Scoop City: Inside The NFL

Are the Dallas Cowboys squandering an MVP-caliber season from quarterback Dak Prescott? What’s the latest on Lamar Jackson’s injury status? Did the New York Giants find their franchise QB in Jaxson Dart? And is there any hope left for the winless Tennessee Titans and Cam Ward?Scoop City is back with another action-packed Monday episode. The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini is joined by former NFL quarterback Chase Daniel and co-host James Palmer to break down the biggest stories and moments from Week 4 in the NFL.Dak Prescott & the CowboysPrescott impressed again during Dallas’ Sunday night matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Are the Cowboys maximizing his MVP-level play? Daniel breaks down key plays and what the film says about Prescott’s performance.Lamar Jackson Injury UpdateRussini has the latest intel on Lamar Jackson’s injury. How long will the Baltimore Ravens be without their former MVP? And what will the offense look like in his absence?Malik Nabers Injury NewsJust minutes before going live, Russini confirmed a major blow for the New York Giants—wide receiver Malik Nabers has suffered a torn ACL and will miss the rest of the season.Jaxson Dart's BreakoutDespite the injury setback, the Giants may have found a bright spot in rookie QB Jaxson Dart. Daniel analyzes two crucial plays and explains why Dart may be the answer under center.Tennessee Titans StrugglesFrustration is boiling over in Tennessee. After a 26-0 loss to the Houston Texans, Titans quarterback Cam Ward didn’t hold back in his postgame comments. What’s next for this winless squad?Like the show? Be a friend, tell a friend—and don’t forget to subscribe for weekly NFL breakdowns, insider info, and expert analysis.Rookie QB Jaxson Dart debuts as the starter for the New York Giants against the Los Angeles Chargers. Chase breaks down what he saw from Dart and how the young QB can help get New York back on track following their first win of the season. The Scoop City team has you covered with intel from the biggest matchup and most interesting storylines. Be a friend, tell a friend, and subscribe to our channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How will Green Bay Packers star Micah Parsons react in his first game against the Dallas Cowboys? Is the Philadelphia Eagles’ offense too conservative? Could Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hand them their first loss in 2025? Have the Los Angeles Rams corrected their red zone issues for Week 4? Are the Indianapolis Colts under Daniel Jones for real?Scoop City co-host and NFL insider James Palmer welcomes several writers from The Athletic's newsroom to help preview Week 4's top games. Senior Eagles writer Zach Berman joins to break down Philadelphia's showdown with the undefeated Buccaneers. Berman explains why the Eagles are not worried about winning pretty. Plus, senior Rams writer Nate Atkins shares insight on how the Rams are adjusting their red-zone offense, and Colts writer James Boyd explains why we’re seeing a different version of Daniel Jones.Meanwhile, all eyes will be on Dallas Sunday night for a star-studded showdown between the Cowboys and Packers. Scoop City welcomes back a pair of repeat visitors, Jon Machota and Matt Schneidman. Machota does not hold back when analyzing Dallas's start to the 2025 NFL season. Jerry Jones's team is under pressure to avoid a 1-2 start, but can Dak Prescott keep pace with a high-powered Packer offense? Schneidman explains why Sunday’s matchup could be a get-right game for Jordan Love and Green Bay.And, in the world of fantasy football, Jake Ciely shares why you should be worried about several skill position players. Plus, Ciely shares an incredible list of his favorite ice cream truck treats. Come for the fantasy advice, stay for a nostalgic look back at some of the best sweet treats of your childhood.Be a friend, tell a friend, and subscribe to our channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will the move to Jaxson Dart save the New York Giants’ season? What are the statuses of Washington Commanders stars Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin? Is the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs Week 4 game a must-win? And, which 0-3 team are you most concerned with?Scoop City returns with the latest details on the New York Giants’ decision to bench Russell Wilson and start rookie QB Jaxson Dart. The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini shares insights from around the Giants' facility on the move to Dart.Staying in the NFC East, the Washington Commanders are monitoring the health of their star quarterback and wide receiver. Both Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin appeared on the team’s injury report ahead of their contest against the Atlanta Falcons.Plus, could a Week 4 matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs be a must-win? Scoop City co-host and NFL insider James Palmer shares his thoughts on a critical matchup.Plus, The Athletic’s Dan Pompei joins to discuss the state of the Chicago Bears. Will Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson build off of their impressive win over the Dallas Cowboys? And, are the Tampa Bay Buccaneers serious contenders in the NFC? Pompei shares his insights on the Baker Mayfield-led Bucs.Be a friend, tell a friend, and subscribe to our channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is the Philadelphia Eagles' offense sustainable for the rest of the season? Should Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert be the MVP favorite? Did Chicago Bears duo Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson find something in a win over the Dallas Cowboys? And will the New York Giants hand the keys over to Jaxson Dart?Scoop City returns with insight on all the biggest storylines from Week 3 in the NFL. The Philadelphia Eagles' offense struggled for much of the game against the Los Angeles Rams. Jalen Hurts’ offense only accounted for 33 yards in the first half. Former NFL QB Chase Daniel brings you inside the Eagles' second-half game plan and shares why it was so successful.Plus, did the Chicago Bears’ offense finally click yesterday against the Dallas Cowboys? Caleb Williams became the first player with 225-plus passing yards and three or more passing touchdowns in any half this season. Has Ben Johnson unlocked something in his young QB? Daniel shares his insights.In the Sundae Scaries, will the New York Giants turn to Jaxson Dart after another underwhelming performance by Russell Wilson? Daniel says the time is now. Meanwhile, Carson Wentz gets a win in his first start as a member of the Minnesota Vikings. Senior NFL insider Dianna Russini shares the timetable for J.J. McCarthy’s return and the Vikings' confidence level in Wentz.Be a friend, tell a friend, and subscribe to our channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are the Chicago Bears doing to correct their 0-2 start under Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams? How has Bo Nix adapted to Year 2 in the Denver Broncos offense? Which running back in your fantasy team's starting lineup should you be concerned about? And will Justin Herbert win the MVP?Scoop City returns to bring you inside the NFL, starting with what’s happening in Chicago with the Bears. The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain joins James Palmer to break down the Bears’ 0-2 start under Ben Johnson. Fishbain provides insights on Caleb Williams’ growth and his development under Johnson. Plus, what is the Bears' plan to defeat the Dallas Cowboys? Fishbain and Palmer break it down.Meanwhile, in Denver, Broncos QB Bo Nix continues to progress in Year 2 under Sean Payton. The Athletic’s Nick Kosmider joins Scoop City to share an update on the Broncos’ sophomore QB. Plus, Kosmider and Palmer discuss a loaded AFC West division that has been dominated early on by the Los Angeles Chargers.The Bolts are experiencing early-season success under Jim Harbaugh and Justin Herbert. Will this be the season Herbert puts together an MVP-caliber resume? Palmer explains why this could be Herbert’s best year as a pro in his Extra Point.Be a friend, tell a friend, and subscribe to our channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why should fans care that Tom Brady was in the Raiders’ coaches' booth? What’s the latest with Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels and San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy? And how long will the Minnesota Vikings be without starting QB J.J. McCarthy? Scoop City is back with all the insights you need from around the NFL.The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini and co-host James Palmer explain why Tom Brady sitting in the coaches' booth during a game is a big deal for NFL fans. What really happens in production meetings that Brady could leverage for the Raiders? Russini and Palmer share their own firsthand experiences.Plus, Scoop City welcomes The Athletic Football Show’s Robert Mays to weigh in on the Week 3 panic meter. Mays shares thoughts on his hometown team, the Chicago Bears. Plus, do Mays, Russini or Palmer have concerns with the Kansas City Chiefs or Miami Dolphins?Finally, the team welcomes author of The Pulse, Chris Branch, back for his bi-weekly hit. Branch wants to know what it would take for the Atlanta Falcons to trade backup QB Kirk Cousins. And, on a lighter note, if you were an NFL kicker, how would you prepare a game ball?Be a friend, tell a friend, and subscribe to our channel for the latest NFL insights! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scoop City is back with another can’t-miss episode after a wild Week 2 in the NFL. We’re talking The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly — starting with Joe Burrow.James Palmer, Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel react to the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback's turf toe injury. Burrow has elected to undergo surgery and will miss a minimum of three months. Backup Jake Browning stepped in to lead a game-winning drive against Jacksonville, but can he keep Cincinnati afloat with Burrow’s extended absence looming? Or are the Bengals' playoff chances already in jeopardy?Chase then takes us inside the Chiefs’ shocking 0-2 start. Patrick Mahomes is carrying the offense, leading the team in rushing for a second straight week, but Kansas City hasn’t opened a season this poorly since 2014.Dak Prescott’s dominant season continued in the Cowboys’ comeback overtime win over the Giants. Prescott threw for 361 yards and two touchdowns, leading Dallas to one of the most dramatic finishes of the season so far. Chase breaks down how Prescott has elevated his play and what it means for the Cowboys’ chances in the NFC.Our trio also analyzes this week's lowlights, headlined by second-year quarterback Caleb Williams and the Bears' continued struggles. Chicago was steamrolled by Jared Goff and the Lions, who hung 52 points on former OC and current Bears head coach Ben Johnson courtesy of Goff’s 334 yards and five touchdown passes. The crew debates what’s going wrong for Williams, how Ben Johnson is handling the head-coaching transition, and whether the Bears can find answers before the season unravels.The Bears weren't the only scary (in a bad way) performance on Sunday; the Pittsburgh Steelers have started their 2025 season with problems on the defensive side of the ball. Pittsburgh has given up 31+ points in back-to-back games to open the season for the first time since 1989.Finally, the crew debates which 2-0 teams are real contenders — and which 0-2 squads can still turn things around. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scoop City is back with another packed episode as Week 2 of the NFL season looms. The San Francisco 49ers will likely be without quarterback Brock Purdy this Sunday against the Saints. Purdy is dealing with toe and shoulder injuries, which means former first-round pick Mac Jones could be next up under center.The Athletic's senior NFL writer Jourdan Rodrigue joins Scoop City to talk about her article "Life as a backup NFL QB is a mental and emotional whirlwind." James Palmer and Jourdan talk about what the Niners’ offense could look like with Jones and how big of a loss George Kittle is after the All-Pro tight end was placed on injured reserve.Jourdan also previews the Chargers vs. Raiders matchup. Justin Herbert threw for three touchdowns in the opener, while Geno Smith lit up the Patriots for 362 yards in his Raiders debut. What’s at stake in this AFC West showdown, and can rookie Brock Bowers keep making plays for Las Vegas?Then, we’ve got a special guest: Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin joins the show. Franklin breaks down Indy’s dominant Week 1 win over Miami for Palmer and senior NFL insider Dianna Russini, his role as a defensive captain and what it’s like playing alongside new quarterback Daniel Jones and rookie tight end Tyler Warren. After leading the NFL in tackles last season, how far does Franklin think this Colts team can go?Plus, The Athletic's senior NFL fantasy writer Jake Ciely stops by with his top karaoke picks (yes, seriously). And before we wrap, we dive into the biggest fantasy football worries heading into Week 2, including receiver duos in Detroit, Philly, and Miami. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scoop City is back with the latest news and insights from around the NFL. The Kansas City Chiefs are set for a rematch of last year’s Super Bowl against the Philadelphia Eagles. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are hoping to bounce back from a Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Meanwhile, Jalen Hurts and the Eagles are looking to start the season 2-0. The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini has the latest on star Philly defender Jalen Carter’s suspension and fine.How long is the leash for New York Giants QB Russell Wilson? Russini and co-host James Palmer discuss head coach Brian Daboll’s decision to stick with Wilson over rookie Jaxson Dart.Meanwhile, the San Francisco 49ers are dealing with several key injuries early in the season. What is the latest with 49ers QB Brock Purdy? Russini and Palmer discuss the latest surrounding Purdy’s toe injury and his chances to play Sunday, as well as what the 49ers' offense could look like with Mac Jones at the helm.The Athletic’s Green Bay Packers beat writer Matt Schneidman joins the show to discuss the Packers’ highly anticipated Thursday night matchup with the Washington Commanders. Schneidman shares insights from covering newly acquired All-Pro DE Micah Parsons. What kind of impact will Parsons have against the Jayden Daniels-led Commanders? Schneidman shares the latest from Green Bay.Finally, Jacob Robinson returns with another question from the Scoop City newsletter team. Be a friend, tell a friend and subscribe to our channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first Sunday of the 2025 NFL season has come and gone, and Scoop City is the place to be for news and reaction. The crew begins the show by reacting to the insane Sunday Night Football contest that saw the Buffalo Bills defeat the Baltimore Ravens 41-40. Bills QB Josh Allen racked up over 400 yards of total offense. Ravens QB Lamar Jackson had three touchdowns and nearly 300 yards of total offense. Former QB Chase Daniel reacted to the Bills' stunning victory.The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini was in attendance for Aaron Rodgers' Pittsburgh Steelers debut against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Rodgers threw four touchdowns against his former team. Meanwhile, Justin Fields, also playing against his former team, scored three total touchdowns in a close loss.Plus, the crew reacts to seeing Micah Parsons and the Green Bay Packers dominate the Detroit Lions. The newly acquired pass rusher had a sack in his first game at Lambeau Field rocking the green and yellow despite only playing 29 snaps. The Detroit Lions struggled to establish the run, only racking up 46 yards. This is the Lions’ first Week 1 loss since 2022.Finally, which team had Sundae Scaries? The New York Giants were frustrated on Sunday by the Washington Commanders. The Miami Dolphins disappointed in their season opener against a dominant Indianapolis Colts squad.Finally, the Scoop team hands out some flowers for new faces who performed well in new places. Among the names recognized were Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka and Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.