Third and Long

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Jaguars’ Bounceback, Ja’Marr Chase Suspension & Myles Garrett Greatness Nov 25, 2025

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#1 Pick Travon Walker: Georgia Dominance, Kirby Smart & NFL Edge Rushers Nov 25, 2025

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Colts’ Resurgence, Justin Fields Debate & Myles Garrett’s Domination Nov 25, 2025

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Should The NFL Allow Scuffles? | NFL MVP Debate & The New York Giants Nov 25, 2025

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Jaguars Beat Chiefs, Stefon Diggs' Revenge & Michael Bennett’s Tiny Shoulder Pads 😂 Oct 12, 2025

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00:00 Intro 00:21 - Arik & Mike On-Cam Intro + Checking In 02:20 - The Importance of Sports Psychologists 09:28 - Mike Goes Back to Seattle 13:40 - Tiny Shoulder Pads 17:45 - Mike vs a Knee Brace 20:08 - Jags are Clutch 23:56 - Arik reacts to Jags Primetime Win Over Chiefs 28:38 - Trevor Lawrence is Progressing! 30:55 - Locking in vs Mahomes Late + s/o DUVAL 36:15 - OGs Report Card 42:36 - The Bengals Trade for Joe Flacco 47:35 - Stefon Diggs is Thriving 50:37 - OBJ's Star 54:03 - Welcome to the League, Dillon Gabriel 57:41 - More OBJ Suspension Talk 1:00:39 - Jonathan Gannon / Emari Demarcado Reaction 1:06:15 - Athletes Commentating Across Sports + Raiders Convo 1:14:11 - Truck Drivers of Week 5 1:20:16 - Outro

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ARIK ARMSTEAD’S RETURN TO SF, RUSSELL WILSON BENCHED & MAHOMES HITS 250 TDs Oct 02, 2025

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0:00 - Opening

0:40 - Mike Introduction

1:25 - Mike and Arik Catch Up

2:40 - Being parents and time moving too fast

6:20 - Arik’s return To San Francisco

10:20 - Should players have tributes?

13:15 - Arik’s revenge game. How should revenge be served?

18:00 - OG’s Report Card

19:40 - Jaguars @ Niners Game Recap

21:00 - What makes this Jaguars defense so special?

24:20 - How a new coach affects culture

25:25 - Liam Cohen and Robert Saleh exchange words

27:20 - Jaguars shift in culture

29:40 - How much does a slow start affect a team?

32:00 - Jaxson Dart and the Giants trending upward

35:00 - Richard Sherman’s comments on Russell Wilson

36:00 - Can you play your way out of the Hall of Fame?

38:38 - SoFi pumping in crowd noise and loudest NFL Stadiums

40:25 - Truck Drivers of the Week

45:50 - Arik looks ahead to MNF against the Chiefs

48:00 - BONUS SEGMENT Mike on the Mic

About Third & Long:

A weekly NFL masterclass, reimagined. Third and Long takes fans beyond the headlines with Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Arik Armstead and Super Bowl champion Michael Bennett. Each week, Arik and Mike break down the biggest moments from the Jaguars’ season, grade performances, and offer raw, unfiltered insight into life in the league. From the trenches to the locker room, get the player’s perspective on the NFL’s highest-stakes action.

#ThirdAndLong #ArikArmstead #MichaelBennett #Jaguars #NFL #NFLPodcast #Podcast #AthletePodcast #SportsPodcast

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JOE BURROW INJURY TALK, WEEK 2 REACTION, NEW ERA OF THIRD & LONG Oct 02, 2025

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00:00 – Opening banter & handling losses 00:21 – Arik welcomes fans to Season 3 01:06 – Introducing new co-host Michael Bennett 02:05 – Bennett on Armstead’s growth on and off the field 03:18 – Mentorship, family, and life lessons from the NFL 06:00 – Why football culture often overlooks stability & family 08:30 – Brotherhood beyond the helmet & training together 12:57 – “The secret is in the dirt”: mindset & work ethic 14:33 – Bouncing back after a loss & team leadership 18:00 – Why Arik started podcasting while still playing 23:00 – Balancing being a player vs. having a podcast 29:45 – Breaking down the sack vs. Joe Burrow 33:30 – Reactions to Burrow’s injury & QB injuries in football 37:15 – The unstoppable “Tush Push” and player safety 43:45 – Old school vs. new school NFL eras 45:20 – NFL fashion talk — vests, suits, and wild pregame fits 49:05 – Previewing Jaguars vs. Texans matchup About Third & Long: A weekly NFL masterclass, reimagined. Third and Long takes fans beyond the headlines with Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Arik Armstead and Super Bowl champion Michael Bennett. Each week, Arik and Mike break down the biggest moments from the Jaguars’ season, grade performances, and offer raw, unfiltered insight into life in the league. From the trenches to the locker room, get the player’s perspective on the NFL’s highest-stakes action. #ThirdAndLong #ArikArmstead #MichaelBennett #Jaguars #NFL #NFLPodcast #Podcast #AthletePodcast #SportsPodcast

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Beating the Titans and My 5th Walter Payton Man of the Year Nomination Plus my MVP Pick Dec 12, 2024

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Stopping one of the best receivers in the league and heading to Detroit 👀 & a favorable schedule Nov 13, 2024

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Recapping our tough loss to the Vikings and why there is still lots to play for.

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Why our talent isn't converting into team success & how I find inspiration during adversity Nov 06, 2024

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Why our talent isn't converting into team success & how I find inspiration during adversity

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