The MMQB NFL Podcast

NFL Wild Card Weekend Recap

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down the Cowboys firing Mike McCarthy with no replacement in mind, what the end of season play of Sam Darnold means f...

Dissecting The Black Monday Firings

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer discuss the post week 18 Black Monday head coaching firings including, Jerod Mayo only lasting one season in New England, t...

NFL Week 17: Should Saquon Go For The Rushing Record?

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down the playoff picture going into week 18 and which teams in critical games may rest their starters. We also discus...

NFL Week 16: End of Season Playoff Picture

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer discuss the playoff picture with two weeks left in the season, how the Commanders overcame their mistakes to get the win ov...

Previewing the Week 16 NFL Games

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano break down how Patrick Mahomes will be affected (most likely not affected) by his ankle injury and the Atlanta Fal...

NFL Week 15: Head Coaches on the Hot Seat

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer discuss how long Bill Belichick will actually coach at North Carolina before discussing the chances each bottom team will b...

NFL Week 14: Rams & Bills Play Game of the Year

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down what the Chiefs weaknesses are after they escape with yet another close win against the Chargers, The shootout b...

Previewing The Week 14 NFL Games

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano break down how the Chiefs offensive issues from last year have carried over to 2024, why the Falcons should give M...

NFL Week 13: The Ravens Have A Justin Tucker Problem

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down what the Bears will do next in their head coaching search, if Justin Tucker has a case of the yips, how the Bill...

NFL Week 12: Wondering How Good Saquon Could Have Been...

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Albert Breer is joined by Matt Verderame to break down Saquon Barkley's dominant performance on Sunday night and wonder how good he could have bee...

Previewing The Week 12 NFL Games

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano preview the week 12 storylines including if the Ravens are a legit Super Bowl contender, if the Chargers can win a...

NFL Week 11: Chiefs/Bills Felt Like A Playoff Game

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer brealk down the week 11 NFL action including Josh Allen putting the team on his back once again against the Chiefs, Mike To...

Previewing The Week 11 NFL Games

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano get into the dire situations of the Cowboys and Jaguars before breaking down the week 11 slate including the big N...

NFL Week 10: Lions Can Come Back From Anything

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down how the Lions came back from a 17 point deficit despite an abysmal performance from Jared Goff, why we shouldn&#...

Previewing The Week 10 NFL Games

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano grade some trade deadline moves before previewing the week 10 NFL slate including why the Ravens and Bengals could...

NFL Week 9: The Saints Toxic Coaching Vacancy

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Gilberto Manzano break down the sudden firing of Saints head coach Dennis Allen and why no one should want to take that job, how the Col...

Previewing The Week 9 NFL Games

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano share their thoughts on the Colts benching Anthony Richardson before previewing the week nine slate of games inclu...

NFL Week 8: Analyzing The Commanders Hail Mary

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down the week 8 NFL action including every second of the Commanders game winning hail mary against the Bears, if Tre...

Previewing the NFL Week 8 Games

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano break down the Kansas City Chiefs trading for DeAndre Hopkins and why the Raiders need to undergo a full rebuild b...

NFL Week 7: Russell Wilson Rebounds & Watson Goes Down

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down week 7 in the NFL including the Vikings and Lions both playing their best football in their matchup, the differe...

NFL Week 6: Why The Cowboys Should NOT Fire Mike McCarthy

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Albert Breer and Matt Verderame break down the week six action in the NFL including the Lions losing Aidan Hutchinson to a brutal leg injury, why the ...

NFL Week 5: Recovering From Ravens/Bengals Thriller

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down the shootout between the Bengals and Ravens and why Lamar Jackson will eventually win a Super Bowl with his play...

NFL Week 4: Sam Darnold's MVP Candidacy & Jets Woes

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down Sam Darnold's big performance against the Packers and why the Vikings should give him an extension, why the ...

NFL Week 3: Give Brock Purdy His Contract

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down how the Chiefs squeaked a win out against the Falcons, the Rams comeback win against the Niners how the Ravens l...

NFL Week 2: Chiefs & Bengals Deliver Another Classic

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down the Chiefs big win over the Bengals, why Conor is glad that he was wrong about the Buccaneer's success, the ...

NFL Week 1: Deshaun Watson & Daniel Jones Panic Meter

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down week one in the NFL including the Lions clutch overtime win over the Rams, why the Browns and Giants need to mov...

Predicting Every Game of the 2024 NFL Season

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer are joined by SI's Mitch Goldich to break down Conor's final record predictions for every NFL team and why he think...

2024 NFL Divisional Winners & Award Picks

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down who they think will win each division, if Justin Fields could win the starting job in Pittsburgh, our picks for ...

Rookie QB's Preseason Performances

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down how Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Michael Penix Jr., and Bo Nix have looked this preseason before discussing h...

Top Teams Fantasy Draft

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer draft the fourteen teams we think will make the playoffs this year in order and discuss why the Lions are a favorite for th...

Training Camp Overreactions

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer reveal the shocking amount of time Albert has spent in Marriott hotels before giving some hot takes from their time in vari...

New Contracts For Tua & Jordan Love

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down the new contract extensions given to Tua Tagovailoa and Jordan Love, the growing number of $50 million quarterba...

The Next Five Super Bowl Winners

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr, Albert Breer, and Mitch Goldich break down their predictions for the next five Super Bowl winners including if CJ Stroud is the top QB of t...

Too Much Behind The Scenes & New Kick Off Rules

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer celebrate the release of NCAA 25' before getting into the over abundance of behind the scenes shows in the NFL, how the...

The 12 REAL Super Bowl Contenders

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr is joined by Tyler Dunne from 'Go Long' to break down the twelve teams that actually have a chance at winning the Super Bowl this se...

Conor's Bold 2024 NFL Predictions

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr is joined by Mitch Goldich to break down some of Conor's picks from his 100 predictions column including this year's MVP, why Daniel...

MMQB Debates 2024

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

SI's Mitch Goldich moderates the first football debate of 2024 between our candidates Conor Orr and Albert Breer to hear their thoughts on interna...

Aaron Rodgers Minicamp Absence & Trevor Lawrence

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer discuss if Aaron Rodgers absence from mandatory minicamp is really a big deal, what rookie QB's could win their teams s...

Best & Worst Offseason Moves

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down the best and worst moves from this offseason including the Cowboys not extending Dak Prescott, the Niners keepin...

Justin Jefferson's Record Breaking Deal

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano break down Justin Jefferson's new deal that makes him the highest paid wideout in NFL history, what this means...

Predicting NFC Division Winners

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down Justin Jefferson's record setting contract before giving out their NFC division winner predictions and wonde...

Offseason OTA's & Record Predictions

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Verderame & Gilberto Manzanzo discuss the start of off season OTA's, if we'll end up seeing wide receivers being paid like running ba...

Predicting AFC Division Winners

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down their predictions for the winner of each AFC division including how the Jets defense could have nine players wor...

Big Name Offseason Extensions

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano discuss notable free agents that remain unsigned before breaking down the situations with Tee Higgins and Brandon ...

Dolphins Future & Rookie QB Competitions

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer react to the brutal schedules for the Jets and Steelers before discussing why the Dolphins should have gone after Kirk Cous...

NFL Schedule Release Breakdown

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano break down the NFL schedule release including the NFL airing two games on Netlfix, the amount of afternoon games p...

Schedule Release & Sports Entertainment Merges

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer discuss why Albert has issues with Dunkin's coffee cups before breaking down why the league decides when team's sho...

NFL Schedule Release Preview & Offseason Extensions

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down what bad blood rose to the surface at the Tom Brady roast, the smart extensions given to A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smi...

NFL Draft Leftovers & Team Futures

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down the rest of the NFL draft and discuss why the Giants deciding not to draft JJ McCarthy, owners not extending sta...

NFL Draft First Round Recap

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down the highly anticipated first round of the NFL draft and wonder when the Patriots will give Drake Maye a chance t...

Five Pre Draft Questions

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down five pre draft questions including their most surprising mock draft pick, the order that this years quarterbacks...

2024 NFL Top Ten Mock Draft

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr is joined by Go Long's Tyler Dunne to give out their top ten mock draft and wonder why JJ McCarthy is getting so much hype as the draft ...

The Ceiling For 2024's QB Draft Class

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down how a slow start for Caleb Williams in Chicago may spur some coaching changes, why Drake Maye could be the pick ...

Denver's Awful Situation & More Free Agent Moves

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano break down the recent lackluster signings by the Carolina Panthers, the bleak future outlook of the Denver Broncos...

Steelers QB Carousel & Free Agency Blunders

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down what led to the Steelers trading Kenny Pickett and acquiring Justin Fields from the Bears, the Cowboys not signi...

More Free Agency Moves & Cap Cuts

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano break down some more big free agency moves this week including the puzzling move by the Jaguars signing Gabe Davis...

Big Free Agency Moves (So Far)

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down the biggest moves from the start of free agency including Kirk Cousins landing another big contract with the Fal...

Russell Wilson Released & Big Cap Hits

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano break down the Broncos taking a historic dead cap hit after releasing Russell Wilson and where the veteran quarter...

Conor vs. Tampa Bay & Caleb Williams To Chicago

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer remember the late Chris Mortensen and the recently retired Peter King and discuss the many ways they impacted sports journa...

Evaluating Draft Picks & Jimmy G's Future

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer go deeper into some of Albert's mailbag questions and discuss the good and bad ways potential draft picks are evaluated...

Super Bowl LVIII Recap

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down Super Bowl LVIII including what the team warmups told us about the game, the confusion over the overtime rules, ...

Super Bowl LVIII Preview

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Verderame and Gilberton Manzano break down the keys to the game for the Chiefs and 49ers, what we can expect based on their recent play, and our ...

Roger Goodell's Press Conference & The Turf vs. Grass Debate

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer come to live from the Super Bowl media day in Vegas to break down what Roger Goodell was asked in his private press confere...

Niners vs. Chiefs & Ben Johnson Stays In Detroit

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr break discuss Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson deciding to stay in Detroit for another season instead of taking head coach position w...

Conference Championship Preview

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano break down some leftover notes and new coaching moves after the divisional rounds before previewing this weekends ...

Divisional Round Breakdown

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer get into the Tennessee Titans hiring Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan to be their new head coach before breakin...

Divisional Round Playoff Preview

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano break down the Cowboys should move on from Mike McCarthy after three straight 12-5 seasons, bad losses by young co...

A Below Zero Wild Card Weekend

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down the highlights of wild card weekend including Dan Campbell leading the Lions to their first playoff win since 19...

Wild Card Weekend Preview

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano preview the wild card playoff matchups and break down how the heavy winds could effect the Bills matchup against t...

Black Monday Recap

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer get into the black Monday firings and break down why the Chargers need to go big with their new hire, who the Commanders sh...

Week 18 Playoff Implications

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano break down all the possible playoff matchups going into the final week of the season before getting into Stefon Di...

The David Tepper Problem & Lamar Jackson for MVP

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer discuss Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper throwing a drink on an opposing team's fan on Sunday and how the league sh...

Broncos Bench Russ & Ravens Statement Win

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer discuss the Broncos benching Russell Wilson for the remainder of the season to preserve finalcial flexibility going forward...

NFC Panic Meter & Week 16 Preview

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano discuss if the Eagles and Cowboys should be hitting the panic button on their Super Bowl odds after two embarrassi...

Bills Heel Turn And Playing It Safe

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Rohan Nadkarni discuss the Chargers firing head coach Brandon Staley after a disappointing tenure with the team, the Eagles handing over...

Chiefs Frustrations & Conference Favorites

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano break down the issues the Kansas City Chiefs are having and who needs to step up and take responsibility. We also ...

Chiefs WR Problems & Flacco Keeps Brown's Alive

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down the lackluster wide receiver play that could play a huge role in their road to the Super Bowl, the Eagles strugg...

Jaguars In Trouble & AFC Up For Grabs

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano break down some extra notes from Eagles/Niners before getting into what Trevor Lawrence's ankle injury means f...

49ers Demolish Eagles & Jordan Love's Timetable

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down the 49ers statement win over the Eagles and the dust up between Dre Greenlaw and the Eagles head of security tha...

Game of the Year Preview & Rodgers Return

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano discuss if the Bills are finished this season after a heartbreaking loss to the Eagles, why the 4-7 Jets should no...

Panthers Fire Frank Reich & Week 12 Recap

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down the Monday morning firing of Panthers head coach Frank Reich and the disastrous tenure of owner David Tepper. We...

Chargers Rough Outlook & Realistic Dolphins Takes

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr is joined by Rohan Nadkarni to offer up a reasonable outlook for the future of Mike McDaniel and the Dolphins before getting into the Charge...

Bills Fire Ken Dorsey & Thursday Night Preview

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano break down why the Bills fired offesive coordinator Ken Dorsey after the team's loss to the Bronco's on Mo...

Browns Big Comeback & Zach Wilson's Sporadic Throws

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down the Browns big comeback against the Ravens that creates a tight AFC North race, the increasingly grim Bill Belic...

AFC Favorite & Our Midseason Awards

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano break down why the Miami Dolphins have only lose games against good teams, why Buffalo will need their offense to ...

CJ Stroud Ascends & Vikings Avoid Rebuild

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer discuss CJ Stroud's record breaking last second win against the Bucs, how the Bill's injury woes may make this a lo...

Raiders Fire McDaniels & Trade Deadline Moves

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano discuss the late night firing of Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels after falling to 3-5. We also break down some t...

Week 8 Recap & Trade Deadline Preview

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down the week eight slate of games and discuss what the Vikings may do after Kirk Cousins season ending injury, if th...

Niners Weaknesses Exposed & Buffalo's Concern Level

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano break down how injuries and back-to-back losses by the 49ers have exposed some weaknesses on both sides of the bal...

Chiefs Become Modern Pats & Raven's Dominant Win

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down Jalen Hurts tough performance in the Eagles win over the Dolphins, why the Chiefs stellar regular season play is...

Chargers Staley Mistake & Burrow's Rebound

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano break down why the Brown's defense makes them better than their record shows, why the Chargers may have made a...

Browns Legitimatize Rebuild & Robert Saleh

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer how the Brown's dominant defense this season has legitimized their recent rebuild efforts, why Robert Saleh should be e...

Fire Sales & Contenders or Pretenders

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano break down Brock Purdy's impressive play so far this season, if the Buffalo Bills loss to the Jacksonville Jag...

Patriots Hit Bottom & 49ers Deliver Again

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down what has led to the Patriots having the worst losses of Bill Belichick's career in back-to-back week's, ...

Bears Bright Spots & Week Five Picks

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano discuss the situation the Panthers find themselves in with Bryce Young after big weeks for other quarterbacks in t...

New England's Historic Loss & CJ Stroud Breaks Out

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down what is going wrong with the Patriots after suffering their worse loss of the Belichick era, why the Rams young ...

The Jets Other Problems & Our Week 4 Picks

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano break down how the Jets lack of offensive weapons and offensive line struggles are not helping an abysmal quarterb...

The Caleb Williams Sweepstakes Takes Shape

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down the Dolphins historically dominant win over the Broncos and how the loss puts Denver and Chicago into win or die...

Chiefs Win With Defense & Our Top 5 Games

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Verderame and Giberto Manzano break down the Panthers terrible choices with Bryce Young at quarterback, why the Chiefs offensive struggles are be...

Cowboys Defense Dominates & Broncos Struggles Continue

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down week two of the NFL season including Dan Quinn's Mica Parson led Cowboy's defense, Russell Wilson's ...