The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Week 5 of the NFL season has arrived, and with it comes a whole new slate of questions. Who will take the early lead in the AFC North when the Bengals and Ravens get together? What will the sputtering Rams offense do with a tough test against the top-flight Cowboys defense? How are the Giants and Seahawks doing what they're doing on offense? Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Diante Lee are here to provide answers to those questions on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceFollow Diante on Twitter: @DianteLeeFBSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:15 Game of the Week: Bengals-Ravens17:35 Gameplan of the Week: Rams offense vs. Cowboys defense41:16 The oddities of the Giants offense50:30 Is the Seahawks offense...good?59:40 Chargers-Browns70:20 Under the Hood: The Falcons offense81:10 Win my Fourth Screen85:40 Week 5 picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Beller and Brandon Funston return for the week 5 fantasy football conversation as they bring you two QBs who have surprised so far, including one in Seattle, plus two QBs taking over for teams that might have fantasy significance soon. All that and more, presented by KFC!0:00 Jared Goff5:30 Geno Smith11:40 Zach Wilson17:10 Kenny Pickett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic NFL insider Jeff Howe joins Robert Mays to go over the biggest news and stories across the league heading into Week 5. The guys discuss the latest on Tua Tagovailoa, take stock of the Raiders, and revisit some takes they wouldn't mind having back on Patrick Mahomes and Rashan Gary. Then, comedian and Colts fan Megan Gailey joines Robert to plead for an exorcism—and perhaps the lifting of a curse?— for her favorite team.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Jeff on Twitter: @jeffphoweFollow Megan on Twitter: @megangaileySubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:05 The latest news — Tua Tagovailoa, more issues for the Broncos, and more OL injuries19:15 Where and what are the Raiders?34:42 Take Two: Patrick Mahomes and Rashan Gary46:51 Are you Buying This?54:28 Colts QB therapy with comedian Megan Gailey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Staples and Dane Brugler discuss Bryce Young’s shoulder injury and how it will impact the QB’s stock. Then, they examine what they’ve seen from the top running backs in college football as well as Ohio State’s draft prospects. Plus, The Athletic’s Nick Baumgardner joins the show to talk about the NFL All-Rookie team through Week 4. They break down each position, who has impressed them most and which rookie they are looking to see more from as the season continues.Subscribe to the TAFS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6gWjMSDj7-8j3iCc2ZGo3g0:50-10:31 Bryce Young’s shoulder injury10:32-24:15 Top RBs to watch (Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, Devon Achane)24:16-31:57 Ohio State prospects (Miyan Williams, Dawand Jones, Zach Harrison, Steele Chambers)32:20-54:24 NFL All-Rookie team through Week 454:28-58:21 What to watch this weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've played one-quarter of the 2022 NFL season. What better time to plant some flags and make some tiers. Robert Mays and Mike Sando do just that on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys break all 32 teams into tiers, from Super Bowl Favorites to the Shadow Realm.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Mike on Twitter: @SandoNFLSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:00 Contenders!5:30 Contenders?12:45 Lightning in a bottle25:00 Frisky upstarts35:10 What's the plan here?37:30 This isn't the plan!40:55 The Shadow Realm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's football hangover features a supposed contender squeaking out a win over a banged-up, inferior opponent; two young quarterbacks making different types of debuts; and a couple of AFC South teams that seem to be going in different directions. Robert Mays and Diante Lee break down Vikings-Saints, Jets-Steelers, and Titans-Colts on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Diante on Twitter: @DianteLeeFBSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:00 Vikings-Saints25:40 Jets-Steelers51:30 Titans-Colts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One-quarter of the NFL season is just about in the books, and we just might be witnessing a run game renaissance. That's just one topic Robert Mays and Nate Tice hit on the Week 4 recap episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also discuss the Bills' comeback victory against the Ravens, the Eagles moving to 4-0 with a win over the Jaguars, the defense-optional point-fest between the Seahawks and Lions, and more.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:15 Chiefs-Buccaneers7:20 Bills-Ravens17:30 Eagles-Jaguars32:20 The run game is back!43:20 Are we worried about the Packers?49:17 The Cowboys defense is for real61:08 Kenny Pickett takes over68:10 Defense optional for the Seahawks and Lions79:25 The Panthers are a mess87:25 We See You Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller discuss the Dolphins’ handling of Tua Tagovailoa’s injury following the scary scene on Thursday Night Football. They also talk about their takeaways from the game before breaking down what makes a RB Hall of Fame worthy. Plus, they get into the Chargers’ injury situation, the Cowboys’ offense with Cooper Rush, the Jaguars’ playoff potential, changes to the Pro Bowl and much more. Subscribe to the TAFS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6gWjMSDj7-8j3iCc2ZGo3g2:05 Handling of Tua Tagovailoa’s injury11:37 TNF takeaways18:37 What makes an RB Hall of Fame worthy?26:30 Chargers injuries33:00 Thee Jaguars’ potential41:44 Cowboys’ offense44:36 Concerns for the Commanders48:00 Pro Bowl changes53:30 Week 4 Picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays and Mike Jones discuss Tua Tagovailoa's head and neck injuries and, more importantly, the process that allowed him to take the field in the first place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who had Bills-Ravens as a must-watch game in Week 4 before the season started? OK, OK, that was an easy one. Who had Jaguars-Eagles? That's the beauty of the NFL right there. Some things are as we predicted, but many others are already a jumbled mess. A beautiful, jumbled mess. Robert Mays, Nate Tice and Diante Lee preview Week 4 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmaysFollow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_TiceFollow Diante on Twitter: @DianteLeeFBSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTube1:17 Jaguars-Eagles19:46 Bills-Ravens35:29 Chiefs offense vs. Buccaneers defense48:30 Falcons-Browns63:30 Under the Hood on the Broncos offense72:08 Under the Hood on the Rams offense77:47 Fourth Screen81:30 Week 4 picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.