The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
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The Athletic’s flagship NFL podcast covers the league like only The Athletic can. Host Robert Mays and co-hosts Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman dive into the biggest stories, break down the Xs and Os, and tackle the ins and outs of roster building. They meticulously follow the details of why we all love this sport and have plenty of fun along the way, bringing the expertise necessary to cover the NFL at the highest level. You want year-round draft coverage? You'll get that here, too, with draft expert Dane Brugler. Whether it’s happening on the field or behind the scenes, you’ll get an in-depth look at all things NFL on The Athletic Football Show, available wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Dec 7, 2021 • 54min
Mailbag: Joe Brady out in Carolina, Lamar Jackson's development, Mitchell Schwartz's Fantasy O-Line & more
Time to open the Athletic Football Show Mailbag following some big moments from week 13, from Joe Brady's firing in Carolina, to the decision to go for 2 in Pittsburgh and more, Mitchell Schwartz is Robert Mays' guest to dive into your emails and voicemails + Mitchell reveals his starting Fantasy O-Line! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 6, 2021 • 1h 11min
Updated playoff picture, Lions finally win, Cardinals' defense flying, Gronk defying logic & more with Nate Tice
As week 13 nears an end, it's time to take a step back and look at the AFC playoff picture in the context of Sunday's results as the Colts keep on winning, the Chargers blow out the Bengals, and the Las Vegas Raiders and Baltimore Ravens might be done + Rob Gronkowski keeps defying logic with how he's playing in Tampa Bay, an early Hall of Fame campaign speech for Andrew Whitworth, the Niners fall to a poor Seahawks team, the Vikings hand the Lions their first win under Dan Campbell and more with Robert Mays and Nate Tice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 3, 2021 • 1h 24min
Patriots’ dominant defense, why Washington’s offense is working & how bad are the Jaguars failing Trevor Lawrence with Nate Tice + Sheil Kapadia’s Week 13 picks
Robert Mays and Nate Tice begin the “Friday Five” by discussing how the Patriots’ defense is bullying offenses this season. They also examine why Washington’s offense is working with Taylor Heinicke, the Chargers’ offensive game plan and how bad the Jaguars are failing Trevor Lawrence. Finally, Sheil Kapadia hopes for a big Week 13 as Nate gains ground in the picks segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 2, 2021 • 1h 24min
MVP favorites, Washington is Stayin' Alive, rebooting the Steelers & more with Lindsay Jones & Mark Kaboly
Lindsay Jones and Steelers writer Mark Kaboly of the Athletic are this week's guests as Robert and Lindsay discuss their current picks for MVP and discuss candidate odds of Tom Brady, Kyler Murray, Aaron Rodgers, Jonathan Taylor, Dak Prescott and more before discussing the Washington Football Team's refusal to exit the playoff conversation, the most intriguing games this weekend and more + Kaboly joins the show for an extended convo on the current state of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Ben Roethlisberger, the draft and all the chaos that Steelers fans are currently experiencing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 1, 2021 • 1h 9min
Dane Brugler’s 2022 NFL mock draft 1.0
Mock draft season is officially underway as Robert Mays welcomes The Athletic’s Dane Brugler to discuss the 2022 NFL Draft. Dane explains who he has at No. 1, the overall talent this year and where things get interesting for the Jets, Giants and Eagles. Plus, they also dive into the top quarterbacks and what to watch heading into the conference championship games this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 30, 2021 • 45min
Mailbag: How players spend the bye week, what positions are most valuable, is Matt LaFleur underrated & more with Mitchell Schwartz
Mitchell Schwartz returns to share his Super Bowl Champion perspective as we open this week's Mailbag, full of talk about Matt LaFleur not getting enough credit, why NFL teams don't hire former agents as GMs like the NBA does, how players choose to spend their bye week, which positions are the hardest to come by in today's NFL, Micah Parson's role in Dallas and much more with host Robert Mays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 29, 2021 • 1h 9min
NFC rankings, Bucs top Colts, Aaron Rodgers out-duels Matthew Stafford, Dolphins surprise, Patriots & more with Nate Tice
After a wild week 12 of NFL action, we're taking a closer look at how the results affect the NFC playoff picture. How convincing was Tom Brady and the Bucs' win over the Colts? Have the Packers become the NFC favorite? What about what's happening out in San Francisco with Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers? Nate Tice joins Robert Mays to discuss it all + a surprising win for the Dolphins, BIll Belichick and the surging Patriots, what the hell is up with Ben Roethlisberger and more on a postgame Athletic Football Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 26, 2021 • 1h 15min
What’s wrong with Rams’ offense, the Eagles’ path to the playoffs & the Patriots’ game plan for Mac Jones with Nate Tice + Sheil Kapadia’s Week 12 picks
Robert Mays and Nate Tice discuss the top things they are watching heading into the weekend slate. They begin by examining what is wrong with the Rams’ offense before talking about the Eagles’ path to the playoffs. They also discuss what is different about this version of the 49ers’ offense and how the Patriots have built their game plan around Mac Jones. Finally, Sheil Kapadia is back to break down his Week 12 picks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 25, 2021 • 39min
What we’re thankful for this NFL season
There is plenty to be thankful for this NFL season. Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones discuss what tops their list. They talk about the return of the fan experience, the Manningcast, the new group of wide receivers and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 24, 2021 • 39min
Previewing the Thanksgiving slate with Sheil Kapadia & Nate Tice
Before the turkey and mashed potatoes, Robert Mays sits down with Sheil Kapadia and Nate Tice to preview the Thanksgiving games. They find ways to get you excited for Bears-Lions, before diving into the Cowboys’ offense against the Raiders’ defense. Finally, Sheil explains why he’s not worried about the Bills as they break down Buffalo’s matchup against the Saints. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
