

This is Football with Kevin Clark
Omaha Productions, ESPN, Kevin Clark
"This Is Football" is a digital show and podcast that runs multiple times per week through the NFL season. It's where you'll find fun and insightful interviews with some of the top NFL players, pundits and coaches with stories and nuggets you won't find anywhere else.
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Oct 20, 2025 • 37min
Week 7 Winners & Losers
Kevin Clark takes a look at the winners & losers from Week 7 in the NFL. Is this the end for Mike McDaniel with the Dolphins following their blowout loss to the Browns? Despite their historic 4th quarter collapse, should Giants fans be encouraged enough by Jaxson Dart's performance to believe they've found their quarterback of the future? Why things haven't clicked for the Commanders this season and the impact that Jayden Daniels injury could have. Why the Colts have solidified themselves as legitimate contenders in the AFC following their win over the Chargers. Plus, Kevin solicits opinions on what the national media gets wrong about the listener's favorite teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Oct 16, 2025 • 1h 10min
Stats that define the season with Seth Walder and a crazy NFL history story with Dave Fleming
Kevin Clark is joined by Seth Walder to take a look at the numbers that define the NFL season through 6 weeks. Seth details why the league lacks a clear super bowl favorite and why it's more wide open than ever before. Plus, the two quarterbacks who are leading the league in many advanced statistics, the answer may surprise you.
David Fleming then joins to talk about his new book "A Big Mess in Texas: The Miraculous, Disastrous 1952 Dallas Texans and the Craziest Untold Story in NFL History" now available wherever you get your books. Dave shares incredible stories about how the NFL functioned over 60 years ago and how it's changed. Plus, the interaction with baseball hall of famer Reggie Jackson that helped shape him as a writer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 15, 2025 • 29min
Why the Bucs & Colts are Super Bowl contenders and the Ravens aren't with Booger McFarland
Kevin Clark is joined by Booger McFarland to discuss what he's changed his mind about through 6 weeks of the season. Hear why Booger believes that Daniel Jones has propelled the Colts into Super Bowl contention. Plus, why he believes Baker Mayfield is the league's most valuable player thus far. Booger also tells amazing stories from his time playing with Peyton Manning in Indianapolis & on the great Buccaneers defenses of the early 2000's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Oct 13, 2025 • 40min
Winners & Losers from Week 6 in the NFL
Kevin Clark gives out his winners & losers from week 6 in the NFL. Kevin details the issues with the Jets and why their rebuild will be complicated.
Why the Carolina Panthers are a winner as they improve to 3-3 with their victory over the Cowboys.
Why the Ravens were wrong to plan on having Cooper Rush as their backup QB.
Kevin is buying all the Drake Maye stock he can get his hands on.
Is it time for the Cleveland Browns to blow everything up?
Is the system failing Cam Ward in Tennessee and what long term repercussions may it have for his career?
Why the Seahawks are for real and are looking like a threat to win the NFC West
What Kevin is ready to admit he was wrong about in regards to Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers
Reaction to Tua Tagovailoa's comments about his teammates skipping players-only meetings
Plus, listeners weigh in on what player/employee/unit they've given up on for their team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 8, 2025 • 40min
Bijan Robinson's favorite RBs & Chad Powers star Quentin Plair
Kevin Clark is joined by Bijan Robinson to give his assessment of how his season is going and where he's looking to improve. Bijan details his favorite running backs to watch in the NFL, past and present. Plus, the viral moment from Bijan's college career that he wishes he could have back.
Quentin Plair joins the show to discuss his role as Coach Byrd on the hulu hit show 'Chad Powers'. Quentin explains how he balanced playing for the university of North Carolina with being a lifelong Miami Hurricanes fan. Plus, the details that went into an authentic college football show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 6, 2025 • 47min
Mike Vrabel & Cam Ward are great with Will Compton. Plus a Trey Smith interview.
Kevin Clark is joined by Will Compton to discuss what Mike Vrabel is like as a Head Coach and why that means great things for the Patriots. They also agree that they like what they're seeing from Cam Ward.
Chiefs Guard Trey Smith joins to discuss the Chiefs win over the Ravens, the challenges of blocking for Patrick Mahomes and the resurgence of the Chiefs offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 6, 2025 • 31min
Week 5 NFL Recap: Please no Eagles discourse
Kevin Clark recaps all the happenings of week 5 in the NFL. Hear why Sunday's matchup between Baker Mayfield & Sam Darnold should teach us lessons about quarterback development in the NFL. Kevin explains why it's wrong to attribute blame to Aaron Glenn for the Jets struggles. Hear why Kevin isn't concerned about the Eagles despite their loss to the Broncos. Plus, how Cam Ward's late game heroics helped the Titans earn their first win of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Oct 2, 2025 • 40min
Re-ranking the NFL's best QBs with Steven Ruiz
Kevin Clark is joined by Steven Ruiz to reassess his QB rankings one month into the NFL season. Hear why Steven has been impressed with what he's seen from Patriots QB Drake Maye & why he's disappointed in Geno Smith's start with the Raiders. Plus, why he has Bryce Young ranked higher than Michael Penix. Steven also gives praise to Daniel Jones for the Colts hot start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Oct 1, 2025 • 46min
How to fix the Jets & The US Ryder cup team with Mike Greenberg & Paul Hembekides
Kevin Clark is joined by Mike Greenberg & Paul Hembekides to discuss their new book "Got your legends: Ranking America's Sports Franchises and Their Most Iconic Figures". Greeny goes in depth on the Jets woes and how he'd fix the team. Plus, what needs to change for the US Ryder cup team following their defeat to the Europeans at Bethpage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Sep 29, 2025 • 39min
Week 4 NFL recap: Don't fire John Harbaugh
Kevin Clark recaps all the happenings of week 4 in the NFL. Hear why Kevin thinks it's too soon for the Ravens to consider firing John Harbaugh after the teams blowout loss to the Chiefs. On the other side, Kevin explains why Kansas City's win has changed his opinion about his prospects for how their offense will fare this season. Plus, the Bears long snapper may be responsible for saving their season. Kevin also breaks down the postgame drama between Jaguars HC Liam Coen and 49ers DC Robert Saleh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


