On this episode of the Mike Francesa Podcast, Mike responds to your emails. You'll hear his takes on Mad Dog & First Take rumors, Jim Harbaugh's NFL ambitions, Daniel Jones' contract, Mike White, bad NFL games, and much more.
Mike Francesa gives his first thoughts on today's big games between NY Giants & Philadelphia and NY Jets & Buffalo. Mike says the Jets are a legitimate playoff team. The Giants are looking for answers with rough waters ahead. Are there any more games left for them to steal? Bengals have played their way to become a legitimate threat in the AFC. The sloppy, ugly Cowboys keep winning. The Lions upend Minnesota despite a marquee Justin Jefferson performance. Trevor Lawrence is being a star ...
Mike Francesa interviews Jets legend and Hall of Famer Joe Namath about life, his NFL experiences, and his passion for the NY Jets. The Super Bowl winning quarterback gives his take on current NY quarterbacks Mike White, Zach Wilson & Daniel Jones.
On this episode of Francesa Football Friday, Mike recaps the “unbelievably bad coaching” that surfaced in Raiders v Rams on TNF and Bucs v Saints on Monday. Baker Mayfield led a remarkable rally, but poor Raiders coaching helped complete Las Vegas’ meltdown. Next up in Week 14, Giants v Eagles is a tough matchup as Jalen Hurts and Co. have all the momentum. And the Jets are 10-point underdogs to Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills.
Aaron Judge & the Yankees have agreed on a 9-year, $360M contract that keeps the superstar in NY. Mike Francesa says that it's a "bad contract," but the status quo has been maintained. With Judge onboard, the Yankees still have a lot of work to do to get back to the World Series.
While the wait is on for Aaron Judge's landing spot, Mike Francesa reacts to the recent moves that landed Jacob deGrom in Texas and Justin Verlander in Queens.
Mike Francesa reacts to the Giants tie against Washington & the Jets loss on the road at Minnesota. The Jets showed they can compete against the top teams, but they need to clean up some gameplay to get over the hump. The Giants looked out of sorts early on, but when the defense stiffened, the Giants nearly pulled off a win. Overall, it was a frustrating tie that should have been a win. Mike looks at the other Sunday games as well, including the Eagles win over Tennessee. Eagles come to NY n...
As the league enters the home stretch, Mike reviews NFL Week 13 storylines and playoff scenarios. It's a huge game for the Giants -- they have lost three of the past four and now face a determined Commanders squad. In Minneapolis, Mike White and the Jets take on the 9-2 Vikings. Mike also responds to your emails.
On this episode, Mike breaks down NFL Week 13 storylines and answers your emails. You'll hear his takes on Aaron Judge's contract, Daniel Jones' future, Opie & Anthony, and much more. And he says that NFL defenses simply cannot allow QBs to continue running all over the field.
In this episode, Mike Francesa talks United States v Iran in a captivating World Cup match. Mike Leboff from Action Network breaks down the stakes and odds for the US men's squad, which must beat Iran to advance. Plus, updates on NFL Week 13 storylines, including critical matchups like Bills v Patriots, Chiefs v Bengals, Jets v Vikings, Giants v Commanders, and more.
Mike Francesa reacts to the Jets blowout win against the Chicago Bears. Mike White throws for 3 TD and over 300 years in the statement victory for the Jets. Mike also takes a look at more early games around the league.
Mike Francesa looks back to the Thanksgiving games & evaluates the Giants performance. Mike also answer your email & discusses the Jets QB situation.
On this episode, Mike Francesa shares Thanksgiving memories of John Madden and previews NFL Week 12 matchups. The huge Giants v Cowboys clash is important for both teams -- Mike says the Giants will need at least 200 rushing yards to win. And the Jets have officially benched Zach Wilson for Mike White, almost certainly due to Wilson’s post-game comments on Sunday. Can White step up?
Mike Francesa digs into the Giants' and Jet's QB issues. Both Daniel Jones and Zach Wilson must do more to keep their starting jobs, and Wilson in particular runs the risk of dividing the team locker room. He also responds to your emails.
Mike Francesa looks at two stinging losses in New York football. The Giants were blown out by the Lions at home; The Jets take a tough loss at New England on a last-minute punt return for a touchdown. Mike looks at other games from the Sunday slate as well.
This week, the NY Jets have an enormous game against the Patriots – can they finally go toe-to-toe with Bill Belichick’s squad? The Giants cannot overlook the scrappy Lions, who’ve recently shown fight. And after a sloppy game that cost them an undefeated season, the Eagles take on the rollercoaster Colts.
This weekend, Mike says that the Jets must clear a mental hurdle and prove that they’ve truly turned the team around. To do that, they have to defeat their archnemesis – Bill Belichick and his Patriots. Mike also responds to your emails about the Yankees, Giants, NFL trends, and much more.
Mike Francesa reacts the Giants taking care of business against Houston. Mike also talks about the wild Bills-Vikings game, and Josh Allen's turnover problems. Dallas blows a two score lead at Green Bay to give Aaron Rodgers new life. Matt Ryan makes a surprise appearance under center in a Colts victory against Vegas.
Mike Francesa says the Giants' running game will thrash the Texans’ poor rushing defense this weekend. Other key storylines include Geno Smith vs. Tom Brady in Germany, and the Vikings taking on a battered Josh Allen and the Bills. Plus, are you ready for some “bizarro” football between the dysfunctional Colts and the head-scratching Raiders?
Mike Francesa speculates about MLB free agency moves for the Yankees & Mets. And to the relief of Bills fans everywhere, the Josh Allen injury appears to be minor. He also responds to your emails.
Mike Francesa weighs in with his thoughts as a new college basketball season begins. He answers listener emails on the midterm elections, Zack Wilson, Nets drama, and the Yankees' roster. And despite his struggles this season, Mike says that Aaron Rodgers is still easily a first-ballot Hall of Famer.
On this episode, Mike Francesa breaks down another big win for the Jets. He also takes a look around the league on a loaded Sunday of NFL action. Follow Mike Francesa & BetRivers Network on Twitter: 📢 BetRivers Network podcast hub - https://blog.betrivers.com/#mfp 🐣 Mike Francesa (@MikeFrancesa) https://twitter.com/MikeFrancesa 🐣 BetRivers Network (@BRNPodcasts) https://twitter.com/BRNPodcasts 📧 Email your questions to mike at Mikefrancesapodcast@gmail.com On the road? Listen to The Mike...
Join Mike Francesa as he breaks down NFL Week 9 matchups on Francesa Football Friday. The Jets, he says, have no chance against the Bills this Sunday, especially if Zach Wilson doesn't start playing better. Plus, thoughts on the World Series battle between the Astros and Phillies and responses to your emails.
On this episode, Mike Francesa and Brad Thomas break down the races of this weekend's Breeders Cup World Championship. You'll hear predictions and analysis for the biggest races, including the Breeders' Cup Classic, which features $6 million in prize money.
With World Series Game 3 postponed by rain, Mike digs into his email inbox and responds to your emails. He touches on the evolution of sports betting, Aaron Judge's contact, and much more.
Mike Francesa looks at the two losses for the New York teams and more from around the league.
Join Mike Francesa as he breaks down NFL Week 8 matchups on Francesa Football Friday. Plus, former NFL WR Brandon Stokley joins the show to discuss NFL trends, including the struggles of NFL legends like Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, and Matt Ryan.
Mike Francesa and Bobby Valentine recap the 2022 MLB Playoffs and preview the World Series between the Phillies and Astros. Can the underdog Phillies really compete with this killer Astros team? Plus, Mike answers your emails -- are Yankees fans really "spoiled"?
Mike Francesa says the Yankees need to "clean house" after getting swept by the Astros. What sort of changes are in store for the Bronx Bombers as the offseason approaches?
Mike Francesa reacts to the Yankees elimination from the ALCS. The Bronx Bombers crashed and burned, but what comes next? The Yankees have been building toward this moment, and they weren't even close to competing with the Astros.
