3 and Out with John Middlekauff

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TRADE DEADLINE: Jets trade Gardner to Colts, Williams to Cowboys Nov 05, 2025

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the NFL Trade Deadline. John will react to the biggest trades of the day, including the New York Jets kick starting their rebuild with trading their defensive stars Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams to the Indianapolis Colts and the Dallas Cowboys, respectively. John will also react to other breaking news around the NFL and much more!

03:43 - NFL Trade Headline

05:21 - New York Jets

11:13 - Indianapolis Colts

18:49 - Dallas Cowboys

21:57 - Saints trade Shaheed to Seahawks

25:53 - Other NFL trades

28:12 - ESPN vs. YouTube TV

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Dak Prescott & Dallas Cowboys UPSET by Arizona Cardinals on MNF Nov 04, 2025

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 9 Monday Night Football matchup between the Arizona Cardinals against Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys. John kicks off by reacting to Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett's performance vs. the Dallas Cowboys in a win on Monday Night Football. John debates whether this is the last time we have seen star QB Kyler Murray play for the Cardinals. John then reacts to Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' reported trade prior to the game. John then kicks off a new segment: ZONED IN in which he talks about Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman and how he operates and executes trades prior to the deadline. John then revisits the Russell Wilson trade from the Seattle Seahawks to the Denver Broncos, and believes that move changed the trajectory of the Seahawks franchise for good. John wraps up by discussing season ending ACL injuries to Green Bay Packers star tight end Tucker Kraft and San Francisco 49ers rookie Mykel Williams and debates buyers & sellers at the NFL Trade deadline.

Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

05:35 - Cardinals-Cowboys

13:45 - NFC East is in shambles

15:07 - Jerry Jones

20:57 - ESPN vs. Youtube TV

25:07 - ZONED IN: Eagles GM Howie Roseman

32:35 - Russell Wilson trade changed Seahawks franchise

36:07 - Packers' Tucker Kraft tears ACL

37:15 - 49ers injuries

38:51 - NFL Trade deadline

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Reaction to Sam Darnold & Seahawks DOMINATING Commanders on SNF + NFL Week 9 Nov 03, 2025

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 9 Sunday Night Football matchup between Sam Darnold & the Seattle Seahawks vs. Jayden Daniels & the Washington Commanders. John kicks off by reacting to Commanders QB Jayden Daniels arm injury suffered late in the 4th quarter in a loss to Sam Darnold & the Seahawks. John then gives flowers to Seahawks general manager John Schnieder for putting together an elite team.

John then reacts to Josh Allen and Buffalo Bills win vs. Patrick Mahomes & the Kansas City Chiefs. Next, John reacts to the Minnesota Vikings win vs. the Detroit Lions and their young QB JJ McCarthy's performance. Following that, John reacts to the Pittsburgh Steelers "must-win" game vs. the Indianapolis Colts and the defense's performance. Next, John reacts to Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams performance vs. the Cincinnati Bengals & debates if the Green Bay Packers are a serious team after their loss to the Carolina Panthers. John also offers some quick thoughts on the Denver Broncos win vs. the Houston Texans.

John then reacts to a crazy College Football Week 10 slate, including USC's win vs. Nebraska and Oklahoma's win over Tennessee. John then explains why he believes that Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham should be a hot candidate for head coach openings. John then reacts to Miami QB Carson Beck's press conference, and wraps up by previewing the Sunday Night Football matchup between the Arizona Cardinals vs. Dak Prescott & the Dallas Cowboys.

04:15 - Seahawks-Commanders

18:43 - Seattle Seahawks GM John Schnieder

26:40 - Chiefs-Bills

31:13 - Vikings-Lions

32:51 - Colts-Steelers

36:26 - Bears-Bengals

40:17 - Panthers-Packers

43:35 - Broncos-Texans

45:14 - CFB Week 10

49:14 - Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham

52:42 - Miami QB Carson Beck

55:05 - Hard Rock Bet MNF: Cardinals-Cowboys

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Colin Cowherd Podcast - Allen Outduels Mahomes, Dodgers “Best Run” Team In Sports? Caleb Williams Showing Growth, Rams Best In NFC? Nov 03, 2025

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Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down all the week 9 NFL action.

They start with the Bills beating the Chiefs and Colin credits the huge amount of pressure the Bills defense was able to apply to Patrick Mahomes and they debate whether Buffalo has the right strengths to beat the Chiefs in the postseason (3:30).

They move to the Bears beating the Bengals in a wild shootout and Colin argues that he’s seeing growth in Caleb Williams and he’s learning to eliminate some of the bad plays (13:00). They give their reviews of JJ McCarthy after a huge Vikings win over the Lions and give credit to Brian Flores calling a great defense (25:00).

They highlight the “feast or famine” nature of the Steelers defense that feasted on the Colts and Colin believes Aaron Rodgers looks comfortable and might return for another season (32:15). Colin explains that the Packers offense is suffering from an identity crisis after losing to the Panthers (40:15).

They break down the 49ers win over the Giants and Colin argues the Giants have found their long-term quarterback in Jaxson Dart and they give props to Kyle Shanahan for keeping the Niners winning and in the mix with Mac Jones under center (51:00).

Colin explains that the Rams might be the best team in the NFC and yet still flying under the radar, and they debate where Matt Stafford lands on the all-time QB list if he wins a second Super Bowl (55:30).

They recap an insane finish in Game 7 of the World Series and Colin argues that with their trio of Japanese stars, they’ve separated financially from other teams and that they may be the best run franchise in American sports (1:02:00).

Finally, the break down USC’s win over Nebraska (1:13:00).

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Massive Mailbag, Can KC win out, is Drake Maye the next Josh Allen Nov 01, 2025

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John answers all of your questions starting with Kansas City and if they have the potential to win out, to Drake Maye and if he's going to be the next Josh Allen, to if the Bears should bench Caleb Williams and much more in this episode's massive mailbag segment.

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Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins DEMOLISHED by Lamar Jackson, Ravens on TNF Oct 31, 2025

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 9 Thursday Night Football matchup between Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens vs. Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins. John kicks off by reacting to Lamar Jackson's dominant performance on TNF and debates whether the Ravens were treating the 4th quarter of the game like a practice to get Jackson into rhythm for the stretch run of the NFL season. John then discusses whether the Dolphins will relieve head coach Mike McDaniel after this embarrassing loss as their playoff hopes become smaller. John then declares that Ravens are putting the Pittsburgh Steelers on notice in the AFC North. Next, John discusses who's inder the most pressure in Week 9: Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy, Buffalo Bills, or Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams. John wraps up with Fugazi Friday where he reacts to Michael Jordan's NBA on NBC contributor role & debates if candy still tastes the same.

Later John is joined by betting guru, Stuckey from The Action Network to break down the upcoming weekend in both college football and the NFL. They dive into the biggest matchups, key storylines, and deliver their expert insight on where the value is for bettors. From Saturday’s slate of massive college games to Sunday’s NFL action, they’ve got you covered with sharp analysis and some of the best bets to make this weekend.

04:02 - Ravens-Dolphins

11:23 - Ravens put Steelers on notice

15:34 - Al Michaels

18:20 - Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin

19:05 - Minnesota VIkings QB JJ McCarthy

22:01 - Chicago Bears QB Caleb WIlliams

22:46 - Buffalo Bills

24:27 - Atlanta Falcons

25:16 - Trade Deadline

26:31 - Fugazi Friday: Michael Jordan

29:18 - Fugazi Friday: New Candy tastes different

37:06 - Stuckey joins the podcast

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Mike Tomlin’s Future, Lamar’s Leadership, and a New Era in College Football Oct 29, 2025

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On this episode of 3 & Out with John Middlekauff, John dives into what the future could look like for Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers as questions swirl around the franchise’s direction. He breaks down how Lamar Jackson continues to lead both on and off the field and what makes him one of the NFL’s most respected players. Plus, John discusses how the entire landscape of college football has shifted, from NIL to GM's for college teams, and what it all means for the sport moving forward.

Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

04:38 - Mike Tomlin and the Steelers

13:44 - Lamar Jackson is a leader

23:42 - Changes in college football

39:31 - Mailbag

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Kansas City Chiefs handle Commanders on MNF REACTION Oct 28, 2025

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 8 Monday Night Football matchup between the Washington Commanders on the road vs. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. John will react to the biggest plays of the night, breaking news around the NFL, and much more!

Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

04:18 - Commanders-Chiefs

27:10 - Green Bay Packers

31:51 - LSU & Brian Kelly

40:22 - Nick Mangold

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Reaction to Jordan Love & Packers DOMINATING Aaron Rodgers & Steelers on SNF + NFL Week 8 Oct 27, 2025

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 8 Sunday Night Football matchup between Micah Parsons & the Green Bay Packers vs. Aaron Rodgers & the Pittsburgh Steelers. John kicks off by reacting to Jordan Love's dominant 2nd half performance that led to a road win against his former Packers QB mentor Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers. Next, John discusses the Atlanta Falcons loss to the Tua & the struggling Miami Dolphins. Following that, John reacts to New York Giants losing Cam Skattebo to a gruesome ankle injury in a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. John then comments on New York Jets QB Justin Fields comments in his postgame presser after the team's first win vs. the Cincinnati Bengals. John reacts to the Indianapolis Colts dominant win vs. Cam Ward and the Tennessee Titans and comments on whether Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian should consider taking the job next year. John then debates whether the New England Patriots or the Buffalo Bills will win the AFC East. John wraps up reacting to LSU firing their head coach Brian Kelly.

05:56 - Packers-Steelers

21:51 - Dolphins-Falcons

26:00 - Giants-Eagles

31:01 - Jets-Bengals

32:41 - Titans-Colts

38:14 - Patriots or Bills win the AFC East?

39:22 - LSU fires Brian Kelly

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Justin Herbert & Chargers DOMINATE Carson Wentz & Vikings on TNF Oct 24, 2025

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 8 Thursday Night Football matchup between Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings vs. Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers. John then reacts to the Chargers blowout win vs. the Vikings and laments the Vikings QB situation. Should they have resigned current Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold or Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones? John then reacts to the current gambling probe involving Portland Trailblazers head coach Chauncey Billups & Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and others. John wraps up with his thoughts on Love is Blind & recaps his experience trying hot yoga.

04:02 - Vikings-Chargers

21:46 - NBA Gambling scandal

31:28 - Love is Blind

33:01 - John tries Hot Yoga

42:16 - Stuckey joins the show

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