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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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Sep 30, 2022 • 1h 7min
Football GM: Handling of Tua Tagovailoa’s injury, what makes an RB worthy of the HOF, the Jaguars’ potential & more
Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller discuss the Dolphins’ handling of Tua Tagovailoa’s injury following the scary scene on Thursday Night Football. They also talk about their takeaways from the game before breaking down what makes a RB Hall of Fame worthy. Plus, they get into the Chargers’ injury situation, the Cowboys’ offense with Cooper Rush, the Jaguars’ playoff potential, changes to the Pro Bowl and much more. Subscribe to the TAFS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6gWjMSDj7-8j3iCc2ZGo3g2:05 Handling of Tua Tagovailoa’s injury11:37 TNF takeaways18:37 What makes an RB Hall of Fame worthy?26:30 Chargers injuries33:00 Thee Jaguars’ potential41:44 Cowboys’ offense44:36 Concerns for the Commanders48:00 Pro Bowl changes53:30 Week 4 Picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 30, 2022 • 19min
Tua Tagovailoa leaves Thursday Night Football with head and neck injuries
Robert Mays and Mike Jones discuss Tua Tagovailoa's head and neck injuries and, more importantly, the process that allowed him to take the field in the first place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 29, 2022 • 1h 23min
NFL Week 4 preview — Jaguars-Eagles, Bills-Ravens, gameplans, picks and more
Who had Bills-Ravens as a must-watch game in Week 4 before the season started? OK, OK, that was an easy one. Who had Jaguars-Eagles? That's the beauty of the NFL right there. Some things are as we predicted, but many others are already a jumbled mess. A beautiful, jumbled mess. Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Diante Lee preview Week 4 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...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:17 Jaguars-Eagles19:46 Bills-Ravens35:29 Chiefs offense vs. Buccaneers defense48:30 Falcons-Browns63:30 Under the Hood on the Broncos offense72:08 Under the Hood on the Rams offense77:47 Fourth Screen81:30 Week 4 picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 29, 2022 • 21min
Week 4 fantasy & players who have lacked "juice" in 2022
From Austin Ekeler to Alvin Kamara, there are plenty of fantasy football names that were drafted high and haven't lived up to their expected returns thus far. But are we hitting the panic button, or sticking with our picks? Michael Beller and Brandon Funston bring you this week's fantasy football edition of The Athletic Football Show presented by KFC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 29, 2022 • 1h 3min
State of the Patriots, confronting our NFC East priors, and a TNF preview with Mike Jones; Plus, debuting QB Therapy with Daniel Jones and The Ringer's Danny Heifetz
Mike Jones joins Robert Mays on this episode of The Athletic Football show to dig into the latest news and stories around the league. The guys discuss Mac Jones' ankle injury and the state of the Patriots, take a second look at some preseason takes they'd like back, and preview the Thursday night showdown between the Dolphins and Bengals.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mike on Twitter: @ByMikeJonesSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:45 News and notes10:30 Mac Jones' injury and the state of the Patriots21:00 Take Two on the Cowboys and Jalen Hurts33:15 Washington and Carson Wentz40:24 Dolphins-Bengals preview43:36 QB Therapy starring Daniel Jones and The Ringer's Danny Heifetz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 28, 2022 • 57min
Prospects to Pros: 2023 NFL Draft QB class check-in with Eric Galko
After a quick check-in on some of the top performing rookies in the NFL in Week 3 (0:41), Andy Staples and Dane Brugler dive into the 2023 NFL Draft QB class. They welcome Eric Galko, Director of Football Ops, Player Personnel for the East West Shrine Bowl, to the show to talk about what he’s seen from the seniors such as Will Levis, Hendon Hooker, Aidan O’Connell and more (11:33). Then, Dane and Andy get into C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young and the top draft-eligible underclassmen (28:35).Subscribe to the TAFS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6gWjMSDj7-8j3iCc2ZGo3g0:41-11:32: NFL Rookies (Devin Lloyd, Jalen Pitre, Jelani Woods)11:33-28:32: Senior QB class with Eric Galko (Hendon Hooker, Will Levis, Clayton Tune, Devin Leary, Sam Hartman, Aidan O'Connell)28:35-45:24: Underclassmen QB class (C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young, DJ Uiagalelei, Jalon Daniels, Austin Reed, Cameron Ward)45:24-55:54: What to watch this weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 28, 2022 • 1h 2min
What makes a great NFL running game? Plus, more pressing early season questions with Mitchell Schwartz
Michell Schwartz joins Robert Mays on this episode to talk about something right in his wheelhouse...offensive lines! Specifically, the guys discuss some of the massing left tackle injuries, including those to Rashawn Slater and Trent Williams. Then, the guys discuss the nuts and bolts of what makes a successful run game, with a special spotlight on the Lions and Browns.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mitch on Twitter: @MitchSchwartz71Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 26, 2022 • 1h
NFL Week 3 Monday Hangover — Vikings sneak past Lions, Broncos win ugly over 49ers, and more
OK, we've had nearly 24 hours to digest Sunday's games and nurse the hangover that a few of them gave us. Let's talk through them, shall we? Robert Mays and Diante Lee break down Vikings-Lions, Broncos-49ers and more on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Diante on Twitter: @DianteLeeFBSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 26, 2022 • 1h 22min
NFL Week 3 recap — Dolphins beat Bills, Packers edge Buccaneers, and more
The Dolphins moved to 3-0 on Sunday, and they had to knock off the Bills to get there. The Eagles are also 3-0, and look like an unstoppable force. The Jaguars, meanwhile, look like the best team in the AFC South, and that was on a day that the Colts upset the Chiefs. It was another wild Sunday across the NFL. Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down the biggest games and stories 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.

Sep 23, 2022 • 1h 9min
Football GM: Cleveland’s creativity on offense, teams with worries heading into Week 3, Sean Payton’s future & more
Is it time for the Steelers to turn to Kenny Pickett? Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller weigh in on the quarterback situation in Pittsburgh before diving into the Browns creativity on offense following their win on Thursday Night Football. Then, they examine which teams they are most worried about heading into Week 3, including the winless Colts, Titans and Raiders. Finally, they talk about a potential return to coaching for Sean Payton and Randy shares his thoughts from the GM’s notebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


