

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.

The Athletic Football Show’s “Hall of Very Good” inducts players who were never Hall of Fame finalists/semi-finalists, celebrating “good enough to be remembered” careers.
23 Jun 2026 · 1h 8m · 25 chapters
Mailbag Monday on The Athletic Football Show. Main debate: which NFL team has the “best weak link” among its worst starters (best worst player in the starting 22).
22 Jun 2026 · 59m · 18 chapters
The episode breaks down why Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is entering the NFL supplemental draft and what teams should do with him.
19 Jun 2026 · 46m · 18 chapters
The NFL “non-playcalling offensive coordinator” role—how responsibilities are divided when someone else calls plays, how game plans are built and revised, and how the job functions day to day.
18 Jun 2026 · 1h 14m · 18 chapters
A “24 under 25” NFL draft (non-quarterbacks only) for the 2026 season, selecting the best players who will be 25 on Nov 1; if they turn 26 after Nov 1 they’re eligible.
17 Jun 2026 · 1h 22m · 32 chapters
Mailbag Monday on The Athletic Football Show, debating whether NFL success comes from chasing trends, how to evaluate pass-blocking running backs, and what future “optimized” decision-making…
15 Jun 2026 · 57m · 20 chapters
The Athletic Football Show (Robert Mays) and Derek examine “archetypal” NFL players who quietly defined the 2025 season—how specific roles reflect league-wide offensive/defensive trends (condensed…
11 Jun 2026 · 50m · 17 chapters
Two “lingering questions” episodes focused on NFC teams. First: whether the Cowboys’ 2025 offensive success means they’ll be contenders if their defense improves.
10 Jun 2026 · 1h 4m · 24 chapters
The Athletic Football Show ranks NFC teams by how strong their supporting cast is around the quarterback, using a mix of offensive line quality, skill-position and running back talent, and the…
9 Jun 2026 · 1h 26m · 28 chapters
How aggressive NFL teams should be when “going all in,” whether the recent wave of superstar-for-picks trades is a real trend, and how offseason order (draft vs free agency) could change team…
8 Jun 2026 · 1h 1m · 16 chapters
The Athletic Football Show episode analyzes the “tight end revolution,” arguing that NFL offenses are using more heavy personnel (especially 12/13) and deploying multi-skilled tight ends to create…
5 Jun 2026 · 1h 21m · 28 chapters
The Athletic Football Show’s “lingering questions” episode evaluates how rookie QBs in 2025 performed and which second-year QB showed the most promise entering 2026.
4 Jun 2026 · 1h 1m · 13 chapters
The Athletic Football Show ranks every AFC team’s offensive supporting cast around its quarterback, factoring not just starters/depth talent but also “ecosystem and infrastructure,” including…
3 Jun 2026 · 1h 32m · 22 chapters
The Athletic Football Show reacts to the “breaking news” trade sending Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams.
1 Jun 2026 · 30m · 9 chapters
NFL offseason mailbag focused on (1) trades/cuts to watch before June 1, (2) coaches who could be fired, (3) ideal “true utility” roster/defensive fit, (4) best true utility player, (5) modern…
1 Jun 2026 · 46m · 13 chapters
The Athletic Football Show episode is a “beliefs we might be wrong” offseason reconciliation, hosted by Derek Klassen with guest Dan Pazuda (FTN Fantasy).
28 May 2026 · 1h 7m · 18 chapters
The Athletic Football Show discusses “dart throws” from the 2026 NFL Draft—mainly Day 3 (with some Day 2) late picks—focusing on which rookies have a realistic path to playing time and potential…
27 May 2026 · 57m · 21 chapters
Mailbag offseason episode debating (1) which current NFL QBs are worth trading for the #1 overall pick, (2) why Eagles coach Nick Sirianni gets more heat than Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, (3)…
25 May 2026 · 43m · 17 chapters
The Athletic Football Show episode “Buy or Sell Their Offseasons: The Contenders” debates whether top Super Bowl–odds teams improved enough in their 2026 offseason.
21 May 2026 · 1h 17m · 27 chapters
The Athletic Football Show hosts Robert Mays and Derek discuss “surprisingly intrusive” NFL thoughts from the offseason—how team-building, player valuation, and offensive/defensive trends keep…
19 May 2026 · 1h 1m · 15 chapters
Mailbag discussion on whether Baker Mayfield is a “franchise” QB and what it would take for the Buccaneers to reach the Super Bowl; also debates about play-calling head coaches and a hypothetical…
18 May 2026 · 56m · 21 chapters
The Athletic Football Show’s “buying or selling offseasons” series continues with “Playoff hopefuls,” teams viewed as realistic playoff bets (based on FanDuel Super Bowl odds).
14 May 2026 · 1h 21m · 30 chapters
The Athletic Football Show discusses “sneaky” veteran-market NFL additions for the 2027 season—players on smaller deals (generally under $10M) who may quietly reshape team performance, often via…
13 May 2026 · 1h 1m · 23 chapters
The Athletic Football Show discusses NFL position groups that were “remade” in the 2026 offseason, arguing that when a unit’s personnel is largely replaced, expectations should be recalibrated…
12 May 2026 · 1h 9m · 21 chapters