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The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
by The Athletic · English
The Athletic’s flagship NFL podcast covers the league like only The Athletic can. Host Robert Mays and co-hosts Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman dive into the biggest stories, break down the Xs and Os, and tackle the ins and outs of roster building. They meticulously follow the details of why we all love this sport and have plenty of fun along the way, bringing the expertise necessary to cover the NFL at the highest level. You want year-round draft coverage? You'll get that here, too, with draft expert Dane Brugler. Whether it’s happening on the field or behind the scenes, you’ll get an in-depth look at all things NFL on The Athletic Football Show, available wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Week 10 Preview: Steelers-Bengals for the inside track in the AFC North tops the slate
The Athletic Football Show’s Week 10 preview, centered on Sunday night Steelers at Bengals.
13 Nov 2026 · 1h 22m · 24 chaptersCommanders come back to stun Giants, 24-21
The Athletic Football Show’s Thursday night game recap and debate: Washington Commanders beat the New York Giants 24-21, with focus on late-game defensive miscues, quarterback play, and what the…
13 Nov 2026 · 42m · 10 chapters2026 Midseason Awards: Joe Burrow, Josh Allen, or Jordan Love?
The Athletic Football Show’s 2026 midseason awards, debating MVP-style “player of the year” picks across offense/defense and rookie/protector categories.
12 Nov 2026 · 1h 26m · 25 chaptersKirk Cousins to the Vikings, Josh Downs to the Chiefs, and more splash moves at the deadline
The Athletic Football Show episode recaps major 2026 NFL trade-deadline moves and debates whether they’re good business for each team.
11 Nov 2026 · 54m · 21 chaptersWhat we learned about Chiefs offense, Dolphins impress in loss & Jessie Bates heads to Jaguars
Week 9 “Hangover” recap across Chiefs-Jets, Lions-Dolphins, plus the trade deadline headline: Jaguars acquire safety Jessie Bates.
10 Nov 2026 · 1h 6m · 17 chaptersJosh Allen & Carson Wentz wear down Vikings defense, Bills win 23-6
The Athletic Football Show episode recaps the Bills’ 23-6 Monday night win over the Vikings in Minneapolis, focusing on Minnesota’s offense and Carson Wentz’s disastrous performance.
10 Nov 2026 · 27m · 13 chaptersWeek 9 recap: Bears survive, Jordan Love thumps Patriots & WTF NFC South
Week 9 NFL recap on The Athletic Football Show, focusing on the Bears’ survival vs. the Buccaneers, the Packers’ rout of the Patriots led by Jordan Love, and the Bengals’ offensive explosion vs.
9 Nov 2026 · 1h 45m · 30 chaptersWeek 9 Preview: Will Packers or Patriots establish themselves as a contender?
Week 9 preview focused on whether the Packers or Patriots can establish themselves as true contenders, plus “one thing” from four other games (Bucs-Bears, Bills-Vikings, and additional slate games…
6 Nov 2026 · 1h 20m · 18 chaptersJaguars cruise in 33-10 win over Ravens
The episode breaks down the Jaguars’ 33-10 Thursday night win over the Ravens and what it reveals about both teams.
6 Nov 2026 · 28m · 11 chaptersWhich team will make the wrong all-in trade? Plus, Jonathan Taylor's robust trade market & Lamar Jackson's future
NFL trade deadline talk focused on (1) which team might make a “wrong” all-in trade, (2) Lamar Jackson’s future with the Ravens, and (3) the Jonathan Taylor trade market.
5 Nov 2026 · 1h 14m · 19 chapters
30 NFL prospects you need to know ahead of a loaded college football weekend
The Athletic Football Show’s Building the Beast previews a “loaded” college football weekend (multiple ranked matchups) and highlights NFL draft prospects likely to impact Dane Brugler’s updated Top…
4 Nov 2026 · 54m · 18 chaptersWeek 8 hangover: Rams get right, Jets impress in a loss & Patriots escape
Week 8 “hangover” recap of three NFL games: Rams vs. Chargers (LA Bowl), Raiders vs. Jets (fireworks game), and Dolphins vs. Patriots (slop bowl).
3 Nov 2026 · 1h 2m · 18 chaptersJeffery Simmons' Bears dominate Seahawks 34-17
The Athletic Football Show breaks down the Chicago Bears’ 34-17 primetime win over the Seattle Seahawks, focusing on Jeffrey Simmons’ immediate impact on defense and Caleb Williams’ offensive…
3 Nov 2026 · 44m · 19 chaptersWeek 8 recap: Broncos stunner, WTF Bengals & another lost Ravens season
Week 8 NFL recap on The Athletic Football Show, focusing on the Broncos’ upset of the Chiefs, multiple “WTF” games (Ravens, Bengals, Titans, Cowboys), and broader playoff/season implications.
2 Nov 2026 · 1h 48m · 35 chaptersWeek 8 Preview: The most loaded slate of the season
Week 8 preview of The Athletic Football Show, focusing on six games; the main feature is Vikings-Lions as “game of the week.” The hosts also preview Bears-Seahawks and Browns-Steelers, plus…
30 Oct 2026 · 1h 15m · 20 chaptersPackers handle Panthers, 27-19
Green Bay Packers vs. Carolina Panthers recap (Thursday Night Football), Packers win 27-19.
30 Oct 2026 · 32m · 13 chaptersThe Bears are going for it, make blockbuster trade for Jeffery Simmons
The Athletic Football Show discusses the Chicago Bears’ blockbuster midseason trade for Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffrey Simmons, arguing it’s a calculated overpay to accelerate the Bears’…
29 Oct 2026 · 24m · 7 chaptersTrade season is upon us
The episode is about NFL trade season in late October, focusing on early deadline moves and who could be traded next.
29 Oct 2026 · 1h 9m · 18 chapters
Which college receivers are flying up NFL Draft boards?
The Athletic Football Show’s “Building the Beast” discusses (1) Dante Moore’s NFL draft outlook after Oregon’s concussion news, (2) prospect takeaways from Texas vs.
28 Oct 2026 · 52m · 15 chaptersA surprising Steelers offense leads the Week 7 Hangover
The Athletic Football Show’s “Week 7 Hangover” discusses three games: Steelers vs. Saints in Paris (Steelers 16-10), Rams vs. Raiders (Rams 35-21), and Broncos vs.
27 Oct 2026 · 1h 2m · 20 chaptersCowboys offense stomps injury-plagued Eagles 38-21
The Athletic Football Show (Week 7 Monday Night Football) breaks down Dallas’ 38-21 win over an injury-plagued Philadelphia team, focusing on why the Cowboys’ offense finally looked complete and why…
27 Oct 2026 · 33m · 11 chaptersWeek 7 recap: Seahawks = still very good, Bengals offense explodes & are the Ravens done?
Week 7 NFL recap focused on (1) Seahawks’ defensive domination of the Chiefs, (2) Lions’ 20-17 win over the Packers, (3) Bengals’ 35-point second half vs the Ravens, and (4) whether the Ravens are…
26 Oct 2026 · 1h 48m · 30 chaptersWeek 7 preview: Super Bowl MVP returns, "biblical greed" consequences & deep dive on the Buccaneers defense
Week 7 preview on The Athletic Football Show, focusing on Chiefs-Seahawks (including Kenneth Walker’s impact and Seattle’s run-game struggles), plus quick looks at Packers-Lions and Bengals-Ravens.
23 Oct 2026 · 1h 27m · 26 chaptersBears hold off Patriots in Thursday night thriller
The Athletic Football Show recaps the Bears’ 30-24 Thursday night win over the Patriots at Soldier Field, focusing on Caleb Williams and Drake May’s elite quarterback play, key momentum swings, and…
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