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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Oct 17, 2023 • 56min
Keefer and the Beats: The Lions rise, the Rams rebound, and the Raiders confound
Any list of best teams in the NFL this season has to include the Detroit Lions. Any list of 3-3 teams, meanwhile, has to include the Rams and Raiders. The list of guests on this week's Keefer and the Beats includes all of The Athletic reporters who cover those teams. Colton Pouncy (Lions), Jourdan Rodrigue (Rams) and Tashan Reed (Raiders) join Zak Keefer on this episode to break down their teams one-third of the way through the season.Follow Zak on Twitter: @zkeeferFollow Colton on Twitter: @colton_pouncyFollow Jourdan on Twitter: @JourdanRodrigueFollow Tashan on Twitter: @tashanreedSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeThis episode is brought to you by LinkedIn: Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/MAYS23. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 16, 2023 • 1h 13min
Week 6 Recap: Niners and Eagles lose, Bengals grind out another win, NFC South disappointment, and more
The unbeatens are no more in the NFL. The 49ers and Eagles, the last remaining undefeated teams in the league in 2023, both lost on what was probably the strangest Sunday of the season to date. Robert Mays and Nate Tice recap it all on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeThis episode is brought to you by LinkedIn: Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/MAYS23. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 14, 2023 • 1h 5min
Football GM: Sean Payton's headscratchers, the Lions' ascendance, the 49ers' dominance, and more
Sean Payton has dished out more than his fair share of criticism since taking the Broncos job. Seems like he deserves some himself, too. Mike Sando and Randy Mueller discuss that on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's Football GM. The guys also get into, in order, Zach Wilson, the Packers, the Lions, the 49ers, Jimmy Garoppolo, Bill Belichick, Deshaun Watson's shoulder, the Jaguars' performance in London, and Week 6 picks.Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 13, 2023 • 1h 15min
Week 6 Preview: NFL hierarchy reset—49ers, Chiefs, and then...?; Plus, Matchups of the Week, the Vikings' future, and more
Roughly one-third of the NFL regular season will be behind us after this week. So where do things stand across the league? Robert Mays and Nate Tice embark on an NFL hierarchy reset on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also dig into a couple intriguing unit vs. unit matchups, ponder the future in Minnesota, go Under the Hood on the Panthers offense, and 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.
Oct 12, 2023 • 58min
In The Pocket: Trevor Lawrence shines in win over Bills, Jordan Love struggles in loss to Raiders, the Patriots disaster, and gameplanning vs. playcalling
Trevor Lawrence showed in Week 5 how and why he can be special. Jordan Love, meanwhile, struggled in a way that is giving rise to consternation in Green Bay. Robert Mays and Chase Daniel dig into that, and more, 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.
Oct 11, 2023 • 56min
Prospects to Pros: Oregon-Washington, USC-Notre Dame highlight prospect watching in Week 7
Oregon-Washington and USC-Notre Dame aren't just two of the best games on the schedule this weekend...they're also two of the best games if you're watching college football with an eye on the 2024 NFL Draft. Nate Tice and Dane Brugler dive into those games, and also discuss the value of in-person scouting, 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.
Oct 10, 2023 • 49min
Keefer and the Beats: Hot seats, stumbles and a late steal
On this week's Keefer and the Beats, Zak dives into three franchises that are all at something of a crossroads: the Patriots with Chad Graff, the Vikings with Alec Lewis, and the Steelers with Mark Kaboly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 9, 2023 • 1h 14min
Week 5 Recap: 49ers crush Cowboys, Lions and Dolphins keep rolling, Bengals wake up, Ravens disappoint, and more
There's only one appropriate question to ask after what we all watched on Sunday night...are the 49ers the best team in the league? Robert Mays and Nate Tice tackle that on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also discuss how the Lions and Dolphins continue to roll, the Ravens' disappointing loss to the Steelers, the hugely important bounceback by the Bengals, and 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.
Oct 7, 2023 • 1h 6min
Football GM: Trades, first wins and quarterbacks
Mike Sando and Randy Mueller discuss the Chase Claypool trade to Miami. Remembering Dick Butkus. Bears first win of the season. Magic Johnson comments on the Commanders loss. Is this a must win for the Packers against the Raiders? A look at how teams can go about several ways to find a QB. Deshaun Watson would have gone if he could have gone. The GM Notebook and Week 5 predictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 6, 2023 • 1h 31min
Week 5 Preview: Cowboys-49ers showdown, sneaky fun Eagles-Rams matchup, pleasant surprises through four weeks, and more
We've been waiting all day for Sunday night? Yeah, that'll be true this week, when the Cowboys and 49ers get together for one of the games of the year. Robert Mays and Nate Tice preview that game, and discuss a whole lot more, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys highlight their favorite surprises of the season to date, dig into the struggling Falcons and Giants offenses, and nerd out over the matchup between the Rams offense and Eagles defense.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.
