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There are two weeks left in the regular season, and the NFL playoff picture still has plenty of pieces that need to be put in place. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into five games with massive playoff implications on the Week 17 preview episode of The Athletic Football Show. But first, they break down the Game of the Week, and a potential AFC Championship Game preview: Bills at Bengals.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube7:16 Bills-Bengals27:36 Derek Carr's future43:36 Panthers-Buccaneers51:49 Vikings-Packers62:29 Dolphins-Patriots68:46 Jets-Seahawks73:19 Browns-Washington80:09 Win My Fourth Screen82:56 Week 17 picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller talk about the Raiders decision to bench Derek Carr and what’s next for the team at QB. They also discuss Nathaniel Hackett’s firing, Sean Payton’s future, Carson Wentz’s return to the starting lineup and J.J. Watt’s retirement. Plus, they review the film for Desmond Ridder and Malik Willis before sharing their Week 17 picks. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:12 Raiders bench Derek Carr12:23 Could Tom Brady land in Las Vegas?18:57 Mac Jones & the Patriots offense25:11 Reaction to Broncos press conference following Hackett firing + Sean Payton’s future39:14 Carson Wentz to start for Commanders43:11 J.J. Watt announces retirement48:44 Film Review: Desmond Ridder & Malik Willis55:21 Are you buying the Chargers?58:08 Does Steve Wilks have a shot at Panthers job?59:35 What’s going on in Tennessee?1:01:15 Tua Tagovailoa suffers another concussion1:03:21 GM Notebook1:07:25 Week 17 Picks1:13:42 Thoughts on Dallas entering the playoffs? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Staples and Dane Brugler get you ready for the College Football Playoff by discussing all of the top prospects to watch from Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan and TCU. They talk about the quarterbacks, the key matchups in each game, the potential first rounders and much more. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:10 C.J. Stroud5:32 Ohio State offensive line vs. Georgia defense12:50 Kelee Ringo14:35 Georgia offense vs. Ohio State defense18:52 Stetson Bennett23:35 Top players in Michigan vs. TCU26:36 Max Duggan29:54 Quentin Johnston vs. DJ Turner34:32 Olu Oluwatimi39:35 J.J. McCarthy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How scared should we be of some of the teams competing in the Wild Card race? Do any of them have legit chances? The Ringer's Benjamin Solak joins Robert Mays as they each rank the teams in order of level of threat, plus they reminisce on JJ Watt's retirement from the NFL.Subscribe to the TAFS YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@athleticfootballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Broncos beat reporter Nick Kosmider joins Robert Mays to discuss the lead-up to, and fallout from, the firing of Nathaniel Hackett.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nick on Twitter: @NickKosmiderSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time for part two as we recap a busy NFL Christmas weekend. So busy, in fact, that we had to split the Week 16 recap on The Athletic Football Show into two parts. In part two, Robert Mays and Nate Tice focus on Sunday's games. First up, it's the Packers staying alive with a huge win over the Miami Dolphins, Russell Wilson drama hits an all time high in Denver after their blowout loss to the Rams, the Buccaneers slipping past the Arizona Cardinals and more.Subscribe to the TAFS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6gWjMSDj7-8j3iCc2ZGo3g1:00 Packers top Dolphins7:00 Why is Tua Tagovailoa struggling?13:00 Can the Packers make noise in the playoffs?17:00 Denver Broncos fall to Rams / Russell Wilson situation33:00 - Bucs barely beat Cardinals45:00 - BREAKING: Broncos fire Nathaniel Hackett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The holidays brought us a uniquely busy weekend of football. So busy, in fact, that we had to split the Week 16 recap on The Athletic Football Show into two parts. In part one, Robert Mays and Nate Tice focus on Saturday's games. The guys dig into the Eagles-Cowboys thriller, gush over Justin Jefferson and George Kittle, lament the missed opportunity for the Lions, and discuss a whole lot more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube6:30 Cowboys beat Eagles30:35 Justin Jefferson is ridiculous41:15 Good for Daniel Jones and the Giants47:42 George Kittle and the 49ers' wealth of options54:02 Texans/Bears battle for the #1 pick60:59 Lions let slip a great opportunity71:03 Seahawks are running out of steam76:15 Bengals nearly let one get away Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carolina Panther P.J. Walker sits down with The Athletic's Kalyn Kahler in his installment of The QB2 Series. Walker discusses his football career, from the XFL to the NFL.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One sure sign that the NFL is getting down to crunch is when you can reel off the remaining schedule for every potential playoff team from memory. Well friends, we've arrived. Robert Mays and Nate Tice are here to preview Week 16 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys dig into Eagles-Cowboys, try to sort through the mess that is the NFC South, consider the 49ers' offense under Brock Purdy, try to make a Super Bowl case for the Vikings, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube5:50 Eagles-Cowboys24:59 Bengals offense vs. Patriots defense37:46 The NFC South mess50:19 Checking in on the Brock Purdy 49ers62:24 A Super Bowl case for the Vikings73:19 Week 16 picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller begin the show by remembering the life and legacy of Steelers Hall of Fame RB Franco Harris. Then, they discuss why the Colts are making the switch to Nick Foles and what’s next for the Titans with Ryan Tannehill likely out the remainder of the season. Plus, have the Jaguars and Lions turned a corner? They look at what has changed over the course of the year for those franchises before talking about Jalen Hurts, the Dolphins and more in the GM Notebook. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube0:37 Remembering Franco Harris18:53 Nick Foles to start for Colts27:00 Ryan Tannehill “most likely” out for season32:32 Have the Jaguars and Lions turned a corner?39:49 Justin Fields’ development & fundamentals46:38 GM Notebook 1:03:53 Week 16 picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Staples and Dane Brugler open up the NFL Draft mailbag to answer your most pressing questions. They begin by talking about Jalen Hurts the prospect vs. Jalen Hurts today and how his growth could change QB evaluation going forward. They also talk about Will Levis’ projection and when he could be ready to start. Plus, they discuss OT moving inside, traits vs. production at specific positions, drafting a RB in the first round and much more. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:05 Jalen Hurts the prospect vs. Jalen Hurts today11:01 Moving OT inside to guard17:28 Would Will Levis ready to play early?26:50 Thoughts on Giants drafting Anthony Richardson?34:41 Traits vs. production at specific positions39:36 Ranking the evaluation process43:07 When does it make sense to draft a 1st round RB?46:38 Players that can improve their stock on FBS playoff teams50:27 Top 3 Christmas movies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The surest path to a Lombardi Trophy is to have a superstar quarterback, but it isn't the only way to win a Super Bowl. Patrick Mahomes doesn't hoist that thing every year. Fran Duffy joins Robert Mays to examine the distinct types of quarterbacks who win Super Bowls on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Fran on Twitter: @EaglesXOsSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:07 The superstars11:15 The studs on rookie deals27:41 The rookie-deal QBs with great teams around them40:28 The very good veteran QBs with great teams around them51:48 The Kirk Cousins Conundrum54:43 The Kyle Shanahan Exception Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We see the light of the end of the tunnel that is the NFL season, which makes this a great time for a little perspective. On this episode of The Athletic Football Show, Robert Mays and Mike Sando hunt for that perspective at the quarterback position. The guys dig back into Sando's QB tiers from July and consider what has changed, how it changed, and where a handful of certain quarterbacks are headed in the future.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube4:10 Jalen Hurts16:20 Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen24:52 Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers36:22 Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert40:02 Matthew Stafford and Matt Ryan44:22 Kyler Murray and Russell Wilson53:21 Trevor Lawrence59:54 Jared Goff67:32 Tua Tagovailoa70:00 Justin Fields Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh nothing, just another ho-hum week in the NFL. You know, with walkoff touchdowns and record-setting comebacks, things like that. Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down the craziness that was Week 15, and the playoff picture that emerged from it, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:29 Craziest week of the season6:49 Commanders-Giants13:33 Raiders-Patriots27:37 Jaguars-Cowboys47:52 Chargers-Titans59:04 AFC North down to the wire66:12 Lions-Jets85:04 Bills-Dolphins97:39 Vikings' historic comeback Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's more than one moving week in every NFL season, but it's safe to say this is the moving'est of moving weeks we've seen thus far in 2022. Five games carry major "will-they-make-it-or-won't-they" playoff implications, and that doesn't include the second edition of Bills-Dolphins, in which the former can all but lock up the AFC East. Robert Mays and Nate Tice are here to break it all down on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube5:27 Bills-Dolphins30:40 Commanders-Giants41:57 Jets-Lions60:44 Chargers-Titans74:16 Jaguars-Cowboys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller begin the show by remembering Mike Leach and his impact on the game of football. Then, they share their concerns for Dak Prescott and the Cowboys before discussing Mike White’s future as an NFL starter. Plus, they talk about Kyler Murray’s ACL injury and react to the news of GM Steve Keim’s leave of absence. Finally, they discuss faking injuries on the field and their Week 15 picks.Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:38 Remembering Mike Leach10:30 Concern for Dak Prescott & the Cowboys?15:54 Is Mike White a long-term NFL starter?27:47 Cardinals GM Steve Keim taking leave of absence35:32 Faking injuries & NFL fines44:01 Are the Titans close to a tipping point?48:34 GM Notebook1:00:30 Week 15 Picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Letters and mailbags are all the rage in December, right? Well, let's take a peek inside The Athletic Football Show's mailbag then! Mitchell Schwartz joins Robert Mays to answer questions on long-term contracts for mobile quarterbacks, Justin Herbert's status in the league, the impact of the Christian McCaffrey trade, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mitch on Twitter: @MitchSchwartz71Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:45 Long-term contracts for moblie QBs19:57 Justin Herbert and quarterback tiers37:14 Impact of the Christian McCaffrey trade48:24 Offensive linemen and trick plays54:48 Steelers OC options if they move on from Matt Canada64:24 How many backups are capable of pulling a Mike White?67:29 Should the Lions just stick with Jared Goff? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NFL seasons never unfold linearly. Things we were sure were true in October often fall apart by December. Robert Mays and Mike Sando examine a bunch of those things on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Among their considerations: The Buccaneers will get it together (they won't), the Titans are rock solid (they aren't), the Dolphins have it all figured out on offense (they don't), and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:45 Deshaun Watson and the Browns' offense13:20 The Bucs aren't getting it together20:50 The Panthers aren't done yet30:18 The Seahawks don't appear so dangerous anymore36:30 The Giants could fall out of the playoffs42:18 We can't take the Ravens for granted46:53 Same goes for the Titans55:09 So maybe the Dolphins don't have this figured out61:45 The Lions can get defensive stops!66:35 But the Vikings can't! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are just four weeks remaining in the regular season, and the playoff picture in both conferences is still more than a little bit fuzzy. Could the Lions sneak into one of the NFC's final spots? Could the Jaguars win out and topple the Titans? Are we sure the Buccaneers are going to win the NFC South? Robert Mays and Nate Tice break it all down on the Week 14 recap episode of The Athletic Football Show. Plus, Purdymania in San Francisco!Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:46 Chargers beat Dolphins, get back in playoff picture20:46 The Jalen Hurts MVP case35:16 Purdymania!48:46 Lions creep closer to playoff spot62:40 NFC playoff race72:51 AFC playoff race Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Few backup quarterbacks have lived as interesting a football life as Charlie Whitehurst. He sits down with The Athletic's Kalyn Kahler to detail that life and share his stories in the latest installment of The QB2 Series on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are comfortably into the middle of December, which means we are staring down the stretch run of the NFL regular season. Robert Mays and Nate Tice are here to preview Week 14 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys dig into the matchup between the Bills and Jets, the divergent paths traveled by the Dolphins and Chargers this season, the NFC's dearth of contenders beyond the very top of the conference, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:51 Lions-Vikings10:16 The top-heavy NFC15:01 Bills offense vs. Jets defense36:46 Do the Browns have a secret sauce for the Bengals?51:01 The divergent paths of the Dolphins and Chargers69:24 Expectations for the Brock Purdy 49ers77:20 Tyler Huntley holding the fort in Baltimore79:46 Desmond Ridder's time in Atlanta85:03 Win Robert's fourth screen88:16 Week 14 picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller discuss Von Miller’s season-ending surgery and what it means for the Bills’ Super Bowl hopes. They also talk about the Titans decision to fire Jon Robinson, Baker Mayfield being claimed by the Rams, OBJ’s team tour and their expectations for Brock Purdy and the 49ers.Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:56 Titans fire GM Jon Robinson13:10 Von Miller out for season18:00 Jimmy G’s injury & expectations for Brock Purdy25:50 Rams claim Baker Mayfield32:08 OBJ team tour continues34:42 Where the Patriots stand in the AFC East37:29 GM Notebook47:08 Week 14 Picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Staples and Dane Brugler focus on the most important position in sports on this episode of Prospects to Pros. The guys discuss Anthony Richardon's decision to enter the draft, consider why more quarterbacks than usual are returning to school and gush over Caleb Williams.Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:20 The stay-or-go balancing act for QBs in the NIL era16:18 Anthony Richardson declares for the draft32:41 Other players who have declared, including Jaxon Smith-Njigba40:01 Caleb Williams is ridiculous48:21 Brock Purdy getting his chance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a staple of sports talk. Would you rather be this team or that team for the future? We've had some fun with it on The Athletic Football Show this season. So much fun, in fact, that we decided to make a whole episode out of it. Charles McDonald from Yahoo joins Robert Mays on this episode to dig into such Who'd You Rathers as Lions vs. Jaguars, Justin Jefferson vs. Micah Parsons and Broncos vs. Cardinals. Plus, The Athletic's Titans beat reporter Joe Rexrode joins the show to discuss the stunning firing of GM Jon Robinson.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:47 Lions or Jaguars14:40 Vikings or Titans, but you have to keep Cousins/Tannehill21:10 Justin Jefferson or Micah Parsons27:59 Derek Carr or Jimmy Garoppolo + $5m38:24 Falcons or Panthers45:25 Broncos or Cardinals57:29 Titans fire GM Jon Robinson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays and Mike Sando wrap up a busy Week 13 with the Monday Hangover. They check in on the Cowboys and Mike McCarthy following their big win on SNF before examining Geno Smith’s future in Seattle. They also talk about Deshaun Watson’s return, Baker Mayfield’s release and Atlanta’s QB situation.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:09 Cowboys & Mike McCarthy17:25 Seahawks & Geno Smith’s future30:57 Deshaun Watson’s return39:04 What is the QB future in Atlanta?45:18 Panthers release Baker Mayfield Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We were excited about Week 13's Sunday slate all week, and it certainly delivered. From the Bengals' latest victory over the Chiefs to the Vikings squeaking out yet another victory, this one over the Jets, the marquee matchups lived up to the billing. Robert Mays and Nate Tice break it all down on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys dig into those two games, injuries to Jimmy Garoppolo and Lamar Jackson, the playoff picture in both conferences, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:39 Bengals-Chiefs21:15 Dolphins-49ers37:53 Jets-Vikings46:43 Eagles offense flies over Titans56:50 Lions offense dominates Jaguars67:51 NFC playoff picture75:13 AFC playoff picture82:15 Lamar Jackson injury Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest installment of the QB2 series, Kalyn Kahler sits down with Texans quarterback Kyle Allen, who will start his second game of the season in Week 13.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Week 13 slate is absolutely loaded, and we here at The Athletic Football Show are pumped. Robert Mays and Nate Tice preview the big week to come right here and right now. The guys dive deep into Dolphins-49ers and Chiefs-Bengals, consider the matchups between the Eagles offense and Titans defense, as well as the Vikings offense and Jets defense, and dig into a game we all knew would matter in Week 13...Commanders at Giants. The Athletic's Kalyn Kahler also joins to discuss Deshaun Watson's return.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:34 Dolphins-49ers16:33 Chiefs-Bengals35:04 Eagles-Titans40:04 Vikings-Jets54:50 Deshaun Watson's return76:34 Commanders-Giants81:36 Win My Fourth Screen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What should the Packers do with Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love? Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller discuss the future of the QB position in Green Bay. Then, they examine the teams looking for a new head coach and the potential openings to come this offseason. Plus, they share why their opinions on the Bengals have changed and they examine what a Greg Roman departure could mean for the Ravens offense.Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:27 Packers QB situation with Aaron Rodgers & Jordan Love15:06 Teams looking for a new head coach & potential openings43:11 Changing opinions on the Bengals49:35 Greg Roman candidate for Stanford job57:30 GM Notebook (Mike White & Geno Smith)1:07:27 Week 13 Picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for! Dane Brugler’s first mock draft is here! Who will go No. 1? How many WRs will be selected in the first round? What players have risen up the ranks? He joins Andy Staples to break down the top prospects and team needs. Plus, they talk about conference championship weekend and much more. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:58 What will the Texans do at No. 1?5:17 EDGE Will Anderson Jr. & DT Jalen Carter10:51 EDGE Jared Verse12:11 TEs in the first round16:14 The QBs23:37 Surprising risers to the first round27:47 The WRs40:24 The RBs46:14 Conference championship weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rams' Super Bowl championship reign didn't go as planned. Neither did the Colts' latest play for a veteran quarterback. The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue joins Robert Mays to break down where things went wrong, and how things get fixed, for those two, and three other teams that crashed and burned in 2022 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:30 Los Angeles Rams24:22 Detroit Lions37:13 Indianapolis Colts52:01 Pittsburgh Steelers63:12 Houston Texans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Year one of Russell Wilson in Denver didn't go as planned. Neither did the first season of the Josh McDaniels era in Las Vegas. Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network joins Robert Mays to break down where things went wrong, and how things get fixed, for those two, and three other teams that crashed and burned in 2022 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:18 Denver Broncos16:23 Las Vegas Raiders28:46 Carolina Panthers34:10 Arizona Cardinals45:27 Jacksonville Jaguars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays and Mike Sando pile up one last helping of leftovers to tie up Thanksgiving weekend on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss the possibility of Jordan Love taking over in Green Bay, the Eagles run game and their Week 13 matchup with the Titans, the future in Arizona, the Chargers' path to the playoffs, and ho-hum wins for the 49ers and Chiefs.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:00 Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love21:25 Looking ahead to Eagles-Titans26:20 Where do the Cardinals go from here?47:11 The Chargers strange purgatory58:03 Ho-hum wins for the 49ers and Chiefs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Week 12 started way back on Thanksgiving, with the big-name teams taking care of business. It picked back up on Sunday, and this round of games brought a bit of a shakeup. Robert Mays and Nate Tice recap the action on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys dive into the AFC North after the Bengals beat the Titans and Ravens lost to the Jaguars. They shake their heads at the Buccaneers...again, break down the Wild Card races in both conferences, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:54 Bengals-Titans16:54 Ravens-Jaguars22:19 Oh wow, Trevor Lawrence37:24 AFC Wild Card race55:25 NFC Wild Card race65:44 Buccaneers flop in Cleveland77:17 A new rock bottom for the Broncos83:59 Week 12 notebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Kalyn Kahler's QB2 series profiles some of the most interesting guys in the league: backup quarterbacks. In this edition, Kalyn sits down with Mike White to discuss his journey from backup Mike White, to Mike "Effing" White. And with Zach Wilson benched, he's a backup no more.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who's ready to feast on food and football? It's Thanksgiving Week, and that means we've got plenty of both coming our way. Robert Mays and Nate Tice celebrate with the Week 12 preview episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys consider if the 49ers are the best team in the NFC, wonder how the Jets can bounce back from Zach Wilson going bust, and dig into the matchup between the Bengals and Titans. And that's just about half the show! Come join the fun on The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:50 The Jets' future with Zach Wilson benched24:30 Take Space: The 49ers are the best team in the NFC43:52 Gameplan of the Week: Bengals offense vs. Titans defense62:30 Under the Hood: Ravens defense77:53 What can the Rams defense look like?84:43 Is Patrick Mahomes Michael Jordan?94:09 Week 12 picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will the Jets bench Zach Wilson in Week 12? Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller discuss Robert Saleh’s comments and what they think should happen with the QB position. They also dive into the NFC North and what has changed from their initial thoughts on the division. Plus, they preview the Thanksgiving games and share their Week 12 picks.Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube4:33 Cardinals fire OL coach Sean Kugler6:40 Jets won’t commit to Zach Wilson as starter17:42 NFC North re-evaluation26:58 GM Notebook41:39 Week 12 Picks46:04 Previewing the Thanksgiving games Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Staples and Dane Brugler discuss Hendon Hooker’s ACL injury and how it impacts the QB class in 2023. Plus, rivalry week is here! They discuss all of the top prospects in Michigan-Ohio State, Ole Miss-Mississippi State, Florida-Florida State, USC-Notre Dame and more. They close out the show by talking about the TE class and their favorite Thanksgiving food. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube0:54 Hendon Hooker ACL injury & how it impacts the QB class11:12 What NFL teams will be in the market for a QB in the 2023 draft?18:10 Michigan-Ohio State27:09 Ole Miss- Mississippi State 31:06 Florida-Florida State 36:29 USC-Notre Dame39:03 TE Class45:18 Thanksgiving food Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays and Mike Sando put a bow on Week 11 with the Monday Hangover. The guys discuss futures for the Rams and Browns, and the Bills and Bengals doing what they needed to on Sunday. They also check in on Kenny Pickett, who had arguably the best game of his rookie season to date.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:23 What does the future hold for the Rams?23:18 The future in Cleveland37:24 A taking-care-of-business week for the Bills43:42 Nice week for Kenny Pickett53:59 Bengals do what they have to in Pittsburgh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays and Nate Tice are back together on Sunday night to recap Week 11. The guys discuss the Cowboys' dismantling of the Cowboys, the Chargers-Chiefs SNF thriller, the Eagles and Ravens just barely getting by, and a whole lot more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:41 Chiefs-Chargers thriller15:43 Cowboys dismantle Vikings34:01 Eagles squeak past Colts46:51 Ravens muster up just 13 points in win over Panthers55:13 Zach Wilson lays an egg72:21 AFC playoff picture77:38 The good version of the Lions83:01 Justin Fields' Week 11 usage87:09 Nathaniel Hackett can't get out of his own way Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays and Nate Tice are set to preview Week 11 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss the week's two marquee matchups—Vikings vs. Cowboys and Chiefs vs. Chargers. Then, they dig into some minor issues cropping up in the Eagles' and Bills' offenses. They'll wrap it up with a focus on a couple of second-year quarterbacks under the microscope and a consideration of Washington's playoff chances. Plus, picks!Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube4:09 Vikings-Cowboys27:12 Chargers-Chiefs41:39 Under the Hood: Bills offense57:22 Under the Hood: Eagles offense71:00 What are You: Washington Football Team89:15 The Jets' Zach Wilson Question98:55 The Patriots' Mac Jones Question104:58 Win my Fourth Screen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller start the show this week by discussing Derek Carr’s emotional postgame press conference and who is to blame for what is going on in Las Vegas. Then, they talk about the Packers’ big win over the Cowboys and Christian Watson’s development. They also examine Josh Allen’s turnover rate, the Dolphins’ success this season and much more.Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:15 Derek Carr emotional following Raiders loss13:17 Packers key win over Cowboys & Christian Watson’s development24:24 Justin Fields’ production33:13 Josh Allen’s turnovers39:55 Cardinals win with Colt McCoy41:43 GM Notebook (Dolphins, Colts)54:45 Week 11 Picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Executive Director of the Reese's Senior Bowl Jim Nagy joins Andy Staples and Dane Brugler to look ahead to this year’s game. They dive into the scouting process and who is eligible before breaking down the top prospects who have accepted invitations. Nagy shares his evaluation on QBs Bo Nix, Michael Penix Jr. and Tyson Bagent. They also discuss several other players who have much to gain in Mobile.Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerFollow Jim on Twitter: @JimNagy_SBSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:04 The scouting process for the Senior Bowl9:03 Christian Watson impressed in Mobile & now in NFL11:12 Tyree Wilson15:46 Bo Nix & Michael Penix Jr.20:25 Tyson Bagent23:16 Cody Mauch24:57 Jaelyn Duncan26:40 Players that have come on late and surprised them28:40 JL Skinner30:28 Nick Saldiveri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Thanksgiving nears and we direct our attention to the playoff picture more and more, it's time to separate the wheat from the chaff. On this episode of The Athletic Football Show, we aren't interested in teams that are merely playoff contenders. We want the true Super Bowl contenders. Robert Mays and David Helman of Fox Sports identify the teams that realistically have it in them to win the Super Bowl on this episode of TAFS.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow David on Twitter:Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube4:27 Kansas City Chiefs9:00 Buffalo Bills15:00 Philadelphia Eagles22:45 San Francisco 49ers30:18 Baltimore Ravens33:51 Miami Dolphins40:12 Dallas Cowboys49:50 Minnesota Vikings59:00 Tampa Bay Buccaneers64:00 Seattle Seahawks68:45 Cincinnati Bengals74:45 New York Giants and the teams currently in the playoffs that have no shot82:30 Los Angeles Chargers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We wake up on another Monday during the NFL season with a set of games we simply couldn't get to on our Sunday recap. And so, Robert Mays and Mike Sando dig into Lions-Bears, Chargers-49ers, Saints-Steelers and Texans-Giants on the Monday Hangover. The guys talk Justin Fields, plans in Detroit and Pittsburgh, what's next for the Saints, and takeaways for the Chargers and Niners.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:35 Where do the Lions go from here?11:55 Another big day for Justin Fields27:55 Where exactly are the Giants?47:34 What's next for the Saints?62:04 How do the Steelers build around Kenny Pickett?70:24 Quick look at Chargers-49ers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A couple of NFC North teams picked up huge wins in overtime to highlight Week 10 Sunday. First, the Vikings proved that we all might need to take them a little more seriously with a 33-30 win over the Bills. Then, the Packers kept their fledgling playoff hopes alive by erasing a 14-point deficit to beat the Cowboys, 31-28. Robert Mays and Mitch Schwartz dig into both of those games on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.The guys also discuss the relentless Dolphins offense, the prospects of the Buccaneers doing damage in the playoffs, the AFC West, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mitch on Twitter: @MitchSchwartz71Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube5:02 Vikings-Bills23:25 Packers-Cowboys48:20 Dolphins offense keeps rolling68:18 Can the Bucs be good by time the playoffs arrive?81:14 Things get uglier for the Raiders89:53 The Broncos appear to be in long-term trouble94:20 State of the Chiefs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The second half of the NFL season begins this week, and with it comes a raft of questions for likely or potential playoff teams. What does the Cowboys offense look like against a real defense? Can the Dolphins defense be simply good enough to make them legitimate AFC title contenders? What's the ceiling for the 49ers' offense? And what's behind the occasional duds for the Chiefs' offense?With Nate Tice out this week, The Read Optional's Ollie Connolly joins Robert Mays to answer those questions, and a whole lot more, on the Week 10 preview episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Ollie on Twitter: @OllieConnollySubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube4:51 Can the Vikings be dangerous in the playoffs?13:36 Josh Allen's elbow injury18:28 What does the Cowboys' offense look like against a real defense?27:46 Can the Dolphins' defense be merely 'good enough'?38:41 Seahawks-Bucs, and the impact on the NFC playoff picture47:09 Realistic expectations for the Chargers the rest of the season56:01 What's the ceiling for the 49ers' offense?60:20 How does the Jaguars' defense go from fun to legitimately good?65:01 What's up with the occasional duds from the Chiefs?66:57 Concern for the long-term health of the Josh McDaniels era in Las Vegas72:31 Let's do this, Colts77:21 Wick Scale: Mike McCarthy vs. Packers80:09 Wick Scale: Stefon Diggs vs. Vikings82:15 Wick Scale: Case Keenum vs. Vikings84:10 Win my Fourth Screen: Texans vs. Giants Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Jeff Saturday and the Colts prepare to take on the Raiders, Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller try and make sense of what happened this week in Indianapolis. Then, they talk about the Packers’ fifth straight loss before looking ahead to Mike McCarthy’s return to Green Bay. They also dive into about Tom Brady’s comments on the Bucs “effort,” the Cardinals debut on in-season Hard Knocks and much more.Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:30 Jeff Saturday named interim head coach of Colts23:08 Packers tone on field amid losing streak33:47 Mike McCarthy returns to Green Bay37:58 Tom Brady calls out Bucs “effort”41:35 Cardinals begin in-season Hard Knocks48:02 GM Notebook59:52 Week 10 Picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Staples and Dane Brugler welcome The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman to the show to talk about the players who have caught his attention ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. They discuss Tyree Wilson, Michigan’s draft prospects and several running backs who could land in the top 100. They also dive into the quarterbacks and where the 2024 class with Drake Maye and Caleb Williams compares to this year’s group of C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young and Will Levis. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerFollow Bruce on Twitter: @BruceFeldmanCFBSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:16 Tyree Wilson8:56 Michigan draft prospects (Mazi Smith, Olusegun Oluwatimi, Eyabi Okie, Blake Corum)30:54 RBs to watch (Jahmyr Gibbs, Zach Evans, Zach Charbonnet, Eric Gray, Izzy Abanikanda, Sean Tucker, Chase Brown39:47 Prospects Dane hated leaving off his midseason top 50(Josh Downs)47:17 2024 QB Class (Drake Maye & Caleb Williams)56:13 2023 QB Class (C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young, Will Levis) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ringer's Lindsay Jones is back on The Athletic Football Show, handing out some midseason awards with Robert Mays. Robert and Lindsay hit all the real awards—MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Rookie of the Year, and the rest—but they also go off the beaten path with fun awards like Preseason Take You'd Like Back, Russell Wilson's Cringiest Moment, and more.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:13 Biggest surprise5:59 Biggest disappointment11:19 Cringiest Russell Wilson moment18:34 Preseason take you wish you believed in more24:24 Preseason take you want back29:03 Assistant Coach of the Year37:00 Comeback Player of the Year41:20 Offensive Rookie of the Year45:15 Defensive Rookie of the Year46:00 Coach of the Year54:16 Executive of the Year57:16 Offensive Player of the Year58:16 Defensive Player of the Year59:29 MVP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.