The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

What an opening it was in the NFL. The Athletic's Robert Mays is joined by Nate Tice to break down the highlights of the week with a review of Mike McCarthy's decision to not take the field goal, the Lions' collapse at the hands of Mitch Trubisky, Cam Newton and Aaron Rodgers' returning to form, plus a deep dive into the Colts' loss to the Jags in "What Just Happened?" and more.Get access to The Athletic for only $1 a month at theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Syys 20201h 6min

Week 1 is here, and the first full Sunday of NFL action can't arrive soon enough. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper get you ready for the DFS weekend ahead with their favorite plays at every position, and various lineup-building strategies. Then, Beller and Vic Tafur make their five favorite picks against the spread for the week. They also both give an upset special, and weigh in on survivor pools, where there aren't a lot of attractive picks in Week 1.Rundown3:25 The Latest on Injuries to Courtland Sutton, Kenny Golladay and Mike Evans7:21 Games to Target in DFS Contests9:24 Quarterbacks to Play in Week 111:56 A Bears Stack Led By Mitch Trubisky?15:28 The Difficulty of Working Christian McCaffrey Into Lineups17:46 Lots of Love for Josh Jacobs and Joe Mixon19:58 Targeting the Mid-Level Wide Receivers24:18 Paying the Premium for George Kittle?27:52 Trusting Washington's Defense Against the Eagles?32:03 Let's Make Some Picks Against the Spread32:52 Dolphins-Patriots34:45 Browns-Ravens36:46 Jets-Bills39:12 Raiders-Panthers40:49 Bears-Lions42:03 Colts-Jaguars43:46 Chargers-Bengals47:23 Cardinals-49ers49:57 Buccaneers-Saints52:30 Cowboys-Rams54:15 Steelers-Giants56:34 Picks Recap and Upset Specials59:19 Backing the Bills in Survivor PoolsVic's Picks ColumnFollow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Vic on Twitter: @VicTafurGet a subscription to The Athletic for $1/month at theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Syys 20201h 2min

For the final episode in our division previews, Robert Mays is joined by The Athletic NOLA's Katherine Terrell to preview the NFC South, Brees' "final season," what to expect from the Brady Bucs, projecting what the Panthers could look like with a new coach and trying to figure out the Falcons, plus Lindsay Jones stops by for the final segment to pick the league awards, division winners and Super Bowl champion!Get a membership to The Athletic for $1 a month with our link - theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Syys 20201h 16min

The AFC South is anybody's game in 2020. Stephen Holder of The Athletic Indiana joins Robert Mays to discuss the new-look Colts with Philip Rivers at the helm, whether or not the Titans should be believed after their run last season, what the future holds for Deshaun Watson and the Texans, and remember when the Jags were competing for a championship, like, a year ago?!Get The Athletic Football show ad-free PLUS a 40% off discount over at theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Syys 20201h 11min

It’s a podcast by committee for the AFC North preview! ESPN analyst and new Monday Night Football color commentator, Louis Riddick joins Robert Mays to discuss Lamar Jackson and the Ravens’ offense as well as the Steelers’ potential to contend this season. Then, The Athletic’s Sheil Kapadia breaks down the changes in Cleveland and expectations for Joe Burrow’s rookie year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Syys 20201h 11min

The Athletic's Mike Sando is Robert Mays' special guest for this episode as they preview the NFC West division, from their faith in Kyle Shanahan, to what Seattle is doing wrong with Russell Wilson & more. Plus Where does Sean McVay stand right now as a coach, and how should we feel about Kyler Murray? Get 40% at The Athletic with our link - theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Syys 20201h 17min

It's the debut episode of the joint effort between The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast and The Athletic Football Show. Every Friday, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper will round up the fantasy news of the week and look ahead to Sunday with last-minute tips and DFS picks. After that, Beller and Vic Tafur will walk you through their favorite bets of the week. On the debut episode, Beller and DVR discuss Washington's backfield and the quarterback and tight end positions for fantasy, while Beller and Tafur highlight some of their favorite future bets for the 2020 season.Rundown1:35 Introducing the Friday Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast and Athletic Football Show Partnership2:33 Antonio Gibson's Stock on a Rocketship7:55 Quarterbacks We're Targeting at ADP13:29 Quarterbacks We're Avoiding at ADP17:39 Quarterbacks Outside the Top 15 We Think Can Finish in the Top 1022:25 Tight Ends We're Targeting at ADP25:35 Tight Ends We're Avoiding at ADP28:33 Tight Ends Outside the Top 15 We Think Can Finish in the Top 1033:22 Welcome to the Gambling Portion34:08 Super Bowl Futures Bets38:08 Our Favorite Division Winner Bets43:53 Win Totals!50:08 Make or Miss the Playoffs Wagers55:07 MVP Futures We're Backing60:16 Not Loving the Rookie of the Year OddsFollow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Vic on Twitter: @VicTafurGet a free 7-day trial to The Athletic at theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Syys 20201h 3min

When it comes to the AFC West, we think we know what to expect with the Chiefs expected to make another push for a championship, but what about the other 3 teams? The Athletic's Lindsay Jones joins Robert Mays to preview the strengths and weaknesses of all 4 teams in the division and predict how they finish.Get 40% off your Athletic subscription at theathletic.com/footballshow1:00 - Chiefs18:34 - Raiders34:57 - Broncos58:46 - Chargers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Syys 20201h 12min