The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

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 game? What should we make of the Chiefs' victory over the Saints? The Athletic's Robert Mays and Nate Tice dive into the week 15 headlines, their Wild Card Threat Index, Jalen Hurts, scheming to stop the Bills and Packers, Rams woes, the Bears figuring it out offensively and much more.

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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 players who should be at the center of your lineups, the abundance of $6,000ish receivers who look good this week, love for rookie running backs, and more.

Later, Beller runs through the slate from a gambling standpoint, highlighting his favorite picks against the spread. Can the Bills and Packers get off to good starts on Saturday? Can the Patriots bring the Dolphins back down to earth? Who wins and, more importantly, covers in the showdown between the Chiefs and Saints? We get into those games, and a whole lot more.

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In what looked to be a Super Bowl preview a few weeks ago, Saints vs. Chiefs presents big questions in Week 15. The Athletic’s Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones preview the game and break down why New Orleans is all-in this season. They also talk about how Washington’s defense squares up against Russell Wilson and what the Cardinals need to do to contain Jalen Hurts.

Next, they examine what’s at stake for the Raiders’ defense and the latest playoff scenarios.

Later in the show, The Athletic UK’s Mark Chapman calls in to discuss his unlikely path to Chicago Bears fandom, why American football has taken hold in England in a way the other quintessentially American sports have not, how deep conversations can go with American football fans in England now versus ten years ago and much more.

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First up, Robert welcomes ESPN’s Matthew Bowen to the show to give his thoughts on the best play designers and play callers in the NFL this season, including perennial favorites like Kyle Shanahan, Andy Reid, and Bill Belichick, as well as some under the radar coaches who deserve some credit. =

Plus, The Athletic’s Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer stop by for an Indianapolis Colts Team Visit to discuss the team’s potential to win the AFC South, the job Matt Eberflus has done with the defense, Frank Reich’s faith in Philip Rivers at quarterback, how far they could go in the playoffs this season, who might be the team’s starting QB next season and beyond, and much more.

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After a crazy week 14 in the NFL, we now have a clearer picture of which teams have a chance to make a postseason run. Could the Bills give the Chiefs a run for their money? Join The Athletic's Robert Mays and Nate Tice as they cover all the biggest headlines of the weekend, including the Colts win over the Raiders, Jalen Hurts providing the Eagles with a spark, Chase Young and the Washington defense dominating, losing faith in the Vikings, Saints talk, analyzing Aaron Rodgers and more.

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On this episode of The Athletic Football Show, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down the Week 14 DFS slate. They discuss an abundance of attractive players across the three major positions priced between two $7,000 and $7,700, Dalvin Cook vs. Derrick Henry vs. Davante Adams, the lack of cheap pivots at quarterback, and more.

Later, Beller and Vic Tafur run through the slate from a gambling standpoint, highlighting their favorite picks against the spread. The guys are going head-to-head in three games, including marquee matchups between the Bills and Steelers, and Vikings and Buccaneers. They also dive into Packers-Lions, Saints-Eagles, Chiefs-Dolphins, and a whole lot more.

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The Athletic’s Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones break down a stacked week 14 slate in the AFC as the playoff race heats up. Should we have concern about the Steelers? Is Monday night a must-win for the Ravens? What do we really know about the Raiders? They answer those questions and more. 

Later in the show, they discuss how the Dolphins’ defense squares up against the Chiefs’ offense and how much is at stake for Doug Pederson.

Finally, Ted Nguyen joins the show to dissect the Bills’ offense.

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First up, Robert is joined by The Athletic’s own Mike Sando to look ahead to next season’s quarterback carousel and give percentage chances of teams kicking off 2021 with a new starting QB, including the Lions, Colts, Eagles, 49ers, Patriots, Saints, Falcons, Broncos, and Bears.

Then, to close things out, The Athletic’s Michael-Shawn Dugar stops by for a Seattle Seahawks Team Visit to discuss the “Let Russ Cook” movement, how it’s had diminishing returns as the season’s worn on, what opposing defenses are doing to stifle the offense, where the franchise goes if this version of the team falls short of their lofty expectations, and much more.

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Despite it being a very entertaining weekend of football in the NFL, perhaps the biggest storyline involves college football. Who will end up with Trevor Lawrence...the Jags or the Jets? Join Robert Mays and Nate Tice for a full recap of this and more of week 13's biggest storylines, from the Eagles pulling Carson Wentz in favor of Jalen Hurts, to the Browns offense showing up big against the Titans, a debate about the Bears and Eagles and so much more on The Athletic Football Show.

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On this episode of The Athletic Football Show, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down the Week 13 DFS slate. They discuss building lineups around an elite back or receiver, finally paying up for a quarterback, the desire to get invested in Browns-Titans, and more.

Later, Beller and Vic Tafur run through the slate from a gambling standpoint, highlighting their favorite picks against the spread. Can the Raiders bounce back against the Jets? Will Taysom Hill hit his first speed bump as a starter in Atlanta? Can the Browns spring an upset on the Titans—or at least keep it within 5.5 points? Will the Packers run away from the Eagles? Can the Bills take care of business against the 49ers? The guys answer those questions, and a whole lot more.

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We finally made it to Week 13! The Athletic’s Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones break down all the COVID-19 chaos that led to Wednesday football as well as Roger Goodell’s comments on the virus and whether or not a postseason bubble is realistic.

Next, they dive into the games with big AFC and NFC playoff implications, the “Taysom Hill Experience” and an important test for the 49ers defense.

Plus, as the Bears square off against the Lions, there is plenty at stake for both teams and Robert weighs in why this is a big week for Aaron Rodgers.

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First, For The Win’s Charles McDonald joins the show and the guys play a little NFL Winston Wolfe/Mike Ehrmantraut, to lay out fixes for the Atlanta Falcons, New York Jets, Houston Texans, and Detroit Lions, all in various degrees of trouble heading into this offseason and beyond.

Then, Robert is joined by Green Bay Packers OT David Bakhtiari to discuss the weirdness of being congratulated on his big-money contract, the biggest difference between the player he is today and the rookie version of himself, his game week process, Aaron Rodgers, empty arenas, and more.

Plus, to close things out, The Athletic’s Zac Jackson stops by for a Cleveland Browns Team Visit to discuss early returns in the Kevin Stefanski Era, the team’s trajectory moving forward, Baker Mayfield’s future with the franchise, critical games against Pittsburgh and Baltimore, and more.

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Week 12 of NFL action has wrapped up, and it was certainly an action-packed weekend. Join The Athletic's Robert Mays and Nate Tice for their overview of the biggest headlines, from the Chiefs offense putting up ridiculous numbers, to what's going on with the Raiders, the Titans dominating the Colts, the Browns moving to a surprising 8-3, looking into some intriguing QB landing spots and so much more.

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On this episode of The Athletic Football Show, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down the Week 12 DFS slate. They discuss Dalvin Cook chalk, a willingness to pass on high-priced receivers, the desire to get invested in Chargers-Bills and Chiefs-Buccaneers, and more.

Later, Beller and Vic Tafur run through the slate from a gambling standpoint, highlighting their favorite picks against the spread (begins at 30:35). Will Beller finally back off the Cardinals? Can the Browns cruise against the Jaguars? Can Taysom Hill and the Saints keep it rolling in Denver? Are the Giants worthy of laying nearly a touchdown against the shorthanded Bengals? Will the Chiefs hand the Buccaneers another loss and, more importantly, do so by more than 3.5 points? The guys answer those questions, and a whole lot more.

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It’s the Thanksgiving edition of The Athletic Football Show! Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones break down the big week 12 matchup between Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady. They dive into both sides of the ball before talking about the AFC playoff implications in the Colts and Titans showdown in Indianapolis.

Then they discuss what they are most thankful for in this 2020 NFL season including the young QBs, Matt LaFleur in Green Bay and much more.

Finally, if quarterbacks were a side dish, who would be the mashed potatoes? What about the sweet potato casserole? They debate the holiday favorites. 

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First up, Robert welcomes The Athletic’s Dane Brugler to the show to talk all-things NFL Draft, including a crowded quarterback class, headlined by Trevor Lawrence, potentially transcendent non-QBs like Penei Sewell, whether loaded wide receiver classes are going to become the norm going forward or not, how the unprecedented COVID pandemic has affected this year’s draft, and much more.

Plus, The Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue stops by in this week’s Team Visit to break down the Las Angeles Rams, including what it’s like to cover the avant-garde franchise, moving on from Wade Phillips to Brandon Staley as Defensive Coordinator, how the Aaron Donald-centric defense is evolving game by game, Jordan Fuller’s play being emblematic of the team’s longterm plans, potential weaknesses that could keep the Rams from another Super Bowl berth, and more.

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From Taysom Hill leading the Saints to a win in his first start, to the Colts outlasting the Packers in OT, the NFL's week 11 for 2020 was full of unexpected surprises, The Athletic's Robert Mays is joined by Nate Tice to break down the biggest storylines like the Raiders nearly pulling it off against the Chiefs, what the heck is happening with Carson Wentz, and the guys find time for a debate about Nick Chubb and Derrick Henry.

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On this episode of The Athletic Football Show, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down the Week 11 DFS slate. They discuss Alvin Kamara and Dalvin Cook reaching CMC territory, the Jameis Winston free space, Keenan Allen as the WR1, the lack of meaningful tight ends, and more.

Later, Beller and Vic Tafur run through the slate from a gambling standpoing, highlighting their favorite picks against the spread (begins at 29:42). Can the Titans bounce back in a tough spot against the Ravens? Can the Jaguars keep things respectable against the undefeated Steelers? Can Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins keep things rolling against the Broncos? The guys answer those questions, and a whole lot more.

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After a wild Wednesday in the NFL, The Athletic’s Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones break down the drama surrounding the Giants’ decision to fire Marc Colombo as well as Justin Herbert’s viral haircut.

Later in the show they discuss an exciting Week 11 slate as they preview the Titans vs. Ravens and the AFC playoff implications. They also examine the Raiders’ COVID-19 high-risk concerns and how it impacts their game against the Chiefs. 

Finally, what’s on the line for Jameis Winston against the Falcons and which team in the league has the least hope moving forward? They answer those questions and much more. 

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First up, Robert welcomes football internet celebrity, Chris Brown, to the show to discuss a variety of topics including Lamar Jackson and the Ravens offense, what intrigues him about the Kliff Kingsbury-Kyler Murray Air Raid experiment so far, the evolution of offensive motion over time across the league, how tempo on offense affects the game-within-the-game between plays, and much more.

Then, The Athletic’s Vic Tafur and Tashan Reed stop by in this week’s Team Visit to take a closer look at the Las Vegas Raiders, including fan feelings about the team two and a half years into the Jon Gruden Era, how Derek Carr has outperformed expectations so far this season, if the defense can improve enough to compliment the offense during a potential playoff berth, and more.

To close things out, in Ted Nguyen’s Film School, the guys break down the Miami Dolphins defense and discuss what the Fins are doing differently than the rest of the NFL, why other teams can’t replicate their high pressure defensive schemes, how pressure can dictate what an opponent does on offense, and more.

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From Kyler Murray & DeAndre Hopkins' hail mary, to the Rams topping the Seahawks, week 10 in the NFL was full of viral moments, incredible plays, and some bad ones as well. So join Robert Mays and Nate Tice as they review the best of the best from the weekend of NFL action such as Ben Roethlisberger keeping the Steelers undefeated, what's going on with Drew Lock, the Philadelphia Eagles falling apart, and an intriguing "Would You Rather" concerning the AFC East.

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On this episode of The Athletic Football Show, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down the Week 10 DFS slate. They discuss Rams-Seahawks and Bills-Cardinals, the Mike Davis free space, a trio of attractive cheap quarterbacks, the diversity of high-priced receivers, and more.

Later, Beller and Vic Tafur run through every Week 10 game, highlighting their favorite picks against the spread (begins at 30:45). Can the Buccaneers bounce back against the Panthers? Who wins the expected shootout in the desert between the Bills and Cardinals? What's the right side to be on in the showdown between Justin Herbert and the Chargers and Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins? The guys answer those questions, and a whole lot more.

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The Athletic’s Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones kick things off this week by discussing the important NFC West showdown between the Seahawks and Rams. They also dive into an exciting matchup between the Bills and Cardinals. 

Later on, they look back at the top of the 2020 NFL Draft as Tua Tagovailoa squares off against Justin Herbert. Plus, is Russell Wilson still the MVP front-runner? The two weigh in on the discussion. 

Finally, ‘Ted Lasso’ co-creator Brendan Hunt joins the show to talk about his childhood in Chicago, better times for the Bears and his role as Coach Beard on the popular comedy.

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First up, Robert reunites with former podcast partner, ESPN’s Bill Barnwell, to open up the mailbag and answer listener questions about fixing the Chicago Bears, rebuilding the Jets in five moves, how analytics effect the game, if they’d take Patrick Mahomes or seven non-QB starters, and many more.

Then, in this week’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers Team Visit, The Athletic’s Greg Auman joins the show to discuss the Bucs’ blowout loss to the Saints, the tone around the team now as opposed to what it was like when they were rolling a few weeks ago, Tom Brady, Antonio Brown, and more.

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The Athletic's Robert Mays and Nate Tice react to the biggest stories coming out of week 9 in the NFL like the Saints' dismantling of the Buccaneers, Patrick Mahomes' insane abilities, Josh Allen outlasting the Seahawks, the Ravens defense stepping up to stop the Colts, Kyler Murray and Tua Tagovailoa's shootout and much more. Plus the guys ask "Who would you rather coach next year...the Texans or Falcons?"

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On this episode of The Athletic Football Show, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down the Week 9 DFS slate. They discuss Dalvin Cook chalk, the appeal of mid-tier backs and cheap receivers, a possible Lamar Jackson bargain, and more.

Later, Beller and Vic Tafur run through every Week 9 game, highlighting their favorite picks against the spread (begins at 30:02). Who wins—or, more importantly, covers—the NFC South clash between the Saints and Buccaneers? Can the Ravens' offense get going in Indianapolis? Are the Dolphins a live dog again, this time against Kyler Murray and the Cardinals? The guys answer those questions, and a whole lot more.

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COVID-19 concerns spark big questions for week 9 across the NFL. The Athletic’s Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones discuss the latest news involving the virus as well as the quiet trade deadline this season.

Plus, it’s Brady vs. Brees, round two! They preview the Bucs matchup with the Saints and discuss a big test for the Dolphins’ defense against Kyler Murray and the Cardinals. 

They wrap by assessing what’s at stake for Lamar Jackson this week and a big stretch for the Colts. 

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First, Robert is joined by Steven Ruiz, the lead NFL writer at For The Win, to step back, take stock, and hand out some midseason awards, including league MVP, Coach of the Year, Unexpected Player Crush, Worst Preseason Take, and many more.

Then, to close things out, The Athletic’s Jeff Howe stops by for a New England Patriots Team Visit to discuss how different things feel around the Patriots this year, during their first potential losing season in recent memory, bedrocks heading into 2021, what the offseason might look like if they miss the playoffs, Jimmy G, Stephon Gilmore, and more.

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How should Packers, Rams, and Titans fans feel after some concerning losses? Will anyone step up and beat the Steelers? And how many adjectives are there to describe what DK Metcalf is doing? Join The Athletic's Robert Mays and Nate Tice for a review of week 8's biggest storylines, from the Colts and Philip Rivers finally putting it together, to the ridiculous suckerpunch from the Bears' Javon Wims, an intriguing 'Would You Rather' scenario and so much more.

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On this episode of The Athletic Football Show, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down the Week 8 DFS slate. They discuss Alvin Kamara chalk, the appeal of Titans-Bengals, the enduring bargain on Keenan Allen, and more.

Later, Beller and Vic Tafur run through every Week 8 game, highlighting their favorite picks against the spread (begins at 29:39). Can the Dolphins spring the upset on the Rams in Tua's first start—or at least stay within 3.5 points? Can the Seahawks bounce back against the 49ers? Can the Bills officially take the AFC East torch from the Patriots? The guys answer those questions, and a whole lot more. Plus, a difference of opinion on this week's marquee game between the Steelers and Ravens.

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With the trade deadline just days away, The Athletic’s Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones propose fake trades they would like to see happen. Who will be buyers and who will be sellers? What are the best landing spots for guys like J. J. Watt, Will Fuller and John Ross? They weigh in. 

Plus, it’s rivalry week for the Steelers and Ravens. They break down the game of the week as well as what’s at stake for Drew Lock moving forward. 

Finally, Bruce Feldman joins the show to discuss his new book with Ed Orgeron, 'Flip the Script.’

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To kick things off, Robert talks to Jake Heaps, Russell Wilson’s personal QB coach, about the “Let Russ Cook” movement, Russell’s evolution into arguably the best player in the league, honing his off-platform skills, and much more.

Then, in this week’s team visit, The Athletic’s Buffalo Bills writer Matthew Fairburn joins the show to discuss the team going 1-2 over their last three games, following a 4-0 start to the season, Josh Allen’s play in recent weeks, how the underperforming defense can turn things around heading down the stretch, and more.

Finally, in Ted Nguyen’s Film School, the guys break down the Arizona Cardinals Offense, including the differences between Kliff Kingsbury’s NFL playbook and what his Air Raid scheme looked like in college, what defines the team’s passing game, Kyler Murray’s comfort level in this offense, and more.

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It was an entertaining as hell week 7 in the NFL, from the Steelers outlasting the Titans in the battle of the unbeatens, to Baker Mayfield saving his job with the Browns, there was no shortage of dramatic storylines. The Athletic's Robert Mays and Nate Tice dive into the headlines of Cardinals-Seahawks, appreciation for Mike Tomlin and Tom Brady, apologies to Justin Herbert, which receivers we would start franchises with and much more in our week 7 review.

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On this episode of The Athletic Football Show, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down the Week 7 DFS slate. They discuss ideal running back pairs, which typically include two high-priced backs, the abundance of attractive, mid-priced receivers, and budget savers at quarterback.

Later, Beller and Vic Tafur run through every Week 7 game, highlighting their favorite picks against the spread (begins at 31:01). Can the Cardinals keep it close with the Seahawks? Can the Patriots bounce back against the 49ers? And who wins the clash of 5-0 teams between the Steelers and Titans in Nashville? The guys answer those questions, and a whole lot more.

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There is plenty to unpack with Week 7’s slate, The Athletic’s Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones look ahead to an exciting weekend of action.

They break down Ryan Tannehill’s success this season as they preview the AFC battle between the undefeated Titans and undefeated Steelers.

Plus, how will the Bears defend against the Rams’ run game? Where do the Vikings and Cowboys go from here? They discuss the matchups they’re watching as well as the concerns surrounding Mike Zimmer and Mike McCarthy.

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First up, nine-year NFL veteran, and cohost of The Man To Man With DB & AB podcast, Darius Butler joins the show to talk about why offensive production has been up so much so far this season, the lack of offseason prep time affecting defenses, Jet Motion, Julio Jones, Bill Belichick, and a lot more.

Then, Robert talks to two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, LA Rams defensive tackle, Aaron Donald about how he adds new wrinkles to his game, building trust with a coaching staff, if he ever thinks about his place in the history of football as potentially one of the best defensive players ever, conditioning and recovery, and more.

To close things out, The Athletic’s own Josh Tolentino stops by in this week’s Team Visit to discuss the beginning of Tua Time for the Miami Dolphins as Tua Tagovailoa steps in as the team’s starting QB, how he’ll mesh with the offense, and its slowly improving offensive line, where some of the teams draft capital will be directed as their rebuild continues, and much more.

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From the Tennessee Titans and Pittsburgh Steelers putting up offensive showcases to stay undefeated, to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers shutting down Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers, it was a week 6 full of firepower, big plays, and even more questions about which teams we should be buying. Join Robert Mays and Nate Tice for a full recap of the biggest moments of Sunday including Adam Gase's failure in New York, the Bears red zone defense, Adam Vrabel being a possible Savant, the underrated Lavonte David and much more.

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On this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down the Week 6 DFS slate. They discuss ideal running back pairs, a desire to pay up at receiver, and attractive mid-priced quarterbacks.

Later, Beller and Vic Tafur run through every Week 6 game, highlighting their favorite picks against the spread (begins at 29:23). Can the Buccaneers possibly slow down the Packers' offense? Can the 49ers get on track against the Rams? Should the Cowboys really be home dogs in Andy Dalton's first start with the team? The guys answer those questions, and a whole lot more.

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In a surprising move this week, the Jets parted ways with Le'Veon Bell. The Athletic’s Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones discuss what went wrong for the running back in New York. Also, Lindsay explains the latest news involving the NFL’s schedule changes.

Later in the show, they preview the Chiefs-Bills showdown as they both look to bounce back from their first loss of the season as well as the battle between Brady and Rodgers. 

Finally, hear what quarterbacks they think have the most at stake in Week 6. 

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First up, Establish the Run’s fantasy football guru Evan Silva joins the show to evaluate the fantasy season so far, including his biggest miss, early season victory lap, whose stock he’s buying and selling right now, slow starters, dynasty picks, and much more.

Then, The Athletic’s Joe Person stops by in this week’s Team Visit to take a closer look at the Carolina Panthers’ pleasantly surprising 3-2 start and discuss the defining characteristics of Matt Rhule’s coaching style, Joe Brady’s incredible impact on the offense, Teddy Bridgewater’s play changing the narrative about the season, and more.

To close things out, in Ted Nguyen’s Film School, the guys break down the Kevin Stefanski Offense, Bill Callahan’s details oriented approach with the offensive line improving things dramatically from last season, how a play action heavy attack has helped Baker Mayfield adjust to a new offense early on, and more.

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Week 5 in the NFL was one that could define franchises for the foreseeable future, with Cowboys QB Dak Precott going down with a gruesome ankle injury, the Falcons moving on from Dan Quinn and Thomas Dimitroff, and the 49ers benching Jimmy Garoppolo. The Athletic's Robert Mays & Nate Tice dig into the biggest headlines of the weekend including Chase Claypool's huge game, the Raiders win over the Chiefs, Myles Garrett's insane impact on the Browns' defense and much more.

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On this episode of The Athletic Football Show, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down the Week 5 DFS slate. They discuss a lack of high-priced options at running back and receiver, and what that means for the slate as a whole.

Later, Beller and Vic Tafur run through every remaining Week 5 game, highlighting their favorite picks against the spread (begins at 29:19). Can the Browns pull a mini-upset on the Colts? Can the Falcons finally get their first win of the season? Are the Chiefs going to run away and hide from the Colts? And can the Vikings keep pace with the Seahawks? We have answers to those questions, and plenty more.

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COVID-19 cases are on the rise throughout the NFL and as the story continues to develop The Athletic’s Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones bring you the latest on the situations with the Patriots and Titans. 

Later in the show, they discuss this week’s matchup between the Browns and Colts as well as a big test for Joe Burrow against the Ravens' defense. 

Plus, Rhiannon Walker joins the show to talk about Washington’s decision to bench Dwayne Haskins.

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To start, Robert welcomes ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes to the show to discuss the NFC teams currently holding a better than 50% chance of making the playoffs, break down their biggest weaknesses, and determine which one will be the scariest to play against by December.

Next up, Houston Texans beat writer for The Athletic, Aaron Reiss, calls in to break down the shocking firing of Texans GM and head coach Bill O’Brien, Jack Easterby as the highest ranking member of the football staff in the organization right now, the potential for a JJ Watt trade, who could become the next head coach, and more.

To close things out, in this week’s team visit, The Athletic’s Detroit Lions writer Chris Burke joins the show to discuss the mounting issues for the 2020 squad, Matt Patricia seemingly heading towards a rough end as head coach, the overall lack of homegrown defensive talent within the organization, and more.

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Has there ever been a QB improve more from year 1 to year 2 than Josh Allen? What the hell is going on with the Cowboys' defense? And are we buying the Cardinals' offense, even with Kyler? Join The Athletic's Robert Mays and Nate Tice for a full week 4 reaction as they dig into Brady vs. Herbert, DeForest Buckner's impact on the Colts and much more.

Buy or Sell? - :00

Who Won the Week? - 35:14

What Just Happened?- 42:06

Nate's QB Corner - 54:19

Secret Sauce - 1:01:24

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The weekend has arrived, bringing with it 14 more Week 4 games. On this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down the Week 4 DFS slate. They discuss how a flat pricing week creates to a diversity of team-building options...but still find themselves targeting some expensive backs.

Later, Beller and Vic Tafur run through every game, highlighting their favorite picks against the spread (begins at 29:33). Are the Bears a good bet in Nick Foles' first start with the team? Can the Saints and Cardinals bounce back? Who finally gets their first win when the Texans and Vikings get together? We have opinions on that, and a whole lot more.

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As the NFL deals with their first COVID-19 outbreak, The Athletic’s Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones break down what we know about the Titans’ positive cases, the impact on the schedule moving forward and what failed in the testing protocols.

Plus, they dive into the showdown between Andy Reid and Bill Belichick and can the Browns run past the Cowboys this weekend? They discuss their matchups of the week as well as Adam Gase’s job security in New York.

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To kick things off, Robert and PFF’s Sam Monson hop into their time machine to travel back to the beginning of the summer, before they made their predictions for the season, and tell themselves a few things they’d want to know about the first three weeks of NFL football.

Then, in this week’s team visit, The Athletic’s Chicago Bears writer Adam Jahns joins the show to discuss the beginning of the Nick Foles Era as the team’s newly installed starting QB, why Mitchell Trubisky lost his job, how the 3-0 Bears’ gameplan will be impacted with Foles under center, and much more.

Finally, Ted Nguyen helps Robert close out the show as they break down the evolution of the Rams’ offense under Sean McVay, highlighting the differences from 2018 through Week 3 of 2020, Jared Goff’s impressive stat line, and more.

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Can you believe the Falcons blew another lead? Well, maybe you can. Robert Mays and Nate Tice discuss the best and worst from week 3 including the benching of Mitch Trubisky, the trash of the NFC east, Josh Allen's ascension, why teams don't embrace play action more and the debut a new segment, 'Secret Sauce.'

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There are a few monster totals on the board in Week 3 (55.5 in Lions-Cardinals and Cowboys-Seahawks), and that always makes for interesting DFS and gambling weeks. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down the DFS slate, then Beller welcomes on Vic Tafur to discuss their favorite picks against the spread, on this hybrid episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast and The Athletic Football Show.

Rundown

1:33 Games to target for DFS in Week 3

4:00 Quarterback targets in Week 3

8:08 No shortage of ways to attack the running back position

15:30 Stars and scrubs at wide receiver

24:27 Finding bargains at tight end

26:27 No obvious options at defense

30:39 Week 3 picks against the spread

31:10 Week 2 audit

32:49 Patriots (-6.5) vs. Raiders

34:15 Bills (-2.5) vs. Rams

35:22 Steelers (-4) vs. Texans

37:33 49ers (-4) at Giants

39:43 Titans (-2.5) at Vikings

41:18 Browns (-7) vs. Washington

43:06 Eagles (-4.5) vs. Bengals

45:16 Falcons (-3) vs. Bears

47:02 Colts (-11.5) vs. Jets

48:10 Chargers (-6.5) vs. Panthers

49:55 Cardinals (-5.5) vs. Lions

52:00 Buccaneers (-6) at Broncos

53:54 Seahawks (-5) vs. Cowboys

55:29 Saints (-3) vs. Packers

56:30 Ravens (-3.5) vs. Chiefs

57:50 Recapping our Week 3 picks

58:53 Week 3 survivor picks

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