

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.

College football draft prospect breakdown, centered on Week 5’s “loaded” slate, especially Oregon at Penn State and Alabama vs Georgia, plus recap of Week 4 standouts and game balls.
24 Sep 2025 · 1h 20m · 29 chapters
Week 3 “hangover” recap of three Sunday games—Chiefs-Giants (Chiefs 22-9), Bengals-Vikings (Vikings 48-10), and Commanders-Raiders—plus Monday news on 49ers star Nick Bosa’s season-ending ACL tear.
23 Sep 2025 · 1h 7m · 30 chapters
Week 3 NFL recap focused on dramatic finishes and early-season 3-0 teams, especially the Eagles’ comeback vs. the Rams, plus standout performances from the Chargers and Colts.
22 Sep 2025 · 1h 34m · 30 chapters
Week 3 preview of The Athletic Football Show, focusing on Rams-Eagles and Lions-Ravens, plus “sicko street” picks and a Steelers “take tribunal.”
19 Sep 2025 · 1h 24m · 40 chapters
The Athletic Football Show’s “Is This Real?” game with ESPN’s Bill Barnwell, testing whether early-season NFL storylines through the first two weeks are sustainable or misleading.
18 Sep 2025 · 1h 9m · 19 chapters
Midseason (25% through) evaluation of the 2025 NFL draft class, focusing on quarterback volatility, plus “game balls,” player snapshots, and stock watch from recent college games.
17 Sep 2025 · 1h 15m · 21 chapters
Week 2 “hangover” recap and injury/quarterback updates, focusing on Joe Burrow’s turf toe surgery, Vikings-Falcons, and Rams-Titans, plus other injury notes and voicemail call-ins.
16 Sep 2025 · 1h 8m · 19 chapters
Week 2 recap of major NFL games, centered on the Eagles’ 20-17 rematch win over the Chiefs, plus Cowboys-Giants chaos, Lions’ offensive rebound, and Colts’ early-season statement.
15 Sep 2025 · 1h 15m · 32 chapters
Week 2 preview of NFL games, centered on the Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl rematch, plus “Sicko Street” defensive deep dives and other Week 2 storylines.
12 Sep 2025 · 1h 27m · 23 chapters
Week 1 “first impressions” on new NFL units and faces, focusing on Raiders offense (Geno Smith/Chip Kelly), Colts offense (Daniel Jones/Shane Steichen), Titans QB Cam Ward, and 49ers defense under…
11 Sep 2025 · 1h 2m · 19 chapters
Week 2 college football recap through an NFL-draft lens, plus outlook for week 3 and early notes on 2025 NFL rookies.
10 Sep 2025 · 1h 12m · 26 chapters
Relaunch of The Athletic’s “weekly hangover” show—deep dives on Week 1 games plus listener voicemails. Episode focuses on Giants-Commanders (Commanders 21-6) and Saints-Cardinals (Cardinals 20-13).
9 Sep 2025 · 1h 3m · 16 chapters
Week 1 NFL recap on The Athletic Football Show, focusing on the Ravens-Bills thriller, Packers’ dominant win over the Lions, a surprising Steelers-Jets shootout, and the Buccaneers’ division-opening…
8 Sep 2025 · 1h 31m · 35 chapters
Week 1 TNF recap of Cowboys vs Eagles, focusing on Dallas offensive creativity under Brian Schottenheimer/Clayton Adams, CD Lamb’s costly drops, Eagles QB/defense issues, and early-season questions…
5 Sep 2025 · 25m · 6 chapters
The Athletic Football Show’s Week 1 NFL preview—what the hosts are most excited to watch across Thursday–Monday games—plus major 2025 show changes (new Chicago studio, five-day-a-week cadence,…
4 Sep 2025 · 48m · 16 chapters
The Athletic Football Show (Robert Mays, Dave Helman, Derrik Klassen) makes 2025 NFL predictions two days before kickoff, focusing first on major awards (Defensive Player of the Year, Offensive…
3 Sep 2025 · 1h 29m · 30 chapters
Week 1 impressions for the 2026 NFL draft-eligible quarterback class and other notable prospects, with “panic vs pause vs parade” reactions to early performances.
2 Sep 2025 · 1h 9m · 26 chapters
The Athletic Football Show hosts a “2025 wins pool draft” where three people (Robert Mays, Derek, Dave) snake-draft 21 NFL teams total: 5 “good” teams each plus 2 teams each from the seven lowest…
1 Sep 2025 · 51m · 19 chapters
2025 AFC North preview on The Athletic Football Show, with a major mid-recording update about Micah Parsons’ trade to the Packers, then a deep dive into the Ravens (and brief Steelers setup).
29 Aug 2025 · 1h 52m · 45 chapters
2025 NFC West preview on The Athletic Football Show, focusing heavily on the Los Angeles Rams (with Seahawks personnel/preview beginning near the end).
28 Aug 2025 · 1h 55m · 46 chapters
2025 AFC West preview on The Athletic Football Show, focusing heavily on the Kansas City Chiefs and also beginning the Los Angeles Chargers preview.
27 Aug 2025 · 1h 55m · 43 chapters
2025 NFC North preview focused heavily on the Detroit Lions, including offseason moves, what to watch early in the season, and what would count as success.
26 Aug 2025 · 2h 8m · 52 chapters
2025 AFC South preview (Houston Texans focus in this excerpt; Indianapolis Colts swing-point discussion begins).
25 Aug 2025 · 1h 52m · 38 chapters
The Athletic Football Show’s “beat writer notebook” wraps up summer training-camp coverage with four conversations: Vikings (Alec Lewis), Rams (Jordan Rodrigue), Patriots (Mike Vrabel-era beat writer…
23 Aug 2025 · 1h 52m · 43 chapters