Football 301 with Nate Tice

Nate Tice and Charles McDonald preview the most interesting NFL matchups of Week 5. The Houston Texans host the Buffalo Bills but will it ultimately be a QB vs. QB battle? The New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings are headed overseas to play in London in a Sam Darnold “revenge game” and just how worried are we about the Dallas Cowboys’ defense going up against the Pittsburgh Steelers? Then, it’s a way-too-early 2025 mock draft as Nate & Charles give their top 10 picks. How early are they taking some of college football’s brightest stars like Colorado’s Travis Hunter & Shedeur Sanders, Miami’s Cam Ward, and more? Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/46gILkF🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A4mYAD📢Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuT(3:18) Buffalo Bills @ Houston Texans(17:06) New Orleans Saints @ Kansas City Chiefs(27:03) New York Jets @ Minnesota Vikings(36:39) Dallas Cowboys defense wellness check(42:11) 2025 NFL mock draft Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Nate Tice and Matt Harmon join forces to do a deep dive on all eight division leaders at the one quarter mark of the 2024 NFL season and determine their confidence level in each team to win the division when all is said and done. The duo start with the two Monday night games, as the Miami Dolphins look extremely concerning without Tua and the Detroit Lions offense has found its bread and butter.Nate and Matt move on to division leader deep dives and start with every division in the NFC as they discuss how sustainable Sam Darnold's start is, their faith in Mike Macdonald's defense, why Jayden Daniels is clicking so well in D.C. and much more. Next up is every division leader in the AFC as the duo go back and forth on George Pickens and Nico Collins' fantastic starts to the season, why Andy Reid's passing offense might be a little overrated, whether or not to be concerned about the Buffalo Bills and more.(3:00) Tennessee Titans and Detroit Lions get Monday night wins(16:45) Minnesota Vikings lead the NFC North(25:15) Tampa Bay Buccaneers lead the NFC South(32:45) Seattle Seahawks lead the NFC West(38:20) Washington Commanders lead the NFC East(47:30) Pittsburgh Steelers lead the AFC North(55:05) Houston Texans lead the AFC South(1:03:55) Kansas City Chiefs lead the AFC West(1:09:15) Buffalo Bills lead the AFC EastSubscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/46gILkF🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A4mYAD📢Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuT Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Nate Tice and Charles McDonald join forces to preview the best, most interesting and sloppiest matchups ahead of Week 4 of NFL action. The duo start with in-depth previews of the three premiere matchups as they attempt to determine if Geno Smith can keep his hot streak alive against a dangerous Detroit Lions defense, if the Green Bay Packers defense can start catching some of Sam Darnold's inaccurate throws and whether or not the Baltimore Ravens D can stop a humming Buffalo team that hasn't been slowed down yet this season.Next, Nate and Charles enter Four-Minute Offense to analyze a couple key matchups to keep an eye on, including a hoss fight in Indianapolis and Jalen Hurts against a Tampa Bay defense that's given him fits in the past.The hosts wrap up with "Slop Watch," where they give you a reason to watch a game you might otherwise turn off, including a chess match in Chicago, the Arizona Cardinals trying to stop Jayden Daniels and a New England Patriots team that just might have the juice to keep it close against the San Francisco 49ers.(2:40) Seattle Seahawks @ Detroit Lions(11:45) Minnesota Vikings @ Green Bay Packers (21:40) Buffalo Bills @ Baltimore Ravens(33:30) Pittsburgh Steelers @ Indianapolis Colts(40:20) Philadelphia Eagles @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers(46:15) Los Angeles Rams @ Chicago Bears(50:55) Washington Commanders @ Arizona Cardinals(54:05) New England Patriots @ San Francisco 49ersSubscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/46gILkF🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A4mYAD📢Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuT Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Nate Tice is joined by Charles McDonald to give their thoughts and takeaways from Week 3 of NFL action. The duo start by recapping the Monday night games and discussing just how bad the Cincinnati Bengals defense is, and what's going right with the Buffalo Bills that's allowed them to cruise to a 3-0 start — including a dominant win over the Jacksonville Jaguars last night.Next, Nate and Charles deep dive on the rest of the 3-0 teams and try to determine what's going right and how good each team is. They dialogue on the Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs.Later, the hosts take a look at some struggling players and teams and determine how concerned we should be. Nate outlines what's broken about the Dallas Cowboys defense, whether the Caleb Williams and Anthony Richardson panic is overblown and how teams are attacking the San Francisco 49ers defense.(2:30) Monday night recap: Bills dominate, Jaguars & Bengals look lost(22:50) Dissecting what's going right with every 3-0 team(53:25) What's going wrong with the Cowboys & 49ers D, young QBsSubscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/46gILkF🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A4mYAD📢Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuT Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Nate Tice is joined by Charles McDonald to discuss their favorite matchups to watch for NFL Week 3. The duo start with the Los Angeles Chargers against the Pittsburgh Steelers, as Jim Harbaugh will face his first real test for his run-first offense. Next up the New Orleans Saints take on the Philadelphia Eagles, and Charles wonders if Philly can make OC Clint Kubiak actually think on the fly. C.J. Stroud vs. Brian Flores' Minnesota defense will be a great matchup to watch, and Derek Stingley Jr. vs. Justin Jefferson on the other side is must-see TV. The Arizona Cardinals have to face a real NFL offensive line this week in the Detroit Lions, and the Cardinals defense is doing some interesting stuff pre-play.Nate and Charles finish up with some four-minute offense, as the Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys compete in the "you good?" bowl, and the Atlanta Falcons try to improve on their Week 2 performance by taking on the Kansas City Chiefs.(3:35) Los Angeles Chargers @ Pittsburgh Steelers(19:45) Philadelphia Eagles @ New Orleans Saints(33:50) Houston Texans @ Minnesota Vikings(43:45) Detroit Lions @ Arizona Cardinals(55:35) Four-minute offense: Ravens @ Cowboys, Chiefs @ FalconsSubscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/46gILkF🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A4mYAD📢Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuT Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Nate Tice is joined by Matt Harmon to look back at a few of their takes from before the season started and decide whether to stay, fold or double down after two weeks of NFL action.The duo fire off their own takes at each other and go back and forth on the Carolina Panthers (and the Bryce Young benching), Aidan Hutchinson, Joe Burrow, the playoff hopes for the Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Rams, New York Giants, Chicago Bears, Indianapolis Colts and Seattle Seahawks and more.Nate and Matt wrap up the show with a rookie wide receiver check-in as they evaluate the performances through two weeks of Brian Thomas Jr, Xavier Worthy, Rome Odunze, Marvin Harrison Jr and Keon Coleman.(2:35) Diontae Johnson was the most crucial addition of the entire offseason(9:35) Vikings will make the playoffs(16:25) Aidan Hutchinson will win Defensive Player of the Year(20:55) Joe Burrow might be cooked(27:10) Rams will finish last in the NFC West(31:40) Giants will get the first overall pick with a top ten defense(40:10) Bears will make the playoffs(46:50) Colts & Seahawks are playoff teams(55:10) Rookie wide receiver check-ins Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Nate Tice is joined by the great Charles McDonald as the duo deep dive on their favorite matchups heading into the Week 2 NFL slate.Nate and Charles discuss the Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots matchup where Ryan Grubb will have his first welcome to the NFL moment, Deshaun Watson trying to survive against a highly underrated Jags defense, whether or not a Tampa Bay Buccaneers team can hold up against a more talented Detroit Lions unit, Caleb Williams and the Chicago passing game trying to come alive against the Houston Texans and the one-legged Kirk Cousins offense in Atlanta facing off against an actual contender. The duo finish off with some final thoughts on how the Los Angeles Chargers and Minnesota Vikings might both be able to get their run games going on Sunday.(3:00) Seattle Seahawks @ New England Patriots(13:35) Cleveland Browns @ Jacksonville Jaguars(28:15) Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Detroit Lions(43:30) Chicago Bears @ Houston Texans(56:55) Atlanta Falcons @ Philadelphia Eagles Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Nate Tice is joined by Matt Harmon to get some takes of both mild and spicy variety off their chest as they give their thoughts on Week 1 of NFL action. The duo go back and forth spouting their takes on Jordan Mason, the New England Patriots offense, the return of Mike Zimmer, Kirk Cousins, Joe Mixon, the New Orleans Saints offense, Bo Nix, Antonio Pierce, Dan Quinn, the Jacksonville Jaguars defense and much more.(5:15) New York Jets @ San Francisco 49ers(9:45) Green Bay Packers @ Philadelphia Eagles(14:25) Pittsburgh Steelers @ Atlanta Falcons(19:00) Arizona Cardinals @ Buffalo Bills(24:45) Tennessee Titans @ Chicago Bears(28:40) Minnesota Vikings @ New York Giants(34:45) New England Patriots @ Cincinnati Bengals(39:30) Carolina Panthers @ New Orleans Saints(43:30) Houston Texans @ Indianapolis Colts(48:15) Las Vegas Raiders @ Los Angeles Chargers(52:15) Jacksonville Jaguars @ Miami Dolphins(56:55) Dallas Cowboys @ Cleveland Browns(1:02:15) Denver Broncos @ Seattle Seahawks(1:06:15) Washington Commanders @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers(1:12:15) Los Angeles Rams @ Detroit Lions Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Nate Tice is joined by Charles McDonald to finally talk about some real life NFL football games. After going through their favorite responses to Charles' tweet asking for heinous NFL season predictions, the duo pick six games that have the most interesting matchups to watch in this weekend's slate, discussing all of the primetime matchups, a loaded AFC South duel, a battle for Florida and Deshaun Watson trying to survive against a loaded Dallas defense.Later, Nate and Charles discuss all the rest of the 15 NFL matchups in Week 1 and give something to watch for in each and every game.(1:35) Favorite heinous 2024 NFL season predictions(5:30) Green Bay Packers @ Philadelphia Eagles(11:45) Houston Texans @ Indianapolis Colts(17:50) Jacksonville Jaguars @ Miami Dolphins(24:30) Dallas Cowboys @ Cleveland Browns(28:30) Los Angeles Rams @ Detroit Lions(33:45) New York Jets @ San Francisco 49ers(39:15) Rapid fire: one thing to watch in every Sunday matchup Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Nate Tice is joined by Charles McDonald and Matt Harmon to give their final predictions ahead of the 2024 NFL season, including awards like MVP and rookies of the year, division winners, Super Bowl champs and more.The trio start off with their picks for Offensive & Defensive Player of the Year (one chalky and one dark horse), as Ceedee Lamb is the favorite, but Charles likes Nico Collins as a dark horse. For Offensive & Defensive Rookie of the Year, the trio discuss Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Byron Murphy, Dallas Turner, Blake Corum and more. The hosts have three different answers for Coach of the Year and Comeback Player of the Year before moving on to MVP, where Matt likes C.J. Stroud to take a big year two leap, and Charles gets as chalky as you can get.Later, Nate, Charles and Matt move on to their division winners and playoff teams, as they agree on every AFC division winner but disagree on some key NFC divisions. All three have the Kansas City Chiefs making the Super Bowl, but the NFC teams are all different. Nate gives the Green Bay Packers as his Super Bowl champ. (4:40) Offensive & Defensive Player of the Year (15:25) Offensive & Defensive Rookie of the Year, Comeback Player of the Year(34:15) Coach of the Year(38:55) Most Valuable Player(46:20) Division winners & Super Bowl champs Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv