

This is Football with Kevin Clark
Omaha Productions, ESPN, Kevin Clark
"This Is Football" is a digital show and podcast that runs multiple times per week through the NFL season. It's where you'll find fun and insightful interviews with some of the top NFL players, pundits and coaches with stories and nuggets you won't find anywhere else.
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Nov 24, 2025 • 29min
Shedeur Sanders and Giants’ future, Plus a Peyton Manning story with Chris Canty
Kevin Clark is joined by Chris Canty to discuss the state of the New York Giants, why the Eagles are crumbling, and what the Browns must do at QB. Canty breaks down Peyton Manning's brilliance, UVA’s rise, and even drops one of the funniest NFL on-field stories you’ll ever hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 24, 2025 • 25min
Week 12 Winners & Losers
Kevin Clark recaps week 12 of the NFL season. Hear why Dillon Gabriel is a loser from Sunday despite not playing a game. Why Aaron Rodgers showed just how valuable he can be from the sidelines. Plus, what Kevin makes of the Eagles loss to the Cowboys and why he thinks it's premature for the Eagles to panic. Why George Pickens isn't the best WR in the NFL right now, but why he also isn't far off. Kevin also details why some decisions made on Sunday had him questioning the validity of analytics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 19, 2025 • 54min
Backup QB misconceptions with Chase Daniel & Tyrann Mathieu on how he would fare in the NIL era
Kevin Clark is joined by Chase Daniel to break down the biggest quarterback storylines of the season, including Shedeur Sanders’ debut, how young QBs adjust to NFL speed, and why backup quarterbacks are often set up to fail. Chase shares insight on J.J. McCarthy’s struggles with the Vikings, Bo Nix’s development with the Broncos, and what’s really going wrong with the Kansas City Chiefs offense.
Then Tyrann Mathieu joins to open up about life after football, launching his new podcast “On the Bayou,” and the 20-year friendship that shaped it. Mathieu breaks down Tom Brady’s mind games, what it’s really like to practice against Patrick Mahomes, and the one Super Bowl play he wishes he had back. He also shares rare insight into NIL’s impact on young athletes, learning under Andy Reid, and the moment Bruce Arians stepped in and changed his career.
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Nov 17, 2025 • 39min
What's Wrong With The Chiefs? With Kyle Long
Kevin Clark is joined by Kyle Long to look into what's led to the Bears being atop the NFC North heading into week 2. Plus, why he thinks the Chiefs have struggled to a 5-5 record and whether he's counting them out going forward this season. Kyle also shares a hilarious story of the time Jay Cutler broke into his house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 17, 2025 • 36min
Week 11 Winners & Losers
Kevin Clark recaps all the happenings of week 11 in the NFL. Hear why the Falcons disappointing season will have ramifications not only this season but during the draft next year. Are the Broncos poised to finally dethrone the Chiefs in the AFC West after their win on Sunday? What has led to J.J. McCarthy's struggles and where does Minnesota go at the quarterback position going forward? Why Shedeur Sanders missed an opportunity to claim the starting job in Cleveland with his performance against the Ravens. Plus, how big of a problem Sam Darnold's turnovers are for the Seahawks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 13, 2025 • 56min
The biggest questions for NFL week 11 & Calvin Johnson
Kevin Clark is joined by Ben Solak to discuss the biggest questions for NFL week 11. Who will turn out to be the best QB from the 2024 NFL draft? What type of coach should the Giants target? Are the Bills too flawed to win the Super Bowl?
Then HOF WR Calvin Johnson joins to talk about the state of the receiver position in the NFL. Calvin details what Dan Campbell was like as a teammate and what has led to him succeeding in Detroit. Plus, why Calvin is surprised his single season receiving record hasn't been broken yet & his memories of playing with WWE superstar Roman Reigns at Georgia Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 10, 2025 • 38min
Brian Daboll fired, best rookies and 2026 NFL draft QBs with Connor Rogers
Kevin Clark is joined by Connor Rogers to react to the Giants decision to fire Brian Daboll but keep GM Joe Schoen. Where might the Giants go from here and how attractive is the job relative to other potential head coaching vacancies? Plus, Connor gives his take on what rookie has been flying under the radar but may end up being the best pass rusher from the 2025 NFL Draft class. Plus, are there any QBs worth taking at the top of the 2026 NFL Draft and who might be a fit for the Jets.
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Nov 10, 2025 • 35min
Week 10 Winners & Losers
Kevin Clark reacts to all of the week 10 action in the NFL. The Bills continue to lose to bad teams and the reason is roster construction. The Ravens defense is playing like the Ravens defenses of old. And Kevin explains why there's one person in New England who should be getting more credit for the Patriots' rebuild. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Nov 6, 2025 • 42min
Derrick Henry on everything & Terrell Suggs' hilarious stories
Kevin Clark is joined by star Ravens RB Derrick Henry to break down what has changed for the Ravens recently after consecutive wins. Derrick shares memories from practices at Alabama and how coach Nick Saban helped set the standard. The 5-time pro bowler shares the advice Saban gave him following struggles during his freshman year after a record setting high school career. Plus, Derrick's favorite young running backs in the league.
Then NFL legend Terrell Suggs joins to give his take on what the Ravens need to do to get back in the hunt in the AFC. The 7-time pro bowler shares incredible stories from the Steelers/Ravens rivalry and the message he gave Hines Ward to avoid crackback blocks. Plus, why he thinks it's time for the Browns to move Myles Garrett & what it was like to share a locker with Steve Smith.
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Nov 4, 2025 • 32min
Did the Jets win the trade deadline? With Mina Kimes
Kevin Clark is joined by Mina Kimes to react to the massive trades the Jets made ahead of the NFL trade deadline. What does it say about the future in New York? Where does the Sauce Gardner trade put the Colts in the AFC's hierarchy? Plus, Kevin & Mina bandy about potential destinations for Kyler Murray if the Cardinals choose to move on from him after this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


