

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 10, 2022 • 1h 4min
NFL Week 5 Monday Hangover — Jets roll up 40, Saints-Seahawks fireworks, and more
Robert Mays and Diante Lee are back for another round of the Monday Hangover, looking back at a handful of Week 5 games that needed a little more time to marinate before we could tackle them in full. The guys dig into Jets-Dolphins, Saints-Seahawks and Eagles-Cardinals on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Diante on Twitter: @DianteLeeFBSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube5:59 Panthers fire Matt Rhule20:00 Dolphins-Jets38:20 Eagles-Cardinals61:20 Seahawks-Saints Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 10, 2022 • 1h 10min
NFL Week 5 recap — Parity reigns supreme, the NFC East is back, and more
We're just about through five weeks this NFL season. How many teams are we sure are legitimately good? Three? Four? Parity has been the story of these first five weeks, a topic Robert Mays and Nate Tice explore in depth on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also discuss the resurgence of the NFC East, the confounding Minnesota Vikings, disappointment from the Jaguars and Lions, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:20 Parity reigns supreme10:01 The NFC East is back!31:00 Cause for concern in Green Bay36:45 What are the Vikings?50:40 Disappointed in the Jaguars55:50 Disappointed in the Lions, too62:20 A handful of questionable calls on Sunday69:00 What do we make of the Browns and Chargers?72:27 We See...the Jets rookies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 7, 2022 • 1h 10min
Football GM: Colts-Broncos sloppy TNF, concerns about Russell Wilson, NFL one month checkpoint & more
Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller do their best to make sense of what happened on Thursday Night Football between the Broncos and Colts. They share their concerns for Russell Wilson and Nathaniel Hackett before examining the big questions facing the Colts. Then, one month into the NFL season, Randy explains how GM’s are looking to improve their team and bolster rosters. Finally, they discuss the Patriots’ game management, the Steelers’ offense and more before diving into the games they are watching in Week 5. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:42-21:00 What’s going on Russell Wilson & Nathaniel Hackett?21:01-27:14 Colts questions remain despite win27:18-35:13 One month into the season, what can GM’s do to help their team35:14-47:29 GM’s Notebook (Patriots, Chiefs, Steelers, teams looking for QBs in 2023)47:32-1:01:11 Games of interest in Week 5 1:01:15-1:08:53 Week 5 Picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 7, 2022 • 1h 27min
NFL Week 5 preview — Bengals-Ravens, Rams O vs. Cowboys D, curious offenses, picks, and more
Week 5 of the NFL season has arrived, and with it comes a whole new slate of questions. Who will take the early lead in the AFC North when the Bengals and Ravens get together? What will the sputtering Rams offense do with a tough test against the top-flight Cowboys defense? How are the Giants and Seahawks doing what they're doing on offense? Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Diante Lee are here to provide answers to those questions on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceFollow Diante on Twitter: @DianteLeeFBSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:15 Game of the Week: Bengals-Ravens17:35 Gameplan of the Week: Rams offense vs. Cowboys defense41:16 The oddities of the Giants offense50:30 Is the Seahawks offense...good?59:40 Chargers-Browns70:20 Under the Hood: The Falcons offense81:10 Win my Fourth Screen85:40 Week 5 picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 6, 2022 • 21min
Two fantasy QB surprises & two QB debuts of significance before week 5
Michael Beller and Brandon Funston return for the week 5 fantasy football conversation as they bring you two QBs who have surprised so far, including one in Seattle, plus two QBs taking over for teams that might have fantasy significance soon. All that and more, presented by KFC!0:00 Jared Goff5:30 Geno Smith11:40 Zach Wilson17:10 Kenny Pickett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 6, 2022 • 1h 8min
Patrick Mahomes and Rashan Gary takes, state of the Raiders, and Are You Buying This? with Jeff Howe; Plus, QB therapy with comedian and Colts fan Megan Gailey
The Athletic NFL insider Jeff Howe joins Robert Mays to go over the biggest news and stories across the league heading into Week 5. The guys discuss the latest on Tua Tagovailoa, take stock of the Raiders, and revisit some takes they wouldn't mind having back on Patrick Mahomes and Rashan Gary. Then, comedian and Colts fan Megan Gailey joines Robert to plead for an exorcism—and perhaps the lifting of a curse?— for her favorite team.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Jeff on Twitter: @jeffphoweFollow Megan on Twitter: @megangaileySubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:05 The latest news — Tua Tagovailoa, more issues for the Broncos, and more OL injuries19:15 Where and what are the Raiders?34:42 Take Two: Patrick Mahomes and Rashan Gary46:51 Are you Buying This?54:28 Colts QB therapy with comedian Megan Gailey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 5, 2022 • 1h 4min
Prospects to Pros: Bryce Young’s shoulder injury, top college RB’s to watch & early NFL All-Rookie team
Andy Staples and Dane Brugler discuss Bryce Young’s shoulder injury and how it will impact the QB’s stock. Then, they examine what they’ve seen from the top running backs in college football as well as Ohio State’s draft prospects. Plus, The Athletic’s Nick Baumgardner joins the show to talk about the NFL All-Rookie team through Week 4. They break down each position, who has impressed them most and which rookie they are looking to see more from as the season continues.Subscribe to the TAFS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6gWjMSDj7-8j3iCc2ZGo3g0:50-10:31 Bryce Young’s shoulder injury10:32-24:15 Top RBs to watch (Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, Devon Achane)24:16-31:57 Ohio State prospects (Miyan Williams, Dawand Jones, Zach Harrison, Steele Chambers)32:20-54:24 NFL All-Rookie team through Week 454:28-58:21 What to watch this weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 5, 2022 • 49min
NFL team tiers check-in with Mike Sando
We've played one-quarter of the 2022 NFL season. What better time to plant some flags and make some tiers. Robert Mays and Mike Sando do just that on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys break all 32 teams into tiers, from Super Bowl Favorites to the Shadow Realm.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:00 Contenders!5:30 Contenders?12:45 Lightning in a bottle25:00 Frisky upstarts35:10 What's the plan here?37:30 This isn't the plan!40:55 The Shadow Realm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 3, 2022 • 58min
NFL Week 4 Monday Hangover — Vikings beat Saints, Kenny Pickett debuts, and more
This week's football hangover features a supposed contender squeaking out a win over a banged-up, inferior opponent; two young quarterbacks making different types of debuts; and a couple of AFC South teams that seem to be going in different directions. Robert Mays and Diante Lee break down Vikings-Saints, Jets-Steelers, and Titans-Colts on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Diante on Twitter: @DianteLeeFBSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:00 Vikings-Saints25:40 Jets-Steelers51:30 Titans-Colts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 3, 2022 • 1h 26min
NFL Week 4 recap — Bills rally to beat Ravens, Eagles remain undefeated, and more
One-quarter of the NFL season is just about in the books, and we just might be witnessing a run game renaissance. That's just one topic Robert Mays and Nate Tice hit on the Week 4 recap episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also discuss the Bills' comeback victory against the Ravens, the Eagles moving to 4-0 with a win over the Jaguars, the defense-optional point-fest between the Seahawks and Lions, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:15 Chiefs-Buccaneers7:20 Bills-Ravens17:30 Eagles-Jaguars32:20 The run game is back!43:20 Are we worried about the Packers?49:17 The Cowboys defense is for real61:08 Kenny Pickett takes over68:10 Defense optional for the Seahawks and Lions79:25 The Panthers are a mess87:25 We See You Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


