The Mike Francesa Podcast

C.J. Stroud hit the turf early and often as the Jets rebounded from their loss against the Patriots to beat the Texans 21-13. Mike Francesa gives his reaction to the game and to a 3-6 Jets team that still has a heartbeat in the 2024 season.

Mike Francesa reacts following the New York Yankees' defeat in the 2024 World Series. The Yanks had the Dodgers right where they wanted them in Game 5, but a meltdown in the fifth inning allowed Los Angeles to rally.

On the brink of elimination, the Yankees brought out the bats against the Dodgers, including a Grand Slam from Anthony Volpe. Mike Francesa looks at Game 4 and looks ahead to Gerrit Cole's critical Game 5 start.

Mike Francesa says it's been a rough few days for New York sports fans. The New York Yankees are winless in this World Series after losing Game 3 to the Dodgers in the Bronx. Meanwhile, the Giants continued circling the drain in a 26-18 loss to the Steelers.

Mike Francesa was fired up following the Jets' 25-22 loss to the New England Patriots. After dumping Robert Saleh and dropping their fifth consecutive game, things have worsened for Aaron Rodgers and the team around him.

The Yankees had only one hit until the 9th inning of Game 2 of the World Series, but they broke out in the ninth, only to leave the bases loaded. Mike Francesa reacts to Game 2 where Shohei Ohtani left the game with an injury.

Mike Francesa breaks down World Series Game 1. The Yankees nearly stole a huge victory, but Freddie Freeman's dramatic grand slam gave the Dodgers a 6-3 win in Los Angeles.

Mike Francesa previews NFL Week 8 storylines. The Jets should have an easy time with the hapless Patriots, but the Giants will have their hands full Monday night versus the Steelers. He also discusses Game 1 of the World Series, which starts tonight with Game 1 in Los Angeles.

Mike Francesa breaks down the biggest storylines from the upcoming World Series matchup between the Yankees and Dodgers. Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, and Shohei Ohtani, among other big names, will all battle for the MLB championship.

Mike Francesa offers early thoughts on World Series Game 1, which pits the Yankees versus the Dodgers on Friday. Plus, thoughts on the Giants and Jets and the Knicks' potential in the new NBA season.

Mike Francesa reacts following a 0-3 Sunday in New York. The Giants were "pathetic" against the Eagles, losing 28-3. The Jets stumbled in the second half versus the Steelers following the addition of WR Davante Adams. And the Mets' amazing season finally ended in Los Angeles as the Dodgers won Game 6, 10-5.

A Giancarlo Stanton HR earlier in the game tied it up, and an extra innings blast from Juan Soto sealed the series as the Yankees win the ALCS and move on to the World Series. Mike Francesa gives his instant reaction to the series clincher.

For a while, it felt like deja vu from Game 3, but the Yankees hold on to beat Cleveland in Game 4 of the ALCS. The Mets, meanwhile, made a statement to force a Game 6 against Los Angeles. Mike Francesa gives his postgame reactions to both games.

Mike Francesa weighs in on every NFL matchup for Week 7. The Giants will host a middling Eagles team, while the Jets will travel to Pittsburgh to take on the resurgent Steelers.

Are the Mets running out of gas at the wrong time? After a punishing 10-2 loss to the Dodgers, Mike Francesa says New York must either dig deeper or call it a season.

The Yankees had the Guardians on the ropes in the 9th inning of Game 3 but couldn't finish the job. Mike Francesa breaks down the action and asks how New York will respond in Game 4.

The Dodgers made Game 3 and repeat of Game 1 and shut the Mets out while scoring tons of runs in the process. Mike Francesa reacts to Game 3 and paints a picture of how the Mets can get back into the series.

Cleveland was again no match for the Yankees as New York took game 2 of the ALCS 6-3. Mike Francesa gives his instant reaction to the game. Will the Yankees make it a sweep?

Mike Francesa discusses the New York Jets' acquisition of Davante Adams from the Raiders. Will the flashy wideout help Aaron Rodgers jumpstart the team's lackluster offensive production? And will the Jets finally sign Haason Reddick to bolster the defense?

Mike Francesa reacts following a busy night for New York teams. The Jets dropped a winnable game against the Bills in spite of Aaron Rodgers' heroics. And the Yankees held off the Guardians, winning Game 1 of the ALCS, 5-2.

Mike Francesa reacts following the Mets victory in Game 2. Francisco Lindor kicked off the game with a leadoff home run, followed by Mark Vientos’ grand slam in the second inning, propelling the Mets to a commanding 6-0 lead. New York maintained control from there, securing a 7-3 victory to even the NLCS at 1-1.

The New York Giants squandered an opportunity to take down the vulnerable Bengals, and the Dodgers shut out the Mets in Game 1 of the NCLS. Mike Francesa breaks down what's next for both NY teams.

Mike Francesa previews NFL Week 6 on his Football Friday show. Will the Giants be able to keep up with the high-scoring Bengals? And the Jets will have to contend with a dangerous Bills team on Monday Night Football.

Mike Francesa reacts to the Yankees' 3-1 win over Kansas City in Game 4 of the ALDS. New York will play the Guardians or Tigers in the American League Championship Series. Plus, thoughts on the demotion of Nathaniel Hackett, who lost his position as Jets offensive coordinator.

Giancarlo Stanton's home run gave New York a 3-2 win in Game 3 of the ALCS in Kansas City. The Yankees are now one win away from advancing in the postseason, and Mike Francesa wonders just how far this team can go.

Franciso Lindor calmly smashed a grand slam into the stands at Citi Field in Game 4 of the NLDS, and New York defeated the Phillies 4-1. Now, the Mets await their opponent in the National League Championship Series.

The Mets hammered Philadelphia's pitchers relentlessly Tuesday night. Now, New York is just one win away from moving to the championship series.

The New York Jets abruptly fired coach Robert Saleh today. Mike Francesa says it was the right move -- but will the team's offensive woes really get any better if Nathaniel Hackett remains as OC?

Mike Francesa breaks down the Yankee's Game 2 loss to the Royals. How will New York respond in Game 3 in Kansas City on Wednesday?

The Giants outplayed the Seahawks and delivered a game-ending Field Goal Block to stay alive at 2-3. The Mets started strong, but the bullpen ran out of gas with late walks and lose to the Phillies in walk-off fashion. Mike Francesa looks at the afternoon action on Sunday for the Giants and Mets.

Mike can't watch the Jets offense anymore. Hear why in the postgame reaction to the Jets 23-27 loss against the Vikings.

The Yankees survive a seesaw battle with Kansas City, while the Mets continue late-inning heroics in Philadelphia. Mike Francesa reacts to both games in a special Mike Francesa Podcast.

Mike Francesa looks at the key games for Week 5 in the NFL.

With two outs left in their season, the Mets snatched victory from the jaws of defeat with a Pete Alonso 3-run blast to advance to the NLDS. Mike Francesa gives his instant reaction to this instant classic of a game.

The Mets couldn't hold on to a seventh-inning lead in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card series. Now, a New York team known for its resilience must dig even deeper to extend its postseason dreams.

Mike Francesa reacts to the Mets' 8-4 victory over the Brewers in Game 1 of the Wild Card series. Is New York playing well enough to make a real postseason run?

Mike Francesa reacts following the Mets' playoff-clinching win over the Braves. He also weighs in on the passing of MLB icon Pete Rose.

In a sloppy, rainy day in New Jersey, the New York Jets suffer a shock defeat to the Denver Broncos. Mike Francesa breaks down this defensive battle as well as the play-calling from the Jets. The Jets looked "unbelievably hapless." Mike says Robert Saleh looked more like a cheerleader than a coach. Breece Hall was nowhere to be found.

Mike Francesa breaks down NFL Week 4 matchups, including Broncos v Jets. He also touches on the MLB playoffs and reacts to emails on Brian Daboll and Haason Reddick. 

The Giants move the ball but can't solve the Dallas defense to punch it into the end zone, losing 20-15 at home. Mike Francesa gives his post-game instant reaction. The Giants are quickly becoming the doormat of the NFC East.

Mike Francesa discusses the Mets’ struggle against the Braves and breaks down playoff implications for the Yankees and Mets. Plus, thoughts on the Giants vs. Cowboys on Thursday night. He also reacts to emails on Pete Alonso and the future of Aaron Boone. 

The Mets dropped a golden opportunity in Atlanta, losing the series' first game, 5-1. Mike Francesa says it's too soon to panic -- but this loss gives the Braves new life in the Wild Card chase.

MLB enters its final stretch with the Yankees looking to secure home-field advantage while the Mets are hanging on for their playoff lives. Mike Francesa previews the final week of the regular season and looks back on Week 3 of the NFL.

Malik Nabers continued to be the most reliable offensive weapon for Daniel Jones, and the Giants scored a key victory in Cleveland against a top-tier Browns defense. Mike Francesa gives his instant reaction to the game.

Mike Francesa previews the matchups for Week 3 of the NFL season. Will the Giants end up in an 0-3 hole after they play the Browns?

It was a professional performance by Aaron Rodgers and the Jets defense, winning 24-3 at home on Thursday Night Football. It was the first Jets win at home over New England since 2015. Mike Francesa give his reaction to a dominant performance that was not without its blemishes. New England racked up the missed tackles and showed signs of being a bottom-tier team they were predicted to be in the preseason. Mike also touches on Eli Manning's Hall of Fame case.

Mike Francesa discusses the Yankees' widening lead over the Orioles in the AL East. Meanwhile, the Mets continue to win, applying pressure on the Braves. Plus, updates on the NY Jets v Patriots battle on Thursday Night Football and other NFL storylines.

The Giants couldn't convert in Washington and came away with a costly loss. Mike Francesa looks at the road ahead for the G-Men, Aaron Rodgers' first Jets win and more from around the NFL in this day-after addition of the Mike Francesa Podcast.

The NY Giants, playing without their placekicker, left too many points on the table and allowed the Commanders too many yards. Can they dig out of the 0-2 hole? Mike Francesa gives his post-game reaction. Plus, Jets pull it together to leave Tennessee with a win. Is the ceiling as high on the Jets as the hype suggests?

Mike Francesa breaks down NFL Week 2, which finds the Giants at Commanders and the Jets at Titans. He also weighs in on Miami QB Tua Tagovailoa, who suffered yet another concussion against Buffalo Thursday night.