The Adam Schefter Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Dart Done + A Super Bowl Preview in Week 3? Sep 24, 2026

Show notes

Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss Jaxson Dart's injury, the timeline for Jayden Daniels, the Bears' plan at QB, the Cowboys-Ravens game in Brazil, the Chargers looking to avoid an 0-3 start, and the game of the week on Sunday Night.

0:00 Welcome

2:29 Dart out for the year

6:28 What is the timeline for Jayden Daniels?

9:32 Bears' QB situation for MNF

13:46 Cowboys-Ravens in Brazil

16:55 Chargers looking to avoid an 0-3 start

20:42 Rams-Broncos a Super Bowl preview?

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NFL Week 2: The Rise of the Raiders Sep 22, 2026

Show notes

Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the nightmare Monday night for the Giants, the looming questions about the 2024 QB class, the Chiefs looking like themselves again, the resurgent Raiders, a small man making a huge impact, and a homecoming in the city of brotherly love.

0:00 Welcome

3:01 Giants injuries and Rams regain form

9:34 2024 QB Class is reeling

14:13 Chiefs rewind the clock

19:43 How about the 2-0 Raiders?

24:32 A small guy making a big impression

31:42 A Philly reunion

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Why the Packers Slide Continued, Baker's Revenge + Week 2 Betting Trends Sep 17, 2026

Show notes

Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee discuss the teams looking to avoid an 0-2 start, the problems with the Packers, the Vikings' QB situation, Baker Mayfield going up against the Browns, the surging Jaguars, and a Monday Night matchup to look forward to.

0:00 Welcome

1:12 Interesting group of teams trying to avoid an 0-2 start

5:44 The 0-1 team that stands out the most

11:58 Vikings QB situation

15:59 Baker vs. The Browns

20:43 Jags vs. Broncos

26:15 Monday night matchup

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Will the Bears break the scoring record? Are the Chiefs back? Sep 15, 2026

Show notes

Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show recap a wild Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, including dominant wins by the Chiefs, Bills, and Bears, the underwhelming openers, a game ball for an unsuspecting source, and the best conversation of the week.

Plus, Schefty reads his texts with an NFL player and tells you the fantasy football pick he already regrets.

0:00 Welcome

2:47 Mahomes and the Chiefs looked like they were back on MNF

7:49 Josh Allen and the Bills took it to Houston's defense

13:11 Ben Johnson and the Bears want all the smoke

17:09 Underwhelming openers

21:53 Schefty's Week 1 Game Ball

26:55 The most interesting conversation Schefty had all week

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Schefter's Season Preview of All 32 NFL Teams for 2026 Sep 08, 2026

Show notes

Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss notes and tidbits for all 32 teams in advance of the 2026 season.

0:00 Welcome

2:01 Bills

2:58 Dolphins

3:50 Patriots

6:41 Jets

7:42 Bengals

8:21 Browns

9:17 Steelers

10:19 Ravens

11:45 Titans

13:07 Colts

14:32 Jags

15:21 Texans

17:29 Broncos

18:52 Chiefs

20:37 Raiders

21:48 Chargers

23:20 Cowboys

24:49 Giants

25:49 Eagles

26:33 Commanders

27:38 Bears

28:38 Lions

29:55 Packers

33:40 Vikings

34:58 Falcons

36:52 Saints

38:22 Bucs

39:47 Panthers

41:09 Rams

43:37 Cardinals

44:49 49ers

46:07 Seahawks

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Why the Best Move of the Offseason Almost Didn't Happen Sep 02, 2026

Show notes

Adam Schefter and ESPN's Michelle Smallmon discuss the differing travel plans to Australia for the Rams and Niners, why the Rams thought Aaron Donald was staying retired, how many games Josh Jacobs will miss, the flurry of trades before cut day, Miami making moves on the margins, and great expectations for the Dallas Cowboys.

0:00 Welcome

3:11 The Niners and Rams are approaching their trip to Australia completely differently

7:07 Why the Rams thought Aaron Donald was staying retired

12:20 Josh Jacobs placed on the commisoner exempt list

16:47 An interesting nugget on the flurry of trades before cut down day

20:43 The Dolphins' rebuild

22:57 Why Schefty called out Stephen A. Smith

27:32 Why Tuesday should be a national holiday

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Schefty's Guys for the Fantasy Football Season Aug 26, 2026

Show notes

Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss their fantasy football strategies and the guys they'll be targeting this year.

0:00 Welcome

5:39 Teams to target

12:59 The position that Schefty likes the most

18:56 Approach to QB

25:34 Rookies to target

32:29 Sleepers not getting enough buzz

39:16 Fantasy notes from a trainer who works out NFL players

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Dynamic Rookie Debuts + Can Caleb Downs have a Ronnie Lott-esque impact? Aug 18, 2026

Show notes

Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit from The Pat McAfee Show discuss the rash of injuries we've seen so far, standouts from Week 1 of the preseason, Keenan Allen joining the Colts, how the roadmap for Christian Gonzalez and the Patriots is there, the Cowboys adding Von Miller, and what the preseason has already told us about the draft.

0:00 Welcome

2:43 Rash of injuries explained?

11:17 What has the preseason already told us about the draft

16:11 Rookie QBs have been excellent so far

21:19 Christian Gonzalez' contract situation

26:57 Key veteran additions

33:35 Something that caught Schefty's eye

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Is Puka Going to Miss Week 1? Did the Cowboys win the Parsons Trade? Aug 11, 2026

Show notes

Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the looming suspensions for household names, why running backs are still underpaid, the Chargers' RB room, whether or not the Cowboys won the Micah Parsons trade, the rash of injuries, and the best Hall of Fame Game ever.

0:00 Welcome

3:34 Disciplinary suspensions are looming

12:48 Running backs are still underpaid

21:53 The Chargers' RB room

26:17 Did the Cowboys win the Micah Parsons trade?

32:04 Biggest injuries so far this summer

39:22 Best Hall of Fame Game ever?

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Bijan gets a bag 💰 + why the Crosby situation Bears watching Aug 04, 2026

Show notes

Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss Bijan Robinson's record deal, Aaron Donald's potential return, Sean McDermott preparing to coach in 2027, the Bucs looking for new deals, when Maxx Crosby could be dealt, and an early defensive rookie standout.

0:00 Welcome

2:31 Bijan's deal and what it means for Gibbs and Taylor

6:38 Latest on Aaron Donald

11:41 Former Bills coach Sean McDermott preparing for 2027

14:51 Updates on Baker Mayfield and Vita Vea

21:36 Why the Maxx Crosby situation Bears watching

26:52 Early defensive rookie standout

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