3 and Out with John Middlekauff

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NFL Week 5 Reaction: Ravens DEFEAT Falcons on SNF without Lamar Jackson,Giants-Commanders WILD ENDING, Packers DESTROY Bears Oct 12, 2026

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John Middlekauff is back with another episode of 3 & Out, breaking down the biggest matchups and storylines from another action-packed NFL Sunday.

John dives into Ravens vs. Falcons, Eagles vs. Jaguars, and Giants vs. Commanders, analyzing the key performances, coaching decisions, and biggest takeaways from each matchup. He also breaks down 49ers vs. Seahawks, Bears vs. Packers, and Vikings vs. Saints, discussing what the results mean for the teams involved and how they could shape the rest of the NFL season.

John also looks back at the legacy of Mike Ditka, one of the most recognizable figures in NFL history, before turning his attention to the latest headlines and storylines in college football.

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Colin Cowherd Podcast - Reaction to: 49ers-Seahawks, Bears-Packers, Eagles-Jaguars, Broncos-Chargers Oct 12, 2026

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Colin Cowherd & John Middlekauff react to Week 5 of the NFL. They start with the San Francisco 49ers beating the Seattle Seahawks to stay undefeated. Colin & John give their takes on Brock Purdy, Sam Darnold, both teams outlooks and controversial calls from the epic NFC West showdown. They move on to the Eagles blowing it in London vs Jacksonville Jaguars. Should Nick Sirianni be fired? The Packers destroyed the Bears & the Patriots dominated the Raiders. Giants and Commanders played to a tie in a very weird ending, they put Dan Quinn on the immediate hot seat. They also hit Colts-Steelers & Broncos-Chargers. They move to college football to discuss UCLA beating Oregon & Oklahoma beating Texas. Lastly they give their predictions for Monday Night Football between Buffalo Bills & Los Angeles Rams.

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INSTANT REACTION: Cowboys UPSET by Buccaneers, NFL Week 5 Predictions + CFB Week 6 Preview Oct 09, 2026

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John Middlekauff is back with another episode of 3 & Out, reacting to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football. John breaks down the biggest takeaways from the matchup, what went wrong for Dallas, and what the win means for Tampa Bay moving forward.

John then looks ahead to NFL Sunday, breaking down his signature Sunday 4-Box and previewing the biggest matchups on the schedule. He dives into the NFL afternoon games, highlighting the key storylines, intriguing matchups, and teams facing important tests as the NFL season rolls on.

Plus, John turns his attention to College Football Week 6, previewing the biggest games, key matchups, and storylines to watch across the college football landscape.

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Eagles and Ravens make OL Trade, 49ers are Overachievers, NFL Mailbag Oct 08, 2026

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John Middlekauff is back with another episode of 3 & Out, breaking down the biggest news and storylines from around the NFL and sports world.

John reacts to the Eagles making a big trade that alters their OL, are they tanking or was the deal too good to refuse? Are the 49ers THIS good or are they overachieving? Later, John dives into the latest in the college football landscape. Finally, he closes out the show answering your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

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Eagles star Lane Johnson RETIRES, Lamar Jackson’s Injury, Chiefs are BACK + NFL Pre-Week 5 Mailbag Oct 07, 2026

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John Middlekauff is back with another episode of 3 & Out, breaking down the biggest news and storylines from around the NFL and sports world.

John reacts to Lane Johnson retiring and what his departure means for the Philadelphia Eagles and one of the NFL's most accomplished offensive linemen. He also dives into the latest on the Baltimore Ravens, their season outlook, and where the team goes from here.

John continues the conversation around NFL referees being suspended, examining the league's officiating issues and the growing frustration surrounding penalties and controversial calls. Plus, he explains why the Kansas City Chiefs are back and whether Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid are once again emerging as a major force in the AFC.

John also discusses LeBron James going from Philadelphia to New York, his decision to attend practice, and the attention surrounding LeBron's connection to New York.

The episode wraps up with the Middlekauff Mailbag, where John answers listener questions about the NFL, quarterbacks, coaches, officiating, and the biggest stories across football.

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Atlanta Wins Big on Monday Night Football, Tyreek Hill-Chiefs reunion? NFL suspends referees, Tony Romo & CBS part ways + NFL post-Week 4 Mailbag Oct 06, 2026

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John Middlekauff is back with another episode of 3 & Out, reacting to Atlanta's big win on Monday Night Football and breaking down the biggest takeaways from the game.

John also dives into the latest Tyreek Hill storylines, the decision to suspend NFL referees, and the controversy surrounding officiating across the league. Plus, John discusses Tony Romo and CBS, what went wrong during the broadcast, and why the network's coverage continues to generate conversation among NFL fans.

John wraps up the show with another edition of the Middlekauff Mailbag, answering listener questions about the NFL, quarterbacks, coaches, officiating, broadcasting, and the biggest storylines around football.

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NFL Week 4 Reaction: Panthers defeat Lions on SNF, Eagles stunned by Rams, Chiefs outlast Raiders Oct 05, 2026

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John Middlekauff is back with another episode of 3 & Out, reacting to the biggest games and storylines from around the NFL in Week 4.

John starts with Lions vs. Panthers, breaking down Carolina's surprise performance before diving into Rams vs. Eagles, Cowboys vs. Texans, 49ers vs. Broncos, and Chiefs vs. Raiders. He also explains why the Los Angeles Chargers stink, takes a look at the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears, and reacts to the latest developments surrounding both teams.

John also discusses the bizarre exchange between Cardinals tight end Trey McBride and a referee, plus the major injury concern surrounding Lamar Jackson and what his injury could mean for the Ravens going forward.

From quarterback play and coaching decisions to injuries, contenders and teams in trouble, John breaks down the biggest takeaways from another wild NFL Sunday.

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Colin Cowherd Podcast - Dak Looks Like An MVP, 49ers Beat Broncos, Chargers + Texas Are Cooked, Jags Look Great, Raiders A Playoff Team Oct 05, 2026

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Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” on The Volume.

They start with the 49ers beating the Broncos and debate whether it’s a more impressive win for the Niners or a bigger disappointment by the Broncos (2:30), and react to the Rams coming from behind to beat the Eagles (9:30). Colin argues the Cowboys are as good as Dak Prescott, and that Dak looked like an MVP in their win over the Texans (17:45).

Colin argues that Josh Allen is playing reckless and needs guardrails after the Bills loss to the Pats in a bounce back game for Drake Maye (29:30). They bury the Chargers after going to 0-4 and credit the Seahawks for their physicality (35:00).

Colin credits Liam Cohen for turning around Trevor Lawrence’s career with the Jaguars (41:00), and argues that the Raiders are a legitimate team this year despite their loss to the Chiefs and both give huge kudos to Kenneth Walker (53:30). They also react to the Bears beating the Jets with Tyson Bagent at quarterback and give huge props to Ben Johnson (59:30).

Finally, the move to college football and discuss USC beating Washington but rip USC for their lack of toughness and physicality (1:11:00).

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3 & Out - Best of The Week: Ben Johnson vs. Nick Siriani, NFL Weekend Primer Oct 04, 2026

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This week on the podcast John discusses the difference between Bears head coach, Ben Johnson and Eagle head coach Nick Siriani. Finally he wraps up the week giving you his best games to watch. All that and more!

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Steelers vs. Browns REACTION, NFL Week 4 Preview & Predictions: Titans-Ravens, Packers-Buccaneers, Dolphins-Vikings Oct 02, 2026

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John Middlekauff is back with another episode of 3 & Out, reacting to Thursday Night Football as the Cleveland Browns beat the Pittsburgh Steelers and breaking down what the result means for both teams.

John also dives into the latest NFL International Game and if the early games are good for the NFL, and his NFL Sunday 4-Box, previewing the biggest games and storylines heading into Week 4.

John breaks down Patriots vs. Bills, Jaguars vs. Bengals, Rams vs. Eagles, and the Cowboys trading for Joey Porter Jr. He also identifies the bad games on the NFL Week 4 schedule and explains which matchups may not live up to the hype.

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