

The Adam Schefter Podcast
ESPN, Adam Schefter
Adam Schefter talks with the biggest names in and around football, taking you inside what makes them tick and how they got to where they are.
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Nov 13, 2025 • 33min
Why Week 11 is the BEST Week of the Season
This week, Adam welcomes Ty Schmit, co-host of The Pat McAfee Show and NFL analyst, to dive into an exciting Week 11. They spotlight the Seahawks-Rams game as the weekend's best matchup despite the early time slot. The Chiefs-Broncos clash is discussed with playoff implications, while the Ravens' impressive resurgence and roster moves are highlighted. Adam reveals he's eager to watch Jameis Winston, and they touch on the under-the-radar Bucs-Bills game. Lastly, they reflect on the Cowboys' emotional Monday night following the death of Marshawn Nealon.

Nov 11, 2025 • 29min
The Giants' Future, a loaded MVP Race, and Burrow's Return
Dan Stanczyk, an ESPN producer and fill-in co-host, dives into the chaos of the NFL landscape. The discussion kicks off with the surprise firing of Giants' coach Brian Daboll and the retained GM Joe Schoen. They explore Joe Burrow's potential return and its playoff implications for the Bengals. The loaded MVP race heats up with contenders like Jonathan Taylor and Matthew Stafford. Plus, insight into the unexpectedly low standings of the Bills, Chiefs, and Ravens, and Dan Campbell's strategic takeover of Lions' play-calling adds to the intrigue.

Nov 6, 2025 • 31min
Trade Deadline Reaction 👀 + the ELITE Matchups Highlighting Week 10 🍿
Ty Schmit, a media personality from The Pat McAfee Show, joins to dissect the NFL trade deadline. They analyze major trades and the implications for teams eyeing future quarterback prospects. The discussion shifts to what new acquisitions will bring to their teams and the Jets’ rebuilding challenges. Highlighting Week 10, Ty and Adam predict the Packers vs. Eagles showdown as a defining clash for NFC playoff spots while also delving into other key matchups. They wrap up with their top six power rankings in the league following the trade frenzy.

Nov 5, 2025 • 33min
Recapping a WILD Trade Deadline
Adam and Ty Schmit from The Pat McAfee Show react to a wild trade deadline with the Cowboys trading for Quinnen Williams, the Colts landing Sauce Gardner, the Jets selling foundational pieces, the Seahawks adding a WR, the Jaguars getting Jakobi Meyers, and the Cardinals rolling with Jacoby Brissett.
0:00 Welcome
2:27 Cowboys cash in their chips and land Quinnen Williams
6:07 Colts go all-in and trade for Sauce Gardner
10:37 The Jets Reset spoke volumes
15:46 Seattle gets another weapon
20:21 Jaguars add a wide receiver
24:12 Cardinals moving on from Kyler Murray? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 30, 2025 • 33min
Mahomes vs. Allen is the new Brady vs. Manning
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show preview Chiefs-Bills, react to Aidan Hutchinson's extension, discuss J.J. McCarthy's return, Tyler Shough taking over for the Saints, the biggest names that could be dealt, and choose the 2nd best game of the week.
0:00 Welcome
0:57 Chiefs at Bills is the NFL's crown jewel
4:31 The Lions have become a model franchise
10:28 J.J. McCarthy back in the saddle for Minnesota
16:16 Tyler Shough to start the rest of the way for the Saints
19:52 What's the over/under on the number of trades we'll see
24:54 What's the 2nd best game of the week? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 28, 2025 • 40min
NFL Trade Deadline Intel You Can't Miss
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the Ravens' handling of Lamar Jackson's injury, Jonathan Taylor's MVP case, next week's trade deadline, the Packers' being back atop the NFC standings, Denver's defense, and give out their weekly top 6 power rankings.
0:00 Welcome
3:08 Why Ravens' handling of Lamar Jackson's injury was such a big deal
11:17 Jonathan Taylor's MVP case
15:52 All of the NFL trade deadline info you need
22:28 Packers back atop the NFC
28:11 Coining a nickname for the Broncos' defense
32:05 Weekly top 6 Power Rankings
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Oct 23, 2025 • 30min
NFL's Week 8 Slate- Cowboys-Broncos and a Revenge Game for Rodgers
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show talk about the biggest games on the Week 8 slate, the Jets' QB situation, concerns for the Bills, and Lamar Jackson's potential return.
0:00 Welcome
1:32 Cowboys-Broncos is the game of the week
5:14 Aaron Rodgers desperately wants to beat the Packers
10:11 What is going on with Jets' QB situation?
14:25 Giants-Eagles rematch
18:21 How concerned are you about the Bills?
21:45 Lamar Jackson's potential return Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 21, 2025 • 37min
The Colts are FOR REAL + Dallas' Deadline Plans
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show react to the Monday Night double header, the Giants' inexplicable loss in Denver, the Colts' rout of the Chargers, the Chiefs with Rashee Rice, the Cowboys being fun, and rank their top 6 teams in the league to this point.
0:00 Welcome
1:09 The Lions' defense has them atop the NFC
7:52 The Giants remain dangerous despite the disaster in Denver
12:42 Will the Colts be a major factor in the playoffs?
17:18 Are the Chiefs better this year?
20:28 What will the Cowboys do at the trade deadline?
25:31 Weekly Power Rankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 16, 2025 • 30min
The Return of Rice, A Giant Test in Denver, and AJ Brown's Future
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss Jaxson Dart facing the Broncos defense, the Chiefs getting Rashee Rice back, the Eagles' struggling offense, the connections between the Colts and Chargers, the Jets' best chance at a win, and look ahead to another Monday Night doubleheader.
0:00 Welcome
1:16 Giant Test for Dart in Denver
6:53 The Chiefs are getting a Top 10 WR back in Rashee Rice
10:12 Philly's struggling offense and the future for AJ Brown
15:17 The crazy connections between the Colts and Chargers
19:12 Is this the Jets' best chance at a win?
23:16 A great Monday Night doubleheader to look ahead to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 14, 2025 • 35min
Redemption for the Bears + The First Place Patriots
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show sort through the fallout from Monday Night Football, discuss the coaching carousel, set an over-under for the number of trades we'll see, acknowledge that the Chiefs are coming, and give their Top 6 rankings through the first 6 weeks of the season.
0:00 Welcome
2:50 Redemption for the Bears and the Pats are back in 1st place in the AFC East
8:54 Why the Titans made a head coaching change
14:39 Expect a flurry of trades in the next few weeks
21:29 The Chiefs are coming
25:29 Baker Mayfield is THE story of the season so far
28:25 Top 6 Power Rankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


