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NFL Week 7 INSTANT reactions: Seahawks shut down Mahomes, J.J. McCarthy SHOCKS Texans | Football 301
NFL Week 7 INSTANT reactions: Seahawks shut down Mahomes, J.J. McCarthy SHOCKS Texans | Football 301 episode artwork
#250
Today at 6:01 AM

Nate Tice & Hayden Winks dive into their instant takeaways from Week 7 of NFL action. The duo start with their reactions to the Seattle Seahawks handing the Kansas City Chiefs their first loss on Sunday night: how did Mike Macdonald shut down Kenneth Walker III?

Next, Nate & Hayden dive into their Pick 6, featuring six takeaways from NFL Week 7. Hayden highlights J.J. McCarthy’s huge win for the New York Giants over the Houston Texans, the Atlanta Falcons taking down the undefeated San Francisco 49ers with a new-look offense and the Cincinnati Bengals riding a huge second half to...


NFL Week 7 preview & bold predictions: Kenneth Walker's revenge, Jordan Love vs. Jared Goff | Football 301
NFL Week 7 preview & bold predictions: Kenneth Walker's revenge, Jordan Love vs. Jared Goff | Football 301 episode artwork
#249
Last Thursday at 7:41 PM

Nate Tice & Matt Harmon preview the biggest games of Week 7 of the NFL season. The duo start off with the Green Bay Packers taking on the Detroit Lions in what should be a high-scoring affair. Next, the guys deep dive on the Kansas City Chiefs in a hoss fight vs. the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night and the Cincinnati Bengals battling the Baltimore Ravens.

Later, Nate & Matt give one key matchup to watch for the New York Giants @ Houston Texans (what can we expect from J.J. McCarthy?), San Francisco 49ers @ Atlanta Falcons and Los Angeles Rams...


Can you trust these NFL division leaders? feat. Trevor Sikkema + 2027 QB class breakdown: a new QB1? | Football 301
Can you trust these NFL division leaders? feat. Trevor Sikkema + 2027 QB class breakdown: a new QB1? | Football 301 episode artwork
#248
Last Tuesday at 8:52 PM

Nate Tice & Trevor Sikkema determine how much they trust the current NFL division leaders. Later, Nate breaks down the 2027 QB class.

Nate & Trevor kick things off with the San Francisco 49ers, who are coming off a big win over the Washington Commanders on Monday night. Is there anything that concerns them about this undefeated 9ers roster? Next up are the Cleveland Browns, who are surprisingly leading the tough AFC North through six weeks. Who do they think will finish the season on top?

Next, Nate & Trevor give their thoughts on the chaotic NFC East division...


NFL Week 6 INSTANT Reactions: Rams' complete collapse, Caleb Williams' dominant return | Football 301
NFL Week 6 INSTANT Reactions: Rams' complete collapse, Caleb Williams' dominant return | Football 301 episode artwork
#247
10/19/2026

Nate Tice & Hayden Winks dive into their instant takeaways from Week 6 of NFL action. The show kicks off with reactions from the Green Bay Packers getting a win against a Dallas Cowboys offense that could not get rolling on Sunday Night.

This week's Pick 6 begins with a Philadelphia Eagles team that seems to be in deep trouble, losing their fourth straight, this time against a surging Carolina Panthers offense. The guys jump to the preseason Super Bowl favorite Los Angeles Rams losing another division game to the Arizona Cardinals. Is it time to panic in Los Angeles...


NFL Week 6 preview & bold predictions: Jordan Love vs. Dak Prescott, can Falcons stop Caleb Williams? | Football 301
NFL Week 6 preview & bold predictions: Jordan Love vs. Dak Prescott, can Falcons stop Caleb Williams? | Football 301 episode artwork
#246
10/15/2026

Nate Tice & Matt Harmon preview the biggest games of Week 6 of the NFL season. The duo start with the Green Bay Packers taking on the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night: can Jordan Love cook versus a shaky Cowboys defense?

Next, the duo deep dive on the Houston Texans heading to London to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in a huge AFC South division game, plus expectations for the Chicago Bears (likely including Caleb Williams) battling the Atlanta Falcons.

Later, Nate & Matt each give one Cheat Sheet item for the Baltimore Ravens @ Cleveland Browns, New York...


6 FATAL flaws for NFL contenders: Bills, Jaguars, Chiefs, Seahawks & more feat. Derrik Klassen | Football 301
6 FATAL flaws for NFL contenders: Bills, Jaguars, Chiefs, Seahawks & more feat. Derrik Klassen | Football 301 episode artwork
#246
10/13/2026

Nate Tice & Derrik Klassen reveal their fatal flaws for contending NFL teams, plus some silver linings for the bottom teams. The duo start with their reactions to the Monday night barn burner in LA, where the Buffalo Bills got the OT win over the Los Angeles Rams. Should we be concerned about the 2-3 Rams?

Next, the two hosts reveal six fatal flaws for contending NFL teams, including the Buffalo Bills secondary, the Jacksonville Jaguars offensive line, the Minnesota Vikings’ offensive identity, the Kansas City Chiefs’ speed at wide receiver, the Cincinnati Bengals’ offensive structure and the Seattl...


NFL Week 5 INSTANT Reactions: Texans UPGRADE their offense, Drake Maye has returned | Football 301
NFL Week 5 INSTANT Reactions: Texans UPGRADE their offense, Drake Maye has returned | Football 301 episode artwork
#245
10/12/2026

Nate Tice & Hayden Winks dive into their instant takeaways from Week 5 of NFL action, starting with an overtime thriller between the Baltimore Ravens and the Atlanta Falcons before jumping into their Pick Six.

Pick Six kicks off with the guys discussing the Houston Texans getting their first win of the season over the Tennessee Titans, on top of landing Marvin Harrison Jr. in a trade. Next, they touch on the San Francisco 49ers taking the Seattle Seahawks to the final minutes and coming out with a big division win. Nate & Hayden also talk Jordan Love and the...


NFL Week 5 preview & bold predictions: Can Stafford get right vs. Bills? 49ers-Seahawks hoss fight | Football 301
NFL Week 5 preview & bold predictions: Can Stafford get right vs. Bills? 49ers-Seahawks hoss fight | Football 301 episode artwork
#244
10/08/2026

Nate Tice & Matt Harmon preview the biggest games of Week 5 of the NFL season. The duo start with a massive NFC West showdown featuring the San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks. Nate & Matt break down the red-hot 49ers offense going up against Mike Macdonald’s Seattle defense, our Hoss Fight of the Week.

Next, the guys deep dive on the Las Vegas Raiders taking on the New England Patriots, including what to expect from an emerging Pats offense. The duo also cover the Buffalo Bills @ Los Angeles Rams: can Matthew Stafford shake off some of his up-and-down pl...


4 NFL surprises we're SOLD on, top-5 power rankings, best rookies so far feat. Ben Solak | Football 301
4 NFL surprises we're SOLD on, top-5 power rankings, best rookies so far feat. Ben Solak | Football 301 episode artwork
#243
10/06/2026

We’re a quarter of the way through the NFL season, so Nate Tice & Ben Solak hand out awards for MVP, best rookies, biggest surprises & disappointments and much more. The guys start off with their thoughts on the Atlanta Falcons’ impressive win over the New Orleans Saints on Monday night, including thoughts on Atlanta’s dominant run game and what to think of the 1-3 Saints.

Next, Nate & Ben reveal their biggest surprises at the quarter season mark, including the Las Vegas Raiders defense, the 3-1 Cleveland Browns, the San Francisco 49ers’ unstoppable offense and the 4-0 Minnesot...


NFL Week 4 INSTANT reactions: Cowboys & Jags offenses are unstoppable, Chiefs & 49ers are 4-0 | Football 301
NFL Week 4 INSTANT reactions: Cowboys & Jags offenses are unstoppable, Chiefs & 49ers are 4-0 | Football 301 episode artwork
#241
10/05/2026

Nate Tice & Hayden Winks dive into their instant takeaways from Week 4 of NFL action. They kick off with reactions from the last game of the Sunday matchups - Bryce Young & Tetairoa McMillan of the Carolina Panthers showing out in primetime with a win against the Detroit Lions.

Next, the guys get into their Pick 6 of Week 4. They start off with the Houston Texans falling to 0-4 against the Dallas Cowboys, where we saw CeeDee Lamb filling the stat sheet once again, as well as the return of Nico Collins to the Texans offense. Nate & Hayden continue with...


NFL Week 4 preview & bold predictions: can Raiders get to 4-0? Packers-Bucs loser leaves town | Football 301
NFL Week 4 preview & bold predictions: can Raiders get to 4-0? Packers-Bucs loser leaves town | Football 301 episode artwork
#240
10/01/2026

Nate Tice & Matt Harmon preview the biggest games of Week 4 of the NFL season. The duo start with their reactions to the Dallas Cowboys acquiring CB Joey Porter Jr. and whether or not it's enough to fix their defense. Next, Nate & Matt deep dive on the three biggest games of Week 4, as they evaluate both sides of the ball for the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Cincinnati Bengals AFC showdown, the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders 3-0 face-off and the Denver Broncos vs. San Francisco 49ers battle.

Next, the guys give one key matchup to watch for 3...


Folding or going ALL-IN on 10 NFL takes: NFL Take Poker feat. Bill Barnwell!
Folding or going ALL-IN on 10 NFL takes: NFL Take Poker feat. Bill Barnwell! episode artwork
#239
09/29/2026

Nate Tice & Bill Barnwell decide whether to fold or go all-in on their strongest 2026 NFL preseason opinions. The duo kick things off with their takeaways from Case Keenum’s epic performance for the Chicago Bears over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night, including concerns over the Eagles defense and what’s not working.

Next, the guys deal themselves in for take poker, as they decide whether they’re raising, folding or checking on their boldest takes from the preseason. Nate decides whether to jump ship or go all-in on his optimism for the Minnesota Vikings, Dallas Cowboys, Tampa...


NFL Week 3 instant reactions: Broncos-Rams SNF shootout, Ravens' Rio walkoff, Mariota leads upset win | Football 301
NFL Week 3 instant reactions: Broncos-Rams SNF shootout, Ravens' Rio walkoff, Mariota leads upset win | Football 301 episode artwork
#238
09/28/2026

Nate Tice is joined by Hayden Winks to react to the biggest games from Sunday of Week 3 around the NFL. The guys start by recapping the SNF thriller between the Los Angeles Rams and Denver Broncos where Matthew Stafford threw an endzone interception by Talanoa Hufanga as the clock expired.

Then, Nate & Hayden jump into their Pick 6 with takeaways from Sunday's slate of games. They kick off with another game that was close until the final moments where the Baltimore Ravens walked it off with a field goal against the Dallas Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro. Next...


NFL Week 3 preview & bold predictions: Ravens vs. Cowboys in Brazil, buying a Broncos upset? feat. Steven Ruiz | Football 301
NFL Week 3 preview & bold predictions: Ravens vs. Cowboys in Brazil, buying a Broncos upset? feat. Steven Ruiz | Football 301 episode artwork
#237
09/24/2026

Nate Tice & Steven Ruiz preview the biggest games of Week 3 of the NFL season. The duo start off with the Baltimore Ravens & Dallas Cowboys facing off in Brazil. They predict a big game for Lamar Jackson & the Ravens offense and break down what needs to happen for the Cowboys to keep up.

Next up, the Jacksonville Jaguars & New England Patriots present an interesting scheme battle, as Trevor Lawrence and Drake Maye will see who can beat man coverage better. Next, the Denver Broncos might be catching the Los Angeles Rams at the right time, and Nate & Steven...


Buying or selling 2-0 & 0-2 NFL teams feat. Steve Palazzolo + Eli Manning joins! | Football 301
Buying or selling 2-0 & 0-2 NFL teams feat. Steve Palazzolo + Eli Manning joins! | Football 301 episode artwork
#236
09/22/2026

Nate Tice is joined by Steve Palazzolo to buy or sell undefeated & winless NFL teams. The duo start with quick reactions to the Los Angeles Rams’ dominant win over the New York Giants on Monday night. Next, Nate & Steve decide whether they’re buying or selling 2-0 NFL teams, including the Cincinnati Bengals, Las Vegas Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings and San Francisco 49ers.

Later, the guys determine whether to buy the dip or sell their stock on 0-2 teams, including the (temporarily un-banned) Los Angeles Chargers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (what can we e...


NFL Week 2 instant reactions: Chargers DISASTER, Brian Flores cages Bears, Bengals defense is legit? | Football 301
NFL Week 2 instant reactions: Chargers DISASTER, Brian Flores cages Bears, Bengals defense is legit? | Football 301 episode artwork
#236
09/21/2026

Nate Tice is joined by Hayden Winks to talk instant reactions from Week 2 around the NFL. The guys start by recapping Sunday night's overtime thriller between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Indianapolis Colts where Patrick Mahomes and crew got it done in the final moments.

Nate & Hayden dive into their Pick 6 with takeaways from six of Sunday's games. They kick off with the Denver Broncos' comeback against the Jacksonville Jaguars where Jaylen Waddle finally shined like the Mile High City thought he would. Next, they talk Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears: Brian Flores' Vikings defense shut...


NFL Week 2 preview & bold predictions: Giants' one big advantage, can Jaguars offense keep rolling? | Football 301
NFL Week 2 preview & bold predictions: Giants' one big advantage, can Jaguars offense keep rolling? | Football 301 episode artwork
#234
09/17/2026

Nate Tice & Matt Harmon preview the top matchups of Week 2 of the NFL season. The duo start off with a great AFC quarterback battle, as Joe Burrow & the Cincinnati Bengals face off against C.J. Stroud & the Houston Texans on Sunday. The duo highlight the Jacksonville Jaguars in Pedal to the Metal, as they expect Trevor Lawrence to take advantage of a reeling Denver Broncos defense still finding their footing. The New York Giants and Los Angeles Rams are the Hoss Fight of the Week, as the offensive line of the G-men faces off against a scary Rams defensive...


NFL Week 1 red flags vs. green flags: biggest causes for concern & optimism feat. Sheil Kapadia | Football 301
NFL Week 1 red flags vs. green flags: biggest causes for concern & optimism feat. Sheil Kapadia | Football 301 episode artwork
#233
09/15/2026

Nate Tice is joined by Sheil Kapadia to break down the most encouraging and concerning signs from NFL Week 1. Nate & Sheil start off with their takeaways from a dominant Kansas City Chiefs win over the Denver Broncos on Monday night, including optimism around the Chiefs run game with Kenneth Walker III and some real concerns about Bo Nix & the Denver offense going forward.

Next, the guys dive into their Week 1 green flags, which include a high-flying Chicago Bears offense, the New York Jets looking surprisingly competent, the Baltimore Ravens looking dominant against the Indianapolis Colts and the...


NFL Week 1 INSTANT reactions: Bears' offensive explosion, Vikings chaos, Josh Allen tames Texans | Football 301
NFL Week 1 INSTANT reactions: Bears' offensive explosion, Vikings chaos, Josh Allen tames Texans | Football 301 episode artwork
#232
09/14/2026

Nate Tice and Hayden Winks dive into instant reactions from Week 1 of the NFL season, starting off with takeaways from Sunday night's upset win for the New York Giants over the Dallas Cowboys.

Next, Nate and Hayden jump into Pick 6, featuring 6 takeaways from Sunday's slate of games. They give their thoughts on the Buffalo Bills' victory over the strong Houston Texans defense and the Chicago Bears putting up almost 60 points agains the Carolina Panthers. The guys also focus on Declan Doyle's new-look Baltimore Ravens offense, plus Trevor Lawrence & the Jacksonville Jaguars picking up where they left off...


NFL Week 1 preview & bold predictions: Josh Allen's worst nightmare, Baker vs. Burrow barnburner | Football 301
NFL Week 1 preview & bold predictions: Josh Allen's worst nightmare, Baker vs. Burrow barnburner | Football 301 episode artwork
#231
09/10/2026

Nate Tice & Matt Harmon preview the biggest matchups of Week 1 of the NFL season. The duo start with their reactions to last night’s wild season opener as the Seattle Seahawks got the win with Drew Lock at QB over Drake Maye and the New England Patriots. Should we be concerned about the Pats offense?

Next, Nate & Matt deep dive on both sides of the ball for their three favorite Week 1 matchups: Buffalo Bills @ Houston Texans (hoss fight!), Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Cincinnati Bengals and Green Bay Packers @ Minnesota Vikings. The duo also each give one thing to wa...


2027 big board battle feat. Dane Brugler: Arch Manning, Trinidad Chambliss dominate Week 1 | Football 301
2027 big board battle feat. Dane Brugler: Arch Manning, Trinidad Chambliss dominate Week 1 | Football 301 episode artwork
#230
09/08/2026

Nate Tice & Dane Brugler compare their latest 2027 NFL Draft big boards and react to Week 1 of the college football season. The duo start with their takeaways from the first week of college football action, including top performers like Trinidad Chambliss, Darian Mensah, Leonard Moore, Arch Manning & Jadan Baugh.

Next, Nate & Dane dive into their latest 2027 big boards, comparing top tens, biggest differences (Yhonzae Pierre, Cayden Green & more), and a few guys they’re planting their flag on to watch throughout the season.

Later, Nate breaks down one thing to watch on each side of the ba...


FINAL 2026 season predictions feat. Ben Solak: win total picks, dark-horse MVP + JJ Watt joins the show! | Football 301
FINAL 2026 season predictions feat. Ben Solak: win total picks, dark-horse MVP + JJ Watt joins the show! | Football 301 episode artwork
#229
09/03/2026

Nate Tice is joined by Ben Solak & JJ Watt for final predictions, win total picks & more ahead of the 2026 NFL season. First, Nate & Ben run through their final season predictions, including favorite win total picks, awards predictions (including some fun dark horse MVP picks), sicko long-shot bets they're placing and much more.

Next, Nate is joined by 3x DPOY, NFL legend, CBS analyst and fellow Wisconsin alum JJ Watt to preview the Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings in Week 1, reminisce on their Wisconsin days, stories from training camp and more.

To wrap things up...


2026 AFC North DEEP dive feat. Robert Mays: is it finally the Ravens' year? | Football 301
2026 AFC North DEEP dive feat. Robert Mays: is it finally the Ravens' year? | Football 301 episode artwork
#228
08/27/2026

Nate Tice & Robert Mays deep dive on all four teams in the AFC North ahead of the 2026 NFL season. The dynamic duo kick things off with the division champion Pittsburgh Steelers: can new head coach Mike McCarthy go on one more run with QB Aaron Rodgers?

Next up, the Baltimore Ravens, who are tied for the highest win total in the league currently, despite going 8-9 last year and kicking off the season with a new head coach in Jesse Minter. Are the Ravens ready to make a Super Bowl run in 2026? The Cincinnati Bengals are up...


2026 NFC West DEEP dive: Rams are offseason champs, but will they be real champs? | Football 301
2026 NFC West DEEP dive: Rams are offseason champs, but will they be real champs? | Football 301 episode artwork
#227
08/25/2026

Nate Tice & Matt Harmon deep dive on all four teams in the NFC West ahead of the 2026 NFL season. After reacting to the Houston Texans trading for WR Kayshon Boutte to bolster their offense, the duo dive into the Seattle Seahawks: can fans expect another run at the Super Bowl this fall despite some shuffling on both sides of the ball?

Next up are the Los Angeles Rams. After making some huge swings on defense this offseason, do they deserve to be Super Bowl favorites? What can we expect from Myles Garrett? Next, the San Francisco 49ers...


2026 NFC North DEEP dive feat. Mina Kimes: best division in football? | Football 301
2026 NFC North DEEP dive feat. Mina Kimes: best division in football? | Football 301 episode artwork
#226
08/20/2026

Nate Tice & Mina Kimes deep dive on all four teams in the NFC North ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Kicking things off are the defending champion Chicago Bears, who are hoping to build on their momentum with young HC/QB combo Ben Johnson & Caleb Williams.

The Green Bay Packers are up next, and Nate & Mina break down what needs to happen for Jordan Love & Green Bay to get back to the top of the division this season. The Minnesota Vikings are rolling with Kyler Murray at quarterback to start the season, and Nate gives his thoughts on...


Are the 13-win Jaguars about to take another leap? AFC South DEEP dive | Football 301
Are the 13-win Jaguars about to take another leap? AFC South DEEP dive | Football 301 episode artwork
#225
08/18/2026

Nate Tice & Matt Harmon deep dive on all four teams in the AFC South ahead of the 2026 NFL season. The duo kick things off with a few takeaways from the first week of preseason action, including rookie wideouts that impressed (are we on the De’Zhaun Stribling hype train?) First up in the AFC South deep dive, it’s the Jacksonville Jaguars, who are coming off an impressive 13-win season under new head coach Liam Coen. Can Jacksonville shore up its weaknesses to become a real threat in a wide-open AFC?

Next up are the Houston Texans. The...


The 2026 NFC South will be a dogfight: x-factors, win totals, bold predictions! | Football 301
The 2026 NFC South will be a dogfight: x-factors, win totals, bold predictions! | Football 301 episode artwork
#224
08/13/2026

Nate Tice & Josh Norris deep dive on all four teams in the NFC South ahead of the 2026 NFL season. The duo start with the reigning champ Carolina Panthers, who are hoping to build on a solid second half of last year as Bryce Young enters a contract season.

Next up: the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are hoping their additions in the trenches are enough to take them back to the top of the division led by a hungry Baker Mayfield, and the New Orleans Saints – do they deserve all the offseason hype they’ve gotten?

Nate...


Have the Cowboys finally surpassed the Eagles? NFC East DEEP DIVE | Football 301
Have the Cowboys finally surpassed the Eagles? NFC East DEEP DIVE | Football 301 episode artwork
#223
08/11/2026

Nate Tice & Matt Harmon deep dive on all four teams in the NFC East ahead of the 2026 NFL season. The duo start off with the defending division champ Philadelphia Eagles, who have a new-look offense under OC Sean Mannion and a defense that hopes to continue their top-five play with a few additions.

Next up are the Dallas Cowboys, who Nate & Matt agree have taken huge steps forward on their defense this offseason. But have the Cowboys done enough on defense for their star-studded offense to carry them to a division title? The Washington Commanders are up...


AFC West DEEP DIVE: Are the Chargers for real? X-factors, win totals, bold predictions | Football 301
AFC West DEEP DIVE: Are the Chargers for real? X-factors, win totals, bold predictions | Football 301 episode artwork
#222
08/06/2026

Nate Tice & Hayden Winks deep dive on all four teams in the AFC West ahead of the 2026 NFL season. The duo start off with the defending division champs, the Denver Broncos, who are hoping to improve on an impressive playoff run last season with a new offensive playcaller (Davis Webb) and a new superstar at wide receiver (Jaylen Waddle).

Next, Nate & Hayden attempt to decipher whether we can trust the hype around the Los Angeles Chargers, who have been receiving a lot of attention around a new-look offense under offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. The Kansas City Chiefs...


AFC East DEEP DIVE: Can Bills re-take the throne? X-factors, win totals, bold predictions | Football 301
AFC East DEEP DIVE: Can Bills re-take the throne? X-factors, win totals, bold predictions | Football 301 episode artwork
#221
08/04/2026

Nate Tice & Matt Harmon kick off their division preview series with a deep dive on the four AFC East teams. The duo start off with the Buffalo Bills, who, under new leadership, are hoping to retake the division crown with a new weapon in D.J. Moore and a revamped defensive scheme.

After a quick check-in from Eric Froton celebrating the launch of College Fantasy Football on Yahoo, Nate & Matt break down the New England Patriots, who are largely running back the team that made it to the Super Bowl last season (with one major addition), and...


Top 10 NFL defenses for the 2026 season feat. Anthony Prohaska | Football 301
Top 10 NFL defenses for the 2026 season feat. Anthony Prohaska | Football 301 episode artwork
#220
07/30/2026

Nate Tice and Anthony Prohaska reveal their top 10 defenses entering the 2026 NFL season. The duo start by talking through their teams in the #10-8 spots, including the Los Angeles Chargers, New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers, plus a quick tangent on expectations for the Buffalo Bills defense under Jim Leonhard.

Next up are Anthony’s #7-4 teams: the Baltimore Ravens, Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles and Denver Broncos. Nate & Anthony agree on the top three, as they break down what makes the Houston Texans, Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams defenses so formidable.

...


Top 10 NFL offenses in 2026: who has the #1 scariest attack? | Football 301
Top 10 NFL offenses in 2026: who has the #1 scariest attack? | Football 301 episode artwork
#219
07/28/2026

Nate Tice & Matt Harmon reveal their top 10 scariest NFL offenses heading into the 2026 season. The duo start with Matt’s #10-7 teams: the Jacksonville Jaguars, New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Chargers get the nod, while Nate breaks down why the Green Bay Packers snuck into his top 10.

Next, the duo break down their expectations for the Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys, who find themselves at #6-4 on Matt’s list (and Nate blasts off in his Cowboys offense hype rocket ship).

Finally, Nate & Matt discuss two teams they have some...


Future of the NFL: this is how the game is evolving with Domonique Foxworth | Football 301
Future of the NFL: this is how the game is evolving with Domonique Foxworth | Football 301 episode artwork
#218
07/21/2026

Nate Tice sits down with Domonique Foxworth to cover how the NFL game is evolving over time, including the biggest issues the league faces entering the 2026 season.

Nate & Domonique cover how NFL training camp attempts to prepare players for the rigors of a season with less and less full contact, the future of NFL defenses (and why it might be built around the safety position), what Domonique watches for when watching ball, changing offensive tendencies and how defenses can pick them apart and the most under-appreciated NFL “rule breakers” on defense (including Kyle Hamilton and Jalen Pitre).

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2026 All-Average Team: the 12 most average players in the NFL! | Football 301
2026 All-Average Team: the 12 most average players in the NFL! | Football 301 episode artwork
#217
07/14/2026

Nate Tice & Matt Harmon reveal the most average player in the NFL at every position. After defining what constitutes an average player in the NFL and why average players could be more useful than they get credit for, the duo cover the most average skill players (including an Arizona Cardinals QB in a contract dispute and a repeat tight end from last year), offensive linemen and defenders heading into the 2026 season. How many wins is this roster getting in 2026?

Also in today’s episode, Nate is joined by College Fantasy Football Analyst Eric Froton to discuss Yahoo’s br...


Under-the-radar offseasons: 7 NFL teams NOBODY is talking about | Football 301
Under-the-radar offseasons: 7 NFL teams NOBODY is talking about | Football 301 episode artwork
#216
07/07/2026

Nate Tice & Matt Harmon break down the biggest offseason moves and what to expect from the 7 NFL teams nobody seems to be talking about. Every offseason there's a few teams that seem to get all the attention, whether that's due to flashy signings, blockbuster trades, or big media market attention. Today, Nate & Matt give some love to teams that nobody (including us) have discussed much since February, breaking down key offseason moves and signings and providing some things to watch for as we round the corner towards the 2026 season.

Nate & Matt start with the under-discussed Super Bowl...


Worst-to-first teams, Myles Garrett vs. Jared Verse, the "Start J.J. McCarthy" movement?! | Football 301
Worst-to-first teams, Myles Garrett vs. Jared Verse, the "Start J.J. McCarthy" movement?! | Football 301 episode artwork
#215
06/30/2026

Nate Tice & Matt Harmon answer your biggest questions about the upcoming 2026 NFL season. The two hosts answer some of the toughest questions of the offseason, starting with identifying the most underrated position groups, most improved offensive lines, a few popular consensus NFL takes that could end up being way off and their thoughts on the movement to start J.J. McCarthy over Kyler Murray in Minnesota.

Next, Nate and Matt evaluate Brian Daboll’s fit as a playcaller with Cam Ward, the top young offensive tackles in the league, the true gap between Myles Garrett & Jared Verse an...


NFL MASTERMINDS: ranking the 12 best NFL playcallers with Robert Mays | Football 301
NFL MASTERMINDS: ranking the 12 best NFL playcallers with Robert Mays | Football 301 episode artwork
#214
06/23/2026

Nate Tice & Robert Mays rank the top 12 mastermind playcallers in the NFL heading into the 2026 season. The duo kick things off with three NFC West head coaches at the top, debating the play-calling genius displayed by Sean McVay (Los Angeles Rams), Kyle Shanahan (San Francisco 49ers) and defending champ Mike Macdonald (Seattle Seahawks). Ben Johnson rounds out the top four for his masterful command of the Chicago Bears offense.

Next up, Nate and Robert give some love to a pair of defensive coordinators with VERY different approaches in Vic Fangio (Philadelphia Eagles) and Brian Flores (Minnesota Vikings...


7 developing trends that could CHANGE the NFL + where will Brendan Sorsby land? feat. Bill Barnwell | Football 301
7 developing trends that could CHANGE the NFL + where will Brendan Sorsby land? feat. Bill Barnwell | Football 301 episode artwork
#213
06/16/2026

Nate Tice & Bill Barnwell dive into Brendan Sorsby’s value in the NFL supplemental draft before breaking down a few NFL trends that make them go “hmmm…”

The duo start with Brendan Sorsby planning to enter the supplemental draft, diving into Sorsby’s potential value, how he stacks up as a quarterback prospect, potential landing spots and more.

Next, Nate & Bill reveal 7 NFL trends from this offseason that could give us clues to where the NFL is headed in 2026. The duo cover changing under center and pass protection trends, whether the Los Angeles Rams will finally ad...


These are the top 16 defensive players in the NFL for 2026 feat. Diante Lee | Football 301
These are the top 16 defensive players in the NFL for 2026 feat. Diante Lee | Football 301 episode artwork
#212
06/09/2026

Nate Tice is joined by Diante Lee to draft the top 16 defensive players in the NFL heading into the 2026 season. The duo start with the six top defenders, including a surprise first overall pick in Will Anderson Jr, plus Myles Garrett, Micah Parsons, Patrick Surtain II, Chris Jones and Jeffery Simmons.

Further down the list, Nate & Diante shout out a few more defensive tackles worthy of recognition and break down why Fred Warner and Kyle Hamilton make their top-12 despite playing at lower-value positions.

The duo wrap things up with Quinyon Mitchell barely making the...


What to expect from EVERY second-year QB + A.J. Brown traded to the Patriots | Football 301
What to expect from EVERY second-year QB + A.J. Brown traded to the Patriots | Football 301 episode artwork
#211
06/02/2026

Nate Tice & Matt Harmon break down what to expect from every second-year quarterback (and, since we can’t help ourselves, Caleb Williams) heading into the 2026 NFL season. The duo start with the big trade news from around the NFL, including their thoughts on Myles Garrett heading to the Los Angeles Rams and A.J. Brown’s fit with the New England Patriots.

Next, Nate & Matt break down expectations for every sophomore NFL quarterback: Cam Ward, Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough, Shedeur Sanders and Riley Leonard.

The duo wrap things up with Breakout Watch, as they shout out...