

The Adam Schefter Podcast
ESPN, Adam Schefter
Adam Schefter talks with the biggest names in and around football, taking you inside what makes them tick and how they got to where they are.
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Dec 2, 2025 • 43min
The Bears 🔥, the Cowboys 👀, and a changing of the guard at QB?
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the top-seeded Bears, the charging Cowboys, the sliding Steelers, the most intriguing division races, a potential changing of the guard at QB, and give out their Week 13 Power Rankings.
0:00 Welcome
1:56 Who would have seen the Bears being atop the NFC at this point?
9:48 No one wants to face the Cowboys right now
16:26 Why are the Steelers sliding?
22:21 What's the most intriguing divisional race?
27:09 A potential changing of the guard among QBs?
30:56 Power Rankings
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Nov 25, 2025 • 42min
The NFL's UNBELIEVABLE Thanksgiving Weekend Schedule 👀 🦃
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show look ahead to a loaded Thanksgiving schedule, discuss the suddenly can't miss Browns, the state of the Colts, some coordinator changes, and unveil their weekly power rankings.
0:00 Welcome
3:19 The script writers couldn't do better than Chiefs-Cowboys on Thanksgiving
7:09 The full Thanksgiving slate is must-watch
16:55 Shedeur to start and Myles Garrett chasing history
21:46 Should we be worried about the Colts?
26:48 Coaching changes
34:15 Week 12 Power Rankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 20, 2025 • 33min
A Must Win for Mahomes, Cowboys-Eagles, + Burrow's Return 👀
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the top storylines heading into Week 12, including Joe Burrow's anticipated return, the QB questions in the AFC North, Colts-Chiefs, Eagles-Cowboys, and look ahead to an incredible Thanksgiving slate.
0:00 Welcome
0:58 Latest on Joe Burrow's highly anticipated return
6:41 QB questions in the AFC North
11:22 What's the game of the week?
16:09 The Mahomes stopper?
20:19 The Baker Mayfield-Sean McVay relationship
25:27 An incredible Thanksgiving slate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 18, 2025 • 36min
Chiefs or Ravens? Plus, the Bears are BACK
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss how defenses stepped up in Week 11, the state of some injured quarterbacks, the 5-5 Chiefs, the 1st place Bears, the 5-5 Ravens, and give out their Week 11 Power Rankings.
0:00 Welcome
1:29 The theme of the weekend
7:56 Injuries to Penix, Rodgers, and Gabriel
15:27 Do you still believe in the 5-5 Chiefs
19:54 The Bears sit atop the NFC North
24:11 The Ravens are rolling
27:51 Week 11 Power Rankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 13, 2025 • 33min
Why Week 11 is the BEST Week of the Season
This week, Adam welcomes Ty Schmit, co-host of The Pat McAfee Show and NFL analyst, to dive into an exciting Week 11. They spotlight the Seahawks-Rams game as the weekend's best matchup despite the early time slot. The Chiefs-Broncos clash is discussed with playoff implications, while the Ravens' impressive resurgence and roster moves are highlighted. Adam reveals he's eager to watch Jameis Winston, and they touch on the under-the-radar Bucs-Bills game. Lastly, they reflect on the Cowboys' emotional Monday night following the death of Marshawn Nealon.

Nov 11, 2025 • 29min
The Giants' Future, a loaded MVP Race, and Burrow's Return
Dan Stanczyk, an ESPN producer and fill-in co-host, dives into the chaos of the NFL landscape. The discussion kicks off with the surprise firing of Giants' coach Brian Daboll and the retained GM Joe Schoen. They explore Joe Burrow's potential return and its playoff implications for the Bengals. The loaded MVP race heats up with contenders like Jonathan Taylor and Matthew Stafford. Plus, insight into the unexpectedly low standings of the Bills, Chiefs, and Ravens, and Dan Campbell's strategic takeover of Lions' play-calling adds to the intrigue.

Nov 6, 2025 • 31min
Trade Deadline Reaction 👀 + the ELITE Matchups Highlighting Week 10 🍿
Ty Schmit, a media personality from The Pat McAfee Show, joins to dissect the NFL trade deadline. They analyze major trades and the implications for teams eyeing future quarterback prospects. The discussion shifts to what new acquisitions will bring to their teams and the Jets’ rebuilding challenges. Highlighting Week 10, Ty and Adam predict the Packers vs. Eagles showdown as a defining clash for NFC playoff spots while also delving into other key matchups. They wrap up with their top six power rankings in the league following the trade frenzy.

Nov 5, 2025 • 33min
Recapping a WILD Trade Deadline
Adam and Ty Schmit from The Pat McAfee Show react to a wild trade deadline with the Cowboys trading for Quinnen Williams, the Colts landing Sauce Gardner, the Jets selling foundational pieces, the Seahawks adding a WR, the Jaguars getting Jakobi Meyers, and the Cardinals rolling with Jacoby Brissett.
0:00 Welcome
2:27 Cowboys cash in their chips and land Quinnen Williams
6:07 Colts go all-in and trade for Sauce Gardner
10:37 The Jets Reset spoke volumes
15:46 Seattle gets another weapon
20:21 Jaguars add a wide receiver
24:12 Cardinals moving on from Kyler Murray? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 30, 2025 • 33min
Mahomes vs. Allen is the new Brady vs. Manning
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show preview Chiefs-Bills, react to Aidan Hutchinson's extension, discuss J.J. McCarthy's return, Tyler Shough taking over for the Saints, the biggest names that could be dealt, and choose the 2nd best game of the week.
0:00 Welcome
0:57 Chiefs at Bills is the NFL's crown jewel
4:31 The Lions have become a model franchise
10:28 J.J. McCarthy back in the saddle for Minnesota
16:16 Tyler Shough to start the rest of the way for the Saints
19:52 What's the over/under on the number of trades we'll see
24:54 What's the 2nd best game of the week? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 28, 2025 • 40min
NFL Trade Deadline Intel You Can't Miss
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the Ravens' handling of Lamar Jackson's injury, Jonathan Taylor's MVP case, next week's trade deadline, the Packers' being back atop the NFC standings, Denver's defense, and give out their weekly top 6 power rankings.
0:00 Welcome
3:08 Why Ravens' handling of Lamar Jackson's injury was such a big deal
11:17 Jonathan Taylor's MVP case
15:52 All of the NFL trade deadline info you need
22:28 Packers back atop the NFC
28:11 Coining a nickname for the Broncos' defense
32:05 Weekly top 6 Power Rankings
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