As we enter the penultimate week of the NFL season, Nate Tice and Charles McDonald are back to break down all the action from a festive—but somewhat underwhelming—set of Christmas games before deep diving on the most interesting matchups to look forward to this weekend. The duo kicks things off by revisiting the Kansas City Chiefs' dominant win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, where despite some strong production value, the game got blown open as the Chiefs appeared to be entering postseason mode. ...
Dec 27, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 49
Week 16's biggest fireworks were in the NFC East, where the Philadelphia Eagles' 10-game win streak was put to a halt by Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders. The Eagles have looked unstoppable since early October, but a Jalen Hurts concussion sent the team scrambling to find an offensive identity under backup QB Kenny Pickett. Despite five turnovers, the Daniels-led Commanders came back late to get a statement December win against a division rival. Nate Tice and Charles McDonald close t...
Dec 23, 2024•37 min•Ep. 48
In this week’s action-packed episode of Football 301 , hosts Nate Tice and Charles McDonald deep dive into the best matchups of Week 16, including a full breakdown of the weekend’s slop watch games and heavyweight matchups. First, Tice and McDonald open with a report on the New York Jets, whose dysfunction continues to spiral, especially with owner Woody Johnson reportedly nixing a trade for Jerry Jeudy because of his Madden ratings. The conversation takes a turn as C Mac reflects on the bizarre...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 47
In this jam-packed episode of Football 301 , hosts Nate Tice and Matt Harmon break down each top NFL contender's biggest concern that could send them home early in January. The Buffalo Bills kick things off, fresh off a big win. The offense is as dynamic as ever, while the defense—specifically the run defense—might be their Achilles' heel, especially when facing a physical team like the Baltimore Ravens. From there, the conversation turns to the Philadelphia Eagles, where Jalen Hurts' consistenc...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 46
The Buffalo Bills dropped over 40 points for the second time in two weeks...only this time they won! 48 points was certainly enough to do it in another explosive performance from MVP frontrunner Josh Allen and this Bills squad, this time surviving a ping-pong game against the Detroit Lions where Jared Goff's nearly 500 yards of passing just was too little too late. Nate Tice & Charles McDonald break down Bills/Lions as well as the four other best games of the week, including another win for ...
Dec 16, 2024•39 min•Ep. 45
In this action-packed episode of Football 301 , Nate Tice and Charles McDonald dive deep into the most intriguing matchups of NFL Week 15. They kick things off by discussing the surprising news of Bill Belichick heading to UNC—Charles is skeptical about the challenge ahead for Belichick at a program with a poor recruiting class. Can coaching scheme make up for a lack of talent? Then, it’s on to the Detroit Lions vs. Buffalo Bills, where Charles and Nate break down the matchup between Josh Allen ...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 44
In this episode of Football 301 , Nate Tice and Matt Harmon take a deep dive into the 2024 NFL rookie class, breaking down the highs, lows, and everything in between. From quarterbacks like Caleb Williams, whose start with the Chicago Bears has been filled with ups and downs, to offensive lineman like Joe Alt, the guys evaluate how these rookies are performing and what we can expect moving forward. Nate and Matt analyze Caleb Williams’ struggles with pressure and sacks in Chicago, acknowledging ...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 43
Nate Tice & Charles McDonald fire up the Football 301 fifth quarter with a look at four excellent games from Week 14's Sunday slate and one game that will have Chicago Bears fans wearing a bag over their heads. The guys kick things off with the epic 44-42 carnival show in Los Angeles where the Buffalo Bills fell narrowly to the L.A. Rams in the inter-conference tilt. Both Matthew Stafford and Josh Allen looked excellent, and while only one team got the win, the guys explain that the Bills do...
Dec 09, 2024•44 min•Ep. 42
In this episode of Football 301 , Nate Tice and Charles McDonald dive into their Week 14 preview, highlighting one thing to watch in every game. With playoff hopes on the line for many teams, the guys break down what to expect from a slate of games featuring struggling offenses and elite defenses. They kick things off with the Cleveland Browns visiting the Pittsburgh Steelers, where Charles thinks 6.5 points is too low for the Steelers given the Browns' ongoing offensive struggles. Nate also hig...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 41
In this episode of Football 301 , Nate Tice and Matt Harmon read the obituaries for the most disappointing NFL teams of the 2024 season, declaring each team's hopes and dreams for the 2024 season, where they fell short and what to do about it this offseason. The Cleveland Browns' playoff hopes are shot, with Deshaun Watson’s struggles leaving the team at a crossroads—will they cut bait or roll the dice with Jameis Winston? The Cincinnati Bengals’ high-powered offense has been undermined by a por...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 40
Week 13 in the 2024 NFL season, perhaps like your Thanksgiving meal, was not without its mess. The ugly finishes and strange special teams results from the Thursday and Friday matchups bled into Sunday as weird kicking, turnovers and baffling play continued through the weekend. Nate Tice & Charles McDonald discuss their 5 most important games from Sunday's action, starting with the Atlanta Falcons falling to the Los Angeles Chargers, thanks to Kirk Cousins' 4 interceptions. Charles laments h...
Dec 02, 2024•43 min•Ep. 39
In this Thanksgiving special episode, Nate Tice and Charles McDonald dive into a packed Week 13 slate with plenty of playoff implications. From explosive performances to key matchups, they break down the top games of the week, including the Philadelphia Eagles’ high-flying offense, the Baltimore Ravens’ blue-chip coaching and a Thanksgiving Day showdown between the Chicago Bears & Detroit Lions, plus a potential snow game for the Miami Dolphins in Green Bay. Charles gives his thoughts on the...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 38
Nate Tice & Charles McDonald kick off the new Sunday night edition of Football 301 looking into five of the most interesting results from Week 12. The Chicago Bears lost yet again close, this time to the division rival Minnesota Vikings. The guys explain why hope is not lost for Chicago as Caleb Williams has continued to finally show improvement under new offensive coordinator Thomas Brown. Likewise in Carolina, it's been a rough two years for Bryce Young, but in 30-27 loss to the Kansas Cit...
Nov 25, 2024•32 min•Ep. 37
Nate Tice is joined by Charles McDonald to look ahead to Week 12 of NFL action and give one thing to watch for every game, including a deep dive on the two biggest games of the week. The Baltimore Ravens take on the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night, and Nate and Charles break down the Chargers' blueprint to keep up with a dangerous Ravens offense before moving on to the San Francisco 49ers vs. the Green Bay Packers, where two offenses with some key issues will face off. Later, Nate and Charl...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 36
Nate Tice and Matt Harmon take an in-depth look at the middle class of the NFL as they determine whether each playoff-hopeful team should be preparing for a playoff push or packing their bags. First, the duo start with the news that the New York Jets fired their general manager Joe Douglas. This move was mostly expected, but it really puts in perspective how far this franchise has fallen from the optimism surrounding the Aaron Rodgers acquisition just two offseasons ago. Nate and Matt also discu...
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 35
Nate Tice and Charles McDonald kick off this monster episode by previewing the biggest matchups of an enticing Week 11 slate of NFL games by giving one (or two or three) things to watch in each. Later, Nate is joined by the Athletic's draft guru himself Dane Brugler to deep dive on the 2025 NFL Draft. The duo give strengths and weaknesses of the class and favorite players at each position before diving into their latest big boards and comparing key prospects to keep an eye on. Nate and Charles s...
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 34
The three man weave returns as Nate Tice is joined by Matt Harmon & Charles McDonald for a special midseason awards show. The trio check in on their preseason takes, predict true Super Bowl contenders, give their biggest surprises & disappointments so far this season and much more. Nate, Matt and Charles kick things off with their short list of true Super Bowl contenders, as everyone has the same top four teams, but things get interesting after that. On the flip side, the hosts also pred...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 33
Nate Tice is joined by Charles McDonald as they look ahead to Week 10 of the NFL season by deep diving on the biggest matchup of the weekend and giving one thing to watch in every single game. Nate and Charles start with the Detroit Lions taking on the Houston Texans on Sunday night, as it's hard to see how Houston can stop the Lions from dominating both sides of the ball, but Nate points out that having Joe Mixon on the field makes a big difference. Both predict a Lions win, but there is a scen...
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 32
Nate Tice is joined by Matt Harmon to give their instant reactions and analysis for every major trade after a wild NFL trade deadline before diving into their favorite (and least favorite) things they saw in Week 9 of NFL action. The duo start off with the eight biggest trades from trade deadline day, as they give thumbs up or down on every transaction, including Marshon Lattimore to the Washington Commanders, Mike Williams to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Za'Darius Smith to the Detroit Lions, Jonath...
Nov 06, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 31
Nate Tice is joined by Charles McDonald to give their thoughts and analysis on the two biggest games of Week 9, one thing to watch in six other games and the top prospects in Nate's latest 2025 NFL big board. The duo kick things off with the Denver Broncos visiting the Baltimore Ravens as Nate and Charles discuss why this game should be a lot closer than people think. The Green Bay Packers host a red-hot Detroit Lions team that will provide their biggest challenge to date, and Nate and Charles d...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 30
Nate Tice and Matt Harmon join forces to react to the latest breaking NFL news and give their eight favorite things they saw from Week 8. Nate and Matt start with the news that Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is being benched, as both hosts wonder if this is a short-term move to protect the team or a longer-term one that could set the Richardson's development back. In other news, Stefon Diggs will be out for the remainder of the season, prompting questions over their offense, a...
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 29
Nate Tice is joined by Charles McDonald to preview the Week 8 slate of NFL games, highlighting the two biggest matchups and giving out one thing to watch for the rest of the particularly sloppy Sunday slate. Nate and Charles start with the Buffalo Bills heading to Seattle, as they break down how the Bills run game can take off in this game and the one interesting thing that the Seattle Seahawks offense and the Bills defense have in common. Next up is the Chicago Bears taking on the Washington Co...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 28
Nate Tice is joined by the great Matt Harmon as the duo decide whether or not they're buying the biggest storylines and narratives to emerge from Week 7 of NFL action. After establishing Matt's new nickname as "Dr. Receiver," Nate and Matt dive into the first buy-sell of the day: does Russell Wilson unlock the Pittsburgh Steelers offense? The hosts also discuss what's wrong with Anthony Richardson and whether or not he'd benefit from sitting and Drake Maye's solid start to his career. Later, Nat...
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 27
Nate Tice & Charles McDonald join forces to preview some very juicy matchups ahead of an exciting Week 7 slate of NFL action. The duo start with the Houston Texans visiting the Green Bay Packers, as the two hosts tell the tale of one amazing quarterback who's being set up to succeed, and another great quarterback who's doing it despite the surrounding offensive system. Next up is the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the San Francisco 49ers in a Super Bowl rematch, as Charles breaks down why peop...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 26
Nate Tice & Matt Harmon give their reactions to a HUGE day of news around the NFL before dishing out takeaways from Week 6 through the lens of their top ten power rankings. The duo start with the news that Amari Cooper has been traded to the Buffalo Bills, as both are VERY excited about what Cooper can bring to the Bills offense. Davante Adams was also traded to the New York Jets in a slightly less exciting move, but one that will no doubt help the Jets offense. In other news, Russell Wilson...
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 25
Nate Tice & Charles McDonald join forces to look ahead to Week 6 of NFL action and answer mailbag questions from listeners. Nate and Charles start with some key Week 6 matchups as they analyze each one through the lens of the rookie starting quarterbacks. The duo give their thoughts on whether Jayden Daniels can keep up in a shootout with Lamar Jackson, what to expect in Drake Maye's first start, how Bo Nix and the elite Denver defense are both starting to click and what to expect from Spenc...
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 24
Nate Tice is joined by Matt Harmon to give their takeaways from NFL Week 5 and deep dive on some underperforming NFL offenses & defenses to decide if they're broken beyond repair — or just need a patch job. After giving their thoughts on the Kansas City Chiefs beating the New Orleans Saints on Monday night, Nate and Matt discuss what led to the New York Jets firing head coach Robert Saleh, including the power dynamic between Aaron Rodgers and Saleh, the Jets' 2014-style offense, getting bamb...
Oct 08, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 23
Nate Tice and Charles McDonald preview the most interesting NFL matchups of Week 5. The Houston Texans host the Buffalo Bills but will it ultimately be a QB vs. QB battle? The New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings are headed overseas to play in London in a Sam Darnold “revenge game” and just how worried are we about the Dallas Cowboys’ defense going up against the Pittsburgh Steelers? Then, it’s a way-too-early 2025 mock draft as Nate & Charles give their top 10 picks. How early are they takin...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 22
Nate Tice and Matt Harmon join forces to do a deep dive on all eight division leaders at the one quarter mark of the 2024 NFL season and determine their confidence level in each team to win the division when all is said and done. The duo start with the two Monday night games, as the Miami Dolphins look extremely concerning without Tua and the Detroit Lions offense has found its bread and butter. Nate and Matt move on to division leader deep dives and start with every division in the NFC as they ...
Oct 01, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 21
Nate Tice and Charles McDonald join forces to preview the best, most interesting and sloppiest matchups ahead of Week 4 of NFL action. The duo start with in-depth previews of the three premiere matchups as they attempt to determine if Geno Smith can keep his hot streak alive against a dangerous Detroit Lions defense, if the Green Bay Packers defense can start catching some of Sam Darnold's inaccurate throws and whether or not the Baltimore Ravens D can stop a humming Buffalo team that hasn't bee...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 20
