The Mike Francesa Podcast

Mike discusses Seattle and New England's paths to the Super Bowl. 01:30 Seattle vs Rams 04:00 Broncos vs. Patriots 7:00 Sam Darnold's Performance 09:40 Special Teams' Impact

Dive into NFL championship weekend with discussions on key matchups and betting insights. New England and Denver face off while the Rams take on Seattle, both games filled with drama and strategic plays. 01:16 Game 1 New England vs Denver 05:13 Game 2 Rams vs Seattle

Mike Francesa discusses the key matchups for NFL Championship Sunday on the BetRivers Network, focusing on Denver vs New England and Rams vs Seattle. 00:51 New England vs Denver Analysis 04:24 Rams and Seattle Matchup 07:09 Denver Quarterback Discussion 13:30 Seattle as Super Bowl Favorites

Mike previews the National Championship and takes email on Cody Bellinger, NFL coaching vacancies and more! 01:10 National Championship Preview10:40 Bills Part Ways with McDermott15:15 More Attractive Job to Coach, Bills or Ravens?16:14 Should The Bears Have Gone for Two?17:50 Belichick to Buffalo?20:30 Why Hasn't Cody Bellinger Signed Yet?

Mike recaps Divisional Weekend and looks ahead to Championship Sunday 00:30 Bears vs. Rams Recap 04:00 A Look Ahead 17:00 AFC Championship Impact 22:00 Giants Get Harbaugh

Mike Francesa reacts to the breaking news that the Mets signed Bo Bichette after losing out on Kyle Tucker. #yankees #mets #bobichette #mikefrancesa #betriversnetwork

Mike discusses Kyle Tucker choosing the Dodgers over the Mets, and how the Dodgers continue to find ways to sign players while Steve Cohen and David Stearns cannot seem to land anyone with the Mets, while letting good players walk away.00:20 Mets Miss on Kyle Tucker06:13 Dodgers' Strategic Spending09:22 Cohen's Ownership Challenges15:02 Financially Divided League18:44 Cohen and Stearns Have No Plan

Mike Francesa gives you his best bets for five of this weekend's football matches. 01:00 Bills vs. Broncos 05:56 49ers vs. Seahawks 07:43 Texans vs. Patriots 08:45 Rams Playoff Strategy 11:46 Indiana's Impressive Run

The Giants secure a head coach fit for the Hall of Fame in John Harbaugh, raising expectations for future success and playoff appearances. Mike also previews Divisional Weekend. 00:05 Giants' New Era Begins 02:31 Reflecting on Giants' Struggles 09:12 Giants' Search for a Solution 24:30 Divisional Weekend Preview Subscribe today to The Mike Francesa Podcast for New York sports news, analysis, and breakdowns.

Mike takes viewer emails on the Mets offseason, the future of John Harbaugh, how Aaron Judge feels about the Yankees offseason and what's next for Aaron Rodgers. 02:27 Best fit for Giants if John Harbaugh does not take the job? 10:13 Will Robert Saleh get the chance to be a HC again? 16:03 How does Sean McVay rank among head coaches? 17:32 Who would even want the Jets job if it were available? 19:01 Can you explain the Mets offseason? 25:09 The history of Joe Montana and Steve Young in San Francisco 28:00 Is Aaron Judge getting frustrated? 30:19 Where does Aaron Rodgers go from here?

The Houston Texans broke open a tight games against Pittsburgh with dominating defense. Mike Francesa breaks down what could be Aaron Rodgers' last game. Mike also took an early look at the upcoming Divisional Round. Subscribe today to The Mike Francesa Podcast for Giants and Jets news, analysis, and breakdowns during the NFL season. #mikefrancesa #betriversnetwork #nfl #giants #jets

Mike Francesa breaks down the Sunday Wild Card slug-fests that saw Buffalo, San Francisco and New England advance.

Join Mike Francesa as he reacts to Saturday's epic matchups where the Bears came back again to be the Packers and the Rams fought off an inspired Panthers team.

CBS Sports broadcaster Charles Davis joins Mike Francesa to talk NCAA football semifinals and the NFL Wild Card weekend. 0:00 Charles Davis Reacts to Miami's Win 7:00 Oregon vs Indiana preview 8:40 Indiana's transformation & Nick Saban 14:52 Where does Harbaugh go? 18:30 The coaching carousel 20:20 Rams vs Panthers 22:30 Packers vs Bears 25:20 Bills vs Jaguars 28:40 Chargers vs Patriots 31:15 49ers vs Eagles 36:25 Titans vs Steelers

Mike Francesa gives you his best bets for five of this weekend's football matches. 0:00 Miami vs Ole Miss 5:30 Oregon vs Indiana 7:00 Rams vs Panthers 7:30 Bills vs Jaguars 8:20 Texans vs Steelers

Mike Francesa breaks down the six wild card games for this weekend and gives his expert analysis on the matchups. 0:00 Soft 1st Round Byes 3:30 John Harbaugh to the Giants? 9:25 Rams vs Panthers 11:45 Texans vs Steelers 12:45 Packers vs Bears 13:25 Bills vs Jaguars 15:10 49ers vs Eagles 15:30 Chargers vs Patroits 19:00 College Football Playoffs 21:15 NFL Post-Season Parity

Hall of Fame QB Kurt Warner joins Mike Francesa to break down the quarterbacks playing in a mostly wide-open Wild Card Weekend. 0:00 Ranking the Playoff QBs with Kurt Warner 7:45 Can Coaches Prepare Players for Playoff Pressure? 13:40 Why Jalen Hurts Gets Grief 17:00 Rodgers & Steelers Prepare for Fierce Texans Pass Rush 21:10 Is the Moment Too Big for the Panthers? 22:50 Love the Question Mark vs Chicago 24:40 Josh Allen's Moment 28:00 Kurt's predictions for the Wild Card games

Mike Francesa weighs in on NFL Black Monday and head coaching vacancies. Plus, thoughts on the Steelers' dramatic win over the Ravens. 00:00 NFL coaching vacancies 09:00 Jets with #2 pick, Giants sticking with Shoen 12:10 Giants with #5 pick 15:45 Steelers beat Ravens 22:20 Browns fire Stefanski, Giants head coach search

Mike Francesa reacts after the Giants ended the season on a high note, beating Dallas 34-17. Meanwhile, the Jets' spiral is complete following a 34-8 beatdown at the hands of the Bills.

Mike Francesa breaks down NFL Week 18 matchups in a very strange season. The Giants will take on the battered Cowboys, and the Jets battle the Bills in Buffalo. 00:00 NFL storylines 03:55 Panthers v Buccaneers 06:00 Ravens v Steelers 08:30 Seahawks v 49ers 10:40 Colts v Texans, Titans v Jaguars 11:30 Lions v Bears 13:00 Oregon v Texas Tecch 14:30 Alabama v Indiana 17:00 Ole Miss v Georgia 18:50 Panthers-Bucs thoughts 20:10 Saints v Falcons 20:30 Browns v Bengals 21:10 Cowboys v Giants 22:40 Chargers v Broncos 25:00 Around the NFL

Mike Francesa offers his best bets for NFL Week 18 and the College Football Playoff. 00:00 Black Monday 01:20 Miami v Ohio St. 04:20 Oregon v Texas Tech 07:15 Alabama v Indiana 09:40 Colts v Texans 12:00 Cowboys v Giants

Mike Francesa answers listener emails on NFL playoff races, looming Black Monday coaching firings, and potential surprises. He also vents on the chaos of NIL and college sports, argues the “student-athlete” era is over, and weighs in on coaching and quarterback futures.

In Week 17, Mike Francesa praises the Giants for competing against the Raiders despite having no postseason hopes. But the Jets? With Aaron Glenn at the helm, this team is hopeless, even with a high draft position in sight.

Mike Francesa shares his best bets for NFL Week 17 with the Francesa Five. 00:00 Steelers v Browns 03:00 Ravens v Packers 06:10 Broncos v Chiefs 10:00 Bears v 49ers

Mike Francesa breaks down NFL Week 17 matchups. The Giants have a chance to pick up a rare win versus the Raiders this week, but given the NFL Draft situation, do they really want to? Meanwhile, the Jets will take on a Patriots team that's looking to make a Super Bowl run. 00:00 NFL playoff picture 03:10 Cowboys v Commanders 04:10 Lions v Vikings, Broncos v Chiefs 06:30 Texans v Chargers 07:50 Ravens v Packers 10:00 Steelers v Browns 11:00 Seahawks v Panthers 12:10 Bucs v Dolphins 12:40 Giants v Raiders 17:35 Patriots v Jets 19:40 Eagles v Bills 22:10 Saints v Titans 23:10 Bears v 49ers 26:40 Rams v Falcons 27:45 Around the NFL

Mike Francesa reacts to your emails on Abdul Carter, Lawrence Taylor, and the abysmal NBA regular season. Plus, thoughts on Carlos Beltran, the Jets' chances of ever finding success, and the Mets' silence in free agency. 00:00 NFL playoff picture 03:00 Thoughts on Abdul Carter 06:30 Best Sunday QB0 8:10 Tua's career derailed? 10:00 How to fix the NBA regular season 18:30 Carlos Beltran a Hall of Famer? 21:30 Lawrence Taylor 27:20 Sports memorabilia 32:20 Jets have no chance? 35:00 Blue Bloods & Boston Blue 40:25 What are the Mets waiting for?

Mike Francesa breaks down St. John’s disappointing season, blaming faulty recruiting and the lack of a true point guard. Will Rick Pitino get this team turned around in time for an NCAA tournament berth? 00:00 Crazy NFL season 03:55 St. John's loses again 09:10 Not closing out games 16:30 Missing a point guard 29:00 Pitino has his work cut out for him 30:50 Realistic expectations

Mike Francesa reacts following losses by both the Giants and Jets in NFL Week 16. Now, it's a race to determine if one of these franchises will snag the coveted #1 NFL Draft pick.

Mike Francesa breaks down NFL Week 16 matchups. The banged-up Giants and Jets will play for pride, or maybe the race to the #1 draft pick. Get more Mike! Subscribe to the free Mike Francesa newsletter at mikefrancesapodcast.com 00:00 Mahomes injury has a huge impact 04:50 NFL Playoff picture 10:55 Eagles vs Commanders 11:45 Packers vs Bears 13:00 Bills vs Browns, Chargers vs Cowboys 14:10 Jets vs Saints 15:50 Vikings vs Giants 16:30 Bengals vs Dolphins 17:10 Bucs vs Panthers 17:55 Jags vs Broncos 19:00 Steelers vs Lions 20:20 Falcons vs Cardinals 20:55 Raiders vs Texans, Patriots vs Ravens 23:10 49ers vs Colts 25:10 Around the NFL

Mike Francesa shares his best bets for NFL Week 16 with the Francesa Five. Plus, a breakdown of Miami vs. Texas A&M. 00:00 Miami vs Texas A&M 02:55 Raiders vs Texans 04:55 Patriots vs Ravens 06:05 Jaguars vs Broncos 07:00 49ers vs Colts

Mike Francesa discusses the impact of major NFL injuries to stars like Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons. He also fields listener questions on the Giants, Jets, and Yankees. Plus, is friction within the Mets roster limiting the team's potential? 00:00 NFL injuries devastating star players 04:40 Difficult news week 06:40 Email reactions: Giants draft & Dart 08:40 Mendoza a terrible Heisman winner? 12:49 NBA Cup important? 14:10 How do Mets save offseason? 19:05 Lindor and Soto were never "buddy-buddy" 23:20 Yankee's quiet offseason 28:55 How will Alonso do in Baltimore? 30:45 Worst Jets season?

The Commanders beat the Giants in NY 29-21 and the Jets lost 49-20 in Jacksonville. Mike Francesa reacts to those games and the end of the KC playoff dynasty.

Mike Francesa shares his best bets for NFL Week 15 with the Francesa Five. 00:00 Bills vs Patriots 02:15 Commanders vs Giants 03:37 Chargers vs Chiefs 05:10 Colts vs Seahawks 07:35 Raiders vs Eagles Get more Mike! Subscribe to the free Mike Francesa newsletter at mikefrancesapodcast.com

Mike Francesa breaks down NFL Week 15 matchups. He also offers thoughts on Army vs Navy. 00:00 NFL hits final stretch 01:50 Commanders vs Giants 02:30 Jets vs Jaguars 03:05 Browns vs Bears 03:55 Ravens vs Bengals 06:10 Chargers vs Chiefs 10:08 Bills vs Patriots 11:00 Raiders vs Eagles 12:10 Cardinals vs Texans 12:28 Packers vs Broncos 13:10 Lions vs Panthers 15:10 Army vs Navy 17:50 Panthers vs Saints 19:30 Titans vs 49ers 20:30 Colts vs Seahawks 21:15 Vikings vs Cowboys 23:50 Dolphins vs Steelers

Mets fans are in shambles as slugger Pete Alonso signs with the Orioles on a five-year deal. Mike Francesa analyzes the impact of this deal on New York's roster. Plus, a reaction to the news that Michigan has fired head football coach Sherrone Moore.

Mike Francesa catches up on Mets roster plans and MLB signings, and the news that Philip Rivers will suit up for the Colts. Plus, more on the CFP drama and email reactions. 00:00 Mets & MLB free agency 06:50 Philip Rivers to the Colts 09:30 Are Tomlin & Harbaugh on the hot seat? 12:20 Giants head coach candidates 14:00 College Football Playoff controversy 20:40 Email reactions

The New York Jets were outmatched by the Dolphins from the start and lost 34-10 in Week 14. Mike Francesa breaks down the action, digs into the College Football Playoff drama, and more.

Mike Francesa breaks down NFL Week 14 matchups. The Jets will try to capitalize on last week's win when they host the Dolphins, and the Chiefs will be fighting for their playoff lives against the Texans. 00:00 Week 14 preview 04:50 Dolphins vs Jets 05:55 Colts vs Jags 06:50 Steelers vs Ravens 09:00 Bears vs Packers 10:00 Texans vs Chiefs 11:48 Eagles vs Chargers 13:27 Seahawks vs Falcons 14:00 Bengals vs Bills 15:10 Titans vs Browns, Commanders vs Vikings 16:25 Saints vs Bucs, Broncos vs Raiders 17:15 Rams vs Cardinals 18:30 Around the NFL

Mike Francesa shares his best bets for NFL Week 14 with the Francesa Five. Plus, thoughts on the Big 10 Championship battle of Indiana vs Ohio St. 00:00 Last week's picks 01:00 Indiana vs Ohio St. 07:50 BYU vs Texas Tech 09:00 Steelers vs Ravens 10:00 Texans vs Chiefs 12:00 Eagles vs Chargers Get more Mike! Subscribe to the free Mike Francesa newsletter at mikefrancesapodcast.com

Mike Francesa reacts to the Giants' press conference and Joe Schoen's attempts to spin the team's dismal performance. He also reacts to audience emails on Devin Williams, Pete Alonso, Aaron Glenn, and more. 00:00 Giants press conference 10:00 Patriots punished the Giants on MNF 13:40 Never-ending mistakes for this team 17:40 Email reactions: Tomlin as Giants coach? 18:10 Shedeur Sanders 19:30 Devin Williams & the Mets 22:20 Have you been to Disney or Universal? 24:40 Pete Alonso unwanted? 26:45 Texans or Broncos defense? 27:40 Any hope for Vikings? 30:10 Could Glenn be a good coach? 33:20 Thoughts on college football playoff?

The Giants showed little fight Monday Night against the now 11-3 Patriots. Mike Francesa reacts to yet another New York loss that leaves the team at 2-10 on the season.

A victory is a victory, and the Jets will take this one against the Falcons. Despite late miscues, the Jets cashed a last-second field goal by Nick Folk to win. Mike Francesa gives his post-game reaction.

Mike Francesa breaks down NFL Week 13 matchups. The Giants will face an injury-ravaged Patriots team while the Jets take on the Falcons. Get more Mike! Subscribe to the free Mike Francesa newsletter at mikefrancesapodcast.com 00:00 Packers vs Lions 02:35 Chiefs vs Cowboys 07:10 Bengals vs Ravens 09:10 Bears vs Eagles 10:30 Ohio St. vs. Michigan (we know) 14:00 Giants vs Patriots 16:50 49ers vs Browns 18:40 Jaguars vs Titans 19:30 Texans vs Colts 20:40 Saints vs Dolphins 21:00 Falcons vs Jets, Cardinals vs Buccaneers 21:40 Rams vs Panthers, Vikings vs Seahawks 23:00 Bills vs Steelers, Raiders vs Chargers 24:20 Giants vs Patriots 26:50 Around the NFL

Mike Francesa shares his best bets for NFL Week 13 with the Francesa Five. Plus, thoughts on the big Ohio St. vs. Michigan clash. 00:00 Ohio St. vs. Michigan 10:30 Chiefs vs. Cowboys 11:03 Bengals vs. Ravens, Jaguars vs. Titans, Giants vs. Patriots

Mike Francesa is back to answer your emails and offer his thoughts on Hal Steinbrenner's payroll comments, the next Giants head coach, and exactly what a Francesa family Thanksgiving looks like. 00:00 St. John's loses to ISU 04:15 Next Giants head coach 06:40 Can Stearns really run the Mets? 07:30 Alonso or Diaz 09:00 Will Skattebo bounce back? 10:30 Jokic a top 10 player? 11:25 Documentary process 13:40 What does a Francesa Thanksgiving look like? 17:50 Steinbrenner's comments on Yankees' payroll 27:45 Mets trade Nimmo to Rangers 31:20 St. John's championship potential

Instead of having a six-point lead late, the Giants went to a touchdown on fourth and goal and failed to convert. Detroit took advantage of that and scored 10 unanswered points to win in overtime against New York. Mike Francesa gives his post game reaction to the Giants vs the unimpressive Lions and Jets vs Ravens.

Mike Francesa shares his best bets for NFL Week 12 with the Francesa Five. Jaxson Dart will play for the Giants, and the Chiefs are in desperation mode versus the Colts. 00:00 Giants v Lions 02:50 Colts v Chiefs 04:30 Patriots v Bengals 05:20 Eagles v Cowboys

Mike Francesa breaks down NFL Week 12 battles, including Giants vs. Lions and Jets vs. Ravens. Plus, could the Chiefs really miss the playoffs, and is Josh Allen the league MVP? 00:00 Crazy NFL storylines 05:30 Giants vs. Lions 06:15 Jets vs. Ravens 07:10 Steelers vs. Bears 08:48 Patriots vs. Bengals 09:40 Vikings vs. Packers 10:20 Seahawks vs. Titans 11:20 Colts vs. Chiefs 17:40 Browns vs. Raiders 21:20 Cardinals vs. Jaguars 22:45 Eagles vs. Cowboys 24:30 Falcons vs. Saints 25:28 Buccaneers vs Rams 26:40 Panthers vs. 49ers 27:20 Around the NFL

Mike Francesa is back with another all-email episode. He answers your questions on NFL scheduling, Rodgers vs. Brady, the Jets QB situation, and much more. 00:00 NFL Season Wide Open 02:00 Team Schedules and Playoff Impact 03:30 Mets Future Without Pete Alonso 04:38 Lenny Wilkens’ Legacy 07:10 St. John’s vs. UConn Rivalry and Pitino’s Goals 12:05 Too Many 2-Point Converstion Attempts? 13:00 Ohtani vs. Babe Ruth 15:40 Rodgers vs. Brady 17:30 How Would You Re-Draft 2024 QBs 18:30 Jets & Trevor Lawrence 19:15 Yankees Roster 20:17 Passing of Larry Brooks 22:40 Michael Ray Richardson 23:10 Thoughts on NY Mayoral Election 27:10 NFL news and more

The Giants let another fourth-quarter lead evaporate, this time against the Packers. Mike Francesa offers his reaction after Jameis Winston's late interception sealed the 27-20 loss.