3 and Out with John Middlekauff

John reacts to the Houston Texans' 19-13 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday Night Football. The big question: Is Caleb Williams starting to look like a bust after all the hype surrounding his No. 1 overall draft pick status? On the other hand, C.J. Stroud looked fantastic, leading a well-balanced Texans team that seems like a legitimate contender with strong performances on both offense and defense. Later, in this week's overrated/underrated segment, John takes a closer look at several teams and players. Did we underestimate just how bad the New York Giants really are? John also admits he may have overrated Bo Nix, as the rookie quarterback looked overwhelmed running Sean Payton's offense in the Broncos' loss to the Steelers. On the flip side, Cardinals QB Kyler Murray has matured and is playing at an elite level—when he's dialed in, he's one of the most dominant QBs in the league. 6:43 - Sunday Night Football Reaction 23:28 - Overrated or Underrated after Week 2 Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John reacts to the Thursday Night Football game that saw Tua get knocked out for the fourth time in three years. He dives into what Tua's NFL future might look like, how the Bills looked great and should have an easy path in the division, and how different are the Buffalo Bills and the Baltimore Ravens. Later, John talks about a few teams and players to watch this weekend for potential implosions, and the return of Fugazi Friday.  Finally, John is joined by The Action Networks betting guru, Stuckey to talk about the weekend's best bets. 6:58 - Thursday Night Football reaction 25:15 - Implosion Watch 26:50 - Will the Jets make adjustments 29:00 - What will happen with Deshaun Watson 32:15 - Fugazi Friday 44:52 - Stuckey Interview Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John previews the Thursday Night match-up between the Bills and Dolphins by talking about why the offensive-minded Dolphins should be able to put up a good fight against the defensive-minded Bills. Next, John discusses the QB situation in Green Bay and gives his thoughts on Malik Willis and if he can hold it down until Jordan Love returns. Later, John is joined by ESPN reporter Marty Smith to talk about all things college football, NFL, and a few thoughts on golf. Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 07:03 - TNF Preview 14:25 - Packers QB situation  19:40 - NFL ratings after week 1 30:47 - Marty Smith Interview 1:05:00 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into the controversy surrounding the 49ers, Jordan Mason, and how the team handled the injury report regarding Christian McCaffrey. Next, John talks about the NFL investigating the latest lawsuit with Deshaun Watson. He also talks about a potential sleeper team that could look to hire Bill Belichick, and the introduction of a new segment called "Wednesday's on Campus". Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 6:52 - 49ers and the injury report 11:36 - Deshaun Watson is being investigated  19:40 - Sleeper for Belichick 22:26 - Wednesday's on Campus 40:28 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John gives his instant reaction to the San Francisco 49ers' dominant 32-19 win over the New York Jets on Monday Night Football. He awards the game ball to backup running back Jordan Mason for stepping up impressively in place of Christian McCaffrey. John also praises quarterback Brock Purdy for continuing to prove doubters wrong, highlighting his consistent performance. He emphasizes that if the 49ers can stay healthy, they have the potential to be a legit Super Bowl contender with their dominant defense and creative offense led by Kyle Shanahan. John also discusses Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers' performance, questioning whether his lack of mobility is affecting his effectiveness. Additionally, he raises concerns about whether the Jets' defense is overrated and wonders if Haason Reddick will end his holdout and provide much-needed help. John also evaluates Jets head coach Robert Saleh, questioning if he's the right fit for the team. He also introduces a new segment called "Penthouse or Outhouse." Later, John dives into why we saw low passing numbers from quarterbacks throughout the league, how impressed he was with the Colts-Texans game and after Week 1 Anthony Richardson looks like the real deal and picked up right where he left off last season before his injury, and finally how Jerry Jones and the Cowboys owned Sunday by announcing a new contract for Dak hours before kick-off. 7:00 - Monday Night Football Reaction 24:26 - Penthouse or Outhouse 35:59 - Lack of throwing from QB's in Week 1 49:42 - Colts vs. Texans takeaways 54:24 - Cowboys steal the show 1:00:48 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this lively discussion, legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady shares insights about his challenging debut as a TV analyst. Head coaches Sean McVay and Dan Campbell dissect the thrilling Lions' overtime win against the Rams, highlighting the standout performances of running backs David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs. The conversation also touches on the Steelers' dominant defense and assesses whether certain teams, like the Falcons, might be overrated this season. Expect a mix of analysis, strategies, and humor as they navigate through the NFL's early storylines!

Colin starts by giving his instant reaction to the Detroit Lions overtime win over the LA Rams, and his biggest takeaway is that it’s a great LOSS for the Rams and that Matthew Stafford is the best quarterback in the NFC (3:00)! Then Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down all the week 1 NFL action! They start with the DeShaun Watson disaster in Cleveland, and why Watson is proving to be a bottom 10 starting QB in the league(19:00). They praise a nearly perfect performance from the Cowboys (22:30) and weigh in on Tom Brady’s first NFL game in the booth (27:00). They react to a shaky performance from Caleb Williams in his debut for the Chicago Bears (30:00), an ugly win from the Chargers that Colin believes will be their blueprint for 2024 (45:00) and a fantastic performance from Sam Darnold for the Vikings (52:00). They break down Seattle’s win over the Broncos and a rough start for rookie QB Bo Nix (57:00), and explain why Buffalo may not have the firepower to compete in a stacked AFC (01:04:00). Finally, they single out two young quarterbacks who just don’t have what it takes to be starting NFL quarterbacks (01:14:00), and point to the secret behind USC’s early success (01:16:00). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd #3andOutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John reacts to the Philadelphia Eagles' 34-29 win over the Green Bay Packers in Brazil. He breaks down Saquon Barkley's 3-touchdown performance that powered the Eagles to victory and discusses Jalen Hurts' inconsistent play, questioning what it means for the rest of the season. John also touches on Jordan Love's late-game injury scare and how, if he stays healthy, the Packers' offense can lead them to the playoffs. However, he emphasizes that the Packers' defense must improve to reach Super Bowl contender status, and the Eagles' hopes depend on Hurts reducing turnovers.Then John takes a look back to the TNF game and offers his thoughts on Lamar Jackson and the Ravens who may seem delusional in their post game comments, but explains that people and teams who have a vision may seem delusional to those who do not have the same level of confidence in what they are trying to achieve. John wraps the show with his Weekend 6 Pack of takes that include Bill Belichick's take on Chicago Bears rookie QB, Caleb Williams, what the Denver Broncos will look like with rookie QB, Bo Nix, and much more. 3:16 - Packers/Eagles Instant Reaction27:56 - Chiefs are Lamar's kryptonite34:27 - John's Weekend 6 Pack35:13 - Belichick on Caleb Williams41:16 - What will the Broncos look like with Bo Nix at QB?43:30 - Jim Harbaugh's return44:38 - Tom Brady's first game broadcasting48:35 - Fading the Dolphins51:09 -Overreacting to week 1 games Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John gives his instant reaction to the Kansas City Chiefs' 27-20 win over the Baltimore Ravens on the opening night of the 2024-25 NFL season. John breaks down standout performances from Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Xavier Worthy in the Chiefs' offense, as well as Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, and Zay Flowers in the Ravens' attack. He also dives into the ongoing rivalry between Mahomes and Jackson—will Lamar ever close the gap and put the Ravens ahead of the Chiefs as legitimate Super Bowl contenders? Later, John is joined by The Action Network's betting guru, Stuckey. The guys dive into the top college football games on the weekend, and preview some of the best bets for the NFL season, as well some of the best games to bet in week 1. 7:42 - TNF Reaction 22:22 - Eagles-Packers Preview 29:29 - Fugazi Friday 33:54 - Stuckey 34:37 - College Football Best Bets 1:03:30 - NFL Season Best Bets Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John opens the podcast talking about how football is finally back! He dives into the Thursday Night Football match-up between the Ravens and the Chiefs and how even though this should be a great game and very exciting, it won't tell us much about KC since they likely don't "turn it on" until about Week 4. Next John gives you his season predictions by going over his top 5 and worst 5 teams in the NFL, along with his division winners.. Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 644 - Football is back 11:53 - Chiefs vs. Ravens 24:58 - season Predictions 45:18 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.