The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
The Athletic
The Athletic’s flagship NFL podcast covers the league like only The Athletic can. Host Robert Mays and co-hosts Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman dive into the biggest stories, break down the Xs and Os, and tackle the ins and outs of roster building. They meticulously 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. You want year-round draft coverage? You'll get that here, too, with draft expert Dane Brugler. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Nov 3, 2021 • 1h 9min
NFL midseason awards & superlatives with Bill Barnwell
What team has impressed the most this season? What team has been the most disappointing? Who is leading the way for offensive and defensive rookie of the year? Coach of the year? MVP? ESPN’s Bill Barnwell joins Robert Mays to give out midseason awards and superlatives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 2, 2021 • 58min
Von Miller traded to the Rams, Derrick Henry injured & Mailbag talking Eagles, Cowboys, NFL rule changes & more with Benjamin Solak
Benjamin Solak of The Ringer joins Robert Mays on the heels of the Von Miller trade, which sends the All-Pro from the Denver Broncos to the Los Angeles Rams. They react to it all + the Derrick Henry injury news before diving into your mailbag questions concerning the Eagles, the Cowboys and Kellen Moore, choosing between the Browns and the Bengals, a fun spin on an NFL rule change and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 1, 2021 • 1h 7min
Ranking the best teams after week 8, Mike White shocks the Bengals, the Saints top the Bucs & more with Nate Tice
How do the best teams in the AFC and NFC rank at (basically) the halfway point of the season? Following a weird week 8, Nate Tice and Robert Mays discuss Mike White's huge day for the Jets over the Bengals, the Saints topping the Bucs, the curious conundrum of Baker Mayfield and the Browns' offense, Amari Cooper pulling the Cowboys past the Vikings and more week 8 reaction.ATHLETIC DISCOUNT @ theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 29, 2021 • 1h 22min
Spotlight on Saints’ defense, Vikings-Cowboys preview & key matchups between AFC contenders with Nate Tice + Sheil Kapadia’s Week 8 picks
Robert Mays and Nate Tice start the “Friday Five” by discussing a big test for the Saints’ defense against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers. They also preview Vikings-Cowboys before diving into important AFC matchups between the Chargers and Patriots, as well as the Browns and Steelers. Finally, after another perfect week, Sheil Kapadia looks to extend his lead on Nate with his Week 8 picks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 28, 2021 • 1h 18min
NFL owners meetings, pressure mounts for Joe Brady & Packers-Cardinals TNF preview with Lindsay Jones + what makes a good head coach with Mitchell Schwartz
While the NFL owners meetings are underway in New York, Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones discuss the latest with the WFT investigation as well as the league’s stance on Deshaun Watson. They also discuss what’s at stake for Joe Brady and Sam Darnold in Week 8 before previewing the Thursday Night Football showdown between the Packers and Cardinals. Finally, Mitchell Schwartz stops by to talk about his concern for the Chiefs, what makes a good head coach in 2021 and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 27, 2021 • 1h 5min
Scheme trends shaping the 2021 season with PFF's Seth Galina and Diante Lee
Which schemes have defined the 2021 NFL season through the first seven weeks? Robert Mays sits down with PFF’s Diante Lee and Seth Galina to examine the trends on offense and defense. They discuss what they numbers tell us, what has been the biggest surprise and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 26, 2021 • 57min
Mailbag: Ravens, Broncos & Jets fans are worried, who is Kyle Shanahan, Patrick Mahomes, football memories & more with Lindsay Jones
Lindsay Jones is here to open the week 7 Mailbag - and boy was it a doozy. Hear why Broncos, Chiefs, Ravens and Jets fans are currently terrified, what Bengals fans are allowed to think about this team, memories of football with family, a look at Kyle Shanahan's tenure with the 49ers and much more via your voicemail and email. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 25, 2021 • 1h 9min
Titans tear apart the Chiefs, the Bengals might be legit, chaos in Carolina, Zach Wilson & Justin Fields growing pains & more with Nate Tice
As the storm of week 7 settles down, Robert Mays and Nate Tice react to the biggest storylines like Ja'Marr Chase taking over the Rookie of the Year conversation & the Bengals themselves perhaps being for real, the Titans emerging in a muddy AFC, chaos with the Carolina Panthers after benching Sam Darnold, growing pains for Zach Wilson with the Jets and Justin Fields with the Bears and more as we look to week 8. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 22, 2021 • 1h 26min
Derrick Henry goes beast mode, Packers potent offense & Bucs dominant D + Sheil Kapadia’s Week 7 picks
Robert Mays and Nate Tice dive into their weekly 'Friday Five'. Derrick Henry is on pace for another 2000 yard season with the Titans. The Packers have made some offensive tweaks in 2021 to help Aaron Rodgers. The Bucs defense continues to dominate against the run. Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase has lived up to the hype in Cincinnati. Mac Jones is playing like a veteran in New England's offense. Plus, Sheil Kapadia joins the show for his weekly picks segment. This week he likes the Patriots, Seahawks & Colts. Nate(dog) has his eye on the Bears, Ravens & Chiefs. Week 7 is here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 21, 2021 • 1h 5min
Deshaun Watson trade rumors, what’s at stake for Jared Goff and can the Browns overcome injuries with Lindsay Jones + a New England Patriots team visit with Matthew Fairburn
Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones discuss the latest with the Deshaun Watson trade discussions as the deadline approaches in less than two weeks. Plus, what’s at stake for Jared Goff vs. the Rams and can the Browns overcome their long list of injuries? Finally, The Athletic’s Matthew Fairburn joins the show to talk about what he’s learned covering the Patriots this season, Mac Jones’ development and whether or not New England can contend this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
