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Aaron Rodgers’ MVP chances, the Steelers & Seahawks clinch, the Colts, Rams & Browns are in trouble, the Bears keep winning & more in our week 16 reaction Dec 28, 2020

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The 2020 NFL Playoff seedings look a little more clear following week 16. Join The Athletic's Robert Mays and Nate Tice for full reaction to the biggest stories, including why Aaron Rodgers should be seriously considered for MVP, the Steelers and Seahawks winning their divisions, what the Rams, Colts, and Browns need to do to make the postseason, the possibility of the Bears making minimal changes in the offseason and much more.

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Gifts for NFL teams, games with playoff implications, Rivers vs. Roethlisberger, Coach of the Year, MVP & more in our week 16 preview Dec 24, 2020

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It's a special Holiday edition of The Athletic Football Show with Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones. First, they discuss the 3 biggest games with playoff implications this weekend, Titans vs. Packers, Seahawks vs. Rams and Steelers vs. Colts.

Then Lindsay and Robert dive into the AFC and NFC playoff scenarios, who needs to win, which borderline teams could sneak their way in and more as Linds puts on her Kornacki pants.

Finally, they play Santa and hand out some gifts to NFL teams who could desperately use some cheering up.

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Seth Meyers talks Pittsburgh Steelers fandom, Sheil Kapadia analyzes teams with high picks in the NFL Draft, and Kat Terrell joins for a New Orleans Saints Team Visit Dec 23, 2020

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First up, Robert welcomes the host of Late Night with Seth Meyers, and avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, Seth Meyers to the show to discuss the emotional arc of this Steelers season, his expectations for where the team actually ends up this year, the three acts of Ben Roethlisberger, the best and worst moments of the last decade of Steelers football, how COVID-19 has changed the creative process for Late Night, and more.

Next, The Athletic’s Sheil Kapadia helps Robert map out future plans for some of the teams with high picks in next year’s NFL Draft, including the Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Jets, Carolina Panthers, and Philadelphia Eagles.

To close things out, The Athletic’s Katherine Terrell stops by for a New Orleans Saints Team Visit to discuss the mood around the team, if the offense can live up to expectations and lift the team back into Super Bowl contention, why the Saints could be more dangerous in the playoffs than some people would expect, what they’ll look like next season if they end up falling short this year, and more.

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The Jets lose by winning, Mahomes vs. Brees, Wild Card threat index, debating the Bills and Packers, the Bears find a groove & more in our week 15 reaction Dec 21, 2020

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It was a weekend of NFL football that will impact the league this season and possibly for seasons to come. How big of a deal is it that the Jets won a game? What should we make of the Chiefs' victory over the Saints? The Athletic's Robert Mays and Nate Tice dive into the week 15 headlines, their Wild Card Threat Index, Jalen Hurts, scheming to stop the Bills and Packers, Rams woes, the Bears figuring it out offensively and much more.

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Week 15 DFS plays, and picks against the spread Dec 18, 2020

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On this episode of The Athletic Football Show, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down the Week 15 DFS slate. They discuss the high-priced players who should be at the center of your lineups, the abundance of $6,000ish receivers who look good this week, love for rookie running backs, and more.

Later, Beller runs through the slate from a gambling standpoint, highlighting his favorite picks against the spread. Can the Bills and Packers get off to good starts on Saturday? Can the Patriots bring the Dolphins back down to earth? Who wins and, more importantly, covers in the showdown between the Chiefs and Saints? We get into those games, and a whole lot more.

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Questions for the Saints, Washington’s defense vs. Russell Wilson and football in the UK with Mark Chapman in our week 15 preview Dec 17, 2020

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In what looked to be a Super Bowl preview a few weeks ago, Saints vs. Chiefs presents big questions in Week 15. The Athletic’s Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones preview the game and break down why New Orleans is all-in this season. They also talk about how Washington’s defense squares up against Russell Wilson and what the Cardinals need to do to contain Jalen Hurts.

Next, they examine what’s at stake for the Raiders’ defense and the latest playoff scenarios.

Later in the show, The Athletic UK’s Mark Chapman calls in to discuss his unlikely path to Chicago Bears fandom, why American football has taken hold in England in a way the other quintessentially American sports have not, how deep conversations can go with American football fans in England now versus ten years ago and much more.

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Matthew Bowen picks the best play designers in the NFL and an Indianapolis Colts Team Visit with Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer Dec 16, 2020

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First up, Robert welcomes ESPN’s Matthew Bowen to the show to give his thoughts on the best play designers and play callers in the NFL this season, including perennial favorites like Kyle Shanahan, Andy Reid, and Bill Belichick, as well as some under the radar coaches who deserve some credit. =

Plus, The Athletic’s Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer stop by for an Indianapolis Colts Team Visit to discuss the team’s potential to win the AFC South, the job Matt Eberflus has done with the defense, Frank Reich’s faith in Philip Rivers at quarterback, how far they could go in the playoffs this season, who might be the team’s starting QB next season and beyond, and much more.

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The AFC playoff picture takes shape, Jalen Hurts ignites the Eagles, Washington’s defense dominates, Colts, Saints, Vikings & more in our week 14 reaction Dec 14, 2020

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After a crazy week 14 in the NFL, we now have a clearer picture of which teams have a chance to make a postseason run. Could the Bills give the Chiefs a run for their money? Join The Athletic's Robert Mays and Nate Tice as they cover all the biggest headlines of the weekend, including the Colts win over the Raiders, Jalen Hurts providing the Eagles with a spark, Chase Young and the Washington defense dominating, losing faith in the Vikings, Saints talk, analyzing Aaron Rodgers and more.

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Week 14 DFS plays, and picks against the spread Dec 11, 2020

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On this episode of The Athletic Football Show, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down the Week 14 DFS slate. They discuss an abundance of attractive players across the three major positions priced between two $7,000 and $7,700, Dalvin Cook vs. Derrick Henry vs. Davante Adams, the lack of cheap pivots at quarterback, and more.

Later, Beller and Vic Tafur run through the slate from a gambling standpoint, highlighting their favorite picks against the spread. The guys are going head-to-head in three games, including marquee matchups between the Bills and Steelers, and Vikings and Buccaneers. They also dive into Packers-Lions, Saints-Eagles, Chiefs-Dolphins, and a whole lot more.

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AFC playoff race heats up, what's at stake for Doug Pederson and examining the Bills' offense with Ted Nguyen in our week 14 preview Dec 10, 2020

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The Athletic’s Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones break down a stacked week 14 slate in the AFC as the playoff race heats up. Should we have concern about the Steelers? Is Monday night a must-win for the Ravens? What do we really know about the Raiders? They answer those questions and more.

Later in the show, they discuss how the Dolphins’ defense squares up against the Chiefs’ offense and how much is at stake for Doug Pederson.

Finally, Ted Nguyen joins the show to dissect the Bills’ offense.

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