The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
Episodes
How to watch college football as an NFL fan with Andy Staples & Giants and Vikings camp visits
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What should NFL fans be watching for this college football season? The Athletic’s Andy Staples and Robert Mays discuss the QBs, coaches and other to...
Defenses we're most excited to watch in 2021 with Nate Tice & Bears camp visit with Adam Jahns
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've gone over the offenses to look out for this season, but what about the defenses? Nate Tice joins Robert as they each bring a list of teams they ...
NFL news roundup with Lindsay Jones, fantasy draft value hunting with Jake Ciely & Packers camp visit with Matt Schneidman
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Robert and Lindsay kick off the week catching up on NFL headlines, from the battle between Cam Newton and Mac Jones, Jimmy Garoppolo vs. Trey Lance an...
Top 10 offenses with Sheil Kapadia, a Bengals team visit with Paul Dehner Jr. & discussing Joe Burrow’s progress with Cincinnati’s OC Brian Callahan
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With Week 1 right around the corner, The Athletic’s Sheil Kapadia joins Robert Mays to discuss the NFL’s top 10 offenses. Then, Bengals reporter P...
Most intriguing first-year play callers, a Lions team visit & the wave of defensive evolution with Rams secondary coach/passing game coordinator Ejiro Evero
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Mays and Nate Tice examine the most intriguing first-year play callers heading into the 2021 season. They predict how these coaches will shape ...
Teams on the cusp & how they can win a title with Lindsay Jones & Cowboys camp check-in with Jon Machota
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What do teams on the cusp of a Super Bowl title like the Browns, Bills, Packers, Ravens, Seahawks and more need to do get over the hump? Robert and Li...
Veteran QBs in new places / rapid fire rookies with Nate Tice & Rams camp visit with Jourdan Rodrigue
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Stafford as a Ram. Sam Darnold as a Carolina Panther. Ryan Fitzpatrick in Washington. What can we expect from the veteran QBs with new homes i...
Teams stuck in the middle with Bill Barnwell & a Chargers team visit with Daniel Popper
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Mays sits down with ESPN’s Bill Barnwell to discuss the teams stuck in the middle of the NFL power rankings. They present six teams, how they...
Big contract news, defining success for first-year head coaches with Lindsay Jones & processing the Panthers with Joe Person
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What affect do the Josh Allen, Darius Leonard and Xavien Howard contracts have on the rest of the league? How do we define success for first-year head...
Coaches at a crossroads, a Falcons team visit and talking Trevor Lawrence with Jaguars OC Darrell Bevell
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Mays and Nate Tice discuss the coaches at a crossroads heading into the 2021 season. Some of which have a lot to prove, others face a pivotal m...
10 breakthrough players for 2021 with Nate Tice, Buccaneers camp with Greg Auman & Tampa's offensive evolution with Byron Leftwich & Bruce Arians
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Mays and Nate Tice each bring 5 names to the table of players that could have breakout seasons in 2021, from a few different CBs to watch out f...
Players with most at stake in 2021, Carson Wentz’s injury and Dolphins & Bills team visits
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Which players have the most at stake in 2021? Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones are together in Miami to examine who has the most on the line this season....
Xavien Howard’s trade request, Colts & Browns team visits and a look inside camp with Cleveland TE coach Drew Petzing
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Mays and Nate Tice discuss the latest news and notes across the league including Aaron Rodgers’ candid press conference, Xavien Howard’s tr...
QB Tiers with Mike Sando - ranking the 2021 starting quarterbacks
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Sando's annual 'QB Tiers' has been a staple of the NFL beat for years. Now Mike joins our own Robert Mays for full reaction to the piece as it dr...
Aaron Rodgers news, Deshaun Watson update, QB battles for the Saints & Broncos, Rams offense & more camp kickoff
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones return as training camps arrive with a fresh dose of Aaron Rodgers news in Green Bay, the Deshaun Watson situation takin...
Canton Court: Making a case for the Hall of Fame
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Canton Court is officially open for session! Robert Mays and Nate Tice each present three players and why they believe they deserve a spot in the ...
2021 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet with Josh Norris and Evan Silva
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Norris of Underdog Fantasy and Evan Silva of Establish the Run join Robert Mays for a special look-ahead to the fantasy football season. Which pl...
Offseason Interview Series: Falcons GM Terry Fontenot
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
New Falcons GM Terry Fontenot joins Robert Mays for the final installment of The Athletic’s Offseason Interview Series. Fontenot discusses his appro...
2021 versions of 2020 stars - who are this year’s Josh Allen, Brandon Staley, Justin Jefferson, Cleveland Browns & more?
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Who are the 2021 versions of NFL standouts from 2020 like QB Josh Allen, coach Brandon Staley, the Cleveland Browns surprising season and more? Robert...
Offseason Interview Series: Colts GM Chris Ballard
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Mays continues the Offseason Interview Series by welcoming Colts GM Chris Ballard to the show. Chris details his time in Chicago, the move to t...
1st Annual Hall of Very Good Induction - which non-HOF players are worth remembering?
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When the subject of potential Pro Football Hall of Famers come up, the response is sometimes "Nope, he belongs in the Hall of Very Good." So what woul...
Offseason Interview Series: Chargers head coach Brandon Staley
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Mays continues the Offseason Interview Series with Chargers new head coach Brandon Staley. Staley discusses what has surprised him the most abo...
A historic NFL moment & playing Roster Doctor with Lindsay Jones & Nate Tice
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Which NFL rosters have improved the most headed into 2021? Which teams worry us the most? And which ones fall into our "What the Hell?" category? Nate...
Where NFL defenses are going with Nate Tice & PFF's Diante Lee
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pro Football Focus' Diante Lee joins Robert Mays and Nate Tice for a wide look at NFL defenses. Which trends are taking the current league by storm, a...
Offseason Interview Series: Jets head coach Robert Saleh
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
New Jets head coach Robert Saleh sits down with Robert Mays for the latest episode of The Athletic’s Offseason Interview Series. They discuss Saleh’...
Offseason Interview Series: Browns GM Andrew Berry + Analyzing the Aaron Rodgers Drama with Matt Schneidman
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Offseason Interview Series continues as Robert welcomes Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry to discuss his philosophy on building a team, the draft, ...
Julio Jones trade & ranking the top NFL coaches with Lindsay Jones & Nate Tice
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How would we rank the top coaches in today's NFL? Who are the best up-and-coming names? Who are the best play callers? Robert Mays welcomes Nate Tice ...
5 lessons from studying the NFL’s best offenses
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What team would be the best fit for Julio Jones? Robert and Nate weigh in and discuss what it will take to land the wide receiver. Then they dive into...
Offseason Interview Series: Defensive coaching legend Wade Phillips
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wade Phillips, former coach for the Cowboys, Texans, Broncos, Rams, Chargers, Saints, Eagles, Oilers and more joins Robert Mays to talk all things def...
Most Valuable Non-QB Draft with Nate Tice & Lindsay Jones
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After their Most Valuable QB Draft went down without a hitch last week, Lindsay, Nate and Robert return to draft the best non-QBs in the NFL. Who will...
Offseason Interview Series: Falcons QB Matt Ryan
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Mays continues the Offseason Interview Series with special guest Matt Ryan - Falcons QB, Pro Bowler & face of the franchise for a decade pl...
Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 3 of 3
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part Three of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founder...
Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 2 of 3
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part Two of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders ...
Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 1 of 3
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part One of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode we hear from The Athletic’s...
Offseason Interview Series: Lions GM Brad Holmes
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the first edition of The Athletic Football Show Offseason Interview Series, Robert Mays sits down with new Lions GM Brad Holmes. They discuss Holme...
Most Valuable QB Draft with Nate Tice & Lindsay Jones
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Based on age, contract and of course, traits, how will our panel of experts draft the league's best QB's? Nate Tice and Lindsay Jones both join the po...
Chargers’ hype, Sam Darnold’s fit in Carolina, the Colts’ roster approach and more: Answering all of your NFL questions
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can the Chargers live up to the hype? How will Sam Darnold fit in Joe Brady’s offense? What price is too high for a proven QB? Robert Mays and Nate ...
NFL Draft review - who owned the weekend, most exciting picks, under-the-radar hauls, Aaron Rodgers & more
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Mays and Nate Tice return to The Athletic Football Show for a full reaction to the 2021 NFL Draft. Which teams hauls had us the most impressed?...
Draft Night Special: Trey Lance to the 49ers, Justin Fields to the Bears & more shocking moves from round 1
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Mays, Nate Tice, Lindsay Jones and Dane Brugler bring you live reaction from the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. How shocked were we that th...
NFL Draft final big questions with Lindsay Jones
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What will the Falcons do at pick 4? What will the "non-pandemic" NFL Draft look like? Which teams trade into the top 10? Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones...
Lessons learned during the 2021 NFL Draft process with Dane Brugler & Lance Zierlein
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's NFL Draft podcast 'Prospects to Pros' with Dane Brugler and Lance Zierlein join Robert Mays to discuss some big takeaways from the proc...
Top 10 mock draft with The Athletic NFL Staff
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With the NFL Draft less than one week away, Robert Mays teams up with The Athletic’s beat writers for a top 10 mock draft. Which QB with the 49ers t...
Jay Gruden on the coach's role in the draft process & how to develop prospects with Nate Tice
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former Washington head coach and long-time NFL offensive coordinator Jay Gruden joins Robert Mays to discuss his role in the draft room, scouting pros...
Draft prospect scheme fits with Matt Bowen & cornerback class deep dive with Mike Renner
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We know most teams tend to draft either for value or position of need. But which player in the 2021 draft class could fit with certain teams because o...
Lessons from past NFL Draft mistakes with Nate Tice + evaluating the edge rushers with Benjamin Solak
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What can we learn from previous NFL Draft mistakes? Robert Mays and Nate Tice look back on past misses and the lessons teams can learn as the approach...
NFL Draft o-line break down with Brandon Thorn
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Robert is joined by Trench Warfare owner Brandon Thorn to break down a deep 2021 NFL Draft offensive line class, from top guys like Penei Sewell, Teve...
Julian Edelman retires, teams “one draft away” with Lindsay Jones & the Rams’ unique draft strategy with Jourdan Rodrigue
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every offseason, we hear chatter like "they're just one draft away from a Super Bowl," or "All they need to do is hit on defense in the draft." But wh...
Examining the best and worst drafting teams with Bill Barnwell
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Which teams have nailed the NFL Draft over the past five seasons? Which teams have not? Robert Mays and ESPN’s Bill Barnwell dive deep into the data...
Top 10 WR prospects of 2021
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Mays and Nate Tice continue their 2021 NFL Draft coverage by assessing the top pass catchers. They discuss their fascination with Kyle Pitts, D...
Sam Darnold trade reaction & NFL Draft player comparisons with Lindsay Jones & Danny Kelly
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Following the Panthers' decision to trade away a few picks for Jets QB Sam Darnold, Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones react to both sides of the conversat...
Remaining QB questions with Lindsay Jones + how schematic trends may shape the NFL Draft with Seth Galina
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Who will the 49ers target now that they’ve traded up? What will the Falcons do with the No. 4 pick? Are the Broncos desperate to add competition to ...
Top 5 QBs of the 2021 NFL Draft deep dive
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Robert and Nate break down the five best quarterbacks in this year’s NFL Draft, Trevor Lawrence, Justin Fields, Trey Lance, Zach Wilson, and Mac Jon...
Daniel Jeremiah talks Mac Jones rumors, his favorite prospects, going from scout to broadcaster & more
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah joins Robert Mays to react to the stunning 49ers trade up and their rumored interest in Alabama QB Mac Jones...
Breaking: 49ers trade up to pick 3, then the Dolphins secure pick 6 from the Eagles
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Mays is joined by The Athletic's Mike Sando of the Football GM podcast to react to the breaking news of the 49ers jumping up to pick 3, then th...
Beginner’s guide to the 2021 NFL Draft with Dane Brugler
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With just over one month until the 2021 NFL Draft, The Athletic’s Draft analyst Dane Brugler joins Robert Mays to discuss everything you need to kno...
NFL Free Agency: the remaining questions & the latest on Deshaun Watson
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
First, Robert and Lindsay discuss Deshaun Watson and the sexual assault allegations he’s facing in sixteen civil lawsuits brought against him, what’...
Confused by JuJu, Daniel Jones has no excuse, the Broncos might be back, Raiders risks & more free agency lessons with Nate Tice
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After a week of free agency, what have the transactions told us about certain teams? Are the Giants all-in now? What kind of risk are the Raiders taki...
Free Agency Day 4: New NFL TV contracts, Mitchell Trubisky to the Bills, Bears moving on from Kyle Fuller & more with Lindsay Jones
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As NFL free agency continues, the league announces new TV contracts through the 2033 season. Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones discuss the streaming age o...
Free Agency Day 3: 49ers & Panthers start spending, the Jaguars get involved, the Cardinals' & Raiders' head-scratching strategies & more with Sheil Kapadia
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Catch up on another day of NFL free agency action as Robert Mays and Sheil Kapadia review some of the biggest news as Haason Reddick heads to Carolina...
Free Agency Day 2: Andy Dalton to the Bears, Jets & Patriots stay active, Ryan Fitzpatrick to Washington, favorite signings & more with Nate Tice
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Day 2 of the NFL's legal tampering period was full of headlines, from Ryan Fitzpatrick signing with Washington, to the Jets making multiple signings, ...
Free Agency Day 1: Patriots make moves, big OL deals & more with Lindsay Jones + the players' side of free agency with Geoff Schwartz
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It was a busier than expected day 1 of the NFL tampering period. Lindsay Jones joins Robert Mays to react to some of the biggest deals including Joe T...
Under-the-radar free agents with Nate Tice + crafting the perfect Jaguars’ offseason with Richard Johnson
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Mays and Nate Tice begin the show by discussing the surprise cuts on the Chiefs’ offensive line as well as Matt Milano’s four-year extensio...
NFL free agency reverse engineering with Jason Fitzgerald & franchise tag deadline day breakdown with Lindsay Jones
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
First, Robert and Lindsay recap NFL franchise tag deadline day, discussing the biggest takeaways from guys that got tagged, like Cam Robinson and Marc...
Dissecting Dak Prescott's record-breaking deal & QB movement around the NFL with Mike Sando + Joel Corry on the agent's side of negotiations
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What should we think of Dak Prescott's record-breaking contract with the Cowboys and what kind of precedent does it set for the rest of the NFL? The A...
Louis Riddick on how NFL front offices approach free agency + Russell Wilson trade rumors & rule changes with Nate Tice
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
ESPN analyst and Monday Night Football color commentator Louis Riddick joins The Athletic’s Robert Mays to assess free agency through the lens of NF...
NFL free agency finances, and the NFLPA’s George Atallah joins to talk salary cap, CBA, vaccines, and much more
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
First, Robert and Lindsay break down the overall financial landscape, and realities of a depressed salary cap, heading into the free agency period, an...
J.J. Watt to the Cardinals & previewing the top free agents with Sheil Kapadia
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
J.J. Watt has a new home in Arizona. What can Cardinals fans expect from their new pass-rusher? Sheil Kapadia joins Robert Mays to react to the trade ...
The biggest question facing each AFC team this offseason
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After assessing the biggest questions facing the NFC, on this episode, The Athletic’s Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones shift their attention to the AFC...
The biggest question facing each NFC team this offseason
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The 2021 NFL season has already been crazy and we aren't even officially at free agency. What are the biggest questions for each team in the NFL as th...
When we'll be back & a preview of The Artist & The Athlete
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Mays brings you a quick update on when the Athletic Football Show will be back to regularly-scheduled programming, where you can fill your Cars...
What we learned during the 2020 NFL season & the biggest storylines we're watching this offseason
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The 2020 NFL season was full of unexpected moments, health protocols, crazy personnel moves and more. Which moments will we remember the most about 20...
Super Bowl LV: How the Bucs stopped Patrick Mahomes, inside Bruce Arians' game plan & Tom Brady wins his 7th ring
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the Super Bowl LV Champions! How did the Bucs' defensive scheme under Todd Bowles keep Patrick Mahomes at Bay? What are t...
Carson Palmer on Bruce Arians, Deshaun Watson & more + Nate Tice & Ted Nguyen's Super Bowl LV Xs & Os
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former NFL QB Carson Palmer joins the show to discuss playing QB for Bruce Arians, advice for Matthew Stafford and Deshaun Watson and details his mind...
Brad Childress on Andy Reid's coaching evolution + 10 under-the-radar players to watch in Super Bowl LV
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former NFL coach Brad Childress joins Robert Mays to discuss his experience and relationship with Andy Reid and how the Chiefs' head coach has evolved...
How the Buccaneers & Chiefs were built with Greg Auman & Nate Taylor
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What steps did the Buccaneers and Chiefs take in 2020 to help them reach the Super Bowl? The Athletic's Bucs and Chiefs writers Greg Auman and Nate Ta...
Super Bowl LV analytics with Sheil Kapadia and assessing Bruce Arians’ offense with Ryan Lindley
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic’s Robert Mays and Sheil Kapadia kick off Super Bowl week by discussing 10 stats that could play a key role in the Chiefs-Bucs matchup. ...
Matthew Stafford trade pros & cons for the Rams & Lions - why'd they make the move?
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Rams and Lions set the NFL world on fire Saturday by announcing a blockbuster trade that would send QB Matthew Stafford to the Rams in exchange fo...
Super Bowl betting extravaganza, part 1
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Super Bowl is still more than a week away, but that doesn't mean we can't already start talking about our favorite ways to bet the game. Sure, we'...
Matthew Stafford, Julio Jones, 2021 salary cap and more: Answering your NFL questions
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is Matthew Stafford tall enough to play QB for the Broncos? What would be a reasonable trade package for Julio Jones at this stage in his career? The ...
NFL final four: lessons learned with Terez Paylor, and an Atlanta Falcons Team Visit with Tori McElhaney
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Robert is joined by Yahoo Sports’ Terez Paylor to review lessons learned from the NFL’s four conference championship teams, and discuss the murky ...
Chiefs & Bucs advance to Super Bowl LV; what's next for Aaron Rodgers, the Bills & more in our Conference Championship recap
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Super Bowl is set! Patrick Mahomes returns to face Tom Brady in his 10th Super Bowl appearance. What happens next for the Bills following the loss...
Conference Championship best bets and picks against the spread
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the opinion of one of our two hosts, this is the best NFL weekend of the season. Championship weekend routinely brings together at least three of t...
Philip Rivers retires, Patrick Mahomes’ limited practice and previewing the conference championships
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is Philip Rivers a Hall of Famer? The Athletic’s Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones look back on the quarterback’s 17-year career as they discuss his r...
Deshaun Watson, Brandon Staley, Eric Bieniemy, and more: NFL headlines with Mike Sando, and a Kansas City Chiefs Team Visit with Nate Taylor
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
First up, The Athletic’s Mike Sando joins the show to run through a number of headlines, hirings, rumblings, and general goings-on around the NFL ov...
Divisional round game-by-game recap - the Chiefs, Bills, Bucs & Packers move on…what’s next for the Browns, Ravens, Saints & Rams?
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An exciting weekend of NFL divisional round action has wrapped up with some huge storylines leading the way. What do the Chiefs do about Patrick Mahom...
Divisional Round best bets and picks against the spread
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The NFL is down to its final eight teams, which means we're running out of opportunities to bet on the league this season. Michael Beller and Vic Tafu...
Bears sticking with Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy, Seahawks part ways with Brian Schottenheimer and a divisional round preview
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Before diving into a divisional round preview, The Athletic’s Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones discuss the latest organizational moves across the NFL. ...
NFL Coaching Carousel with Peter King, Wild Card Weekend postmortem with Sheil Kapadia
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
First, Robert is joined by the legendary Peter King to discuss the already-underway NFL Coaching Carousel, as teams start to fill the vacancies on the...
Wild Card game-by-game recap - the Browns & Bills break the curse, the Rams, Ravens, Buccaneers & Saints also advance
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wild Card weekend wraps with a Browns victory over the favored Steelers as Cleveland moves on to face Kansas City. Robert Mays and Nate Tice go game-b...
Wild Card Weekend picks against the spread
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The most wonderful time of the year may be behind us, but the most wonderful time of the NFL season is just beginning. The playoffs are here, with Sat...
Wild-card weekend preview
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic’s Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones bring you the latest with the Browns’ COVID-19 situation ahead of the playoffs. They also discuss the...
Bill Barnwell returns to discuss lessons learned from the 2020 NFL season, and Jeff Zriebec joins for a Baltimore Ravens Team Visit
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Robert welcomes ESPN’s Bill Barnwell to the show to take a look back at the 2020 NFL season and discuss the lessons we’ve learned along the way, a...
The playoffs are set, the Browns end the drought, Washington stumbles in, Titans, Rams, Cardinals concerns & more in our week 17 reaction
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After a tumultuous 2020 (to put it lightly) we got through the NFL regular season, the playoffs are set, and we're looking to the postseason. The Athl...
AFC & NFC playoff implications in our week 17 preview
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Week 17 is finally here and there is plenty at stake in both the AFC and NFC. The Athletic’s Robert Marys and Lindsay Jones break down all of the pl...
All-Pro Team picks with Nate Tice, Darius Butler, and Brandon Thorn
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Robert is joined by The Athletic Football Show’s Nate Tice, former NFL cornerback and co-host of The Man to Man Pod, Darius Butler, and Trench Warfa...
Aaron Rodgers’ MVP chances, the Steelers & Seahawks clinch, the Colts, Rams & Browns are in trouble, the Bears keep winning & more in our week 16 reaction
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The 2020 NFL Playoff seedings look a little more clear following week 16. Join The Athletic's Robert Mays and Nate Tice for full reaction to the bigge...
Gifts for NFL teams, games with playoff implications, Rivers vs. Roethlisberger, Coach of the Year, MVP & more in our week 16 preview
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's a special Holiday edition of The Athletic Football Show with Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones. First, they discuss the 3 biggest games with playoff ...
Seth Meyers talks Pittsburgh Steelers fandom, Sheil Kapadia analyzes teams with high picks in the NFL Draft, and Kat Terrell joins for a New Orleans Saints Team Visit
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
First up, Robert welcomes the host of Late Night with Seth Meyers, and avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, Seth Meyers to the show to discuss the emotional ...
The Jets lose by winning, Mahomes vs. Brees, Wild Card threat index, debating the Bills and Packers, the Bears find a groove & more in our week 15 reaction
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It was a weekend of NFL football that will impact the league this season and possibly for seasons to come. How big of a deal is it that the Jets won a...
Week 15 DFS plays, and picks against the spread
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Athletic Football Show, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down the Week 15 DFS slate. They discuss the high-priced player...