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Aug 11, 2025 • 1h 52min
Preseason Week 1 takeaways + NFC South DEEP DIVE: breakouts, win totals & bold picks | Football 301
Nate Tice is joined by Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald to deep dive on the NFC South division and give you everything you need to keep an eye on this season. But first, the trio each give their biggest takeaway from Week 1 of preseason action, including the New York Giants defense, the New York Jets run game and some interesting offensive usage from the Jacksonville Jaguars.Later, Nate, Matt and Charles deep dive on the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers to determine what to watch on offense and defense, a potential breakout player and their final over/under win total picks.(4:55) - What we learned from preseason Week 1(23:00) - Falcons deep dive(48:55) - Panthers deep dive(1:09:15) - Saints deep dive(1:31:15) - Buccaneers deep dive Subscribe to the Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube
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Aug 7, 2025 • 59min
Is Shedeur Sanders being put in a disaster scenario, are the 49ers still elite & more preseason questions! | Inside Coverage
Could starting in preseason actually do more harm than good for Shedeur Sanders? Yahoo Sports' Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab start the show with an in depth debate about the value of NFL preseason games, before tackling the news that the Cleveland Browns will start Sanders at QB. Later on in the show senior writer Charles Robinson joins Frank from Charlotte, NC to break down the Browns preseason matchup against the Carolina Panthers. The two move on to C Rob's latest travels around the league's training camps. Are the San Francisco 49ers still elite after losing so much talent this offseason? Could the Denver Broncos be Super Bowl contenders or is Sean Payton just drumming up hype? Can J.J. McCarthy answer the call for the Minnesota Vikings? We're discussing all that and more on this episode of Inside Coverage!(2:40) - Should teams play starters in preseason?(9:55) - What to expect from Shedeur Sanders in preseason(30:20) - Panthers training camp notes(34:50) - Are the 49ers still contenders?(42:55) - Are the Broncos Super Bowl contenders?(52:10) - What to expect from the Vikings
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Aug 6, 2025 • 1h 50min
2025 AFC North BOLD Predictions: Bengals, Browns, Ravens & Steelers DEEP Dive! | Football 301
Which team will sit on top of the AFC North after the 2025 NFL season? Yahoo Sports' Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald preview the division, starting with the Cincinnati Bengals. Will the star-studded offense be able to overcome the team's defensive woes? Next, the trio moves on to the Cleveland Browns. Which signal caller will reign supreme in their packed QB room? Later, the boys break down the Baltimore Ravens and whether Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry can lead the team to a Super Bowl. They finish the show up with the Pittsburgh Steelers. What should we expect from 41-year-old Aaron Rodgers at QB? It's an information-packed episode that you don't want to miss!(5:00) - Cincinnati Bengals deep dive(31:45) - Cleveland Browns deep dive(57:45) - Baltimore Ravens deep dive(1:21:40) - Pittsburgh Steelers deep dive
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Aug 5, 2025 • 1h 8min
Ranking QBs by point spreads, Super Bowl picks and more! 2025 NFL betting primer ft. Ben Fawkes | Inside Coverage
What do NFL bettors need to know as we head towards the 2025 season? Yahoo Sports Senior sports betting analyst Ben Fawkes joins Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab to discuss all things betting around the NFL. We start with Micah Parsons' trade request from the Dallas Cowboys. How would potential missed time affect the line for the team's Week 1 matchup vs. the Philadelphia Eagles? Then, the guys talk about Ben's article ranking all 32 starting NFL QBs by point-spread value. Does Aaron Rodgers place on the list signify a drop off? Later on in the show, they break down some of the most popular win totals of the 2025 season. Who is overvalued? They finish the pod up with a discussion on preseason betting before a rapid-fire round of best bets for the 2025 season. It's a super informative episode for bettors and non-bettors alike!(2:00) - How does Micah Parsons affect Dallas in Week 1?(11:00) - Ranking NFL QBs based on point spread value(25:00) - NFL win totals: who’s overvalued?(38:40) - Huge bet on Raiders to the Super Bowl??(41:25) - Why preseason betting is full of value(46:00) - Best bets for the 2025 NFL season
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Aug 4, 2025 • 1h 34min
NFC North DEEP DIVE: breakouts, win totals & bold picks + Micah Parsons wants out? | Football 301
Who will win the NFC North? Yahoo Sports' Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald preview the division, but first they discuss some news. Will Micah Parsons ever actually be traded away from the Dallas Cowboys? And should we be more concerned about Matthew Stafford's back injury? After that they break down the NFC North, starting with the Chicago Bears and new head coach Ben Johnson. Will Caleb Williams have a breakout season under new leadership? They move on to theorize about the future of the Detroit Lions, who will be playing under new offensive and defensive coordinators. Next, they discuss the Green Bay Packers. Will shaky play at cornerback be an issue this season? They finish the show up with the Minnesota Vikings. How will first-year starting QB J.J. McCarthy fare under the spotlight? Don't miss this packed and informative episode!(3:40) - Micah Parsons requests a trade(11:00) - Time to panic about Matthew Stafford’s back?(18:15) - Chicago Bears deep dive(47:15) - Detroit Lions deep dive(1:04:45) - Green Bay Packers deep dive(1:20:35) - Minnesota Vikings deep dive
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Jul 31, 2025 • 1h 38min
Top 10 NFL offenses heading into the 2025 NFL season! | Football 301
Which team has the best offense in the NFL? Yahoo Sports' Nate Tice, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald debate their top 10 offenses as we head into the 2025 season. Are people sleeping on the Dallas Cowboys? Will changes at offensive coordinator hurt the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions? And which teams score an honorable mention? It's an absolutely jam-packed episode that you don't want to miss!(4:05) - Top 10-8(30:25) - Top 7 & 6(56:20) - Top 5 & 4(1:08:50) - Top 3(1:31:50) - Final recap & honorable mentions
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Jul 30, 2025 • 54min
Trey Hendrickson returns to camp, Aaron Rodgers throws a pick & more from NFL training camps | Inside Coverage
What's next for the Cincinnati Bengals now that Trey Hendrickson has chosen to hold in instead of out? Yahoo Sports NFL reporter Jori Epstein joins Jason Fitz from her national training camp tour to discuss the latest updates from teams around the league. Should we be panicking about the Pittsburgh Steelers after Aaron Rodgers' interception? And how much pressure are the Philadelphia Eagles facing as the defending Super Bowl champs? We break it all down and more!(2:35) - Training camp updates: Detroit Lions(8:59) - Training camp updates: Cincinnati Bengals(18:51) - Training camp updates: Pittsburgh Steelers(32:00) - Training camp updates: Washington Commanders(42:30) - Training camp updates: Philadelphia Eagles
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Jul 29, 2025 • 1h 38min
Top 10 NFL defenses heading into 2025 + Nate's top summer storylines | Football 301
On the latest edition of Football 301, Nate Tice and Charles McDonald discuss Nate's top storylines from training camp so far, including new developments from the Kansas City Chiefs offensive line, Marvin Harrison Jr. bulking up for a big sophomore season, the Chicago Bears' chaotic training camp practices and more! Later, the guys rank their top 10 defenses in the league heading into the 2025 season.(3:15) - Josh Simmons takes over at LT for Chiefs(9:00) - Marvin Harrison Jr. bulks up(12:00) - Joe Mixon out with foot injury(17:30) - Luther Burden and Bears camp chaos(24:45) - Top 10 defenses in the NFL: 10-5(1:03:15) - Top 10 defenses in the NFL: Top 5Subscribe to the Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube
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Jul 28, 2025 • 56min
Caleb's camp struggles, Wilkins' mysterious Raiders release & more training camp reactions | Inside Coverage
In this episode of Inside Coverage, Jason Fitz, Charles Robinson and Frank Schwab dive deep into the biggest headlines coming out of NFL training camp. Should Chicago Bears fans be worried about Caleb Williams’ rocky training camp start? Has Kyler Murray already peaked, or can he still reclaim his star trajectory? And what’s really going on behind the scenes with Christian Wilkins and the Las Vegas Raiders? All that and more on today's show.(2:00) - Raiders training camp notes & takeaways(18:00) - Cardinals training camp notes & takeaways(30:45) - Caleb Williams & Bears offense struggling early(43:00) - Terry McLaurin reports to training camp(49:30) - Rashawn Slater & Jake Ferguson extensions Subscribe to the Inside Coverage on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube❤️ Inside Coverage would be nothing without the impact of our beloved Terez Paylor, who was a pillar of Yahoo Sports' NFL editorial and podcast coverage. We will continue to produce this NFL podcast in his honor, and hope that you can support Terez Paylor's legacy in one of three ways:• Buy an "All-Juice Team" hoodie or tee. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University: http://breakingt.com/Terez• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez Paylor: https://mizzougivedirect.missouri.edu/fund.aspx?item_id=699• Donate directly to the Terez A. Paylor Scholarship at Howard University: http://giving.howard.edu/givenowUnder “Tribute,” please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under “Designation,” click on “Other” and write in “Terez A. Paylor Scholarship.”
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Jul 23, 2025 • 1h 12min
Breaking down the NFLPA drama, Terry McLaurin holds out & biggest training camp questions | Football 301
What are our biggest questions as training camps begin? Yahoo Sports' Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald drop the burning questions on their minds about J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings, the Browns four-way QB battle and more. But first, they discuss some news around the league, including the latest developments in the NFLPA scandal. Later in the show, the guys take a look at some looming contract disputes. How big of an effect will Terry McLaurin's holdout have on Jayden Daniels? We're tackling that and more on today's show!(1:54) Breaking down the NFLPA scandal(11:20) Latest contract extensions(24:45) Do these contract disputes really matter?(47:48) Biggest training camp questions
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