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The Colts shocked the NFL world on Monday when they fired Frank Reich. And then they did so again when they announced Jeff Saturday as the interim head coach. Colts beat writer Zak Keefer joins Robert Mays and Mike Sando to discuss what the hell is going on in Indianapolis.Then, Robert and Sando break down the AFC playoff picture, not including the current division leaders. Who among the Dolphins, Jets, Chargers, Bengals and Patriots is most likely to make the playoffs? Who's least likely? Who could potentially be in control of their division by the end of the season. The guys consider those questions, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:58 Fallout in Indy after the Colts fire Frank Reich31:29 Best team in the AFC that isn't leading its division42:44 Who's the next best team?46:09 Which AFC Wild Card contender are you least confident in?51:44 Who's happiest to be in this position?63:44 Which coach is most concerned about meeting with his owner?72:24 Which of these teams could end up controlling its division? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We know that every NFL season is going to surprise us in its own unique way. Still, not many of us had the Packers and Rams being done halfway through the season on the 2022 surprises bingo card. And yet, that's exactly what it looks like after Week 9. Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down the biggest stories of the week on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.The guys also get into the Chiefs-Titans SNF thriller, Justin Fields' big day, the Jets grabbing our attention, the Seahawks' and Vikings' rosy outlooks, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube5:06 Chiefs-Titans15:41 The Packers are done28:21 What does a competitive 2023 Rams team look like?36:31 What's going on in Vegas?46:01 A Trevor Lawrence tangent50:41 The Jets have our attention65:01 Holy cow, Justin Fields77:21 The good and bad for the Dolphins87:11 More likely to make a playoff run: Vikings or Seahawks? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The halfway point of the NFL season arrives this week, and with it comes some unlikely storylines. For example, the loser of Rams-Buccaneers is going to have a tough time making the playoffs. Also, why is the Chargers' offense so boring? Robert Mays and Nate Tice discuss those two stories, and a whole lot more, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also hit on expectations for Roquan Smith and T.J. Hockenson with their new teams, Tua Tagovailoa taking a big step forward, and the return of the Wick Scale.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:51 Under the Hood: Chargers offense27:32 Roquan Smith's effect on the Ravens34:11 T.J. Hockenson's role in Minnesota41:47 Rams-Bucs Loser Leaves Town Match56:27 Gameplan of the Week: Chiefs offense vs. Titans defense74:02 Kirk Cousins revenge game79:37 Stephon Gilmore revenge game81:15 Tua Tagovailoa proving he can be the guy for Miami97:12 Win my Fourth Screen99:17 Week 9 picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller discuss Dan Snyder’s statement about potentially selling the Commanders as well as the report of an upcoming federal investigation. Then, they dive into the NFL trade deadline and the teams who made moves and who didn’t. They talk about what the Dolphins gave up for Bradley Chubb, the Lions dealing T. J. Hockenson within the division, the high price tag for Chase Claypool and much more. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube4:08 Dan Snyder under federal investigation & considers sale of Commanders12:47 Teams that weren’t active at the deadline (Packers & Cowboys)21:45 Dolphins trade for Bradley Chubb27:14 Lions T. J. Hockenson in division to Vikings35:54 Steelers get 2nd rd pick for Chase Claypool39:19 Bills acquire Nyheim Hines from Colts41:48 Jaguars trade for Calvin Ridley44:17 GM Notebook (Kadarius Toney, CMC)53:17 Week 9 picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dane Brugler’s midseason rankings are in! He sits down with Andy Staples and NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein to discuss the top 50 prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft. They talk about the QBs, risers and fallers and players who have impressed them the most this season. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerFollow Lance on Twitter: @LanceZierleinSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube4:15 QB Will Levis10:19 QBs C.J. Stroud & Bryce Young18:08 QB Hendon Hooker23:34 WR Jalin Hyatt28:42 TE Darnell Washington33:51 Players you may not know on the list/who have risen quickly 45:53 Players who fell off Top 50 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was the wildest trade deadline day in NFL history, with 10 deals being made and players like Bradley Chubb and T.J. Hockenson among the players on the move. Robert Mays and ESPN's Bill Barnwell recap the day on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:47 Busiest trade deadline ever5:00 Where were the Giants?7:00 Chase Claypool to the Bears23:03 Calvin Ridley to the Falcons33:23 Bradley Chubb to the Dolphins53:23 T.J. Hockenson to the Vikings64:28 A few smaller deals66:28 Brian Burns/Rams rumor78:40 What are the Packers doing?83:18 Mays called the Claypool deal! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays and Mike Sando get together for another edition of the Monday Hangover on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss the Ravens acquiring Roquan Smith from the Bears, fallout from Raiders-Saints, Titans-Texans and Commanders-Colts, and the recalibration of near-team optimism for the Lions.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:33 Bears trade Roquan Smith to Ravens12:00 Lions fire DB coach Aubrey Pleasant23:43 What do we make of the Raiders?38:34 Can the Saints win the NFC South?50:21 The Titans go full Titans63:20 The Colts and Sam Ehlinger72:43 What is the Ron Rivera era Washington football team? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey, there's all the scoring we've been waiting for! Week 8 was the biggest offensive week of this NFL season, something you could see in both team scores and individual stat lines across the league. Robert Mays and Nate Tice recap all the excitement on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss unlikely NFC division leaders—and the chances that they actually win their divisions—the Cowboys' offense, massive impacts made by players who were traded, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube4:17 Will the Vikings win the NFC North?15:17 Will the Seahawks win the NFC West?24:47 Can the Falcons win the NFC South?36:17 You Have Our Attention: Cowboys offense52:13 You Have Our Attention: Tyreek Hill62:17 You Have Our Attention: Christian McCaffrey67:47 You Have Our Attention: A.J. Brown78:37 I'm Not Mad, Just Disappointed: Trevor Lawrence90:39 I'm Not Mad, Just Disappointed: Zach Wilson97:52 I'm Not Mad, Just Disappointed: Mac Jones105:57 We See You, Terry McLaurin and Derrick Henry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Week in the NFL 8 features matchups between the Bills and Packers, Ravens and Buccaneers and 49ers and Rams. So naturally, the only game where both teams are over .500 is Giants-Seahawks. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into Week 8 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys give that Giants-Seahawks matchup the Game of the Week treatment, break down the matchup between the Bills offense and Packers defense, explore what it means to sacrifice as many draft picks as the 49ers and Rams have in recent years, discuss the Ja'Marr Chase injury, delve into the Titans' situational football greatness, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube5:02 Giants-Seahawks38:38 Bills offense vs. Packers defense49:02 The Rams' and 49ers' team-building strategies64:12 What the hell's going on with Mac Jones and the Patriots?72:09 The Ja'Marr Chase injury75:02 The Titans' situational greatness89:41 Win my Fourth Screen93:05 Week 8 picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Quinn is headed to Philadelphia. Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller break down the Eagles’ trade with the Bears. Then, they share their thoughts on the Colts’ decision to bench Matt Ryan, Russell Wilson’s plane workout and the Jets’ deal for James Robinson. They also discuss what worked for Justin Fields against the Patriots and the big questions the Giants face with Daniel Jones. They close out the show by talking about what the Packers will do at the deadline, Tom Brady’s future and their Week 8 picks.Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:54- Eagles trade for Robert Quinn7:48- Colts bench Matt Ryan18:50- Russell Wilson says he’s ready to play24:34- Andy Dalton starting over Jameis Winston28:28- James Robinson traded to Jets31:14- Justin Fields finally looks comfortable in Bears’ offense37:34- Giants 6-1 & big questions about Daniel Jones’ future46:15- How active will the Packers be before the trade deadline?53:38- Aaron Rodgers’ comments on Packers mental mistakes59:38- Tom Brady’s future1:07:16- Week 8 Picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Staples is in Knoxville ahead of Tennessee’s matchup against Kentucky. He joins Dane Brugler to talk about Hendon Hooker, Will Levis and the other top prospects to watch. Plus, they break down the talent on Clemson’s defensive line before diving into Bailey Zappe and the NFL teams that could be looking for a QB next year. They end the show by talking about the prospect outliers in the draft and what they are watching in college football this weekend. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube0:31- Tennessee’s vs. Kentucky (Hendon Hooker, Will Levis, Jalin Hyatt, Cedric Tillman)13:52- Clemson’s defensive line24:47- Ohio State’s DE Zach Harrison30:05-NFL news (Breece Hall injury, Bailey Zappe questions, QB needy teams heading into the 2023 NFL Draft)41:49- Draft outliers (Bryce Young, Peter Skoronski, Devon Achane)52:14- What to watch this weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do some quarterbacks develop where others see their growth stunted? What are the best ways to build around a potential franchise QB, and who's doing a great job of it right now? Former NFL quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan joins Robert Mays on this episode of The Athletic Football Show to answer those questions and more.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube0:30 Justin Fields big night on MNF21:57 The most important elements of QB development28:30 Offensive weapons vs. offensive line32:30 What we've seen from Jalen Hurts and the Eagles35:45 The best offensive architecture44:00 Teams that are failing their QBs46:28 The Ravens offense in 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays and Mike Sando dig into four more games we didn't talk about on Sunday night on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys consider Dak's and Tua's respective returns, the Colts' changing of the guard at QB, questions about the Ravens' offense, the Titans' unique ability to do what they do, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:30 Colts bench Matt Ryan5:15 How did the Colts get here22:00 The Titans do it again31:04 Miami's offense in Tua's return38:00 What do we make of the Steelers?43:11 Dak's back51:28 Are the Lions disappointing?59:56 Concerned about the Ravens offense? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've been emphasizing all season how the Bills and Chiefs are in a tier all their own. We got another illustration of why that's true in the Chiefs 44-23 win over the 49ers in Week 7. Then there are the Packers and Buccaneers, two supposed contenders that are clearly in crisis. Robert Mays and Nate Tice discuss all that, and a whole lot more, as they recap Week 7 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube5:42 Chiefs dismantle the 49ers24:12 The Bengals offense is back35:50 Josh Jacobs with another monster game42:20 Kenneth Walker shines, the Seahawks are in 1st place49:04 The Giants run game dominates again58:07 Buccaneers lay an egg vs. Panthers71:17 Packers lose again, fall to 3-483:54 We See You, Micah Parsons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, well, well, the 49ers and Panthers sure spiced up Thursday night, didn't they? Robert Mays and Nate Tice react to the Christian McCaffrey/49ers trade on this special episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One-third of the NFL season is in the books, and one thing is clear...we need to have a discussion about offense. That's exactly where Robert Mays and Nate Tice start the Week 7 preview episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also preview Chiefs-49ers, name their All-Disappointment Team, welcome back Tua Tagovailoa and Dak Prescott, and make their Week 7 picks.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube4:33 Why offense is down bad this year35:44 Chiefs-Niners preview49:28 The All-Disappointment Team80:58 Tua and Dak return in Week 787:28 Listening to some voicemails90:20 Win my Fourth Screen94:36 Week 7 picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was an eventful week at the NFL owners’ meetings. Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller break Jim Irsay’s viral comments regarding Dan Snyder’s future in the league. Plus, should we be worried about Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers? They discuss their concerns for the Bucs and Packers before talking about Bailey Zappe’s case to start and the Cardinals trade for Robbie Anderson. They close out the show with Russell Wilson’s numbers this season and their Week 7 picks.Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:04-11:01 NFL owners’ meetings drama11:02-15:14 Texans fire Jack Easterby15:15-30:24 Should we be worried about Brady and the Bucs and Rodgers and the Packers?30:25-37:09 Is Bailey Zappe the real deal?37:10-40:54 Cardinals trade for Robbie Anderson40:55-45:05 Russell Wilson’s struggles continue45:09-55:32 GM Notebook55:33-57:55 Week 7 Picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Staples and Dane Brugler discuss their takeaways from a wild weekend in college football. They talk about the battle between Hendon Hooker and Bryce Young and the other top prospects on display in Tennessee’s win over Alabama. Plus, do college offenses make it difficult to truly scout a QB for the NFL? They talk about Justin Fields and Bailey Zappe before diving into a big week for Kayvon Thibodeaux and Brian Robinson Jr.’s amazing comeback. They wrap by looking ahead to C.J. Stroud vs. the Iowa defense, Syracuse at Clemson and much more.Subscribe to the TAFS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6gWjMSDj7-8j3iCc2ZGo3g1:11-13:36 Bryce Young vs. Hendon Hooker observations13:37-22:26 Scouting QB’s in different college offenses and how it translates to the NFL (Justin Fields, Bailey Zappe)22:29-35:00 USC-Utah & Alabama-Tennessee takeaways35:04-41:49 NFL rookies (Kayvon Thibodeaux, Sauce Gardner, Tariq Woolen, Brian Robinson Jr.)41:50-51:20 What to watch this weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The analytics in football discussion has reached a point where the opposing sides seem to be shouting past one another, lacking the nuance necessary to such a discussion. So, what should we talk about when we talk about analytics. Sam Schwartzstein, Amazon's analytics expert and producer for live events focused on analytics and insights, joins Robert Mays to dive into that on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Then, Ty Dunne of Go Long hops on to talk about his new book about the history of the tight end position, 'The Blood and Guts.'Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:34 Most frustrating part of the analytics discussion13:30 The details of modeling26:30 What is and is not an analytics decision30:30 The football guy mentality35:50 Presentation of analytics in NFL broadcasts53:54 Ty Dunne on 'The Blood and Guts' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Sando joins Robert Mays on this edition of the Hangover to break down four more games from Week 6. The guys dig into the Bengals' come-from-behind win over the Saints; the Vikings' latest half-hearted win, this one against the short-handed Dolphins; the Seahawks adding to the Cardinals' woes; and the Colts scoring a huge divisional victory over the Jaguars.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube3:06 Bengals-Saints14:15 Vikings-Dolphins27:02 Cardinals-Seahawks51:01 Jaguars-Colts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Game of the Year lived up to the hype, with the Bills and the Chiefs spending the entire 60 minutes within a one-score window. Ultimately, it was the Bills who were just a bit better on this given Sunday, a fact that Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also discuss the Eagles win over the Cowboys, flops from a trio of supposed contenders in the NFC, the continued success of the Jets and Giants, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:38 Bills-Chiefs24:18 Cowboys-Eagles34:28 Giants and Falcons zag where everyone else zigs44:08 The Patriots have our attention55:16 The Jets have our attention68:28 Failings of the supposed NFC contenders80:03 We See You, Ja'Marr Chase82:03 Last words on Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller discuss another eventful Thursday Night Football game. They talk about the latest report involving Dan Snyder and his future owning the team before diving into Ron Rivera’s comments on Carson Wentz and his animated postgame press conference. Plus, they examine the Bears’ play-calling for Justin Fields, what went wrong for Matt Rhule and the Panthers, the controversial roughing the passer penalties and more. The close out the show by discussing what they are watching in Week 6 and they share their picks.Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube4:33-9:59 Amazon halftime/postgame crew’s honest criticism of games10:00-20:18 Dan Snyder situation20:19-25:59 Ron Rivera’s fiery press conference26:00-32:03 Commanders-Bears takeaways32:06-39:37 Matt Rhule fired39:38-52:54 GM’s notebook (Cowboys defense, Steelers struggles, roughing the passer calls)52:55-1:06:50 Games to watch in Week 6 & picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Week 6 is here, and it is a doozy. The Cowboys and Eagles get together on Sunday night in a clash atop the NFC East, but that's merely a dessert to the main course. The Bills and Chiefs meet for the first time since their playoff epic last season. Robert Mays and Nate Tice preview those games on this episode of The Athletic Football Show, but that's just the start! The guys also breakdown the Chiefs offense vs. the Broncos defense, go under the hood on the Bengals offense, dive into the Wink Martindale revenge game, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube8:00 Bills-Chiefs25:17 Cowboys-Eagles41:05 Gameplan of the Week: Chargers offense vs. Broncos defense54:35 Wick Scale: Wink Martindale vs. Ravens; Comparing and contrasting the Ravens and Giants defenses60:35 Wick Scale: Vonn Bell vs. the Saints62:10 Under the Hood: Bengals offense78:26 Win my Fourth Screen: Jaguars-Colts81:35 Week 6 picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Titans fans, this is your moment! At least when it comes to The Athletic Football Show. NFL Network's Gregg Rosenthal joins Robert Mays to dive into the State of the Titans. They also play a round of Are You Buying This?, featuring the Cowboys and Vikings as contenders in the NFC, and the long-term outlook for the Steelers. Finally, they share some takes they'd like back before Gregg takes a victory lap on Geno Smith.Then, Kalyn Kahler joins Robert to discuss her recent story on what sideline concussion testing is like from the point of view of a player who is going through it.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:48 State of the Titans25:07 Are you Buying This? Cowboys, Vikings, MVP candidates, and Steelers40:10 Take Two: Browns and Steelers48:27 QB Therapy: A Geno Smith victory lap53:36 Kalyn Kahler on her concussion testing story Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Staples talks with Dane Brugler about his SEC tour and his big takeaways from Alabama’s close win over Texas A&M. They discuss the Crimson Tide’s top talent heading into the 2023 NFL Draft and they look ahead to next week’s big matchup against Tennessee. Plus, it’s been a big start to the NFL season for rookie CBs. They explain what has impressed them the most about guys like Sauce Gardner, Jack Jones and more. They wrap by talking about Matt Rhule’s future and the games they are most excited about this weekend.Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube0:44-21:44 Alabama-Texas A&M recap (Brian Branch, Will Anderson Jr., Chris Braswell, Tyler Steen, Bryce Young)21:45-29:16 Players to watch in Alabama-Tennessee29:20-38:34 NFL rookie CBs impressing (Sauce Gardner, Jack Jones, Kaiir Elam, Tariq Woolen)38:35- 41:42 NFL rookie OLs making strides (Cole Strange, Zion Johnson, Evan Neal)41:46-50:42 What to watch this weekend50:43-55:03 Matt Rhule’s future Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wide receiver movement was one of the defining storylines of this NFL offseason. After all, you don't see guys like Davante Adams, A.J. Brown and Tyreek Hill traded all that often. To no one's surprise, they've fundamentally changed the teams they're on now. They've also completely altered the landscape of the league. If you need further proof of that, look at where the Eagles and Packers are in the standings. Matt Bowen joins Robert Mays to break it down on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube4:31 The Dolphins with Tyreek Hill14:44 The Eagles with A.J. Brown20:20 How Tua Tagovailoa and Jalen Hurts are authoring their futures29:30 The Raiders with Davante Adams39:00 How the Chiefs have thrived without Tyreek, and why the Packers have floundered without Davante Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays and Diante Lee are back for another round of the Monday Hangover, looking back at a handful of Week 5 games that needed a little more time to marinate before we could tackle them in full. The guys dig into Jets-Dolphins, Saints-Seahawks and Eagles-Cardinals on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Diante on Twitter: @DianteLeeFBSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube5:59 Panthers fire Matt Rhule20:00 Dolphins-Jets38:20 Eagles-Cardinals61:20 Seahawks-Saints Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're just about through five weeks this NFL season. How many teams are we sure are legitimately good? Three? Four? Parity has been the story of these first five weeks, a topic Robert Mays and Nate Tice explore in depth on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also discuss the resurgence of the NFC East, the confounding Minnesota Vikings, disappointment from the Jaguars and Lions, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:20 Parity reigns supreme10:01 The NFC East is back!31:00 Cause for concern in Green Bay36:45 What are the Vikings?50:40 Disappointed in the Jaguars55:50 Disappointed in the Lions, too62:20 A handful of questionable calls on Sunday69:00 What do we make of the Browns and Chargers?72:27 We See...the Jets rookies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller do their best to make sense of what happened on Thursday Night Football between the Broncos and Colts. They share their concerns for Russell Wilson and Nathaniel Hackett before examining the big questions facing the Colts. Then, one month into the NFL season, Randy explains how GM’s are looking to improve their team and bolster rosters. Finally, they discuss the Patriots’ game management, the Steelers’ offense and more before diving into the games they are watching in Week 5. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLFollow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube2:42-21:00 What’s going on Russell Wilson & Nathaniel Hackett?21:01-27:14 Colts questions remain despite win27:18-35:13 One month into the season, what can GM’s do to help their team35:14-47:29 GM’s Notebook (Patriots, Chiefs, Steelers, teams looking for QBs in 2023)47:32-1:01:11 Games of interest in Week 5 1:01:15-1:08:53 Week 5 Picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Week 5 of the NFL season has arrived, and with it comes a whole new slate of questions. Who will take the early lead in the AFC North when the Bengals and Ravens get together? What will the sputtering Rams offense do with a tough test against the top-flight Cowboys defense? How are the Giants and Seahawks doing what they're doing on offense? Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Diante Lee are here to provide answers to those questions on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceFollow Diante on Twitter: @DianteLeeFBSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:15 Game of the Week: Bengals-Ravens17:35 Gameplan of the Week: Rams offense vs. Cowboys defense41:16 The oddities of the Giants offense50:30 Is the Seahawks offense...good?59:40 Chargers-Browns70:20 Under the Hood: The Falcons offense81:10 Win my Fourth Screen85:40 Week 5 picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Beller and Brandon Funston return for the week 5 fantasy football conversation as they bring you two QBs who have surprised so far, including one in Seattle, plus two QBs taking over for teams that might have fantasy significance soon. All that and more, presented by KFC!0:00 Jared Goff5:30 Geno Smith11:40 Zach Wilson17:10 Kenny Pickett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic NFL insider Jeff Howe joins Robert Mays to go over the biggest news and stories across the league heading into Week 5. The guys discuss the latest on Tua Tagovailoa, take stock of the Raiders, and revisit some takes they wouldn't mind having back on Patrick Mahomes and Rashan Gary. Then, comedian and Colts fan Megan Gailey joines Robert to plead for an exorcism—and perhaps the lifting of a curse?— for her favorite team.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Jeff on Twitter: @jeffphoweFollow Megan on Twitter: @megangaileySubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:05 The latest news — Tua Tagovailoa, more issues for the Broncos, and more OL injuries19:15 Where and what are the Raiders?34:42 Take Two: Patrick Mahomes and Rashan Gary46:51 Are you Buying This?54:28 Colts QB therapy with comedian Megan Gailey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Staples and Dane Brugler discuss Bryce Young’s shoulder injury and how it will impact the QB’s stock. Then, they examine what they’ve seen from the top running backs in college football as well as Ohio State’s draft prospects. Plus, The Athletic’s Nick Baumgardner joins the show to talk about the NFL All-Rookie team through Week 4. They break down each position, who has impressed them most and which rookie they are looking to see more from as the season continues.Subscribe to the TAFS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6gWjMSDj7-8j3iCc2ZGo3g0:50-10:31 Bryce Young’s shoulder injury10:32-24:15 Top RBs to watch (Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, Devon Achane)24:16-31:57 Ohio State prospects (Miyan Williams, Dawand Jones, Zach Harrison, Steele Chambers)32:20-54:24 NFL All-Rookie team through Week 454:28-58:21 What to watch this weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've played one-quarter of the 2022 NFL season. What better time to plant some flags and make some tiers. Robert Mays and Mike Sando do just that on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys break all 32 teams into tiers, from Super Bowl Favorites to the Shadow Realm.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:00 Contenders!5:30 Contenders?12:45 Lightning in a bottle25:00 Frisky upstarts35:10 What's the plan here?37:30 This isn't the plan!40:55 The Shadow Realm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's football hangover features a supposed contender squeaking out a win over a banged-up, inferior opponent; two young quarterbacks making different types of debuts; and a couple of AFC South teams that seem to be going in different directions. Robert Mays and Diante Lee break down Vikings-Saints, Jets-Steelers, and Titans-Colts on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Diante on Twitter: @DianteLeeFBSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:00 Vikings-Saints25:40 Jets-Steelers51:30 Titans-Colts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One-quarter of the NFL season is just about in the books, and we just might be witnessing a run game renaissance. That's just one topic Robert Mays and Nate Tice hit on the Week 4 recap episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also discuss the Bills' comeback victory against the Ravens, the Eagles moving to 4-0 with a win over the Jaguars, the defense-optional point-fest between the Seahawks and Lions, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:15 Chiefs-Buccaneers7:20 Bills-Ravens17:30 Eagles-Jaguars32:20 The run game is back!43:20 Are we worried about the Packers?49:17 The Cowboys defense is for real61:08 Kenny Pickett takes over68:10 Defense optional for the Seahawks and Lions79:25 The Panthers are a mess87:25 We See You Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller discuss the Dolphins’ handling of Tua Tagovailoa’s injury following the scary scene on Thursday Night Football. They also talk about their takeaways from the game before breaking down what makes a RB Hall of Fame worthy. Plus, they get into the Chargers’ injury situation, the Cowboys’ offense with Cooper Rush, the Jaguars’ playoff potential, changes to the Pro Bowl and much more. Subscribe to the TAFS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6gWjMSDj7-8j3iCc2ZGo3g2:05 Handling of Tua Tagovailoa’s injury11:37 TNF takeaways18:37 What makes an RB Hall of Fame worthy?26:30 Chargers injuries33:00 Thee Jaguars’ potential41:44 Cowboys’ offense44:36 Concerns for the Commanders48:00 Pro Bowl changes53:30 Week 4 Picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays and Mike Jones discuss Tua Tagovailoa's head and neck injuries and, more importantly, the process that allowed him to take the field in the first place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who had Bills-Ravens as a must-watch game in Week 4 before the season started? OK, OK, that was an easy one. Who had Jaguars-Eagles? That's the beauty of the NFL right there. Some things are as we predicted, but many others are already a jumbled mess. A beautiful, jumbled mess. Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Diante Lee preview Week 4 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceFollow Diante on Twitter: @DianteLeeFBSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:17 Jaguars-Eagles19:46 Bills-Ravens35:29 Chiefs offense vs. Buccaneers defense48:30 Falcons-Browns63:30 Under the Hood on the Broncos offense72:08 Under the Hood on the Rams offense77:47 Fourth Screen81:30 Week 4 picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Austin Ekeler to Alvin Kamara, there are plenty of fantasy football names that were drafted high and haven't lived up to their expected returns thus far. But are we hitting the panic button, or sticking with our picks? Michael Beller and Brandon Funston bring you this week's fantasy football edition of The Athletic Football Show presented by KFC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Jones joins Robert Mays on this episode of The Athletic Football show to dig into the latest news and stories around the league. The guys discuss Mac Jones' ankle injury and the state of the Patriots, take a second look at some preseason takes they'd like back, and preview the Thursday night showdown between the Dolphins and Bengals.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mike on Twitter: @ByMikeJonesSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:45 News and notes10:30 Mac Jones' injury and the state of the Patriots21:00 Take Two on the Cowboys and Jalen Hurts33:15 Washington and Carson Wentz40:24 Dolphins-Bengals preview43:36 QB Therapy starring Daniel Jones and The Ringer's Danny Heifetz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a quick check-in on some of the top performing rookies in the NFL in Week 3 (0:41), Andy Staples and Dane Brugler dive into the 2023 NFL Draft QB class. They welcome Eric Galko, Director of Football Ops, Player Personnel for the East West Shrine Bowl, to the show to talk about what he’s seen from the seniors such as Will Levis, Hendon Hooker, Aidan O’Connell and more (11:33). Then, Dane and Andy get into C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young and the top draft-eligible underclassmen (28:35).Subscribe to the TAFS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6gWjMSDj7-8j3iCc2ZGo3g0:41-11:32: NFL Rookies (Devin Lloyd, Jalen Pitre, Jelani Woods)11:33-28:32: Senior QB class with Eric Galko (Hendon Hooker, Will Levis, Clayton Tune, Devin Leary, Sam Hartman, Aidan O'Connell)28:35-45:24: Underclassmen QB class (C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young, DJ Uiagalelei, Jalon Daniels, Austin Reed, Cameron Ward)45:24-55:54: What to watch this weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michell Schwartz joins Robert Mays on this episode to talk about something right in his wheelhouse...offensive lines! Specifically, the guys discuss some of the massing left tackle injuries, including those to Rashawn Slater and Trent Williams. Then, the guys discuss the nuts and bolts of what makes a successful run game, with a special spotlight on the Lions and Browns.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mitch on Twitter: @MitchSchwartz71Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OK, we've had nearly 24 hours to digest Sunday's games and nurse the hangover that a few of them gave us. Let's talk through them, shall we? Robert Mays and Diante Lee break down Vikings-Lions, Broncos-49ers and more on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Diante on Twitter: @DianteLeeFBSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dolphins moved to 3-0 on Sunday, and they had to knock off the Bills to get there. The Eagles are also 3-0, and look like an unstoppable force. The Jaguars, meanwhile, look like the best team in the AFC South, and that was on a day that the Colts upset the Chiefs. It was another wild Sunday across the NFL. Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down the biggest games and stories on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it time for the Steelers to turn to Kenny Pickett? Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller weigh in on the quarterback situation in Pittsburgh before diving into the Browns creativity on offense following their win on Thursday Night Football. Then, they examine which teams they are most worried about heading into Week 3, including the winless Colts, Titans and Raiders. Finally, they talk about a potential return to coaching for Sean Payton and Randy shares his thoughts from the GM’s notebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At first, the Week 3 Thursday night game looked exactly like a Browns-Steelers game. And then it suddenly looked like Chiefs-Bills for a quarter. And then it looked a whole lot like Browns-Steelers again. After a back-and-forth first half, the Browns dominated the Steelers after halftime, riding Nick Chubb and their defense to a 29-17 win. Robert Mays and Nate Tice recap the game on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Week 3 of the 2022 season is shaping up to be the best one to date, at least on paper. We've got two true marquee games in Bills-Dolphins and Packers-Buccaneers. We've got a host of great complementary games, including Jaguars-Chargers, Chiefs-Colts, 49ers-Broncos and Lions-Vikings. It's going to be a great Sunday. Join Robert Mays and Nate Tice as they preview what's to come this weekend on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceFollow Diante on Twitter: @DianteLeeFBSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Week 3 NFL fantasy is underway with many lineups feeling good a 1-1, ecstatic at 2-0, or freaking out at 0-2. Michael Beller and Brandon Funston bring you a little buy/sell/hold with a twist, discussing some current fantasy darlings like Christian Kirk, Antonio Gibson and more week 3 fantasy advice before kickoff on Thursday night, presented by KFC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bengals, Titans and Raiders all made the playoffs last season. They're all 0-2 this season. How desperate should this Sunday feel for those three teams? Plus, where are the Panthers headed. New Athletic national NFL writer Kalyn Kahler joins Robert Mays to break down the 0-2 desperation index, plus more than a little strangeness in Tampa, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Kalyn on Twitter: @kalynkahlerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.