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-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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Sep 22, 2021 • 1h 28min
Inside Monday Night Football with Louis Riddick + breaking down the WFT’s defensive line and Steelers’ offense with Mitchell Schwartz
ESPN analyst Louis Riddick joins Robert Mays to discuss what goes into the Monday Night Football broadcast. Louis also gives his assessment of the Packers and he explains why he’s expecting a big year from Derek Carr and the Raiders. Then, Mitchell Schwartz and Robert talk about their takeaways from Chiefs-Ravens before breaking down their early observations of Washington’s defensive line and the Steelers’ offense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 21, 2021 • 1h 1min
Mailbag: Mac Jones' trajectory, Bears concerns, Colts questions, Bills burdens & more with Stephen Holder
National NFL Writer for The Athletic, Stephen Holder, joins Robert Mays for this weeks listener mailbag with topics such as Mac Jones' trajectory in New England, Chicago Bears concerns with Justin Fields, the Buffalo Bills' start and much more as we close the book on week 2.DISCOUNT @ theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 20, 2021 • 1h 20min
Lamar Jackson flips past the Chiefs, the Cowboys edge the Chargers, Kyler Murray carries the Cardinals & more with Nate Tice
Robert Mays and Nate Tice bring you all the week 2 headlines as Lamar Jackson finally edges Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, the Cowboys and Dak Prescott barely scrape by Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers, Sam Darnold continues to impress in Carolina, Zach Wilson and Trevor Lawrence do the opposite after a few weeks and Who Gets the Belt for week 2? All that and much more postgame reaction on The Athletic Football Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 17, 2021 • 1h 34min
5 things to watch in Week 2 + picks against the spread with Nate Tice and Sheil Kapadia
Robert Mays and Nate Tice debut the “Friday Five” segment where they talk about the top things they are watching heading into the weekend. They discuss the excitement surrounding DeVonta Smith, Dak Prescott vs. Brandon Staley’s defense and more. Plus, The Athletic’s Sheil Kapadia joins the show to (hopefully) redeem himself with his Week 2 picks against the spread. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 16, 2021 • 1h 9min
Who has the most at stake this week with Lindsay Jones + a Seattle Seahawks team visit with Michael-Shawn Dugar
The Athletic’s Lindsay Jones joins Robert Mays to break down all the news and notes across the league, including Ryan Fitzpatrick’s injury, OBJ’s status for Sunday and Urban Meyer’s comments regarding the USC job. Plus, who has the most at stake this week? They talk about what they are watching in Week 2 and the big questions they are looking to have answered. Then, Seahawks writer Michael-Shawn Dugar stops by to discuss how Seattle has revamped the offense and the biggest takeaways from their win over the Colts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 15, 2021 • 1h 25min
The rise of the Brandon Staley defense and how NFL offenses should respond with Jourdan Rodrigue + Examining Week 1 with Mitchell Schwartz
Robert Mays sits down with The Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue for an in-depth conversation on the rise of the Brandon Staley defense. Jourdan discusses her research and how NFL offenses are looking to respond. Plus, All-Pro OT Mitchell Schwartz is back to discuss the QB situation in Chicago, the Chiefs’ performance against the Browns, the Ravens’ issues at tackle and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 14, 2021 • 55min
Mailbag: Vikings fans want change, Eagles illusions, Carson Wentz & the Colts, new jersey numbers & more with Mike Sando
The Athletic's Senior Writer / Football GM co-host Mike Sando joins Robert Mays for the first Athletic Football Show mailbag of the season as Minnesota Vikings fans aren't happy, Colts fans are curious about Carson Wentz, the Eagles might be seeing an illusion, jersey number controversy, the Broncos offense looking unexpectedly sharp and more. Want to leave a message? Call 872-222-7073 or email athleticfootballshow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 13, 2021 • 1h 10min
The Chiefs outlast the Browns, Justin Herbert shows out, the Saints shock the Packers & more with Nate Tice
Week 1 of NFL action has wrapped up as the Kansas City Chiefs topped the Cleveland Browns, the Steelers settle down the Bills offense, Aaron Rodgers and the Packers lay an egg in New Orleans, Justin Herbert balls out on 3rd down and much more. Join Robert Mays and Nate Tice for their weekly postgame reaction as week 1 approaches its end.Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sq5ELmnyoEAthletic discount @ theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 10, 2021 • 1h 10min
Week 1 picks, predicting end-of-year awards, Super Bowl & more mini-contests with Nate Tice & Sheil Kapadia
We're kicking off our weekly Friday Fun here on the Athletic Football Show with our first Mini-Contest of the year as Sheil Kapadia and Nate Tice go head-to-head in a winner-take-all battle for the ages. Who will come out on top in the picks game at the end of the season? Place your bets now! Plus the guys predict MVP, Super Bowl winners, Coach of the Year and more as week 1 finally arrives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 9, 2021 • 1h 18min
AFC West preview with Mitchell Schwartz - Chiefs, Chargers, Broncos & Raiders
Robert Mays welcomes Super Bowl LIV champion and All-Pro OT Mitchell Schwartz to preview the AFC West. Can the new additions on the Chiefs’ offensive line protect Patrick Mahomes? What will year two look like for Justin Herbert? Can Teddy Bridgewater be the spark for the Broncos’ offense? What can we expect from the Raiders revamped defense? They discuss all of that and more in the final division preview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
