The Mike Francesa Podcast

Mike Francesa is back with another all-email episode. He answers your questions on NFL scheduling, Rodgers vs. Brady, the Jets QB situation, and much more.

00:00 NFL Season Wide Open 02:00 Team Schedules and Playoff Impact 03:30 Mets Future Without Pete Alonso 04:38 Lenny Wilkens’ Legacy 07:10 St. John’s vs. UConn Rivalry and Pitino’s Goals 12:05 Too Many 2-Point Converstion Attempts? 13:00 Ohtani vs. Babe Ruth 15:40 Rodgers vs. Brady 17:30 How Would You Re-Draft 2024 QBs 18:30 Jets & Trevor Lawrence 19:15 Yankees Roster 20:17 Passing of Larry Brooks 22:40 Michael Ray Richardson 23:10 Thoughts on NY Mayoral Election 27:10 NFL news and more

The Giants let another fourth-quarter lead evaporate, this time against the Packers. Mike Francesa offers his reaction after Jameis Winston's late interception sealed the 27-20 loss.

Mike Francesa breaks down key NFL Week 11 games, with thoughts on Miami's surprising performance against Buffalo and Washington's struggles. He also covers the Packers' issues, the Giants' coaching decisions, and more. Get more Mike! Subscribe to the free Mike Francesa newsletter at mikefrancesapodcast.com 00:00 Commanders v Dolphins 02:10 Packers v Giants 07:00 Panthers v Falcons 07:50 Bucs v Bills 08:50 Texans v Titans, Bears v Vikings 10:00 Bengals v Steelers 11:30 Chargers v Jags 12:25 Seahawks v Rams 13:30 49ers v Cardinals, Ravens v Browns 14:50 Chiefs v Broncos 16:20 Lions v Eagles, Cowboys v Raiders 18:00 Around the NFL

Justin Fields led the Jets with 67 yards rushing in New England, and it wasn't nearly enough to keep pace with the 9-2 Patriots. Mike Francesa reacts to a New York football season that can't end soon enough. Subscribe today to The Mike Francesa Podcast for Giants and Jets news, analysis, and breakdowns during the NFL season.

Mike Francesa shares his best bets for NFL week 11 and college football with the Francesa Five. 00:00 Notre Dame v Pittsburgh 01:50 Bengals v Steelers 03:25 Bears v Vikings 04:10 Ravens v Browns, Seahawks v Rams

Mike Francesa analyzes the Giants’ coaching upheaval and ponders Joe Schoen's job security. Plus, thoughts on Daboll's future, Glenn's job performance, the Yankees' and Mets' roster needs, and more. 00:00 Giants promote Kafka 04:00 Giants GM keeping his job? 06:20 Daboll to Bills? 08:10 Is Glenn doing a better job? 11:45 Did Knicks make a mistake by firing Thibs? 14:20 Alonso to Yanks, Bellinger to Mets? 17:00 Should Mets go after Skubal? 22:00 More on the Giants

Mike Francesa offers his take on the news of Brian Daboll's firing. What's next for a Giants team that has talent but can't seem to break through?

Mike Francesa reacts after the Jets & Giants Week 10 matchups. The Jets ran back two kicks for touchdowns that helped seal a win versus the Browns. The Giants, though, may have lost more than just the game against the Bears -- rookie phenom Jaxson Dart was injured and didn't return.

Mike Francesa discusses Week 10's matchups, with thoughts on the Rams' rise and the Falcons' coaching woes. Plus, analysis of the Giants' potential regime change and the Jets' strange moves.

Mike Francesa shares his top picks for this weekend's NFL and NCAA games, including Texas Tech vs. BYU, Missouri vs. A&M, the Rams vs. 49ers, and Carolina vs. New Orleans.

Mike Francesa reacts to your emails about the Jets trades, a possible new Giants head coach, the Mets pursuit of Bo Bichette, and much more. 00:00 Jets moves at the trade deadline 05:50 Why did IKF slide during World Series?

09:25 Ja Morant or Zion Williamson?

12:50 Kingsbury to Giants?

14:30 Yankees vs. Dodgers hitting

19:00 Mike Tomlin's consistency

12:00 Ranking Dave Roberts

23:30 Should Mets sign Bo Bichette?

26:40 Juan Soto as an MVP finalist

27:50 Does Sauce complete the Colts?

29:40 Flacco a Hall of Famer?

The NFL tradeline was a busy one for the New York Jets, who traded away Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams for draft picks. Will this beleaguered club leverage these changes to turn the page on a losing culture?

Patrick Mahomes' last-second bomb fell incomplete in Buffalo, as the Bills took the Week 9 win, 28-21. Mike Francesa reacts to the back-and-forth battle and other NFL action.

Jaxson Dart threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Mac Jones and the 49ers in Week 9. Mike Francesa offers his take on another tough New York loss at home. Plus, thoughts on the epic World Series that ended with a Dodgers victory.

Mike Francesa breaks down the 2025 Breeders' Cup. Top contender Sovereignty was scratched due to illness, so he offers his analysis of the best of the rest. He also reflects on how rising costs and syndicates have transformed horse racing.

Mike Francesa rolls through Week 9 of the NFL season, the week before the trade deadline and the halfway point of this year's campaign. Get more Mike! Subscribe to the free Mike Francesa newsletter at mikefrancesapodcast.com 0:00 Trade deadline storylines 6:45 49ers vs Giants 8:35 Vikings vs Lions 10:40 Bears vs Bengals 13:30 Panthers vs Packers 15:00 Chargers vs Titans 15:45 Falcons vs Patriots 17:15 Colts vs Steelers 19:05 Broncos vs Texans 19:55 Jaguars vs Raiders 22:30 Saints vs Rams 24:00 Chiefs vs Bills 27:40 Seahawks vs Commanders 30:40 Cardinals vs Cowboys 33:20 More NFL trade deadline

Mike Francesa gives his best bets for this weekend's games in the NFL and NCAA. 0:00 Penn St. vs Ohio St. 2:55 Rutgers vs Illinois 4:00 Jaguars vs Raiders 5:50 Chiefs vs Bills 8:10 Cardinals vs Cowboys #nfl #sportsbetting #mikefrancesa #betriversnetwork

Mike Francesa gives his postgame reaction to the Jets' first victory of the year. The Giants suffered a major blow with the loss of Cam Skattebo in the matchup against the Eagles.

Mike Francesa looks around the NFL and breaks down the games of Week 8, including a revenge spot for the Eagles against the Giants.

Mike Francesa talks to Don Mattingly about his long journey to the World Series, now as a bench coach with Toronto.

Mike Francesa breaks down Week 8 with NFL picks featuring the Giants vs. Eagles and Ravens vs. Bears. Mike also looks at Missouri at Vanderbilt in college football.

Mike Francesa dissects the Giants' stunning collapse in Denver and the emergence of Jaxson Dart as a fearless young quarterback. Can they build on this and reshape their future?

The Giants held a lead late into the fourth quarter in Denver, but let the Broncos storm back. Meanwhile, the Jets scored only six points against the Panthers and lost again. Mike Francesa offers his measured reaction.

Mike Francesa discusses the biggest NFL storylines in NFL Week 7. Can the Giants beat a very tough Broncos defense? And will the Jets ever win a game?

Mike Francesa discusses his best bets for Week 7, including Texas Tech vs Arizona State, Rams vs Jaguars, Buccaneers vs Lions, Texans vs Seahawks, and Washington vs Dallas.

The Jets had an opportunity to get their first win, but they couldn't get into field goal range with time winding down. Mike Francesa give his post-game reaction.

Mike Francesa breaks down every game of Week 6, including the Jets' tall task against the Denver Broncos.

Mike Francesa offers his best picks for Kansas at Texas Tech, Michigan v USC, Broncos v Jets, Cowboys v Panthers, and Titans v Raiders.

The New York Giants delivered an inspired, stunning performance and ran over the Eagles 34-17. Cam Skattebo rushed for three touchdowns and the G-Men stopped the Eagles in the moments when it mattered.

Mike Francesa returns with his take on the Yankees' 3-1 loss in the ALDS. After a hot streak to end the regular season, what went wrong with this team?

Mike Francesa breaks down the Jets' and Giants' losses in Week 5. The Giants took an early lead on the Saints but couldn't hang on, and the Jets gotta jet.

Toronto's offense exploded in the middle of Game 2 and left the Yankees reeling. Mike Francesa asks if the Yankees can possibly recover against the Blue Jays.

Toronto's bats put a hurt on the Yankees bullpen in Game 1 of the division series. Mike Francesa gives his post-game reaction.

Mike Francesa breaks down every game of Week 5, including the Giants vs the Saints and the Cowboys vs the Jets. Can the Giants hit another bullseye with Dart at QB, and will these Jets ever bag a win? Plus, reactions to your emails!

Cam Schlittler delivered an epic playoff pitching performance and Ryan McMahon went all-in on defense as the Yankees advance to the ALDS against Toronto. Mike Francesa gives his post-game reaction as the Bombers survive and advance

Mike Francesa offers his best picks for Texas Tech at Houston, Raiders vs Colts, Giants vs Saints, Pats vs Bills, and Chiefs vs Jaguars.

A taut Game 3 ended with a Yankees victory, as Jazz Chisholm Jr. just beat the tag at home at the bottom of the 8th. Mike Francesa breaks down the action.

Mike Francesa reacts after the Yankees lost Game 1 of the WildCard series versus the Red Sox. New York loaded the bases with no outs in the bottom of the ninth, but failed to bring a single runner home.

Mike Francesa blasts the Yankees for blocking out-of-market fans from buying postseason tickets. Why is this storied franchise stooping to second-rate tactics at such a critical juncture?

Justin Fields ran the Jets offense at a "glacial" pace on MNF versus the Dolphins, and New York finds itself frozen in a young but winless season. Mike Francesa wonders what's next for this hapless franchise.

Mike Francesa and former Mets manager Terry Collins dissect the Mets’ collapse. New York had weak pitching, poor defense, a lack of clutch hitting, and a lack of chemistry, despite a $340 million payroll.

Mike Francesa lambasts an expensive Mets team that failed to make the playoffs. The Yankees, on the other hand, finished with an eight-game winning streak, but that wasn't enough to catch the Blue Jays.

Mike Francesa reacts following the Giants' first victory of the season, beating the Chargers 21-18. Rookie Jaxson Dart bagged a win in his first start, but an injury to star WR Malik Nabers put a serious damper on the day.

Mike Francesa breaks down every game of Week 4, including the Chargers vs. the Giants and the Jets vs. the Dolphins. Will Giants rookie Jaxson Dart lead New York to its first win? Plus, reactions to your emails!

Mike Francesa discusses Penn State's big game against Oregon and evaluates its implications in the national title race. He also offers picks and wagers for NFL Week 4 in the Francesa Five.

The Yankees have slugged their way back into a tie for first in the AL East, with a possible #1 seed up for grabs. The Mets continue to struggle, getting blasted by the Cubs, but still cling to the last wild card spot. Mike Francesa reacts to Wednesday night's MLB slate.

Mike Francesa previews the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, with thoughts on home-course advantage, team dynamics, pay controversies, and more. Will crowd intensity sway the outcome in favor of the US?

Mike Francesa dives into the NY Giants' quarterback situation. Are the G-Men ready to pull the plug on Wilson and insert Jaxson Dart?

Although the Chiefs left plenty of room for Cam Skattebo to run, they left little room for anything else in the 22-6 victory against the Giants. Mike Francesa gives his post-game reaction to the loss.

Mike Francesa critiques the Jets' continued struggles, labelling them as the 'same old Jets' despite a desperate comeback attempt against Tampa.