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.
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Jan 5, 2024 • 1h 18min
Week 18 Preview: Bills-Dolphins for the AFC East, Texans-Colts for a playoff spot, Packers offense vs. Bears defense, and more
The Bills and Dolphins meet on Sunday night with the AFC East on the line. The Texans and Colts meet on Saturday night with a trip to the playoffs on the line. The Packers find themselves in a win-and-in situation when they face the Bears in the latest entry in the NFL's oldest rivalry. There's little more you can ask for in the final week of the regular season. Robert Mays and Nate Tice break it down on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 4, 2024 • 1h 1min
In The Pocket: Joe Flacco finds the fountain of youth, Jordan Love vs. Geno Smith, ownership's effect on players, and more
In the final regular season edition of The Athletic Football Show's In The Pocket, Robert Mays and Chase Daniel discuss Joe Flacco's rebirth, whether they'd rather see Jordan Love or Geno Smith in the playoffs, how ownership affects players, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Chase on Twitter: @ChaseDanielSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 3, 2024 • 45min
Prospects to Pros: Michael Penix, Blake Corum, and the rest of the NFL prospects who stood out in the CFP semifinals
Michigan and Washington advanced to the CFP National Championship Game with wins in the semifinals on New Year's Day. They did it on the strength of individual performances from players who will be in the 2024 NFL Draft, most notably Washington quarterback Michael Penix. Nate Tice and Dane Brugler dig into those performances, and take a quick look ahead to the championship game, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's Prospects to Pros.Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 2, 2024 • 1h 2min
Keefer and the Beats: How Flacco saved the Browns, why the Ravens aren't running from past failures & inside the Russell Wilson benching in Denver
In the Week 17 edition of Keefer and the Beats, The Athletic's Zak Keefer discusses Cleveland's surge with Zac Jackson, Baltimore's recent dominance with Jeff Zrebiec untangles Denver's mess with Russell Wilson, his contract and his murky future with the organization with beat writer Nick Kosmider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 1, 2024 • 1h 29min
Week 17 Recap: Ravens and 49ers clinch 1-seeds, Lamar locks up (most likely) the MVP, crazy Cowboys-Lions finish, playoff races coming down to the wire, and more
Okay, NOW the playoff picture is starting to come into focus. And it all starts with the Ravens and 49ers, the respective 1-seeds in the AFC and NFC. But it was the Lions and Cowboys who played the game of the week in Week 17. That's where Robert Mays and Nate Tice start the Week 17 recap edition of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also discuss the Ravens, Lamar Jackson's likely second MVP, the great seasons in Houston and Indianapolis—regardless of what happens in Week 18—the massive letdown for the Eagles, and much more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 30, 2023 • 1h 20min
Football GM: TNF, Russell Wilson benched, AFC and NFC updates
As the regular season is nearing an end there are a lot of looming questions. Mike and Randy discuss these questions that present opportunities for teams to write their own legacy. Then the guys take a look at teams that could flip a switch heading into the playoffs. Lastly, we wrap things up with the GM notebook and Week 17 picks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 29, 2023 • 1h 12min
Week 17 Preview: Lions-Cowboys, Dolphins-Ravens, NFC South intrigue, Wild Card races, and more
A lazy show description writer would tell you that the playoffs are starting to come into focus, mostly because that's what people say this time of year. But in 2023, the picture isn't exactly coming into focus. Sure, seven teams have clinched playoff spots, but six divisions and both No. 1 seeds remain up for grabs. Plus, eight teams NOT currently in playoff position are within one game of a playoff spot. It's going to be a crazy final two weeks of the season. Robert Mays and Nate Tice are here to break down what's coming our way in Week 17 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 29, 2023 • 26min
Browns clinch playoff berth with win over Jets on TNF
Our Thursday night series in 2023 started with the Lions upsetting the Chiefs in what proved to be a sign of things to come. It ended with the Browns clinching a playoff berth with a win over the Jets. Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down the latter on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 28, 2023 • 1h 1min
In The Pocket: Taking an early ride on the 2024 QB Carousel
Denver and Washington indicated through moves they made on Wednesday that they will be on the quarterback carousel in 2024. Who might join them? Who might avoid the ride? Robert Mays and Chase Daniel dig into that on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's In The Pocket.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Chase on Twitter: @ChaseDanielSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 27, 2023 • 41min
Prospects to Pros: College Football Playoff Preview — Michigan vs. Alabama, Washington vs. Texas
January 1, 2024, brings not only the hope and excitement of a new year, but also the College Football Playoff semifinals. Nate Tice and Dane Brugler preview Michigan vs. Alabama and Washington vs. Texas with an eye, as always, on the prospects who will do most of their work on Sundays in 2024 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's Prospects to Pros.Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
