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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 18 Recap: Seahawks and Broncos lock up top seeds, Panthers back into playoffs, and more

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

Week 18 Preview: Three division titles on the line, including Seahawks-49ers for all the NFC marbles

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

Silver linings for 2025's bad teams

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

Building the Beast: The NFL Draft prospects with the most at stake in the CFP quarterfinals

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

Why did these eight teams flop in 2025?

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

Week 17 Recap: 49ers win thriller over Bears, Eagles outlast Bills, Drake Maye dazzles, and more

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

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

Week 16 Hangover: Bills and Texans get necessary, but unconvincing, wins over bad teams

23 Dec 2025 · 54m

Week 16 Recap: Bears stun Packers, Jaguars throttle Broncos, Panthers take NFC South lead, and more

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

Week 16 Preview: Unlikely AFC Division Leaders Step into the Spotlight

19 Dec 2025 · 1h 31m

The strongest analytic and schematic trends of 2025, with Sam Schwartzstein

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18 Dec 2025 · 1h 6m

Building the Beast: Alabama/Oklahoma and Miami/Texas A&M loaded with NFL Draft talent

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

Week 15 Hangover: The Ravens stay alive, and the 49ers notch their 10th win

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

Week 15 Recap: Broncos quiet doubters, Bills claw back to beat Patriots, and the Chiefs are officially done

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

Week 15 Preview: Prove-it time for the Patriots and Broncos

12 Dec 2025 · 1h 25m

Hop aboard the 2026 Coaching Carousel

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

The effects of Fernando Mendoza's rise and Notre Dame's fall on the 2026 NFL Draft

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

Week 14 Hangover: Hunting for relevant 2026 needles in the 2025 haystack for four also-rans

9 Dec 2025 · 1h 12m

Week 14 Recap: Bears-Packers delivers, Jaguars and Steelers make big moves, and holy cow, Josh Allen

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

Week 14 Preview: Bears-Packers finally means something again

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5 Dec 2025 · 1h 34m

What happened to the NFL's elite?

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4 Dec 2025 · 1h 25m

Building the Beast: Dane Brugler's end-of-season mock draft

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

Week 13 Hangover: Division-leading Broncos and Buccaneers get wins, and we get in the muck with Saints-Dolphins

2 Dec 2025 · 1h 4m

Week 13 Recap: Division races heat up as the season heads into December

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