Designation,” click on “Other” and write in “Terez A. Paylor Scholarship.”(2:35) Tua Tagovailoa suffers concussion in game vs. Bills(31:10) Bills improved offense in Week 2(34:15) QB Room Week 1(44:44) QB stock up, stock down(53:00) QB Room odds & ends
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Sep 12, 2024 • 1h 12min
Week 2 preview: 5 most interesting matchups | Football 301
Nate Tice is joined by the great Charles McDonald as the duo deep dive on their favorite matchups heading into the Week 2 NFL slate.Nate and Charles discuss the Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots matchup where Ryan Grubb will have his first welcome to the NFL moment, Deshaun Watson trying to survive against a highly underrated Jags defense, whether or not a Tampa Bay Buccaneers team can hold up against a more talented Detroit Lions unit, Caleb Williams and the Chicago passing game trying to come alive against the Houston Texans and the one-legged Kirk Cousins offense in Atlanta facing off against an actual contender. The duo finish off with some final thoughts on how the Los Angeles Chargers and Minnesota Vikings might both be able to get their run games going on Sunday.(3:00) Seattle Seahawks @ New England Patriots(13:35) Cleveland Browns @ Jacksonville Jaguars(28:15) Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Detroit Lions(43:30) Chicago Bears @ Houston Texans(56:55) Atlanta Falcons @ Philadelphia Eagles
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Sep 11, 2024 • 58min
News or noise: Justin Fields, Baker Mayfield, Micah Parsons, Bryce Young | Inside Coverage
Jason Fitz is joined by Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab to parse through the biggest storylines of the week as the trio attempt to determine what is news and what is noise.Fitz, Frank and Jori discuss what Dak Prescott's contract means for the Dallas Cowboys, the Deshaun Watson dilemma, the Justin Fields conspiracy, Baker Mayfield balling out, the Cincinnati Bengals' slow start, the Los Angeles Chargers avoiding a late collapse, Marvin Harrison Jr's rough debut, the new kickoff rule and Bryce Young' massive Week 1 struggles. The hosts finish the show off with their picks for Thursday's matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins.(00:40) Can the Dallas Cowboys afford Micah Parsons?(16:10) Can Deshaun Watson keep the starting job?(26:05) Justin Fields named Week 2 starter(31:15) Baker Mayfield took the leap(35:35) Rough first game for the Cincinnati Bengals(39:00) The Los Angeles Chargers didn't Charger(41:35) Slow start for Marvin Harrison Jr.(43:50) New kickoff rule didn't change much(46:55) Bryce Young's disastrous start(54:40) Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins picks
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Sep 10, 2024 • 1h 19min
Week 1 mild, medium & spicy takeaways: Bo Nix, Commanders, Kirk Cousins | Football 301
Nate Tice is joined by Matt Harmon to get some takes of both mild and spicy variety off their chest as they give their thoughts on Week 1 of NFL action. The duo go back and forth spouting their takes on Jordan Mason, the New England Patriots offense, the return of Mike Zimmer, Kirk Cousins, Joe Mixon, the New Orleans Saints offense, Bo Nix, Antonio Pierce, Dan Quinn, the Jacksonville Jaguars defense and much more.(5:15) New York Jets @ San Francisco 49ers(9:45) Green Bay Packers @ Philadelphia Eagles(14:25) Pittsburgh Steelers @ Atlanta Falcons(19:00) Arizona Cardinals @ Buffalo Bills(24:45) Tennessee Titans @ Chicago Bears(28:40) Minnesota Vikings @ New York Giants(34:45) New England Patriots @ Cincinnati Bengals(39:30) Carolina Panthers @ New Orleans Saints(43:30) Houston Texans @ Indianapolis Colts(48:15) Las Vegas Raiders @ Los Angeles Chargers(52:15) Jacksonville Jaguars @ Miami Dolphins(56:55) Dallas Cowboys @ Cleveland Browns(1:02:15) Denver Broncos @ Seattle Seahawks(1:06:15) Washington Commanders @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers(1:12:15) Los Angeles Rams @ Detroit Lions
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Sep 10, 2024 • 1h 6min
Tyreek Hill's arrest, Jordan Mason's breakout game, Kyle's eye injury & Week 2 predictions | McCoy & Van Noy
Gerald McCoy and Baltimore Ravens LB Kyle Van Noy share an update on Kyle's injury on TNF against the Chiefs, discuss Tyreek Hill getting pulled over on Sunday & look ahead to Week 2's games.(01:45) - Kyle addresses his eye injury(09:00) - 49ers lying on injury report?(14:50) - Tyreek Hill arrested pre-game(23:50) - Kendrick Lamar to play Super Bowl halftime(31:45) - I Told You So!(37:40) - Drive To Win (Week 1)(42:45) - NFL Week 2 picksWeek 1 of the NFL season is finally in the books after San Francisco's Monday night win over the New York Jets, and it wasn't without its dramatic ups and downs, especially including hosts of this very podcast.Gerald McCoy and Baltimore Ravens LB Kyle Van Noy kick off their look at Week 1 rewinding all the way back to Thursday night, when Kyle's Ravens narrowly lost to the Kansas City Chiefs and Kyle suffered a fractured orbital bone. Kyle gives an update on his prognosis and has some harsh words for the Kansas City medical staff that treated him.Later, Gerald & Kyle discuss the distressing news out of Miami, in which Dolphins wideout Tyreek Hill was detained and handcuffed only hours before the team's game against Jacksonville — with publicly released police bodycam footage revealing a harrowing scene that involved police, Hill and Miami teammates Jonnu Smith and Calais Campbell.Afterwards, the guys discuss Jordan Mason's breakout on Monday Night Football, why Gerald has been right all summer about the Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals and the pair close out the show giving some Week 2 predictions.Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts
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