The Athletic’s flagship NFL podcast covers the league like only The Athletic can. Host Robert Mays and co-host Derrik Klassen dive into the biggest stories, bre...
It's the holiday season and we're getting in the spirit on The Athletic Football Show. From the right offensive coach for Caleb Wiliams to a new team for Myles Garrett, Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen are giving gifts to players, teams and coaches across the NFL on this episode of TAFS.
Rundown
A want for more from the Cowboys for Jerry Jones
A ball-winner for Lamar Jackson
The right offensive coach for Caleb Williams
The fountain of youth for Matthew Stafford
Wolverine blood for the Lions
Framed depth charts for John Schneider
A new team for Myles Garrett
One of the dudes for the Jaguars
A partner in crime for Christian Gonzalez
An apology card for the Falcons
Host: Robert Mays
Co-Host: Derrik Klassen
Executive Producer: Michael Beller
Producer: Michael Beller
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1:08:23
Week 16 recap: Lions, Vikings race for the NFC 1-seed, while Chiefs nearly put AFC's top spot out of reach
So which team had the best Week 16? It's not as easy as it might seem at first glance. Sure, it might look like the Vikings, who kept pace with the Lions atop the NFC. It might look like the Chiefs, who took an impressive step toward locking up the top seed in the AFC. It might look like the Commanders, who brought back the early season offense in their win over the Eagles. It could even be the Rams, who put themselves on the doorstep of clinching the NFC West. So, who is it? Well, Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen might not answer that question on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. But they will recap Week 16.
Rundown
Commanders take down an Eagles team clearly missing Jalen Hurts
The Vikings chances at the 1-seed...You Have My Attention!
The Ravens run game...You Have My Attention!
The potential of the Chiefs offense...You Have My Attention!
Arizona Cardinals...WTF?!?
The top of the draft order...WTF?!?
Michael Penix brings some juice to Atlanta's offense
A strange win, but a win nonetheless, for the Rams over the Jets
Joe Burrow keeps on making plays on the move
Jonathan Taylor's big day and the Colts unlikely feat
The AFC Wild Card picture
Drake Maye's zone/man splits
The latest in Lions trickery
What Did We Learn Today?
Host: Robert Mays
Co-Host: Derrik Klassen
Executive Producer: Michael Beller
Producer: Michael Beller
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1:41:18
Week 16 preview: Steelers-Ravens battle for AFC North supremacy at the center of the playoff push
Broncos-Chargers on Thursday. Steelers-Ravens and Texans-Chiefs on Saturday. Eagles-Commanders on Sunday. The playoff push is on, seeming every single day of the week. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen preview the jam-packed Week 16 slate on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.
Rundown
Chargers-Broncos recap
Steelers-Ravens preview
Texans-Chiefs preview
Eagles run defense vs. Jayden Daniels and the Washington offense
Can Minnesota's offense keep it rolling in Seattle?
What do we make of the staffs in Indianapolis and Tennessee?
Big offseason ahead for Tua Tagovailoa and Brock Purdy
Micah Parsons vs. the Buccaneers offensive line
It's Michael Penix Time
Host: Robert Mays
Co-Host: Derrik Klassen
Executive Producer: Michael Beller
Producer: Michael Beller
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1:47:00
Bill Belichick goes back to school
Bill Belichick, head coach at the University of North Carolina. It's going to take some getting used to. Robert Mays starts that process from two different angles on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. First, he's joined by Seth Wickersham of ESPN to discuss why a move to the college game would be attractive to Belichick at this stage of his career. Then, David Ubben, host of The Athletic's Until Saturday podcast, jumps on with Robert to dig into the Belichick/UNC pairing from the college football perspective.
Host: Robert Mays
With: Seth Wickersham and David Ubben
Executive Producer: Michael Beller
Producer: Michael Beller
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1:20:10
Wide receivers wrapped, 2024, with Matt Harmon
From the heroics of Ja'Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson and Amon-Ra St. Brown, to the breakouts from Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton, and the letdowns from Bears and Texans passing games, the 2024 season gave us plenty to talk about at the wide receiver position. That's exactly what Robert Mays and Matt Harmon of Yahoo do on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.
Host: Robert Mays
With: Matt Harmon
Executive Producer: Michael Beller
Producer: Michael Beller
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About The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL
The Athletic’s flagship NFL podcast covers the league like only The Athletic can. Host Robert Mays and co-host Derrik Klassen dive into the biggest stories, break down the Xs and Os, tackle the ins and outs of roster building, 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. 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.