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Charles McDonald is joined by the Ringer's Steven Ruiz to react to the firing of Panthers Head Coach Frank Reich, their takeaways from Week 12 of the NFL and Steven's infamous quarterback rankings. The duo start off with the Frank Reich firing as they discuss the future of the Panthers organization and how they can support Bryce Young, who looks completely overwhelmed on the field right now.Next, Charles and Steven dive into their takeaways from Week 12. Discourse has emerged around Josh Allen and Justin Herbert due to their disappointing seasons thus far, but Charles steps in to defend both quarterbacks, who are actually having great seasons. Charles and Steven discuss how we might be overrating how important interceptions are to measuring quarterback play.Later, Steven defends the latest edition of his quarterback rankings, as the duo debate over Justin Herbert at #2, C.J. Stroud at #15, Brock Purdy towards the bottom, Sam Howell at #24 and Derek Carr in the middle of the pack.00:50 - Carolina Panthers fire Frank Reich18:15 - Week 12 takeaways: Josh Allen, Justin Herbert & more33:10 - Steven defends his QB rankings: Justin Herbert38:50 - Should C.J. Stroud be higher?48:00 - Is it time to give Brock Purdy his respect? (no)55:05 - Sam Howell & Derek CarrZero Blitz 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 from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez Paylor• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “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.” 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab recap Week 12 of NFL action game by game as they dive into the biggest storylines and takeaways to come out of Sunday's games. The duo start by highlighting the Eagles' big win over the Bills and Jalen Hurts' clutch gene, the Jaguars' victory over the Texans in a potential AFC South-deciding matchup and the Broncos' win over the Browns to make five straight wins for Russell Wilson and company.Next, Fitz and Frank do a lightning round recap of the Thanksgiving and Black Friday games, as the Green Bay Packers, Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers and Miami Dolphins all made it out with wins (and the New York Jets look broken).Later, the dynamic duo recap each and every game from Sunday and give their key takeaways. Kenny Pickett and the Steelers offense look refreshed, the Raiders hung in there but can't seem to respond to other teams' adjustments, Frank thinks it's time to start asking questions about Justin Herbert and much more.Finally, Fitz and Frank finish things off by previewing the Monday night matchup between the Bears and Vikings.1:55 - Buffalo Bills @ Philadelphia Eagles9:40 - Jacksonville Jaguars @ Houston Texans14:25 - Cleveland Browns @ Denver Broncos20:15 - Takeaways from the Thanksgiving games31:15 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Indianapolis Colts35:50 - Carolina Panthers @ Tennessee Titans39:05 - New England Patriots @ New York Giants43:15 - Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cincinnati Bengals47:20 - New Orleans Saints @ Atlanta Falcons49:50 - Los Angeles Rams @ Arizona Cardinals50:50 - Kansas City Chiefs @ Las Vegas Raiders54:35 - Baltimore Ravens @ Los Angeles Chargers59:10 - Chicago Bears @ Minnesota Vikings preview 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Jason Fitz is joined by friend of the show Mike Golic Jr. to celebrate Thanksgiving with some shenanigans, as the duo create player comps with Thanksgiving food by comparing NFL players and coaches to the best Thanksgiving dishes. Happy holidays!Zero Blitz 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 from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez Paylor• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “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.” 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Jason Fitz is joined by Yahoo Sports Senior NFL Reporter Jori Epstein to go behind the scenes and get the inside scoop on the biggest NFL storylines of the week. Fitz and Jori kick things off with the New York Jets announcing that Zach Wilson is benched and Tim Boyle will be the starter going forward. Although Wilson showed improvement, both agree this is a move that needed to be made. The Pittsburgh Steelers fired OC Matt Canada, which will allow them to properly evaluate Kenny Pickett.Next, Fitz and Jori dive into a Thanksgiving edition of Panic Meter, as they determine whether or not it's time to panic about C.J. Stroud, the Kansas City Chiefs and their fatal flaws, the Philadelphia Eagles, the AFC playoff picture, the Miami Dolphins, the Washington Commanders and Ron Rivera and Brandon Staley.3:30 - Zach Wilson is benched; Tim Boyle is the new starter in New York12:10 - Steelers fire OC Matt Canada19:55 - Is C.J. Stroud coming back to Earth?21:50 - Do the Chiefs have a fatal flaw?27:35 - Why don't the Eagles look quite right?29:55 - The AFC is weaker than we all expected36:55 - Is Ron Rivera's job on the line on Thursday?44:15 - Is this season over for the Los Angeles Chargers?Zero Blitz 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 from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez Paylor• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “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.” 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Charles McDonald is joined by Frank Schwab to give their takeaways from Week 11 of the NFL season and react to the latest news around the league. The duo dive into the benching of Zach Wilson, the Bears blowing a huge lead late and what Justin Fields has to do to keep the job next season, Patrick Mahomes' receivers letting him down once again on Monday night and the return of Desmond Ridder.Next, Charles and Frank react to the firing of Steelers OC Matt Canada as they attempt to determine how much of the blame pie Canada deserves for Pittsburgh's offensive struggles. Both agree Kenny Pickett is showing he's not the guy at quarterback. Charles also announces the breaking news that Colts LB Shaq Leonard is being released, and the hosts discuss the odd timing and some potential landing spots if he becomes available.Finally, the duo celebrate the holiday week by each giving something they're thankful for. Charles is thankful for Brock Purdy and the 49ers for putting out one of the prettiest offensive products we've seen in years when at full strength. Frank is thankful for the Lions being fun to watch and finally worth tuning into on Thanksgiving Day.2:05 - Zach Wilson bowls over Robert Saleh on the sideline, gets benched11:05 - Chicago Bears blow a big lead, but Justin Fields impresses20:30 - Patrick Mahomes' receivers let him down again28:30 - The return of Desmond Ridder34:50 - Pittsburgh Steelers fire OC Matt Canada: can their offense be fixed?42:55 - Breaking news: Shaq Leonard released by the Indianapolis Colts49:30 - What we're thankful for: the San Francisco 49ers and Detroit LionsZero Blitz 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 from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez Paylor• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “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.” 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab join forces to recap NFL Week 11 and get ahead of the biggest storylines to come out of a bizarre Sunday slate. The dynamic duo start by highlighting a few of the bigger outcomes, including the Broncos crawling out of the grave and putting the league on notice against the Vikings, the Lions proving to us all that these aren't your grandpa's Detroit Lions (and the Bears choking historically), the Browns continuing to pull out ugly wins and the Jets once again falling short because of lackluster quarterback play (the Zach Wilson era might be over).Later, Fitz and Frank discuss each and every game from the Sunday slate and give their instant takeaways. They address whether or not Brandon Staley should still have a job, the wheels falling off in Tennessee, the Raiders keeping it close and more before they finish off the show with a preview of Monday night's huge matchup between the two best teams in the NFL in the Chiefs and Eagles.1:20 - Minnesota Vikings @ Denver Broncos6:50 - Chicago Bears @ Detroit Lions12:50 - Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cleveland Browns19:20 - New York Jets @ Buffalo Bills25:30 - Los Angeles Chargers @ Green Bay Packers29:40 - New York Giants @ Washington Commanders31:55 - Dallas Cowboys @ Carolina Panthers33:05 - Las Vegas Raiders @ Miami Dolphins40:50 - Tennessee Titans @ Jacksonville Jaguars43:55 - San Francisco 49ers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers47:50 - Arizona Cardinals @ Houston Texans53:05 - Seattle Seahawks @ Los Angeles Rams54:45 - Philadelphia Eagles @ Kansas City Chiefs previewZero Blitz 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 from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez Paylor• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “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.” 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Jason Fitz is joined by fantasy expert Andy Behrens to blur the lines of fantasy and reality as they attempt to determine who's at fault for some of the most disappointing fantasy seasons compared to expectations so far, including Calvin Ridley, Tony Pollard, Dameon Pierce, Trevor Lawrence, Christian Watson and Aaron Jones. Later, Fitz and Andy go back and forth with some start and sit recommendations for Week 11.Next, former All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman joins the show to discuss Josh Allen and Trevor Lawrence and whether or not they're meeting expectations, Antonio Pierce and the Raiders and what it means to a locker room to have a coach that played the game, Richard's favorite up-and-coming cornerbacks to watch and more.Finally, Fitz is joined as always by former NFL GM Michael Lombardi to dive into some of the biggest storylines to watch this week. Fitz and Michael discuss the dysfunction in the Browns organization and how the power dynamic in an NFL front office can make placing blame or responsibility for mistakes very difficult. The duo also discuss the Bills and whether or not they're built for success and who is built for playoff football as the weather starts to turn.5:55 - Who's to blame for Dameon Pierce's lack of production for the Houston Texans?10:20 - Why has Tony Pollard underperformed for the Dallas Cowboys so far?14:10 - Calvin Ridley and Trevor Lawrence haven't clicked yet: why?19:20 - Why have Christian Watson and Aaron Jones not produced?22:25 - Start & sit for for your Week 11 fantasy matchups38:35 - Richard Sherman joins the show!46:45 - Michael Lombardi on the Cleveland Browns, Buffalo Bills and which teams are built for cold weather footballZero Blitz 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 from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez Paylor• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “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.” 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Jason Fitz is joined by Senior NFL Reporters Jori Epstein and Charles Robinson to go behind the scenes on the biggest storylines of the week. First up is the news that Browns QB Deshaun Watson will undergo season-ending surgery on his throwing shoulder. This carries massive implications for the Browns both this year and in the future given what they gave up for Watson, and Charles takes us inside the Browns front office to shed light on some of the decisions that led them to this point, including who is to blame for some of the roster's shortcomings.Later, the trio react to the Bills firing OC Ken Dorsey and discuss how this season went south for a team that was expected to be in Super Bowl contention. The group discuss Josh Allen and his apparent regression, the leadership of Sean McDermott and what the future of the Bills could hold if they continue to struggle.Finally, the hosts discuss the Jets and how Robert Saleh's continued defense of Zach Wilson could cause issues in the locker room. Jori analyzes Saleh's media strategy and points out that while Saleh is appeasing both Zach Wilson and Aaron Rodgers, he could start to lose the team's faith if the Jets continue to lose.00:30 - Inside the Cleveland Browns front office as Deshaun Watson is out for the season28:20 - Buffalo Bills fire OC Ken Dorsey43:05 - Is Robert Saleh handling Zach Wilson the right way?Zero Blitz 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 from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez Paylor• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “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.” 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Charles McDonald is joined by The Ringer's Benjamin Solak as they recap Week 10 by reacting to some of the hottest takes that were thrown around the NFL media space so far this week. But first, the duo discuss a few of the funniest stories from the weekend, including the Jaguars players admitting they didn't know what they were doing against the 49ers on Sunday, Aaron Rodgers setting an unlikely return date and the Bills melting down and placing 12 men on the field to hand the Broncos a win on Monday night.Next, Charles and Ben grade some hot takes from NFL media personalities on how hot they really are: Mike Greenberg claims Josh Allen is the new Brett Favre, Shannon Sharpe doesn't trust Lamar Jackson, Colin Cowherd thinks it's time to fire Brandon Staley, Stephen A. Smith thinks Patriots fans are ready to fire Bill Belichick and Dan Orlovsky says C.J. Stroud is now the frontrunner for MVP. During the pod, the duo also react live to the firing of Bills OC Ken Dorsey.Charles and Ben finish off the show by taking a look at the AFC playoff picture and predicting how it will play out going forward. They both think the Steelers are fraudulent and expect the Bengals to pull ahead by the end of the season.2:55 - Jacksonville Jaguars players didn't know what they were doing on Sunday10:30 - Aaron Rodgers aims for a mid-December return20:05 - Buffalo Bills have a meltdown on Monday night25:30 - Is Josh Allen the new Brett Favre?31:10 - Shannon Sharpe doesn't trust Lamar Jackson35:55 - Is it time to fire Brandon Staley?41:15 - Are New England Patriots fans ready for a new era without Bill Belichick?45:55 - Is C.J. Stroud the MVP frontrunner?49:00 - AFC playoff predictionsZero Blitz 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 from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez Paylor• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “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.” 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab join forces to give their instant analysis and takeaways from each and every game of Week 10 of NFL action. After lamenting the lackluster primetime slate so far this season, the dynamic duo start with a few of the games that stood out as they discuss C.J. Stroud's massive win over Joe Burrow and the Bengals as his legend continues to grow, the magic of Joshua Dobbs and his inspiring starts for the Vikings and the Browns' biggest win of the season over Lamar Jackson and the Ravens.Later, Fitz and Frank dive into each and every game from the Sunday slate and give their analysis on the 49ers' resurgence, Kyler Murray's return, the Lions and their ability to win consistently, Bill Belichick and the meltdown in New England and much more.00:40 - Fitz wants more flexing and less bad teams in primetime3:55 - Houston Texans @ Cincinnati Bengals12:50 - New Orleans Saints @ Minnesota Vikings17:40 - Cleveland Browns @ Baltimore Ravens26:50 - San Francisco 49ers @ Jacksonville Jaguars31:30 - Tennessee Titans @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers35:35 - Atlanta Falcons @ Arizona Cardinals40:15 - New York Giants @ Dallas Cowboys45:35 - New York Jets @ Las Vegas Raiders48:25 - Washington Commanders @ Seattle Seahawks50:05 - Green Bay Packers @ Pittsburgh Steelers53:20 - Detroit Lions @ Los Angeles Chargers56:40 - Indianapolis Colts @ New England PatriotsZero Blitz 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 from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez Paylor• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “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.” 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv