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The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL, page 3

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 3 Recap: Broncos stun Rams, Ravens upend Cowboys, Jaguars roll Patriots, and the 3-0 Raiders

Week 3 NFL recap focused on four games: Broncos vs. Rams (Broncos rally), Ravens vs. Cowboys (Ravens win late), Jaguars vs.

28 Sep 2026 · 1h 51m · 34 chapters

Week 3 Preview

Week 3 preview of the NFL, focusing on Ravens vs. Cowboys (Brazil) as the main “Game of the Week,” plus a shorter “other game” segment comparing Broncos vs. Rams bounce-backs from Week 2.

25 Sep 2026 · 1h 26m · 22 chapters

Falcons run all over Packers for first win of season

Recap and analysis of the Atlanta Falcons’ Thursday night win over the Green Bay Packers, focusing on Bijan Robinson and Drake London’s impact with Michael Penix Jr.

25 Sep 2026 · 33m · 14 chapters

Is This Real?

The Athletic Football Show plays “Is this real?” two weeks into the NFL season, asking whether early surprises will hold.

24 Sep 2026 · 57m · 12 chapters

Building the Beast: Trinidad Chambliss is climbing the boards

The hosts break down the Ole Miss vs. LSU game, focusing on Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss’s clutch performance and what it means for his NFL prospects, then discuss other standout defensive players…

23 Sep 2026 · 56m · 16 chapters

Week 2 Hangover: The Chiefs are back, the Seahawks look dominant, and the Steelers are sad

“Week 2 hangover” recap of three NFL games, focusing on (1) Chiefs vs Colts, (2) Seahawks vs Cardinals, and (3) Patriots vs Steelers (set up but not fully covered in the provided transcript).

22 Sep 2026 · 1h 1m · 17 chapters

MNF Recap: Rams get right over Dart-less Giants

Monday Night Football Week 2 recap—Rams beat the New York Giants, focusing on injuries, Rams defensive pressure/coverage, and Rams offensive red-zone success.

22 Sep 2026 · 29m · 12 chapters

Week 2 Recap: Bengals, Saints, Broncos score big wins on weird Sunday

Week 2 NFL recap focused on chaotic injury/WTF moments, plus standout wins by the Bengals, Broncos, and Saints.

21 Sep 2026 · 1h 39m · 40 chapters

Week 2 Preview

Week 2 preview of The Athletic Football Show, focusing on key NFL matchups and what Week 1 revealed—especially how teams’ early-season identities may (or may not) carry forward.

18 Sep 2026 · 1h 27m · 25 chapters

Bills cruise to big win over Lions behind Josh Allen magic

The Athletic Football Show breaks down the Bills’ dominant Thursday win over the Lions, focusing on Josh Allen’s precision, Buffalo’s multi-tight-end offense (Joe Brady era), and Detroit’s defensive…

18 Sep 2026 · 30m · 11 chapters

First impressions of the teams that FLOPPED in Week 1

The Athletic Football Show episode discusses “first impressions” from Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, focusing on teams that “flopped” and what those early signs could mean.

17 Sep 2026 · 1h 3m · 20 chapters

Building the Beast: Drew Mestemaker back on the NFL Draft radar after Oregon upset

Week 2 college football quarterback evaluation—especially Drew Mestemaker’s NFL-Draft resurgence after Oklahoma State’s upset of Oregon, plus Arch Manning’s late comeback vs Ohio State, Julian…

16 Sep 2026 · 59m · 19 chapters

Week 1 Hangover: Impressive 2026 debuts for the Ravens, Jets and Raiders

Week 1 “Monday Hangover” covering three games: Ravens vs Colts (primary deep dive), plus Jets vs Titans and Dolphins vs Raiders (briefly introduced; Jets-Titans analysis is detailed in the…

15 Sep 2026 · 1h 18m · 27 chapters

Chiefs dominate Broncos behind big night from Kenneth Walker

The episode is a Monday night recap of Week 1: the Kansas City Chiefs’ dominant 2024 season-opening win over the Denver Broncos, driven by Kenneth Walker’s big rushing night.

15 Sep 2026 · 32m · 16 chapters

Week 1 Recap: Bills, Bears & Jaguars shine, Chargers & Packers flop

Week 1 NFL recap on The Athletic Football Show—Giants vs. Cowboys, Bills vs. Texans, Bears’ 59-point explosion, Jaguars’ efficient passing, plus “WTF” notes on Chargers/Packers/Baker Mayfield.

14 Sep 2026 · 1h 23m · 32 chapters

49ers manhandle Rams on Thursday Night Football

The Athletic Football Show episode recaps the 49ers’ dominant Thursday Night Football win over the Rams, with heavy focus on how the matchup exposed Rams weaknesses and highlighted 49ers defensive…

11 Sep 2026 · 32m · 13 chapters

Week 1 Preview

A Week 1 NFL preview focused on what’s most exciting and “curious,” plus why early results can be misleading (“week one bullshit”). Hosts discuss which matchups could reveal real team identity vs.

10 Sep 2026 · 44m · 15 chapters

Recap: Seahawks beat Patriots in season opener

Recap of Seahawks vs. Patriots season opener, focusing on Seattle’s win despite losing QB Sam Darnold on the first drive and Drake May’s fourth-quarter mistakes.

10 Sep 2026 · 29m · 14 chapters

Predictions and award picks for the 2026 NFL season

The Athletic Football Show’s “Predictions Day” episode for the 2026 NFL season, focusing on season-long award winners (Defensive Player of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year,…

9 Sep 2026 · 1h 21m · 28 chapters

Building the Beast: Darian Mensah and Trinidad Chambliss put down NFL Draft markers in Week 1

Week 1 college football draft-spotlight discussion focused on quarterback and defensive/skill-player performances, with key reactions to LSU vs. Clemson, Ole Miss vs. Louisville, and Miami vs.

8 Sep 2026 · 49m · 18 chapters

The 2026 TAFS Wins Pool Draft

The Athletic Football Show’s “Winspool Draft” (wins pool) where three hosts draft eight NFL teams; whoever has the fewest regular-season wins pays a bet/punishment on Radio Row.

7 Sep 2026 · 1h 3m · 24 chapters

2026 NFC West preview

The Athletic Football Show previews the 2026 NFC West, focusing on the Rams first, then the Seahawks (and mentioning the Cardinals/49ers as other division preview segments).

4 Sep 2026 · 1h 52m · 36 chapters

2026 NFC North preview

The Athletic Football Show’s NFC North preview for 2026, focusing on the Detroit Lions first and then transitioning into the Green Bay Packers.

3 Sep 2026 · 1h 55m · 36 chapters

2026 AFC South preview

A divisional preview of the 2026 AFC South on The Athletic Football Show, focusing heavily on the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars (with the Titans discussed as “confounding/weird” and other…

2 Sep 2026 · 1h 52m · 41 chapters