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Jan 5, 2026 • 22min

This Is Football: Week 18 Winners & Losers

Kevin Clark breaks down the biggest winners and losers from Week 18, including why a single missed kick in Ravens/Steelers may shape the next decade for both franchises. From Atlanta’s long-overdue reset, to major questions looming for Baltimore, Las Vegas, and New York, this was one of the most illuminating days of the NFL year. Kevin digs into: Why rookie kickers feel more pressure when trailing than when tied How the Ravens’ long-term outlook may have changed overnight What Atlanta, the Raiders, and Giants should actually be looking for in their next head coach Why the “Patriot Way” should finally be retired Seattle’s rise, Baltimore’s flaws, and Kevin’s biggest miss of the season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 1, 2026 • 1h 33min

The Mina Kimes Show: How the West is Won: Previewing Week 18

Jourdan Rodrigue joins the show to preview the most important games of Week 18, with division titles and playoff positioning still up for grabs. They break down the matchups that will help decide how the postseason picture shakes out and what each team is facing heading into the final weekend of the regular season. The conversation includes a look at Panthers vs. Buccaneers, Seahawks vs. 49ers, and Steelers vs. Ravens, diving into what’s at stake in each game and how the pressure ramps up with everything on the line. To wrap things up, they hand out New Year’s resolutions for non-playoff teams, focusing on what needs to change, what can’t be repeated, and how franchises should be thinking about the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 31, 2025 • 27min

This Is Football: Rod Woodson Previews Ravens/Steelers

Kevin Clark is joined by Hall Of Fame Defensive Back Rod Woodson to breakdown the matchup that will decide the AFC North on Sunday. Having played for both teams Rod provides unique insight into what we should expect from the Ravens/Steelers.  Rod also shares his thoughts on how he would have to adjust his game if he played present day, why Patrick Surtain II reminds him of himself, and shares a few hilarious stories from his playing days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 30, 2025 • 1h 2min

The Mina Kimes Show: Shough, Yeah: Recapping Week 17

Mina is joined by Domonique Foxworth to talk through everything that stood out from Week 17 across the NFL. They break down who showed out, who struggled, and what it all means as the playoff picture continues to take shape. They react to the Falcons pulling off a surprising Monday night upset over the Rams & with plenty of Week 18 and postseason implications mixed in throughout. Winners: Brock Purdy Malik Willis Derrick Henry Tyler Shough & the Saints Woofs: Pittsburgh Steelers Baker Mayfield & the Buccaneers Josh Allen C.J. Stroud Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 30, 2025 • 29min

This Is Football: NFL Gossip Session With Jeremy Fowler

ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler joins Kevin Clark to break down what’s shaping up to be a quieter-than-usual NFL Black Monday. With teams firing coaches earlier than ever, the traditional end-of-season chaos has changed, and Jeremy explains why fewer openings may actually make this hiring cycle more intense. The guys dive into: Why Black Monday isn’t what it used to be The teams already getting a head start on coaching searches Which jobs Jeremy has his eye on (Cleveland, Las Vegas, Miami, Arizona & more) Why there could be big changes on the horizon in Baltimore including at the QB position Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 29, 2025 • 23min

This Is Football: Week 17 Winners & Losers

Kevin Clark recaps everything from the penultimate week of the NFL's regular season. Was Buffalo right to go for 2 against the Eagles and has Philadelphia established themselves as the favorites in the NFC on the strength of their pass rush? Kevin tackles Myles Garrett's comments on how the Steelers went out of their way to prevent him from getting the sack record and hurt themselves offensively in the process.    Plus, why Tyler Shough has made it clear that he's the Saints quarterback next season. Kevin details why he believes it's time for the NFL to institute a draft lottery in an effort to curb teams taking at the end of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 23, 2025 • 41min

This Is Football: How to Fix the Chiefs & Best Offensive Lines In Football With Mitchell Schwartz

Former Chiefs All-Pro tackle Mitch Schwartz joins This Is Football to break down what actually went wrong for Kansas City and what comes next. From the evolution (and stagnation) of Andy Reid’s offense, to why Mahomes can’t fix everything on his own, to the importance of schematic advantages in the modern NFL, this is a masterclass in how football really works. Schwartz explains why under-center offenses are back, how teams like the Rams and 49ers are creating run-game advantages with motion, and why winning on third-and-long is the real separator for contenders.  Plus: Why elite defensive linemen could still play into their 40s The best offensive line in football right now Who deserves “Protector of the Year” How Tyrann Mathieu changed the Chiefs’ culture The funniest trash talk Mitch ever heard on an NFL field What it’s actually like being a Jewish NFL player during Christmas week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 22, 2025 • 21min

This Is Football: Week 16 Winners & Losers: It Helps to Have a Quarterback Whisperer

Week 16 is in the books, and Kevin Clark breaks down three wild days of NFL football. From the Bears finally showing signs of real life behind Caleb Williams, to Bryce Young’s growing résumé as one of the league’s most clutch quarterbacks, this episode is about the rise of the quarterback whisperers and why offensive head coaches may be taking over the NFL for good. Kevin explains why Carolina, Chicago, and Jacksonville are all changing their trajectories, and why Trevor Lawrence suddenly looks like the player everyone scouted at Clemson. Plus: Why the Lions/Steelers ending was an officiating mess, and why the NFL needs replay transparency now What’s gone wrong in Houston despite the win Why the Giants’ nine-game losing streak is completely indefensible Kevin’s blunt take on Joe Schoen and the myth of “young talent” And a reminder that celebrating a big win over age 35 can end in injury Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 18, 2025 • 1h 36min

The Mina Kimes Show: An NFC West Side Story: Previewing Week 16

It’s NFL Week 16! 🏈 Mina is joined by Aaron Schatz to break down every matchup — from Thursday Night Football all the way through Monday Night Football. They discuss the biggest storylines shaping Week 16 The key factors that will decide each game Our picks and predictions for every matchup Drop your Week 16 thoughts in the comments and let me know who you think wins each game! Timecodes: 0:00 Welcome To The Mina Kimes Show Featuring Lenny! 0:55 Week 16 Preview And Picks 1:15 Rams @ Seahawks Preview 14:33 Eagles @ Commanders Preview 18:15 Packers @ Bears Preview 25:30 Bills @ Browns Preview 28:45 Chargers @ Cowboys Preview 33:00 Chiefs @ Titans Preview 34:55 Bengals @ Dolphins Preview 40:20 Jets @ Saints Preview 45:25 Bucs @ Panthers Preview 53:15 Vikings @ Giants Preview 58:05 Jags @ Broncos Preview 1:04:15 Falcons @ Cardinals Preview 1:07:20 Steelers @ Lions Preview 1:10:48 Raiders @ Texans Preview 1:14:10 Patriots @ Ravens Preview 1:23:20 49ers @ Colts Preview 1:31:10 See you next time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 18, 2025 • 21min

This Is Football: Richard Sherman on the Seahawks, Rams, Texans and the Malcolm Butler interception

Richard Sherman joins Kevin Clark for a wide-ranging NFL conversation ahead of Seahawks vs. Rams on Thursday Night Football. The 5 time pro-bowler and Amazon Prime analyst breaks down how Mike Macdonald has rebuilt Seattle’s defense, why rookie Nick Emmanwori has become the engine of that unit. Richard also dives into Matthew Stafford’s arm talent , why he’s playing some of the best football of his career, and how Sean McVay reinvented the Rams. Plus, Sherman picks which defense he’d want to play in if he were 25 again, revisits the one play he’d change from his career, and shares what fans often miss when watching defense on Sundays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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