Mailbag: Ollie Connolly talks clutch players, trading Tom Brady, coaching trees, best football books & more

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Week 3 DFS plays and picks against the spread: There are a few monster totals on the board in Week 3 (55.5 in Lions-Cardinals and Cowboys-Seahawks), and that always makes for interesting DFS and gambling weeks. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down the DFS slate, then Beller welcomes on Vic Tafur to discuss their favorite picks against the spread, on this hybrid episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast and The Athletic Football Show. by The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

62 min listen

Week 1 QB Performances with Quincy Avery, Aaron Reiss Breaks Down the Texans, Film School with Ted Nguyen, and more: First up, Robert is joined by Quarterback Consultant Quincy Avery to give his thoughts on the best and worst QB performances of Week 1, including the play of Gardner Minshew, Dwayne Haskins, Tom Brady, and more. Then, Texans beat writer for The Athletic, Aaron Reiss joins the show for a Team Visit to discuss Houston’s blowout loss to the Chiefs on opening night, how the Texans’ offseason moves led to their rough start, and much more. To close the show, The Athletic’s own Ted Nguyen takes us to Film School, breaking down a handful of the week’s best plays, featuring the likes of Lamar Jackson, CJ Henderson, Cam Newton, and Daniel Jones. Get a subscription to The Athletic for $1 a month when you go to http://theathletic.com/footballshow by The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

68 min listen

NFC East Preview: Can Cowboys shine, Banged-up Eagles, Judging the Giants & A Reboot in Washington: Three new head coaches and plenty of storylines to follow in the NFC East this season. The Athletic’s Sheil Kapadia sits down with Robert Mays to discuss the Cowboys’ potential under Mike McCarthy, the Eagles’ training camp setbacks, Joe Judge’s tactics with the Giants and a franchise reboot in Washington. by The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

68 min listen

NFC North Preview: Bears QB Drama, Packers Need Playmakers, Debating the Vikings & Look Out for the Lions: The Athletic's Robert Mays kicks off The Athletic Football Show with former Wisconsin QB and NFL staffer Nate Tice as they begin their division previews with a close look at each team of the NFC North, including the Bears QB competition, the Packers' unwillingness to add playmakers, what difference Yannick Ngakoue makes on the Vikings and why the Lions might surprise some people. Get 40% off a new subscription to The Athletic at: theathletic.com/footballshow by The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

77 min listen

NFC West Preview: The Favored 49ers, Seattle Seeks Middle Ground, Rams Ready to Run & Could the Cardinals Make Noise?: 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 by The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

79 min listen

Week 2 DFS Plays and Picks Against the Spread: Falcons-Cowboys dominates the Week 2 DFS slate, but there is plenty of goodness to be found outside that game. Michael Beller and Brandon Funston help you find it...while also talking plenty about that likely scoring bonanza. Then, Beller and Vic Tafur highlight their five favorite picks against the spread among the 15 remaining Week 2 games. by The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

61 min listen

Week 4 Reaction: Josh Allen’s arrival, Dallas’ lack of defense, Brady’s back & Buy or Sell?: Has there ever been a QB improve more from year 1 to year 2 than Josh Allen? What the hell is going on with the Cowboys' defense? And are we buying the Cardinals' offense, even with Kyler? Join The Athletic's Robert Mays and Nate Tice for a full week 4 reaction as they dig into Brady vs. Herbert, DeForeset Buckner's impact on the Colts and much more. Get access to The Athletic for $1 at theathletic.com/footballshow by The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

72 min listen

AFC East Preview: Patriots new offense, Bills built to contend, Jets Looking for Answers & the Post-Tank Dolphins: The AFC East will be without Tom Brady for the first time in 20 years, so what does the division look like heading into this season? ESPN’s Bill Barnwell joins Robert Mays to discuss Cam Newton’s impact on the Patriots’ offense, the Bills’ deep roster, the Jets’ future and the development of the Dolphins. by The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

72 min listen

AFC North Preview: Ravens Ready to Roll, Potential in Pittsburgh, Changing Scheme in Cleveland & Can Burrow Lead the Bengals?: 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. by The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

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Week 1 Reaction: Cowboys Calls, Newton & Rodgers Return, The Lions Collapse & More: 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 by The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

67 min listen

Joe Thomas Joins the Show, an Eagles Team Visit with Bo Wulf and Zach Berman, Analyzing the Bruce Arians Offense in Ted Nguyen’s Film School, and more: First up, Robert is joined by former Cleveland Browns offensive tackle, and future Hall of Famer, Joe Thomas to discuss the potential impacts condensed training camps will have on OL’s as the season wears on, how the absence of crowd noise is changing the games-within-the-game, the Browns’ Week 2 win over the Bengals, the play of Jed Wills, what he likes about Orlando Brown, Jawaan Taylor, and other young lineman, and more.Then, in this week’s Team Visit, Robert talks to The Athletic’s Philadelphia Eagles beat writers Bo Wulf and Zach Berman about the team’s ugly 0-2 start, what Eagles fans should be most and least worried about, the worst two game stretch of Carson Wentz’s career, and much more.To close the show, The Athletic’s Ted Nguyen helps Robert analyze the much-discussed Bruce Arians Offense, including the challenges it could pr by The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

84 min listen

AFC West Preview: Chiefs in Control, Raiders Speculation, Broncos Buzz & Can the Chargers Compete?: 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/footballshow 1:00 - Chiefs 18:34 - Raiders 34:57 - Broncos 58:46 - Chargers by The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

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Evan Silva fantasy stock market, a Carolina Panthers Team Visit with Joe Person, and the Kevin Stefanski Offense in Ted Nguyen’s Film School: First up, Establish the Run’s fantasy football guru Evan Silva joins the show to evaluate the fantasy season so far, including his biggest miss, early season victory lap, whose stock he’s buying and selling right now, slow starters, dynasty picks, and much more. Then, The Athletic’s Joe Person stops by in this week’s Team Visit to take a closer look at the Carolina Panthers’ pleasantly surprising 3-2 start and discuss the defining characteristics of Matt Rhule’s coaching style, Joe Brady’s incredible impact on the offense, Teddy Bridgewater’s play changing the narrative about the season, and more. To close things out, in Ted Nguyen’s Film School, the guys break down the Kevin Stefanski Offense, Bill Callahan’s details oriented approach with the offensive line improving things dramatically from last season, how a play action heavy attack has hel by The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

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Washington's Backfield, Quarterbacks and Tight Ends to Target, and our Favorite Futures Bets: 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. by The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

64 min listen

Week 4: Titans-Steelers postponed due to COVID-19, Andy Reid vs. Bill Belichick and Adam Gase’s hot seat by The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

69 min listen

Week 1 DFS Plays and Picks Against the Spread: 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. by The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

63 min listen

Week 5: COVID-19 concerns across NFL, Browns-Colts preview and the decision to bench Dwayne Haskins by The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

77 min listen

Week 3: Injury impact, stellar slate and can Dan Quinn respond?: The injuries across the NFL continue to make headlines. The Athletic’s Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones discuss why this might be happening and how teams are adjusting. They also break down the Tyrod Taylor situation in Los Angeles. Later in the show, they talk about this week’s great slate of games, including Chiefs-Ravens and Saints-Packers. Plus, Lindsay explains why she thinks this is an important week for Dan Quinn and Robert isn’t quite ready to say the Raiders are for real. by The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

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Week 5 DFS plays and picks against the spread: Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down the Week 5 DFS slate, then Beller and Vic Tafur highlight their favorite picks against the spread for the week. by The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

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Week 5 Reaction: Dallas loses Dak Prescott; the Falcons clean house, Myles Garrett, Chase Claypool & more: Week 5 in the NFL was one that could define franchises for the foreseeable future, with Cowboys QB Dak Precott going down with a gruesome ankle injury, the Falcons moving on from Dan Quinn and Thomas Dimitroff, and the 49ers benching Jimmy Garoppolo. The Athletic's Robert Mays & Nate Tice dig into the biggest headlines of the weekend including Chase Claypool's huge game, the Raiders win over the Chiefs, Myles Garrett's insane impact on the Browns' defense and much more. Get access to The Athletic for $1 at theathletic.com/footballshow by The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

64 min listen

AFC South Preview: The Transformative Titans, Rivers Takes Over Indy, Houston Has Problems & Remember the Jags?: 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 by The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

72 min listen

Russell Wilson’s QB coach Jake Heaps on “Let Russ Cook”, a Buffalo Bills Team Visit with Matthew Fairburn, and examining the Arizona Cardinals Offense in Ted Nguyen’s Film School: To kick things off, Robert talks to Jake Heaps, Russell Wilson’s personal QB coach, about the “Let Russ Cook” movement, Russell’s evolution into arguably the best player in the league, honing his off-platform skills, and much more. Then, in this week’s team visit, The Athletic’s Buffalo Bills writer Matthew Fairburn joins the show to discuss the team going 1-2 over their last three games, following a 4-0 start to the season, Josh Allen’s play in recent weeks, how the underperforming defense can turn things around heading down the stretch, and more. Finally, in Ted Nguyen’s Film School, the guys break down the Arizona Cardinals Offense, including the differences between Kliff Kingsbury’s NFL playbook and what his Air Raid scheme looked like in college, what defines the team’s passing game, Kyler Murray’s co by The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

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Week 2: Baker vs. Burrow, Questions for the Cowboys and Can Russ Cook the Patriots?: It’s been a hectic week for wide receivers, from Michael Thomas and Chris Godwin’s injuries to Allen Robinson’s contract riff. The Athletic’s Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones break down all the news and notes across the league. Later in the show, they get you ready for Week 2 by discussing the marquee games on the slate, what position matchups they’re watching and who has the most at stake. Plus, Lindsay explains what it’s like covering a game with no fans and Robert shares his love for Sir Purr. by The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

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Week 7 DFS plays, and picks against the spread: Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down the Week 7 DFS slate, then Beller and Vic Tafur highlight their favorite picks against the spread for the week. by The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

66 min listen

Week 3 Reaction: Another Falcons collapse, NFC questions, fixing Carson Wentz & finding the Secret Sauce: Can you believe the Falcons blew another lead? Well, maybe you can. Robert Mays and Nate Tice discuss the best and worst from week 3 including the benching of Mitch Trubisky, the trash of the NFC east, Josh Allen's ascension, why teams don't embrace play action more and the debut a new segment, 'Secret Sauce.' Remember you can get access to The Athletic for $1 at theathletic.com/footballshow by The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

72 min listen

Week 2 Reaction: Russell Tops Cam, The Cowboys' Comeback, Buffalo’s Blooming Offense & More: What a week 2 it was in the NFL! Why didn't more team's buy in on Cam Newton? Did the Falcons lose or did the Cowboys win? Who won the week for week 2? And what the heck happened to the Vikings? Robert Mays and Nate Tice are answering these questions and more as they react to the NFL's week 2 on The Athletic Football Show. Get access to The Athletic for only $1 at theathletic.com/footballshow by The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

75 min listen

NFC South Preview & Super Bowl Picks: The Brady Bucs, Faith in the Saints, Projecting the Panthers & Who Are the Falcons?: 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 by The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

78 min listen

Week 7: Steelers-Titans AFC showdown, Bears’ run defense and questions surrounding Zimmer and McCarthy by The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

70 min listen

Week 4 DFS plays and picks against the spread: n this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down the Week 4 DFS slate, then Beller and Vic Tafur run through every game, highlighting their favorite picks against the spread. by The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

66 min listen

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