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Hey, there's all the scoring we've been waiting for! Week 8 was the biggest offensive week of this NFL season, something you could see in both team scores and individual stat lines across the league. Robert Mays and Nate Tice recap all the excitement on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss unlikely NFC division leaders—and the chances that they actually win their divisions—the Cowboys' offense, massive impacts made by players who were traded, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube4:17 Will the Vikings win the NFC North?15:17 Will the Seahawks win the NFC West?24:47 Can the Falcons win the NFC South?36:17 You Have Our Attention: Cowboys offense52:13 You Have Our Attention: Tyreek Hill62:17 You Have Our Attention: Christian McCaffrey67:47 You Have Our Attention: A.J. Brown78:37 I'm Not Mad, Just Disappointed: Trevor Lawrence90:39 I'm Not Mad, Just Disappointed: Zach Wilson97:52 I'm Not Mad, Just Disappointed: Mac Jones105:57 We See You, Terry McLaurin and Derrick Henry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Week in the NFL 8 features matchups between the Bills and Packers, Ravens and Buccaneers and 49ers and Rams. So naturally, the only game where both teams are over .500 is Giants-Seahawks. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into Week 8 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys give that Giants-Seahawks matchup the Game of the Week treatment, break down the matchup between the Bills offense and Packers defense, explore what it means to sacrifice as many draft picks as the 49ers and Rams have in recent years, discuss the Ja'Marr Chase injury, delve into the Titans' situational football greatness, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube5:02 Giants-Seahawks38:38 Bills offense vs. Packers defense49:02 The Rams' and 49ers' team-building strategies64:12 What the hell's going on with Mac Jones and the Patriots?72:09 The Ja'Marr Chase injury75:02 The Titans' situational greatness89:41 Win my Fourth Screen93:05 Week 8 picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Quinn is headed to Philadelphia. Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller break down the Eagles’ trade with the Bears. Then, they share their thoughts on the Colts’ decision to bench Matt Ryan, Russell Wilson’s plane workout and the Jets’ deal for James Robinson. They also discuss what worked for Justin Fields against the Patriots and the big questions the Giants face with Daniel Jones. They close out the show by talking about what the Packers will do at the deadline, Tom Brady’s future and their Week 8 picks.Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:54- Eagles trade for Robert Quinn7:48- Colts bench Matt Ryan18:50- Russell Wilson says he’s ready to play24:34- Andy Dalton starting over Jameis Winston28:28- James Robinson traded to Jets31:14- Justin Fields finally looks comfortable in Bears’ offense37:34- Giants 6-1 & big questions about Daniel Jones’ future46:15- How active will the Packers be before the trade deadline?53:38- Aaron Rodgers’ comments on Packers mental mistakes59:38- Tom Brady’s future1:07:16- Week 8 Picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Staples is in Knoxville ahead of Tennessee’s matchup against Kentucky. He joins Dane Brugler to talk about Hendon Hooker, Will Levis and the other top prospects to watch. Plus, they break down the talent on Clemson’s defensive line before diving into Bailey Zappe and the NFL teams that could be looking for a QB next year. They end the show by talking about the prospect outliers in the draft and what they are watching in college football this weekend. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube0:31- Tennessee’s vs. Kentucky (Hendon Hooker, Will Levis, Jalin Hyatt, Cedric Tillman)13:52- Clemson’s defensive line24:47- Ohio State’s DE Zach Harrison30:05-NFL news (Breece Hall injury, Bailey Zappe questions, QB needy teams heading into the 2023 NFL Draft)41:49- Draft outliers (Bryce Young, Peter Skoronski, Devon Achane)52:14- What to watch this weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do some quarterbacks develop where others see their growth stunted? What are the best ways to build around a potential franchise QB, and who's doing a great job of it right now? Former NFL quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan joins Robert Mays on this episode of The Athletic Football Show to answer those questions and more.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube0:30 Justin Fields big night on MNF21:57 The most important elements of QB development28:30 Offensive weapons vs. offensive line32:30 What we've seen from Jalen Hurts and the Eagles35:45 The best offensive architecture44:00 Teams that are failing their QBs46:28 The Ravens offense in 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays and Mike Sando dig into four more games we didn't talk about on Sunday night on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys consider Dak's and Tua's respective returns, the Colts' changing of the guard at QB, questions about the Ravens' offense, the Titans' unique ability to do what they do, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:30 Colts bench Matt Ryan5:15 How did the Colts get here22:00 The Titans do it again31:04 Miami's offense in Tua's return38:00 What do we make of the Steelers?43:11 Dak's back51:28 Are the Lions disappointing?59:56 Concerned about the Ravens offense? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've been emphasizing all season how the Bills and Chiefs are in a tier all their own. We got another illustration of why that's true in the Chiefs 44-23 win over the 49ers in Week 7. Then there are the Packers and Buccaneers, two supposed contenders that are clearly in crisis. Robert Mays and Nate Tice discuss all that, and a whole lot more, as they recap Week 7 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube5:42 Chiefs dismantle the 49ers24:12 The Bengals offense is back35:50 Josh Jacobs with another monster game42:20 Kenneth Walker shines, the Seahawks are in 1st place49:04 The Giants run game dominates again58:07 Buccaneers lay an egg vs. Panthers71:17 Packers lose again, fall to 3-483:54 We See You, Micah Parsons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, well, well, the 49ers and Panthers sure spiced up Thursday night, didn't they? Robert Mays and Nate Tice react to the Christian McCaffrey/49ers trade on this special 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.

One-third of the NFL season is in the books, and one thing is clear...we need to have a discussion about offense. That's exactly where Robert Mays and Nate Tice start the Week 7 preview episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also preview Chiefs-49ers, name their All-Disappointment Team, welcome back Tua Tagovailoa and Dak Prescott, and make their Week 7 picks.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube4:33 Why offense is down bad this year35:44 Chiefs-Niners preview49:28 The All-Disappointment Team80:58 Tua and Dak return in Week 787:28 Listening to some voicemails90:20 Win my Fourth Screen94:36 Week 7 picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was an eventful week at the NFL owners’ meetings. Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller break Jim Irsay’s viral comments regarding Dan Snyder’s future in the league. Plus, should we be worried about Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers? They discuss their concerns for the Bucs and Packers before talking about Bailey Zappe’s case to start and the Cardinals trade for Robbie Anderson. They close out the show with Russell Wilson’s numbers this season and their Week 7 picks.Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:04-11:01 NFL owners’ meetings drama11:02-15:14 Texans fire Jack Easterby15:15-30:24 Should we be worried about Brady and the Bucs and Rodgers and the Packers?30:25-37:09 Is Bailey Zappe the real deal?37:10-40:54 Cardinals trade for Robbie Anderson40:55-45:05 Russell Wilson’s struggles continue45:09-55:32 GM Notebook55:33-57:55 Week 7 Picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.