

387 episodes
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.

In this episode of The Athletic Football Show, host Robert Mays, along with co-hosts Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman, recap the critical moments from Week 18 of the NFL season.
5 Jan 2026 · 1h 23m · 32 chapters
In this episode of The Athletic Football Show, host Robert Mays and co-hosts Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman dive into the significant matchups of Week 18, highlighting the stakes involved as the NFL…
2 Jan 2026 · 1h 13m · 36 chapters
In this episode of The Athletic Football Show, host Robert Mays and co-host Derrik Klassen explore the silver linings for the NFL's worst teams in the 2025 season.
1 Jan 2026 · 1h 3m · 24 chapters
In this episode, hosts Dave Helman and Dane Brugler discuss the upcoming College Football Playoff (CFP) quarterfinals, focusing on the NFL draft prospects involved.
31 Dec 2025 · 1h 8m · 23 chapters
In this episode, Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen discuss eight NFL teams that were expected to be contenders at the start of the 2025 season but ultimately fell short of playoff aspirations.
30 Dec 2025 · 1h 14m · 32 chapters
In this episode of The Athletic Football Show, host Robert Mays and co-hosts Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman discuss the key takeaways from Week 17 of the NFL, highlighting thrilling matchups,…
29 Dec 2025 · 1h 34m · 32 chapters
Week 17 Preview: Massive division title and playoff seeding stakes on the line
26 Dec 2025 · 1h 7m
Week 16 Hangover: Bills and Texans get necessary, but unconvincing, wins over bad teams
23 Dec 2025 · 54m
In this episode of *The Athletic Football Show*, host Robert Mays and co-hosts Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman dive deep into the exciting events of Week 16 of the NFL season.
22 Dec 2025 · 1h 42m
Week 16 Preview: Unlikely AFC Division Leaders Step into the Spotlight
19 Dec 2025 · 1h 31m
The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
18 Dec 2025 · 1h 6m
In this episode of The Athletic Football Show, hosts Dave Helman and Dane Brugler focus on the upcoming College Football Playoff (CFP) games while discussing the implications for NFL Draft prospects.
17 Dec 2025 · 1h 3m
In this episode, Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen delve into the significant events from Week 15 of the NFL. They focus on three key games: Ravens vs. Bengals, Vikings vs. Cowboys, and Titans vs.
16 Dec 2025 · 1h 9m
In this episode of *The Athletic Football Show*, host Robert Mays alongside co-hosts Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman discuss the thrilling occurrences in Week 15 of the NFL season.
15 Dec 2025 · 1h 30m
Week 15 Preview: Prove-it time for the Patriots and Broncos
12 Dec 2025 · 1h 25m
In this episode of The Athletic Football Show, host Robert Mays and guest Conor Orr from Sports Illustrated delve into the upcoming NFL coaching carousel as teams prepare to hire new head coaches.
11 Dec 2025 · 1h 10m
In this episode, the hosts dive into the implications of recent college football developments, particularly focusing on conference championship games and their impact on the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft.
10 Dec 2025 · 56m
Week 14 Hangover: Hunting for relevant 2026 needles in the 2025 haystack for four also-rans
9 Dec 2025 · 1h 12m
In this episode of The Athletic Football Show, host Robert Mays is joined by co-hosts Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman to recap and analyze the thrilling events of Week 14 in the NFL.
8 Dec 2025 · 1h 39m
The Athletic Football Show: A Show About the NFL
5 Dec 2025 · 1h 34m
The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
4 Dec 2025 · 1h 25m
In this episode, host Dave Helman and draft expert Dane Brugler discuss Brugler's end-of-season mock draft for the NFL, which highlights the potential first-round picks for 2026 and discusses the…
3 Dec 2025 · 55m
Week 13 Hangover: Division-leading Broncos and Buccaneers get wins, and we get in the muck with Saints-Dolphins
2 Dec 2025 · 1h 4m
In this episode of The Athletic Football Show, host Robert Mays, along with co-hosts Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman, delve into Week 13 of the NFL season.
1 Dec 2025 · 1h 34m