Taysom Hill shows up, Colts conquer Packers, debating Nick Chubb vs. Derrick Henry, Carson Wentz might be broken & more in our week 11 review
From Taysom Hill leading the Saints to a win in his first start, to the Colts outlasting the Packers in OT, the NFL's week 11 for 2020 was full of unexpected surprises, The Athletic's Robert Mays is joined by Nate Tice to break down the biggest storylines like the Raiders nearly pulling it off against the Chiefs, what the heck is happening with Carson Wentz, and the guys find time for a debate about Nick Chubb and Derrick Henry.Cash in on The Athletic's Black Friday Deal at theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 Nov 20201h 13min
Week 11 DFS plays, and picks against the spread
On this episode of The Athletic Football Show, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down the Week 11 DFS slate. They discuss Alvin Kamara and Dalvin Cook reaching CMC territory, the Jameis Winston free space, Keenan Allen as the WR1, the lack of meaningful tight ends, and more.Later, Beller and Vic Tafur run through the slate from a gambling standpoing, highlighting their favorite picks against the spread (begins at 29:42). Can the Titans bounce back in a tough spot against the Ravens? Can the Jaguars keep things respectable against the undefeated Steelers? Can Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins keep things rolling against the Broncos? The guys answer those questions, and a whole lot more.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Vic on Twitter: @VicTafur Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 Nov 202056min
Giants fire Marc Colombo, Titans-Ravens playoff implications and plenty at stake for Jameis Winston in our week 11 preview
After a wild Wednesday in the NFL, The Athletic’s Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones break down the drama surrounding the Giants’ decision to fire Marc Colombo as well as Justin Herbert’s viral haircut.Later in the show they discuss an exciting Week 11 slate as they preview the Titans vs. Ravens and the AFC playoff implications. They also examine the Raiders’ COVID-19 high-risk concerns and how it impacts their game against the Chiefs. Finally, what’s on the line for Jameis Winston against the Falcons and which team in the league has the least hope moving forward? They answer those questions and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Nov 202058min
Smart Football’s Chris B. Brown calls in, a Las Vegas Raiders Team Visit with Vic Tafur and Tashan Reed, and the Miami Dolphins Defense in Ted Nguyen’s Film School
First up, Robert welcomes football internet celebrity, Chris Brown, to the show to discuss a variety of topics including Lamar Jackson and the Ravens offense, what intrigues him about the Kliff Kingsbury-Kyler Murray Air Raid experiment so far, the evolution of offensive motion over time across the league, how tempo on offense affects the game-within-the-game between plays, and much more.Then, The Athletic’s Vic Tafur and Tashan Reed stop by in this week’s Team Visit to take a closer look at the Las Vegas Raiders, including fan feelings about the team two and a half years into the Jon Gruden Era, how Derek Carr has outperformed expectations so far this season, if the defense can improve enough to compliment the offense during a potential playoff berth, and more.To close things out, in Ted Nguyen’s Film School, the guys break down the Miami Dolphins defense and discuss what the Fins are doing differently than the rest of the NFL, why other teams can’t replicate their high pressure defensive schemes, how pressure can dictate what an opponent does on offense, and more.Subscribe to The Athletic now for just $1 a week when you visit http://theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 Nov 20201h 19min
Kyler Murray magic, Rams top Seahawks, Ben Roethlisberger has a day, buying the Dolphins & more in our week 10 reaction
From Kyler Murray & DeAndre Hopkins' hail mary, to the Rams topping the Seahawks, week 10 in the NFL was full of viral moments, incredible plays, and some bad ones as well. So join Robert Mays and Nate Tice as they review the best of the best from the weekend of NFL action such as Ben Roethlisberger keeping the Steelers undefeated, what's going on with Drew Lock, the Philadelphia Eagles falling apart, and an intriguing "Would You Rather" concerning the AFC East.Remember to sign up for The Athletic for $1 at theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 Nov 20201h 6min
Week 10 DFS plays, and picks against the spread
On this episode of The Athletic Football Show, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down the Week 10 DFS slate. They discuss Rams-Seahawks and Bills-Cardinals, the Mike Davis free space, a trio of attractive cheap quarterbacks, the diversity of high-priced receivers, and more.Later, Beller and Vic Tafur run through every Week 10 game, highlighting their favorite picks against the spread (begins at 30:45). Can the Buccaneers bounce back against the Panthers? Who wins the expected shootout in the desert between the Bills and Cardinals? What's the right side to be on in the showdown between Justin Herbert and the Chargers and Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins? The guys answer those questions, and a whole lot more.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Vic on Twitter: @VicTafur Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13 Nov 202056min
Seahawks-Rams divisional showdown, Tua vs. Herbert and ‘Ted Lasso’ co-creator Brendan Hunt joins the show in our week 10 preview
The Athletic’s Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones kick things off this week by discussing the important NFC West showdown between the Seahawks and Rams. They also dive into an exciting matchup between the Bills and Cardinals. Later on, they look back at the top of the 2020 NFL Draft as Tua Tagovailoa squares off against Justin Herbert. Plus, is Russell Wilson still the MVP front-runner? The two weigh in on the discussion. Finally, ‘Ted Lasso’ co-creator Brendan Hunt joins the show to talk about his childhood in Chicago, better times for the Bears and his role as Coach Beard on the popular comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 Nov 20201h 17min
Mailbag with Bill Barnwell and a Tampa Bay Buccaneers Team Visit with Greg Auman
First up, Robert reunites with former podcast partner, ESPN’s Bill Barnwell, to open up the mailbag and answer listener questions about fixing the Chicago Bears, rebuilding the Jets in five moves, how analytics effect the game, if they’d take Patrick Mahomes or seven non-QB starters, and many more.Then, in this week’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers Team Visit, The Athletic’s Greg Auman joins the show to discuss the Bucs’ blowout loss to the Saints, the tone around the team now as opposed to what it was like when they were rolling a few weeks ago, Tom Brady, Antonio Brown, and more.Subscribe to The Athletic now for just $1 a week when you visit http://theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11 Nov 20201h 30min
