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Episodes

Total: 1036

Bills-Chiefs' rainy rematch, kickers can't kick, Justin Herbert & Tom Brady defy logic, the Bears can run & more with Nate Tice
2021/10/11

Josh Allen tops Patrick Mahomes at a rainy Arrowhead, Justin Herbert wins in a shootout, the Chicago

Breaking down the Bills and Browns defense and Daniel Jones’ development with Nate Tice + Sheil Kapadia makes good on his bets and his Week 5 picks
2021/10/8

The Bills defense faces their first big test of the season against the Chiefs in Week 5. Robert Mays

Stephon Gilmore traded, Justin Fields named starter and the spotlight on Kyler Murray with Lindsay Jones + a Cincinnati Bengals team visit with Paul Dehner Jr.
2021/10/7

Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones break down the Panthers deal for Stephon Gilmore, the Bears naming Jus

Rookie QB check-in with John Beck + discussing the Urban Meyer situation with Mitchell Schwartz
2021/10/6

Robert Mays welcomes QB coach John Beck to break down what we’ve seen from the rookie QB class so fa

Mailbag: Bills & Steelers concerns, the value of QBs, how to watch film, Baker Mayfield & more with Steven Ruiz
2021/10/5

Steven Ruiz of The Ringer joins Robert Mays for the next Mailbag, taking your emails and voicemails

Buccaneers-Patriots gets sloppy, the Dallas Cowboys look dangerous, Zach Wilson & Justin Fields get wins & more week 4 reaction with Nate Tice
2021/10/4

Week 4 NFL action is nearing a close, and Robert Mays and Nate Tice have tons of thoughts on Sunday'

Previewing a loaded Week 4 slate with Nate Tice + Sheil Kapadia’s picks against the spread
2021/10/1

The “Friday Five” this week is packed with marquee matchups. Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down ho

Tom Brady’s return to New England, Richard Sherman’s deal with the Bucs and what’s at stake for Ben Roethlisberger with Lindsay Jones + a New York Giants team visit with Dan Duggan
2021/9/30

Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones discuss Richard Sherman’s deal with the Buccaneers and the WR injuries

Examining how NFL defenses are using pressure packages in 2021 with Chris Vasseur
2021/9/29

Robert Mays welcomes on defensive guru Chris Vasseur (aka Coach Vass) to discuss pressure packages i

Mailbag: Justin Tucker's value, Matt Nagy replacements, protecting Mac Jones & more with Charles McDonald
2021/9/28

Charles McDonald of For The Win is this week's special guest for our weekly Mailbag. Who are some co

Packers-49ers' insane ending, Justin Fields' dud debut, the Raiders & Bills keep winning, Steelers struggles & more with Nate Tice
2021/9/27

It was an insane weekend of NFL action during week 3 as the Packers and Aaron Rodgers stun the 49ers

Buccaneers-Rams preview, Josh Allen vs. WFT defense & Chargers’ early-down issues with Nate Tice + Sheil Kapadia’s Week 3 picks
2021/9/24

In another edition of the “Friday Five,” Robert Mays and Nate Tice break down what they are watching

QB injuries, Justin Fields’ first start and questions for the 49ers with Lindsay Jones + a Denver Broncos team visit with Nick Kosmider
2021/9/23

Lindsay Jones and Robert Mays kick things off by breaking down all of the quarterback injuries acros

Inside Monday Night Football with Louis Riddick + breaking down the WFT’s defensive line and Steelers’ offense with Mitchell Schwartz
2021/9/22

ESPN analyst Louis Riddick joins Robert Mays to discuss what goes into the Monday Night Football bro

Mailbag: Mac Jones' trajectory, Bears concerns, Colts questions, Bills burdens & more with Stephen Holder
2021/9/21

National NFL Writer for The Athletic, Stephen Holder, joins Robert Mays for this weeks listener mail

Lamar Jackson flips past the Chiefs, the Cowboys edge the Chargers, Kyler Murray carries the Cardinals & more with Nate Tice
2021/9/20

Robert Mays and Nate Tice bring you all the week 2 headlines as Lamar Jackson finally edges Patrick

5 things to watch in Week 2 + picks against the spread with Nate Tice and Sheil Kapadia
2021/9/17

Robert Mays and Nate Tice debut the “Friday Five” segment where they talk about the top things they

Who has the most at stake this week with Lindsay Jones + a Seattle Seahawks team visit with Michael-Shawn Dugar
2021/9/16

The Athletic’s Lindsay Jones joins Robert Mays to break down all the news and notes across the leagu

The rise of the Brandon Staley defense and how NFL offenses should respond with Jourdan Rodrigue + Examining Week 1 with Mitchell Schwartz
2021/9/15

Robert Mays sits down with The Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue for an in-depth conversation on the rise

Mailbag: Vikings fans want change, Eagles illusions, Carson Wentz & the Colts, new jersey numbers & more with Mike Sando
2021/9/14

The Athletic's Senior Writer / Football GM co-host Mike Sando joins Robert Mays for the first Athlet