3 and Out with John Middlekauff

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Raiders get ROUTED by Justin Herbert and the Chargers + Baker Mayfield, Bucs edge Texans Sep 16, 2025

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is LIVE breaking down a WILD NFL Monday Night Football doubleheader, with Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeating CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans, and Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers defeating Geno Smith and the Las Vegas Raiders. John then reacts to current Raiders minority owner & Fox broadcaster Tom Brady in the coaches' box during the game, and explains how that could be a bad look moving forward. John then recaps all the breaking news of the day regarding injuries to Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow, Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy, and Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels. Next, John debates whether the Buffalo Bills or the Baltimore Ravens have what it takes to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl. Following that, John wonders if the Steelers will be able to step up in the AFC North due to the injury to Bengals QB Joe Burrow. John wraps up giving Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones his flowers for an impressive two week stretch so far to start the NFL season.

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

03:58 - Chargers-Raiders

15:16 - Tom Brady

20:01 - Bucs-Texans

30:26 - QB injuries

34:09 - Bills or Ravens have to win AFC

36:12 - Pittsburgh Steelers

37:53 - Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones

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Reaction to JJ McCarthy & Vikings LOSING to Falcons on SNF, Eagles DEFEAT Chiefs Sep 15, 2025

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is LIVE breaking down Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season, kicking off with Sunday Night Football matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and the Minnesota Vikings. John reacts to Vikings QB JJ McCarthy abysmal performance, and is unsure if he has what it takes to be a long term starter in the NFL.

Next, John reacts to Caleb Williams & the Chicago Bears struggling vs. the Detroit Lions in head coach Ben Johnson's return to Detroit, as well as the amount of responsibility that general manager Ryan Poles holds for building this Bears team.

John then reacts to the thrilling NFC East matchup between Dak Prescott & the Dallas Cowboys & Russell Wilson & the New York Giants. John then reacts to news of Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow suffering a turf toe injury, which could potentially jeopardize his season.

Next, John reacts to the Super Bowl rematch in which Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley & the Philadelphia Eagles defeated Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, & the Kansas City Chiefs.John wraps up by debating whether preseason rankings in college football still hold substance with the new College Football Playoff format with the 12 teams.

04:52 - Falcons-Vikings

18:55 - Bears-Lions

29:43 - Giants-Cowboys

36:22 - Bengals QB Joe Burrow turf toe injury

40:23 - Eagles-Chiefs

47:12 - College Football preseason rankings are overrated

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Massive Mailbag, Are the Packers for REAL, What's the future for the 49ers Sep 13, 2025

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John answers all of your questions from the Packers hot start to the season and if the way they've been playing is sustainable, how the 49ers should handle the rest of the season with all the injuries that have happened in Week 1, what things we will look back on and say "we're totally wrong" and much more in this episode's massive mailbag segment.

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Jordan Love & Packers DOMINATING Jayden Daniels & Commanders on TNF Sep 12, 2025

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is LIVE breaking down the Thursday Night Football matchup between the Washington Commanders and the Green Bay Packers. John reacts to Packers QB Jordan Love's dominant performance & star Micah Parsons’ impact on the gameLater, John talks about the injury to 49ers QB Brock Purdy and how it impacts the team moving forward, adding to a list of injuries that include star tight end George Kittle. John then reacts to the Athletic's Mike Sando's article about how the Philadelphia Eagles are able to manipulate the salary cap due to their owner Jeffrey Lurie's willingness to spend his own capital, and then previews the upcoming matchup vs. the Kansas City Chiefs. John then talks about why he believes that Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel & Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan may be coaching for their jobs. John wraps up discussing why he believes kickoffs are becoming more important due to the new kickoff rules in the NFL.

Plus, 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 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.

04:23 - Commanders-Packers

25:40 - Brock Purdy

30:49 - Chiefs-Eagles

37:57 - Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan

39:31 - Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel

41:09 - Kickoffs are becoming more important

51:04 - Stuckey joins the show

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Is Caleb Williams a BUST, QB and Coach relationship, 49ers CUT Moody Sep 10, 2025

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Caleb Williams had his toughest game yet, raising big questions about his future with the Chicago Bears. John Middlekauff breaks down why Williams’ development depends on Ben Johnson and what could happen if the QB doesn’t show progress. Could Williams be labeled a bust sooner than expected? John also explains the importance of the coach/quarterback relationship across the NFL and why it’s the difference between success and failure.

Plus, reaction to the San Francisco 49ers cutting their kicker and what it means for their future chances.

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

5:51 - Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson's future

13:43 - QB and Coach relationship

29:24 - 49ers cut Moody

46:29 - Mailbag

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MNF REACTION: Chicago Bears lose it down the stretch against the Minnesota Vikings Sep 09, 2025

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John is back breaking down the Monday Night Football matchup between NFC North divisional rivals the Chicago Bears & Minnesota Vikings. John reacts to Caleb Williams' performance in head coach Ben Johnson's new offense, JJ McCarthy's official NFL debut with the Vikings, his massive 4th quarter, and much more!

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REACTION to the Ravens-Buffalo Bills THRILLER + Recapping NFL Week 1 Sep 08, 2025

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NFL scout John Middlekauff is LIVE breaking down all games from a wild week 1 Sunday of the NFL 2025 season. John reacts to the big time Week 1 matchup between Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills and Lamar Jackson & the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football, the biggest plays of the day and much more!

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REACTION: Justin Herbert & LA Chargers UPSET Patrick Mahomes & Chiefs Sep 06, 2025

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is LIVE breaking down the NFL Brazil game of the 2025 season in which the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in São Paulo. John reacts to Justin Herbert dominating the Chiefs' defense, Patrick Mahomes' brilliance, Travis Kelce's ineffectiveness to get open, the biggest plays of the night, and much more!

3:12 - Chiefs-Chargers

27:15 - Youtube NFL Broadcast

33:43 - NFL RedZone

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INSTANT REACTION: Philadelphia Eagles DEFEAT Dallas Cowboys on TNF Sep 05, 2025

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is LIVE breaking down the NFL Kickoff game of the 2025 season in which Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles defeated Dak Prescott’s Dallas Cowboys 24-20 on Thursday Night Football. John reacts to Jalen Carter being ejected for spitting on Dak Prescott and how that became the main storyline throughout the majority of the game. Next, John reacts to San Francisco 49ers star RB Christian McCaffrey's reported calf injury. John wraps up reacting to the viral news that Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick has banned the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos from UNC practices.

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Eagles PREPARED to win again, How will the Cowboys fare, Patriots REACTION to Belichick and UNC Sep 04, 2025

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On this episode John breaks down why the Eagles still have their foot on the pedal and what that means for the NFC race. He dives into the big question in Dallas, how will the season play out for the Cowboys, and whether they can finally get over the hump.

Plus, a deeper look at whether organizations truly help quarterbacks succeed or if it’s all on the player. And with NFL Sunday Ticket moving, John shares his thoughts on the changes to Red Zone since joining ESPN.

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

43:57 - Eagles still have their foot on the pedal

14:50 - Cowboys season ahead

23:57 - Who fails who regarding QB's

31:28 - Patriots reaction to Belichick

35:30 - Changes to Red Zone

47:32 - Mailbag

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