Robert Mays and Nate Tice preview Week 3 in the NFL on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys discuss the mess in Chicago and issues for the Jaguars and Browns offenses. They break down Falcons-Lions, their Game of the Week, and Packers offense vs. Saints defense, their Matchup of the Week. They also dig into an 0-2 Desperation Index and ask 'Are You Buying This?' on the 2-0 Commanders and Buccaneers. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored by Sleep Number®: Save $400 on the New Sleep Number® c4 smart bed. Plus, special financing for a limited time. Only at Sleep Number® stores or sleepnumber.com. Sleep Number. The Official Sleep and Wellness Partner of the National Football League. See store for details. This episode is sponsored by Duer: Don't miss out - for 15% off, go now to shopduer.com and use my promo code: mays This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MAYS and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by Burrow: Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at Burrow.com/mays and get 10 percent off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Week 2 edition of In The Pocket, Robert Mays and Chase Daniel dig deep into Justin Fields' struggles, trying to find a path forward for the Bears' quarterback. They also heap praise on Tua Tagovailoa and Mike McDaniel, revel in their enjoyment of Sam Howell and Eric Bieniemy, and also discuss the play through two weeks of Bryce Young and Josh Allen. Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertmays Follow Chase on Twitter: @ChaseDaniel Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored by Sleep Number®: Save $400 on the New Sleep Number® c4 smart bed. Plus, special financing for a limited time. Only at Sleep Number® stores or sleepnumber.com. Sleep Number. The Official Sleep and Wellness Partner of the National Football League. See store for details. This episode is sponsored by Duer: Don't miss out - for 15% off, go now to shopduer.com and use my promo code: mays This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MAYS and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by Burrow: Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at Burrow.com/mays and get 10 percent off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nate Tice and Dane Brugler open up the mailbag on this episode of Prospects to Pros. The guys discuss Michael Penix Jr. (and J.J. McCarthy) in the context of the QB3 race, consider how close Keon Coleman is to cementing himself as the WR2 in the class, and find some agreement on the best positions in this class, plus a whole lot more. Follow Nate on Twitter: @Nate_Tice Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored by Sleep Number®: Save $400 on the New Sleep Number® c4 smart bed. Plus, special financing for a limited time. Only at Sleep Number® stores or sleepnumber.com. Sleep Number. The Official Sleep and Wellness Partner of the National Football League. See store for details. This episode is sponsored by Duer: Don't miss out - for 15% off, go now to shopduer.com and use my promo code: mays This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MAYS and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by Burrow: Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at Burrow.com/mays and get 10 percent off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Week 2 recap Zac Keefer is joined by Jets beat writer Zack Rosenblatt, Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner and Giants beat writer Dan Duggan. It's a discussion of comeback wins, QB franchise injuries and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Mays and Nate Tice recap Week 2 in the NFL on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Are the Cowboys the best team in the league? Who's standing out in the NFC's second tier? Which teams disappointed in Week 2? The guys answer all those questions, and a whole lot more. Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Nate on X: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored by Sleep Number®: Save $400 on the New Sleep Number® c4 smart bed. Plus, special financing for a limited time. Only at Sleep Number® stores or sleepnumber.com. Sleep Number. The Official Sleep and Wellness Partner of the National Football League. See store for details. This episode is sponsored by Duer: Don't miss out - for 15% off, go now to shopduer.com and use my promo code: mays This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MAYS and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by Burrow: Show Burrow you’re listening to The Athletic Football Show by shopping at Burrow.com/mays and get 10 percent off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Sando and Randy Mueller discuss the start to Week 2. A look at the rookie quarterbacks in Week 2. The news about QB Aaron Rodgers forcing the NY Jets to go with QB Zach Wilson. And what will the Jets do if Wilson doesn't work out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Mays and Nate Tice get you ready for Week 2 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys consider the Week 1 struggles of some of the league's elite teams, look ahead to Ravens-Bengals and Chiefs-Jaguars, highlight some preseason takes they might already want back, and ask 'Are You Buying This?' about some of what we saw last week. Plus, Matchup of the Week. Tice's Touts, and more. Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Nate on X: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn. Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at linkedin.com/MAYS23. This episode is sponsored by Sleep Number®: Save $400 on the New Sleep Number® c4 smart bed. Plus, special financing for a limited time. Only at Sleep Number® stores or sleepnumber.com. Sleep Number. The Official Sleep and Wellness Partner of the National Football League. See store for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the first in-season episode of In the Pocket, Robert Mays and Chase Daniel discuss Josh Allen's struggles against the Jets, the pairing of Jordan Love and Matt LaFleur and Anthony Richardson's NFL debut. The guys also hit on Matthew Stafford carving up the Seahawks and Jim Schwartz's successful gameplan against Joe Burrow and the Bengals. Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Chase on X: @ChaseDaniel Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn. Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at linkedin.com/MAYS23. This episode is sponsored by Sleep Number®: Save $400 on the New Sleep Number® c4 smart bed. Plus, special financing for a limited time. Only at Sleep Number® stores or sleepnumber.com. Sleep Number. The Official Sleep and Wellness Partner of the National Football League. See store for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We just put a bow on Week 2 of the college football season, and we've already got our first bit on Prospects to Pros: Who's the QB3? Nate Tice and Dane Brugler discuss a few candidates on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also check in on Caleb Williams, highlight standouts on the defensive side of the ball, and give some love to the rookies who flashed in Week 1 of the NFL season. Follow Nate on X: @Nate_Tice Follow Dane on X: @dpbrugler Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn. Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at linkedin.com/MAYS23. This episode is sponsored by Sleep Number®: Save $400 on the New Sleep Number® c4 smart bed. Plus, special financing for a limited time. Only at Sleep Number® stores or sleepnumber.com. Sleep Number. The Official Sleep and Wellness Partner of the National Football League. See store for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first edition of Keefer and the Beats, national NFL writer Zak Keefer welcomes Falcons beat writer Josh Kendall, Packers beat writer Matt Scheidman and Broncos beat writer Nick Kosimider to discuss their teams' Week 1 games. The conversation, as you might imagine, focuses on new coach and quarterback pairings. Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn. Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at linkedin.com/MAYS23. This episode is sponsored by Sleep Number®: Save $400 on the New Sleep Number® c4 smart bed. Plus, special financing for a limited time. Only at Sleep Number® stores or sleepnumber.com. Sleep Number. The Official Sleep and Wellness Partner of the National Football League. See store for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your favorite Sunday night ritual is back. Robert Mays and Nate Tice are here to recap Week 1 of the NFL season. The guys dig into the Dolphins-Chargers showstopper, the 49ers' drubbing of the Steelers, the Browns wire-to-wire win over the Bengals, Trevor Lawrence-to-Calvin Ridley, and a whole lot more. Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Nate on X: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn. Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at linkedin.com/MAYS23. This episode is sponsored by Sleep Number®: Save $400 on the New Sleep Number® c4 smart bed. Plus, special financing for a limited time. Only at Sleep Number® stores or sleepnumber.com. Sleep Number. The Official Sleep and Wellness Partner of the National Football League. See store for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Sando and Randy Mueller take you into the weekend with the Week 1 edition of The Football GM. The guys discuss the Lions' 21-20 win over the Chiefs, Chris Jones' ongoing holdout, and Joe Burrow's new contract. They unveil their future power rankings and make some picks for Week 1, as well. Follow Sando on X: @SandoNFL Follow Randy on X: @RandyMueller_ Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MAYS and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by Sleep Number®: Save $400 on the New Sleep Number® c4 smart bed. Plus, special financing for a limited time. Only at Sleep Number® stores or sleepnumber.com. Sleep Number. The Official Sleep and Wellness Partner of the National Football League. See store for details. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/mays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Week 1 has arrived! What better way to celebrate than with Robert Mays and Nate Tice breaking down the biggest games the coming weekend has to offer. The guys dig into Bills-Jets, Bengals-Browns and Dolphins-Chargers, and highlight what they're looking for in the Eagles offense/Patriots defense and 49ers offense/Steelers defense showdowns. Plus, Nate makes some picks in Tice's Touts, and Dianna Russini joins Robert to discuss the latest contract news. Football is back! Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Nate on X: @Nate_Tice Follow Dianna on X: @DMRussini Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MAYS and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by Sleep Number®: Save $400 on the New Sleep Number® c4 smart bed. Plus, special financing for a limited time. Only at Sleep Number® stores or sleepnumber.com. Sleep Number. The Official Sleep and Wellness Partner of the National Football League. See store for details. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/mays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2023 NFL season is here! Robert Mays and Nate Tice celebrate by making their full slate of predictions for the season ahead. The guys pick division champs and wild card teams, name award winners and stat champions, and wrap it all up with their MVP and Super Bowl picks. Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Nate on X: @Nate_Tice Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MAYS and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by Sleep Number®: Save $400 on the New Sleep Number® c4 smart bed. Plus, special financing for a limited time. Only at Sleep Number® stores or sleepnumber.com. Sleep Number. The Official Sleep and Wellness Partner of the National Football League. See store for details. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/mays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How good is Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders as a prospect? And what about Travis Hunter? Dane Brugler and Nate Tice cover these and other standouts from a busy week 1 in college football, check in on the QBs who might push for 3 on their prospect lists, and make some predictions for the 2023 Rookies of the Year in the NFL. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MAYS and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by Sleep Number®: Save $400 on the New Sleep Number® c4 smart bed. Plus, special financing for a limited time. Only at Sleep Number® stores or sleepnumber.com. Sleep Number. The Official Sleep and Wellness Partner of the National Football League. See store for details. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/mays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Mays and Nate Tice put some skin in the game as they draft who they think will end up with the best records at the end of the 2023 regular season. Whoever has the most wins, is our winner! And the loser has to pay off a bet in person at the Super Bowl. Who ya got?! Plus, we go through a little round of "We Wouldn't Be Surprised If..." with some bold predictions for the 2023 season. Sponsored by BetterHelp - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MAYS and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by Sleep Number®: Save $400 on the New Sleep Number® c4 smart bed. Plus, special financing for a limited time. Only at Sleep Number® stores or sleepnumber.com. Sleep Number. The Official Sleep and Wellness Partner of the National Football League. See store for details. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/mays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Time for our final division preview of the year, as we dig into the NFC East, the defending Conference Champion Eagles, the Mike McCarthy-led Cowboys offense, Sam Howell taking over in Washington, and can the Giants coaching staff work their magic again? All that and tons more on each team as we round out the series. 0:00 - Philadelphia Eagles 32:19 - Dallas Cowboys 55:06 - New York Giants 1:18:15 - Washington Commanders Sponsored by: YouTubeTV - Your home for NFL Sunday Ticket LinkedIn - Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at linkedin.com/MAYS23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Time for a GM's take on Jerry Jones' logic in acquiring Trey Lance, what's going on with Jonathan Taylor in Indianapolis, the Pats cutting Bailey Zappe, the latest shenanigans on HBO's Hard Knocks with the Jets and a bunch more notes from a busy NFL week. Sponsored by LinkedIn - Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at linkedin.com/MAYS23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dane Brugler and Nate Tice bring you their rookies to watch in the NFC, including Jahmyr Gibbs, Jalin Hyatt and more, plus second-year guys who might be interesting in 2023, like Desmond Ridder in Atlanta and Jameson Williams hitting the field. Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/fx-06paXoEo Sponsored by LinkedIn - Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at linkedin.com/MAYS23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Time to dive into one of our favorite divisions on TAFS, the NFC North, as we dissect what's going on in Green Bay with Jordan Love and the Packers, what the ceiling is for the Vikings, the development of Justin Fields in Chicago, and can the Lions be the breakout playoff team of 2023? 0:00-31:09 - Detroit Lions 31:09-58:52 - Minnesota Vikings 58:52-1:22:42 - Green Bay Packers 1:22:42-end - Chicago Bears Sponsored by NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTubeTV - visit youtubetv.com/footballshow NOW! LinkedIn - Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at linkedin.com/MAYS23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices