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The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

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The Athletic’s flagship NFL podcast covers the league like only The Athletic can. Host Robert Mays and co-host Derrik Klassen dive into the biggest stories, break down the Xs and Os, tackle the ins and outs of roster building, follow the details of why we all love this sport, and have plenty of fun along the way, bringing the expertise necessary to cover the NFL at the highest level. Whether it’s happening on the field or behind the scenes, you’ll get an in-depth look at all things NFL on The Athletic Football Show, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Episodes

Keefer and the Beats: Jake Browning gives the Bengals hope, the Lions recent issues, and Zach Wilson's wild week

In the Week 14 edition of Keefer and the Beats, Zak Keefer digs into the Bengals' resurgence with Jake Browning at QB with Paul Dehner, Jr.; the Lions' late-season skid and the worries that are growing in Detroit with Colton Pouncy; and Zach Wilson's return to the starting lineup for the Jets with Zack Rosenblatt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 12, 202355 min

Week 14 Recap: Cowboys get their big win, Bills beat Chiefs, Lions and Texans disappoint, and more

The Cowboys? They're in first place in the NFC East. The 49ers? They now lead the entire conference. The Bills? They're right back in this thing. And the Wild Card races? Well, the Wild Card races stay wild. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into all the key Week 14 results and stories on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices...

Dec 11, 20231 hr 27 min

Week 14 Preview: Eagles-Cowboys battle for first, Bills-Chiefs need the wins, Ravens-Rams and more

The Dallas Cowboys host the Philadelphia Eagles with a ton on the line in the NFC. Plus, the Bills-Chiefs doesn't quite have the luster it once did, but why? The Rams offense looks to stay hot against the gauntlet of the Ravens defense, CJ Stroud vs. the Jets defense, Trevor Lawrence magically heals himself, Jake Browning goes for another W and more with Robert Mays and Nate Tice. Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/iIXJb9deZtE Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_...

Dec 08, 20231 hr 17 min

In The Pocket: Dak Prescott vs. Brock Purdy for MVP, Jake Browning's heroics, and more

What would you have said if you found out in August that Dak Prescott vs. Brock Purdy for MVP would be a major talking point in the first week of December? That's exactly where we are, and where Robert Mays and Chase Daniel begin this episode of The Athletic Football Show's In The Pocket. They also get into Jake Browning's MNF heroics and plenty more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Chase on Twitter: @ChaseDaniel Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn...

Dec 07, 202357 min

Prospects to Pros: Heisman finalists and the P2P maibag

With the regular season behind us, Nate Tice and Dane Brugler dig into the mailbag on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's Prospects to Pros. Plus, the guys discuss this year's Heisman finalists, headlined by favorite, and Dane's QB3, LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels. Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 06, 20231 hr 6 min

Keefer and the Beats: One of the worst losses of the Mike Tomlin era in Pittsburgh? What's gone wrong in Buffalo, and can the Bills save their season? And a look at the first-place Falcons

In Week 13 of Keefer and the Beats, Zak Keefer digs into the flawed Pittsburgh Steelers with Mike DeFabo, the disappointing season and the Sean McDermott, Ken Dorsey and Josh Allen conversation in Buffalo with Tim Graham, and the Desmond Ridder conundrum in Atlanta as the Falcons remain in first place with Josh Kendall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 05, 20231 hr 3 min

Week 13 Recap: Niners crush Eagles, Packers knock off Chiefs, Wild Card races heat up, and more

The 49ers looked like the class of the league in their dismantling of the Eagles in Week 13. The Packers, meanwhile, wrapped up the day with a huge win over the Chiefs. Robert Mays and Nate Tice are here to break it all down on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 04, 20231 hr 27 min

Football GM: A unique TNF match up, 2024 QB draft class and Week 13 predictions

Mike and Randy start their discussion with Week 13 odd and unique TNF match up, Then the guys take a look at some of the quarterbacks that will be a part of the NFL 2024 draft class. From there they share their thoughts on Frank Reich firing. And then lastly, the guys wrap up their discussion with the GM notebook and their Week 13 predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 02, 20231 hr 6 min

Week 13 Preview: 49ers-Eagles and the top of the NFC, sizing up the NFC Wild Card race, diagnosing issues on the Lions defense, and more

The 49ers and Eagles meet on Sunday for the first time since last year's NFC Championship Game, and that provides us a chance to check in on the hierarchy of the conference. Beyond the top of the NFC, the Lions have issues on defense, and a quartet of teams are going to give us a super fun wild card race the rest of the way. Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into all that and more on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice ...

Dec 01, 20231 hr 28 min

In The Pocket: Jordan Love's play, Russell Wilson's mini-turnaround, Andy Dalton's role in Bryce Young's growth, and more

Do the Packers have another decade-long starter on their hands? Jordan Love has certainly looked the part the last few weeks, and that's where Robert Mays and Chase Daniel begin on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's In The Pocket. They also talk about Russell Wilson's mini-turnaround, why certain successful coordinators become good head coaches and others don't, and Andy Dalton's role in Bryce Young's growth after the firing of Frank Reich. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow ...

Nov 30, 20231 hr 5 min

Prospects to Pros: Mock Draft Madness and Championship Week check-in

Nate Tice and Dane Brugler have both released mock drafts recently. Let's talk about 'em! That's what the guys do on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's Prospects to Pros. Then, the guys check in on this weekend's conference championship games. Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 29, 20231 hr 9 min

Keefer and the Beats: Frank Reich is out, the Eagles are very in, the Chargers remain flawed, and the Colts are surprise playoff contenders

On the Week 12 edition of Keefer and the Beats, Zak Keefer discusses the Frank Reich firing in Carolina with Joe Person, the Eagles' dramatic win over the Bills with Brooks Kubena, the Chargers' inherent flaws with Daniel Popper, and if the Colts' playoff-contention status with James Boyd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 28, 20231 hr 22 min

Week 12 Recap: Eagles beat Bills in OT thriller, Jaguars outlast Texans, the wild AFC Wild Card race, and more

The Eagles and Bills gave us an instant classic in Week 12, with both teams ending up with familiar results: the Eagles with a win, and the Bills with a bewildering, frustrating loss. That's where Robert Mays and Nate Tice begin this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also talk the Jaguars scoring a big win over the Texans, the AFC Wild Card picture, and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Sp...

Nov 27, 20231 hr 22 min

Week 12 Preview: Jaguars-Texans, Bills-Eagles, digging deep on the Dolphins, Patriots-Giants Tankathon Watch, and more

Allow The Athletic Football Show to be your favorite appetizer, side dish, main course or dessert this Thanksgiving. On this Week 12 preview episode, Robert Mays and Nate Tice dig into the huge Jaguars-Texans and Bills-Eagles games, go under the hood on the Dolphins, and consider the NFL Draft ramifications of the Patriots-Giants matchup. All that, plus a look at a couple other games, picks, and more! Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athle...

Nov 23, 20231 hr 14 min

In The Pocket: Justin Fields' return, Dak Prescott at his best, the full picture of 2023 Patrick Mahomes, and playing on Thanksgiving

On this Thanksgiving week edition of The Athletic Football Show's In The Pocket, Robert Mays and Chase Daniel discuss Justin Fields' excellent play in his return, Dak Prescott having potentially his best season, and the overall state of play in Kansas City for Patrick Mahomes. Then, Chase shares memories on what it's like to play in one of the Thanksgiving Day games. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Chase on Twitter: @ChaseDaniel Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spoti...

Nov 22, 202359 min

Prospects to Pros: Best players to watch on Rivalry Weekend

Dane Brugler and Nate Tice return to talk all things NFL Draft as the college football season nears an end, but first...RIVALRY WEEKEND. Dane and Nate tell you which players have NFL potential for all the biggest matchups this weekend, including Ohio State vs. Michigan, Alabama vs. Auburn, prospects in the Oregon vs. Oregon State game and much more. 0:00 Ohio State & Michigan prospects 27:19 Alabama & Auburn prospects 33:14 Oregon & Oregon St. 44:32 Florida &. Florida St. 52:18 Clemson & South C...

Nov 22, 20231 hr 11 min

Keefer and the Beats: The Broncos' climb, the Bears looming QB dilemma, and the Cardinals' Kyler question

From 1-5 to 5-5? The misconceptions of Russell Wilson and Sean Payton, and how they've turned things around in Denver, with Broncos beat writer Nick Kosmider; the questions facing the Bears, starting with Justin Fields playing for his future, with beat writer Adam Jahns; and finally, a look into Kyler Murray's return in Arizona and how it will play into the Cardinals' long-term thinking with Doug Haller.Follow Zak on Twitter: @zkeefer Follow Adam on Twitter: @adamjahns Follow Nick on Twitter: @N...

Nov 21, 20231 hr 2 min

Week 11 Recap: Bills get back on track, Browns score a huge win, NFC's best takes care of business, and more

The big news of Week 11 took place toward the bottom of the AFC playoff picture, where the Bills and Browns picked up huge wins. That's where Robert Mays and Nate Tice begin the Week 11 recap episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also discuss the Jaguars offense getting back on track, the NFC's upper crust taking care of business, C.J. Stroud doing C.J. Stroud things, and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football S...

Nov 20, 20231 hr 17 min

Football GM: Costly injury on TNF, Deshaun Watson out for the season, and the Bills in disarray

In this Week 11 edition of the Football GM Mike and Randy pondered the questions of....could this be it for the Bengals postseason hopes....does the air go out for the Browns after losing Watson for the season and what to make of the Bills in disarray. From there the guys discuss the GM notebook and make their Week 12 predictions. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Rabndy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is brought to ...

Nov 18, 20231 hr 17 min

Week 11 Preview: Eagles-Chiefs rematch, desperation in Buffalo, the Jaguars' continued offensive missteps, and more

The last time we saw the Eagles and Chiefs share a football field, they gave us a Super Bowl for the ages. Their matchup on Monday might not have quite the same stakes, but it is the highlight of Week 11. Robert Mays and Nate Tice preview that game, and get into a whole lot more, on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is brought to you by ...

Nov 17, 20231 hr 23 min

In The Pocket: Comparing CJ Stroud & Bryce Young + was the Bills firing warranted?

Chase Daniel returns for this version of In The Pocket to shed some light on the Ken Dorsey firing in Buffalo. Was it warranted? Plus, does the Panthers offense have a chance to turn things around and save jobs in Carolina with Bryce Young under center? What are the biggest differences between the success CJ Stroud is having in Houston, versus the lack of success Bryce is having with the Panthers? All that and more on this edition of In The Pocket. Follow Chase on Twitter: @ChaseDaniel Follow Ro...

Nov 16, 20231 hr 4 min

Prospects to Pros: Jayden Daniels rises, and a check-in on the 2024 WR, TE and RB classes

Jayden Daniels is putting together an incredible season for LSU, and it just might have his draft stock on the rise. Nate Tice and Dane Brugler dig into Daniels' play on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's Prospects to Pros. They also dive deep on the 2024 receiver, tight end and running back classes. Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Find yo...

Nov 15, 202351 min

Keefer and the Beats: The Browns get a big win, The 49ers end their slump, and the Packers amass more questions

In this Week 10 edition of Keefer and the Beats, Zak discusses the uniqueness of what Week 10 presented with The Athletic NFL beat writers Zac Jackson (Browns), Matt Scheidman (Packers) and Matt Barrows (49ers). The discussion starts off with the Browns season turning moment of their wild finish against the Ravens. Then we move on to the Packers and discuss all the questions surrounding them. And then lastly, the 49ers, could this be an end to their slump? Follow Zak on Twitter: @zkeefer Follow ...

Nov 14, 202354 min

Week 10 Recap: Texans stun Bengals, Browns beat Ravens, Lions-Chargers fireworks, jam-packed AFC playoff race, and more

Who had the best win in Week 10...the Texans, Browns or Lions? There may not be a definitive answer, and that's part of what made this such a great Sunday in the NFL. Robert Mays and Nate Tice are here to break it down on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Find your bright spot this season, with BetterHelp...

Nov 13, 20231 hr 29 min

Football GM: Struggles in TNF, likely MVP candidates and Week 10 predictions

In this episode of the Football GM, Mike and Randy go over the struggles from the Panthers and Bears in TNF and Frank Reich's ability to take less and do more. Then the conversation shifts to a discussion on the likelihood of this being the year we see a non-QB win MVP. And then lastly, the GM notebook, Week 10 predictions and more. Follow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on Twitter: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is brought to...

Nov 11, 20231 hr 12 min

Week 10 Preview: Midseason Awards, 49ers-Jaguars, Browns-Ravens, and more

We are at the halfway point of the NFL regular season, which makes this a perfect time to hand out some hardware. Robert Mays and Nate Tice award winners at midseason on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys then turn their attention to Week 10, diving into the big game between the 49ers and Jaguars, the chess match between the Ravens offense and Browns defense, and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Sh...

Nov 10, 20232 hr 40 min

In The Pocket: Will Levis takes over, Joe Burrow is back, how teams are using tempo, and more

Every football fan knows that Joe Burrow is great. But do we all know why he's great? Robert Mays and Chase Daniel dig into that question on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's In The Pocket. The guys also discuss Will Levis taking over in Tennessee, how teams are using tempo this season, and more. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Chase on Twitter: @ChaseDaniel Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give...

Nov 09, 20231 hr 10 min

Prospects to Pros: Top rookies at the halfway mark of the NFL season, and this weekend's biggest college games

Nate Tice and Dane Brugler shift their attention—mostly—to the NFL side of the equation on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's Prospects to Pros. The guys highlight the play of the top rookies at each position this season. They couldn't leave the Prospects side of the equation untouched, though. After wrapping up their rookie discussion, they discuss the biggest college games of the weekend from an NFL Draft perspective. Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrug...

Nov 08, 20231 hr 14 min

Keefer (but this week, Robert) and the Beats: The Commanders choose a path, the Giants lose their QB, and the Vikings have a new folk hero

Zak Keefer spent the week in Germany for Chiefs-Dolphins, so Robert Mays takes his chair on this week's episode of Keefer and the Beats. Robert is joined by The Athletic NFL beat writers Ben Standig, Dan Duggan and Alec Lewis to discuss the Commanders finally choosing a path, the huge decisions facing the Giants, and the birth of a folk hero in Minnesota. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Ben on Twitter: @BenStandig Follow Dan on Twitter: @DDuggan21 Follow Alec on Twitter: @alec_lewis...

Nov 07, 20231 hr 8 min