The Pat McAfee Show

On today's show, Pat, Chuck Pagano, AJ Hawk, and the boys preview tonight's Thursday Night Football game between the Lions and Packers in which the Lions are two point favorites at Lambeau against a Packers #1 QB for the first time in 37 years. They also cover everything else happening around the NFL as we dive into week 4 of the season. Joining the progrum to chat about what the Jets are going to do with Zach Wilson, what Bill Belichick thinks of Mac Jones being considered a dirty player, Brandon Staley in LA, Sean Payton getting 70 hung on him, and his picks for the weekend is 3x Super Bowl Champion, former GM of the Cleveland Browns, host of The Lombardi Line and The GM Shuffle podcast, NY Times best selling author, and friend of the show, Michael Lombardi (19:24-53:23). Next, 7x National Champion, the greatest college football coach of all-time, Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban joins the show to chat about the big win over Ole Miss, his thoughts on the media getting pregame speeches on film, what he saw in Jalen Milroe, how he keeps the rat poison out of the locker room, and a tough test this week against Mississippi State (58:14-1:21:02). Later, NBA Insider for Stadium and The Athletic, Shams Charania joins the show to break down the Damian Lillard to Milwaukee trade, give a Zion update, and break some news (1:57:35-2:17:24). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about Jalen Hurts' comments about why winning is the only thing that matters, the real Lou Holtz responding to Ryan Day's comments about him on Dan Dakich's show and sticking to his guns, how the concern over health of offensive lineman and players in general has changed over the last few years, and everything else happening around the NFL as we approach tomorrow night's Thursday Night Football game. Joining the progrum to give his weekly top 5 in college football is 18th pick of the 2006 NFL Draft, Ohio State legend, the man who saved football, The General, Bob Carpenter (30:50-47:53). Next, future Hall of Famer, 3x Defensive Player of the Year, 7x All-Pro, 5x Pro Bowler, Walter Payton Man of the Year, a man going into the Houston Texans' Ring of Honor on Sunday, JJ Watt joins the progrum to highlight some of his favorite moments from defensive lineman and offensive players around the NFL (1:06:15-1:49:35). Later, Buffalo Bills WR Gabe Davis joins the progrum to chat about the Bills offense finding their footing, the weekly poker games the team has, if anything changes with a red hot Dolphins team coming to town, how much he's reading the defense on game day, and much more (2:12:36-2:26:03). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about both Monday Night Football games and how Joe Burrow and the Bengals might be back after getting a hard fought win over the Rams, the Eagles just continuing to win games without playing their best ball, all the new Swifties coming to the NFL and delivering a massive number for the Bears vs. Chiefs game, and everything else happening around the NFL as we prepare for week 4. Joining the progrum is the Head Coach of the Indianapolis Colts, Shane Steichen, to chat about their massive overtime victory over Baltimore, his relationship with Gardner Minshew, how he'll balance Anthony Richardson running the ball after coming back from victory, if he's talked to Jim Irsay about Tokitae passing yet, and much more (30:29-43:16). Next, Super Bowl Champion/MVP, 4x MVP, Aaron Rodgers joins the show to chat about his rehab process, watching the entire NFL slate this weekend and his thoughts, what he'd like to see from the Jets as things are starting to get loud in New York, and if he's getting antsy yet (1:05:09-1:49:13). Later, NFL Senior Insider for The Athletic, Dianna Russini joins the show to chat about what she's hearing about Joe Burrow's calf, Derek Carr's injury status, if the Jets are going to go with Trevor Siemian, and anything else we need to know around the league as we head into week 4 (2:14:08-2:31:10). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreact to everything that happened during week 3 of the NFL season including the Dolphins hanging 70 on the Broncos, Taylor Swift showing up at the Chiefs/Bears game, Jordan Love's incredible 4th quarter comeback, Gardner Minshew leading the Colts to victory in Baltimore, and everything else that happened in a wild week 3 before they preview tonight's Monday Night Football doubleheader and make their picks. They also cover the college football weekend, and the Ryan Day/Lou Holtz feud that the show somehow found itself in the middle of. Joining the show to give all the different injury updates from yesterday and chat about whether or not Joe Burrow is going to play tonight is ESPN NFL Insider, Adam Schefter (32:16-53:11). Next, 12 year NFL veteran at QB, ESPN NFL analyst, member of the #2 booth for Monday Night Football, Dan Orlovsky joins the show to chat about the Quarterback play around the NFL this weekend and why he's so disheartened by the play of Zach Wilson and Justin Fields (1:18:33-1:44:17). Later, 3x Super Bowl Champion, Super Bowl MVP, 6x Pro Bowler, Hall of Famer, and Monday Night Football color commentator, Troy Aikman joins the show to chat about if the Cowboys are frauds, if the Dolphins can continue their historic pace, Russell Wilson and Sean Payton trying to pick up the pieces in Denver, why so many teams go out of shotgun so much now, and his thoughts on tonight's Eagles/Bucs game that he'll be on the call for (1:52:27-2:13:02). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys are LIVE from the set of College GameDay in South Bend, Indiana on the campus of Notre Dame. They discuss Ohio State vs. Notre Dame, and go through the entire NFL week 3 slate and preview all the games and make their picks. They are also joined by several incredible guests including:Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman (11:17-26:54), Notre Dame Running Back Audric Estime (56:06-1:01:42), former Notre Dame Head Coach and absolute legend, Lou Holtz (1:04:40-1:17:04), Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Arthur Smith (1:28:10-1:36:49), 4x NFL MVP and Super Bowl Champion/MVP Aaron Rodgers (1:48:46-2:22:20), and finally, comedian Shane Gillis to pick the entire week 3 NFL slate with Pat and AJ (2:22:29-2:41:56). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you on OVERREACTION MONDAY, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys are joined by Chuck Pagano and Kyle Van Noy LIVE in the ThunderDome, as they preview tonight's Thursday Night Football game between the Giants and the 49ers, and why it's going to be difficult for the Giants will all the injuries, and chat about everything going on in the Chicago Bears building right now, and how difficult that is to navigate as players and coaches. Joining the progrum to preview tonight's game and give his picks for this weekend is former NFL GM, 3x Super Bowl Champion, host of the Lombardi Line and GM Shuffle, NY Times best-selling author, the Daily Coach, Michael Lombardi (15:33-48:47). Next, 7x National Champion, the greatest college football coach of all-time, Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban joins the show to chat about his decision to make a change at QB, staying the course when the sky is falling outside the building, how he makes sure his players avoid the "rat poison," the media making a big deal about him facing Lane Kiffin, and more (58:52-1:16:49). Next, 2x Super Bowl Champion, 7x All-Pro, 8x Pro Bowler, the greatest TE of all-time, Travis Kelce joins the show to chat about how his knee is feeling, his relationship with Andy Reid, how excited he is that Patrick Mahomes is going to be his guy for the remainder of his career, whether or not he's actually dating Taylor Swift, and more (1:23:18-1:44:17). Later, 3x All-American, winner of every major defensive award college football offers, Heisman finalist, 38th pick of the 2013 NFL Draft, Notre Dame legend, and one of the greatest college LB's of all-time, Manti Te'o joins the show to chat about this weekend's Notre Dame Ohio State game, getting past all the stuff he dealt with in his past, how his documentary helped him heal, his NFL career, and what he's up to now (2:04:24-2:38:35). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow LIVE from South Bend on the set of College GameDay, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about Kareem Hunt signing with the Browns and why he's a perfect fit for Cleveland, internal strife going on in Chicago, Kyle Shanahan's thoughts on Thursday Night Football games, Matt LaFleur commenting on David Bakhtiari's knee, and everything else happening around the NFL as we approach week 3. Joining the progrum to chat about his career, his new documentary, how he embodies the city of Philadelphia, his relationship with Nick Sirianni and more is Super Bowl Champion, 6x Pro Bowler, 5x All-Pro, one of if not the greatest center's of all-time, and co-host of the #1 podcast in the country, Jason Kelce (12:08-34:17). Next, 3x DPOY, Walter Payton Man of the Year, 5x Pro Bowler, 7x All-Pro, future Hall of Famer, JJ Watt joins the show for his weekly spot to chat about TJ's massive performance against the Browns, why he thinks TJ and Alex Highsmith are the best edge rushing duo in the NFL, his thoughts on Micah Parsons, the differences between playing on the interior of the d-line and on the edges, why he loves Brock Purdy, and more (1:07:23-1:43:51). Later, Hall of Famer, 8x Pro Bowler, 3x All-Pro, and Walter Payton Man of the Year, Cris Carter joins the show to chat about Marvin Harrison Jr.'s skillset, why young receivers are so good when coming into the NFL, his relationship with Justin Jefferson, his thoughts on Tyreek Hill, and much more (2:11:18-2:38:01). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night's Monday Night Doubleheader as they recap both Panthers vs. Saints and Steelers vs. Browns and discuss Nick Chubb's gruesome injury, if Matt Canada is the problem in Pittsburgh, Bryce Young's progress, and how good the Saints could be. Joining the progrum to chat about both games last night and also what he thinks is going on with the Bears and Justin Fields is 12 year NFL veteran, ESPN NFL analyst and QB guru, Dan Orlovsky (18:55-50:55). Next, 18th pick of the 2006 NFL Draft, Ohio State Buckeye legend, the man who saved football, The General, Bob Carpenter joins the progrum to give his weekly top 5 in college football (1:26:58-1:40:56). Later, 2021 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, 2x Pro Bowler, 2x All-Pro, one of the most dominant and best players in the NFL, Cowboys Edge Rusher Micah Parsons joins the show to chat about his play thus far and that Dallas defense, what he did to improve over the offseason, being in the zone on defense, getting his body right and hiring a chef, his relationship with Dan Quinn and Big Mike McCarthy, and much more (2:24:09-2:44:51). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreact to everything that happened in week 2 of the NFL season that included several great games, a couple of overtime thrillers, and the thought that the Cowboys and the Dolphins may be the two favorites to play in the Super Bowl if it were to be played next week before previewing tonight's two Monday Night Football games and making their picks. Joining the show to give several injury updates from the weekend and what we need to be aware of for tonight's games is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter (32:43-47:51). Next, play-by-play commentator for Monday Night Football, one of the most iconic play-by-play men of all-time, Joe Buck joins the show from Pittsburgh to preview tonight's Monday Night Football game between the Browns and Steelers, and chat about his relationship with Troy Aikman (1:13:22-1:30:32). Later, ESPN Beat reporter for the Cowboys, Todd Archer joins the show to chat about why this Cowboys team has the makings to go to the Super Bowl, how dominant Micah Parsons is, why Dak Prescott gets so much hate, Mike McCarthy taking over play calling duties, and more (2:12:08-2:21:48). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys are LIVE from the set of College GameDay in Boulder, Colorado with an absolutely loaded lineup as they recap last night's Thursday Night Football game, and preview all of this weekend's week 2 NFL games and make their picks. First, Hall of Famer, one of the greatest athletes of all-time and current Head Coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, Coach Prime joins the set to chat about this weekend's game and why people continue to give his team motivation, his thoughts on the team as a whole and where they're still going, and his expectations for this weekend (1:11-16:45). Next, Stephen A. Smith joins the show to chat about what Prime is doing for college football, his thoughts on the Eagles, Kirk Cousins, the Cowboys, and what he thinks of the NFL slate this weekend (18:19-35:29). Next, one of the most electrifying entertainers of all-time, one of the biggest movie stars in the world, and one of the greatest WWE champions of all-time, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson joins the set for a conversation years in the making that does not disappoint (1:11:21-2:01:01). Later, 4x NFL MVP, Super Bowl Champion/MVP, one of the greatest throwers of the football of all-time, Aaron Rodgers joins the show to chat about Monday night, why the people who are doubting he can make a return just fuel his fire, how excited he still is about this Jets team, his intentions to return better than ever, and the announcement that he will still be doing Aaron Rodgers Tuesday this season (2:03:24-2:33:14). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you on Overreaction Monday, Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices