Nate Tice & Charles McDonald join forces to preview some very juicy matchups ahead of an exciting Week 7 slate of NFL action. The duo start with the Houston Texans visiting the Green Bay Packers, as the two hosts tell the tale of one amazing quarterback who's being set up to succeed, and another great quarterback who's doing it despite the surrounding offensive system.

Next up is the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the San Francisco 49ers in a Super Bowl rematch, as Charles breaks down why people need to calm down about the Chiefs offense not putting up explosive numbers, and Nate explains the dilemma facing Kyle Shanahan about how to attack the Steve Spagnuolo defense.

The Baltimore Ravens head to Florida to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Charles breaks down what makes the Ravens offense so unstoppable, while Nate explains how Baker and the Bucs can keep it close.

Finally, Nate and Charles deep dive on the NFC North showdown between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings. Sam Darnold had an off-game two weeks ago, and Charles wonders if that's just his floor if he's returning to the Darnold of old. On the other side of the ball, Brian Flores has to prepare for an absolute hoss fight against the bullying Detroit offense.

The hosts wrap up with a mailbag question on their favorite superhero movies.

(3:10) Houston Texans @ Green Bay Packers

(18:30) Kansas City Chiefs @ San Francisco 49ers

(33:20) Baltimore Ravens @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

(45:35) Detroit Lions @ Minnesota Vikings

(57:30) Favorite superhero movies

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 Nate Tice & Matt Harmon give their reactions to a HUGE day of news around the NFL before dishing out takeaways from Week 6 through the lens of their top ten power rankings.

The duo start with the news that Amari Cooper has been traded to the Buffalo Bills, as both are VERY excited about what Cooper can bring to the Bills offense. Davante Adams was also traded to the New York Jets in a slightly less exciting move, but one that will no doubt help the Jets offense. In other news, Russell Wilson will reportedly get his chance to start for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Nate and Matt give their thoughts on why the (somewhat perplexing) move was made.

Later, Nate and Matt each made a top ten power rankings list separately, and they announce them live on the show before debating their biggest differences, including the Houston Texans, Green Bay Packers, Baltimore Ravens, Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings and more.

(2:15) Amari Cooper to the Bills

(9:50) Davante Adams to the Jets

(18:55) Russell Wilson will take over QB1 role in Pittsburgh

(23:55) The great power rankings debate: teams 10 through 6

(48:00) The great power rankings debate: top five teams

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Nate Tice is joined by the great Charles McDonald as the duo deep dive on their favorite matchups heading into the Week 2 NFL slate.

Nate and Charles discuss the Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots matchup where Ryan Grubb will have his first welcome to the NFL moment, Deshaun Watson trying to survive against a highly underrated Jags defense, whether or not a Tampa Bay Buccaneers team can hold up against a more talented Detroit Lions unit, Caleb Williams and the Chicago passing game trying to come alive against the Houston Texans and the one-legged Kirk Cousins offense in Atlanta facing off against an actual contender. The duo finish off with some final thoughts on how the Los Angeles Chargers and Minnesota Vikings might both be able to get their run games going on Sunday.

(3:00) Seattle Seahawks @ New England Patriots

(13:35) Cleveland Browns @ Jacksonville Jaguars

(28:15) Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Detroit Lions

(43:30) Chicago Bears @ Houston Texans

(56:55) Atlanta Falcons @ Philadelphia Eagles

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Nate Tice is joined by Matt Harmon to get some takes of both mild and spicy variety off their chest as they give their thoughts on Week 1 of NFL action. The duo go back and forth spouting their takes on Jordan Mason, the New England Patriots offense, the return of Mike Zimmer, Kirk Cousins, Joe Mixon, the New Orleans Saints offense, Bo Nix, Antonio Pierce, Dan Quinn, the Jacksonville Jaguars defense and much more.

(5:15) New York Jets @ San Francisco 49ers

(9:45) Green Bay Packers @ Philadelphia Eagles

(14:25) Pittsburgh Steelers @ Atlanta Falcons

(19:00) Arizona Cardinals @ Buffalo Bills

(24:45) Tennessee Titans @ Chicago Bears

(28:40) Minnesota Vikings @ New York Giants

(34:45) New England Patriots @ Cincinnati Bengals

(39:30) Carolina Panthers @ New Orleans Saints

(43:30) Houston Texans @ Indianapolis Colts

(48:15) Las Vegas Raiders @ Los Angeles Chargers

(52:15) Jacksonville Jaguars @ Miami Dolphins

(56:55) Dallas Cowboys @ Cleveland Browns

(1:02:15) Denver Broncos @ Seattle Seahawks

(1:06:15) Washington Commanders @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

(1:12:15) Los Angeles Rams @ Detroit Lions

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Nate Tice is joined by Charles McDonald to finally talk about some real life NFL football games. After going through their favorite responses to Charles' tweet asking for heinous NFL season predictions, the duo pick six games that have the most interesting matchups to watch in this weekend's slate, discussing all of the primetime matchups, a loaded AFC South duel, a battle for Florida and Deshaun Watson trying to survive against a loaded Dallas defense.

Later, Nate and Charles discuss all the rest of the 15 NFL matchups in Week 1 and give something to watch for in each and every game.

(1:35) Favorite heinous 2024 NFL season predictions

(5:30) Green Bay Packers @ Philadelphia Eagles

(11:45) Houston Texans @ Indianapolis Colts

(17:50) Jacksonville Jaguars @ Miami Dolphins

(24:30) Dallas Cowboys @ Cleveland Browns

(28:30) Los Angeles Rams @ Detroit Lions

(33:45) New York Jets @ San Francisco 49ers

(39:15) Rapid fire: one thing to watch in every Sunday matchup

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Nate Tice is joined by Charles McDonald and Matt Harmon to give their final predictions ahead of the 2024 NFL season, including awards like MVP and rookies of the year, division winners, Super Bowl champs and more.

The trio start off with their picks for Offensive & Defensive Player of the Year (one chalky and one dark horse), as Ceedee Lamb is the favorite, but Charles likes Nico Collins as a dark horse. For Offensive & Defensive Rookie of the Year, the trio discuss Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Byron Murphy, Dallas Turner, Blake Corum and more. The hosts have three different answers for Coach of the Year and Comeback Player of the Year before moving on to MVP, where Matt likes C.J. Stroud to take a big year two leap, and Charles gets as chalky as you can get.

Later, Nate, Charles and Matt move on to their division winners and playoff teams, as they agree on every AFC division winner but disagree on some key NFC divisions. All three have the Kansas City Chiefs making the Super Bowl, but the NFC teams are all different. Nate gives the Green Bay Packers as his Super Bowl champ.

(4:40) Offensive & Defensive Player of the Year

(15:25) Offensive & Defensive Rookie of the Year, Comeback Player of the Year

(34:15) Coach of the Year

(38:55) Most Valuable Player

(46:20) Division winners & Super Bowl champs

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Nate Tice and Matt Harmon join forces to preview every team in the NFC. For each team they discuss win totals, give a player to watch and try to predict why each team could under- or over-perform expectations this season.

The duo start with the loaded NFC North, as Matt pushes back on Nate's Sam Darnold hype, Nate loves the Chicago and Detroit defenses and both are very optimistic about the Green Bay offense.

Next up is the NFC West, as Nate continues his praise of the Arizona offense, both express optimism about the Seattle Seahawks and concern regarding San Francisco and Los Angeles.

For the NFC East, Matt is completely out on the Washington defense but likes the New York defense a lot, and both reluctantly take the over for the Dallas Cowboys and comfortably take the over for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Last up is the NFC South, where Carolina still has a long way to go, New Orleans is a mess, Tampa Bay is Nate's team of the summer and the Atlanta Falcons are probably being overrated.

(2:50) NFC North: Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions

(29:05) NFC West: Arizona Cardinals, Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers

(53:25) NFC East: Washington Commanders, New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles

(1:21:20) NFC South: Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Atlanta Falcons

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Nate Tice and Charles McDonald join forces to preview every team in the AFC. For each team they discuss win totals, give a player to watch and try to predict why each team could under- or over-perform expectations this season.

After discussing why the Georgia Bulldog championship-winning defense has underperformed so far in the NFL, Nate and Charles dive into why they are hyped about the AFC South, as Nate predicts that all four teams will go over their win totals. They're especially curious about the Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts.

The AFC West looks worse than it has in years past, and both expect the Kansas City Chiefs to get plenty of easy wins against their division rivals.

The AFC East is up next, as Nate thinks Drake Maye should start immediately for the New England Patriots, and that the Buffalo Bills have an underrated run game.

Finally, the AFC North looks to be an absolute bloodbath, as each team has major question marks that could slow them down, but the talent on all four rosters is too good to ignore.

(2:20) What happened to the national champion Georgia defense?

(10:30) AFC South: Tennessee Titans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans

(51:05) AFC West: Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs

(1:16:20) AFC East: New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets and Buffalo Bills

(1:42:45) AFC North: Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens

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Nate Tice and Charles McDonald come to you live from Yahoo Studios in Los Angeles to finally get some takes off their chest. The duo start with some more preseason takeaways they forgot to mention last episode and debating over Tom Brady's quarterback rankings before getting into their takes. Nate and Charles cover broadcaster salaries, Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals, the Dallas Cowboys, the New York Jets offense, Jameis Winston and the Cleveland Browns and the Minnesota Vikings' playoff hopes. The two finish things off by diving deep on Nate's 2025 preseason big board, where he gives his top 40 draft-eligible players in college football to watch this season.

(2:30) More of Nate's preseason standouts

(8:05) Tom Brady's top four QBs: agree or disagree?

(12:10) Broadcasters don't matter as much as networks think they do

(16:00) Is Joe Burrow cooked?

(20:10) Cowboys could make the Super Bowl or miss the playoffs

(24:45) Jets offense could be top five

(29:35) Jameis Winston will be the Browns starter by the end of the season

(32:20) Vikings can/will make the playoffs this season

(36:40) Nate's preseason 2025 big board

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Nate Tice and Charles McDonald join forces to give their top breakout candidates to keep an eye on for the 2024 NFL season. The duo start with their takeaways from Week 2 of preseason action, as they discuss the Michael Penix Jr. debacle, Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, Brian Thomas Jr. and more impressive rookies.

Nate and Charles move onto their breakout candidates to watch, starting with the bigger, more obvious names like Drake London, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Tre McBride, Derek Stingley Jr. and more before moving on to the less obvious, "hipster" candidates and unsung heroes like Keanu Benton, Alim McNeil, Roy Lopez, Joey Porter Jr, Tyrique Stephenson, Charles Cross, Bernhard Raimann and more.

Nate finishes off the show by diving into his preseason 2025 Big Board for the 2025 NFL Draft, which drops later this week. Nate goes through his top ten and Charles discusses a few of the more interesting picks.

(3:30) Preseason Week 2 takeaways: top rookie performers

(26:30) Obvious breakout candidates

(42:30) Obscure hipster breakout candidates

(59:30) Nate's preseason 2025 big board sneak peek

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Nate Tice and Charles McDonald answer questions submitted by listeners ahead of the 2024 NFL season. The duo kick things off with the news that Matt Judon has been traded to the Atlanta Falcons to shore up their pass rush, and Jordan Phillips has been traded to the Dallas Cowboys to give Mike Zimmer the nose tackle he requires.

Next, Nate and Tice tackle questions from listeners on ascending NFL coaches, how to counter the Mike Macdonald defense, Brian Thomas Jr, the 1990 New England Patriots, offensive line play, players that signal a team's identity shift, Bo Nix, Tom Telesco, Michael Penix Jr. and the Falcons, the Indianapolis Colts, the New York Giants offense and flag football in the Olympics.

(2:10) Matt Judon and Jordan Phillips trade analysis

(8:00) Who are some ascending NFL coaches around the league?

(11:20) How will teams counter the Mike Macdonald defense?

(16:00) How will Brian Thomas Jr fit with the Jacksonville Jaguars?

(20:10) What modern tactics would you bring to a struggling 1990s football team?

(24:45) How does being a "physical freak" translate for offensive linemen?

(30:20) Who are some players that signal a team's changing identity?

(35:40) How does Bo Nix's style mesh with Sean Payton?

(43:45) Is Tom Telesco the worst GM hire ever?

(47:00) Michael Penix Jr. and the Falcons

(55:55) Can the Colts win the AFC South?

(56:50) What is the best case scenario for the Giants offense?

(1:02:10) Flag football in the 2028 Olympics

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Nate Tice is joined by the great Charles McDonald to break down a few of the most intriguing position groups or units to watch this NFL season, whether good, interesting or primed for implosion. The duo start off the show with the news that Minnesota Vikings first-round pick J.J. McCarthy will undergo knee surgery, as the two give their (surprisingly positive) thoughts on presumed Week 1 starter Sam Darnold.

Next, Nate and Charles give their two units to watch that should impress this season: the Chicago Bears back seven and the Detroit Lions secondary, both improved over last season.

The most interesting units to keep an eye on are the Green Bay Packers defensive front, the New York Jets offensive line, the San Francisco 49ers defensive backs and the new additions to the Kansas City Chiefs offense.

Some unit groups already look like they're ready to implode before our eyes this season. Nate and Charles highlight (lowlight?) the Atlanta Falcons defense, the Jacksonville Jaguars offensive line and the Cincinnati Bengals defensive line.

The duo finish off the show with a lightning round of their favorite individual performances from Week 1 of NFL preseason action.

(3:30) J.J. McCarthy to undergo knee surgery

(10:20) Chicago Bears & Detroit Lions both have very underrated secondaries

(21:45) Most interesting units: Green Bay Packers, New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs

(47:05) Implosion candidates: Atlanta Falcons defense, Jacksonville Jaguars offense, Cincinnati Bengals defensive line

(1:01:40) Preseason standout performances

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Nate Tice & Charles McDonald join forces to look ahead to Week 6 of NFL action and answer mailbag questions from listeners.

Nate and Charles start with some key Week 6 matchups as they analyze each one through the lens of the rookie starting quarterbacks. The duo give their thoughts on whether Jayden Daniels can keep up in a shootout with Lamar Jackson, what to expect in Drake Maye's first start, how Bo Nix and the elite Denver defense are both starting to click and what to expect from Spencer Rattler in the Shanahan-style New Orleans offense.

Next, Nate and Charles discuss a few other games on their mind, including a hoss fight in Green Bay and the Dallas Cowboys entering yet another prove-it game.

Later, the two hosts open up the mailbag and answer listener-submitted questions on Jordan Love and Matt LaFleur, Jalen Hurts' future, how the tight end position is changing, why Younghoe Koo kicks like that and much more.

(2:25) Washington Commanders @ Baltimore Ravens

(10:10) Houston Texans @ New England Patriots

(19:30) Los Angeles Chargers @ Denver Broncos

(25:10) Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ New Orleans Saints

(30:10) Arizona Cardinals @ Green Bay Packers

(35:20) Detroit Lions @ Dallas Cowboys

(39:15) Mailbag: answering listener-submitted questions

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Nate Tice is joined by the great Charles McDonald to determine the "friskiest" NFL teams this season. Nate and Charles start by defining "frisky" as any team with a win total below 9 games that will be a tough out for any opponent. The duo highlight the Arizona Cardinals and Tennessee Titans as the friskiest of the bunch, before highlighting why people might be sleeping on the Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Nate and Charles finish off the show with two "reverse frisky" teams (teams with a sub-9 win total that deserve to be even lower): the Los Angeles Chargers, who are still at least a year away, and the Washington Commanders, who have built a comparatively small and slow roster that doesn't appear ready to beat many NFL teams this season.

(3:20) The Arizona Cardinals will surprise people this year

(12:30) The Tennessee Titans added a ton of good players

(22:55) The Seattle Seahawks are being slept on

(28:00) The New England Patriots are not the worst team in the league

(37:55) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers brought back all their good players

(46:10) The Los Angeles Chargers are at least a year away

(53:40) What are the Washington Commanders doing?

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With Week 1 of NFL preseason action right around the corner, Nate Tice and Matt Harmon share which NFL teams need to have a prove-it season in 2024.

They open up with Level 1 of which teams or players should be the least worried, featuring the Steelers offense, Sean McDermott following a lot of staff turnover, and Sean Payton after completely blowing up the Broncos offense. They move onto Level 2, discussing the teams that are in the most danger of needing to hit the reset button next year. Harmon and Tice dissect the entire underperforming NFC South, Aaron Rodgers coming off of an Achilles injury, and the Jaguars coaching staff needing to maximize Trevor Lawrence. They wrap with Level 3: Threat Level Midnight. This category focuses on Rashod Bateman needing to finally break out, Calvin Ridley after getting a huge contract and two hot seat head coaches.

Harmon and Tice close out the show with a brief thought on the over coverage of Brandon Ayiuk's trade situation.

(2:20) What is the Steelers offensive identity?

(11:45) Can Sean McDermott win with his new defense?

(16:50) What is Sean Payton's vision for the Broncos?

(26:15) The entire NFC South has a lot to prove

(49:30) Is Aaron Rodgers the same QB he once was?

(53:25) What are the Jaguars doing offensively?

(57:30) Will Rashod Bateman ever break out?

(1:01:30) Was Calvin Ridley worth the huge contract?

(1:04:55) Are Nick Sirianni & Mike McCarthy on the hot seat?

(1:11:50) The Brandon Aiyuk trade saga

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It's only August 1st and things are already looking charger-y for the Los Angeles Chargers. Justin Herbert is in a walking boot for the next two weeks, following a plantar fascia diagnosis on Thursday afternoon, so Nate Tice and Charles McDonald kick off the episode with the latest bad omen for the team that just can never seem to catch a break.

Later, after discussing the new contract for Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs, arguably the most successful tackle product from the 2020 draft class, the guys return to the sour note and share the teams, players and general football things that make them the saddest entering the 2024 season. Both Russell Wilson's current team (the Pittsburgh Steelers) and his former team (the Denver Broncos) make the cut, as well as both teams Derek Carr has suited up for in the Las Vegas Raiders and New Orleans Saints. Who else is making Nate and Charles sad as football season approaches? Give the episode a listen to find out.

(3:06) - Justin Herbert dealing with a foot injury

(5:34) - Tristan Wirfs secures the bag, remembering the 2020 NFL draft's round 1 OTs

(12:43) - Things that make us want to cry: The Pittsburgh Steelers offense with Russell Wilson

(17:44) - New Orleans Saints offensive line

(23:46) - Everything about the Denver Broncos

(29:14) - Las Vegas Raiders QB situation

(34:17) - The quarterback "discourse"

(40:58) - Wednesday NFL games

(44:06) - Get off my astroturf!

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The NFL preseason is just days away and the 2024 season right around the corner, but Nate Tice and Matt Harmon have been stewing with some half-baked NFL takes they've been tinkering with off-season.

After kicking off the podcast discussing a pair of quarterback extensions in the deals for Tua Tagovailoa and Jordan Love, the guys open up their notebooks from the offseason and share some theories that are not quite ready for the primetime, but may prove right by the time this season is over: the Los Angeles Chargers offense may not be as bad as it seems, the Tennessee Titans might be better than this divisional foe this season and a wild NFC West playoff prediction.

(4:15) - Tua Tagovailoa's extension & the Miami Dolphins' ceiling

(10:01) - Jordan Love extended in Green Bay with young group of pass-catchers

(23:45) - Half-Take 1: LA Chargers offense won't be as bad as you think

(32:11) - Half-Take 2: Titans offense will be better than the Jaguars offense

(41:11) - Half-Take 3: Diontae Johnson was the best acquisition of the offseason

(47:58) - Half-Take 4: Bijan Robinson will be offensive player of the year

(52:28) - Half-Take 5: Ken Dorsey as the Cleveland Browns OC signals...something

(1:01:43) - Half-Take 6: Seattle Seahawks will make the playoffs

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On today's episode of Football 301, Nate Tice and Charles McDonald look ahead to the 2024 season and predict which teams will finish with the top 10 defenses in the NFL.

Can the New York Giants' defense be carried by its defensive line? Will the Baltimore Ravens' new faces in their secondary and linebacking core keep them at the top? Are the New England Patriots built perfectly for Jerod Mayo to hit the ground running in year 1? Is Mike Zimmer the right man to lead the Dallas Cowboys' aggressive secondary and athletic front 7? All of that and more is answered on today's show.

(1:51) Jacksonville Jaguars

(7:38) New York Giants

(11:33) Las Vegas Raiders

(15:25) Chicago Bears

(21:02) Dallas Cowboys

(26:18) San Francisco 49ers

(30:33) Baltimore Ravens

(36:48) Kansas City Chiefs

(40:12) New England Patriots

(44:01) New York Jets

(51:40) Cleveland Browns

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On this inaugural episode of Football 301, Yahoo Sports NFL analysts Nate Tice, Matt Harmon & Charles McDonald look ahead to the 2024 season and try to predict which teams will finish in the top ten of DVOA rankings by the end of the year.

Can Kirk Cousins and a new coaching staff elevate the Atlanta Falcons into being a top offense? Will a below average Baltimore Ravens offensive line hamper the offensive firepower of Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry? Can a revitalized Los Angeles Rams offense crack the top 3 with the one-two punch of Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua catching passes from Matt Stafford? But really, is next season shaping up to be a battle of last year's conference champs, the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers?

(3:20) - Buffalo Bills

(13:20) - Atlanta Falcons

(17:45) - Philadelphia Eagles

(21:05) - Indianapolis Colts

(23:45) - Baltimore Ravens

(29:55) - Green Bay Packers

(35:30) - Cincinnati Bengals

(40:20) - Los Angeles Rams

(45:15) - Houston Texans

(50:25) - Miami Dolphins

(54:15) - Detroit Lions

(59:50) - Kansas City Chiefs

(64:45) - San Francisco 49ers

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On this *preview episode* of Football 301, Nate Tice is joined by co-hosts Matt Harmon & Charles McDonald to share three (and a half) wild football takes ahead of the 2024 season. Chris Olave can do – what? Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys are going to draft – who? Anthony Richardson is going to – excuse me?

The premiere episode of Football 301 drops on Wednesday, July 24th and will continue every Tuesday/Thursday through the NFL season.

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Football 301, a new NFL podcast from Yahoo Sports with Nate Tice, Matt Harmon & Charles McDonald launches on Wednesday, July 24th. Subscribe now in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or watch the show on YouTube.com/YahooSports

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Nate Tice is joined by Matt Harmon to give their takeaways from NFL Week 5 and deep dive on some underperforming NFL offenses & defenses to decide if they're broken beyond repair — or just need a patch job.

After giving their thoughts on the Kansas City Chiefs beating the New Orleans Saints on Monday night, Nate and Matt discuss what led to the New York Jets firing head coach Robert Saleh, including the power dynamic between Aaron Rodgers and Saleh, the Jets' 2014-style offense, getting bamboozled by Brian Flores and more, before determining if there's anything that could save the Jets' season (no, it's not Davante Adams).

Next, Nate and Matt go under the hood on some other underperforming units and try to determine potential fixes, including the Buffalo Bills offense, the Cincinnati Bengals defense, the whole San Francisco 49ers team, the Cleveland Browns and the Dallas Cowboys.

(3:05) Chiefs vs. Saints takeaways

(9:40) Jets fire Robert Saleh: the problem with the Rodgers era

(26:30) Is the Bills offense broken?

(39:05) Is the Bengals defense broken?

(47:50) Are the 49ers broken?

(55:20) Are the Browns broken?

(1:03:30) Are the Cowboys broken?

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Nate Tice and Charles McDonald preview the most interesting NFL matchups of Week 5. The Houston Texans host the Buffalo Bills but will it ultimately be a QB vs. QB battle? The New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings are headed overseas to play in London in a Sam Darnold “revenge game” and just how worried are we about the Dallas Cowboys’ defense going up against the Pittsburgh Steelers?

Then, it’s a way-too-early 2025 mock draft as Nate & Charles give their top 10 picks. How early are they taking some of college football’s brightest stars like Colorado’s Travis Hunter & Shedeur Sanders, Miami’s Cam Ward, and more?

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(3:18) Buffalo Bills @ Houston Texans

(17:06) New Orleans Saints @ Kansas City Chiefs

(27:03) New York Jets @ Minnesota Vikings

(36:39) Dallas Cowboys defense wellness check

(42:11) 2025 NFL mock draft

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Nate Tice and Matt Harmon join forces to do a deep dive on all eight division leaders at the one quarter mark of the 2024 NFL season and determine their confidence level in each team to win the division when all is said and done. The duo start with the two Monday night games, as the Miami Dolphins look extremely concerning without Tua and the Detroit Lions offense has found its bread and butter.

Nate and Matt move on to division leader deep dives and start with every division in the NFC as they discuss how sustainable Sam Darnold's start is, their faith in Mike Macdonald's defense, why Jayden Daniels is clicking so well in D.C. and much more. Next up is every division leader in the AFC as the duo go back and forth on George Pickens and Nico Collins' fantastic starts to the season, why Andy Reid's passing offense might be a little overrated, whether or not to be concerned about the Buffalo Bills and more.

(3:00) Tennessee Titans and Detroit Lions get Monday night wins

(16:45) Minnesota Vikings lead the NFC North

(25:15) Tampa Bay Buccaneers lead the NFC South

(32:45) Seattle Seahawks lead the NFC West

(38:20) Washington Commanders lead the NFC East

(47:30) Pittsburgh Steelers lead the AFC North

(55:05) Houston Texans lead the AFC South

(1:03:55) Kansas City Chiefs lead the AFC West

(1:09:15) Buffalo Bills lead the AFC East

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Nate Tice and Charles McDonald join forces to preview the best, most interesting and sloppiest matchups ahead of Week 4 of NFL action. The duo start with in-depth previews of the three premiere matchups as they attempt to determine if Geno Smith can keep his hot streak alive against a dangerous Detroit Lions defense, if the Green Bay Packers defense can start catching some of Sam Darnold's inaccurate throws and whether or not the Baltimore Ravens D can stop a humming Buffalo team that hasn't been slowed down yet this season.

Next, Nate and Charles enter Four-Minute Offense to analyze a couple key matchups to keep an eye on, including a hoss fight in Indianapolis and Jalen Hurts against a Tampa Bay defense that's given him fits in the past.

The hosts wrap up with "Slop Watch," where they give you a reason to watch a game you might otherwise turn off, including a chess match in Chicago, the Arizona Cardinals trying to stop Jayden Daniels and a New England Patriots team that just might have the juice to keep it close against the San Francisco 49ers.

(2:40) Seattle Seahawks @ Detroit Lions

(11:45) Minnesota Vikings @ Green Bay Packers

(21:40) Buffalo Bills @ Baltimore Ravens

(33:30) Pittsburgh Steelers @ Indianapolis Colts

(40:20) Philadelphia Eagles @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

(46:15) Los Angeles Rams @ Chicago Bears

(50:55) Washington Commanders @ Arizona Cardinals

(54:05) New England Patriots @ San Francisco 49ers

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Nate Tice is joined by Charles McDonald to give their thoughts and takeaways from Week 3 of NFL action. The duo start by recapping the Monday night games and discussing just how bad the Cincinnati Bengals defense is, and what's going right with the Buffalo Bills that's allowed them to cruise to a 3-0 start — including a dominant win over the Jacksonville Jaguars last night.

Next, Nate and Charles deep dive on the rest of the 3-0 teams and try to determine what's going right and how good each team is. They dialogue on the Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs.

Later, the hosts take a look at some struggling players and teams and determine how concerned we should be. Nate outlines what's broken about the Dallas Cowboys defense, whether the Caleb Williams and Anthony Richardson panic is overblown and how teams are attacking the San Francisco 49ers defense.

(2:30) Monday night recap: Bills dominate, Jaguars & Bengals look lost

(22:50) Dissecting what's going right with every 3-0 team

(53:25) What's going wrong with the Cowboys & 49ers D, young QBs

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Nate Tice is joined by Charles McDonald to discuss their favorite matchups to watch for NFL Week 3. The duo start with the Los Angeles Chargers against the Pittsburgh Steelers, as Jim Harbaugh will face his first real test for his run-first offense. Next up the New Orleans Saints take on the Philadelphia Eagles, and Charles wonders if Philly can make OC Clint Kubiak actually think on the fly. C.J. Stroud vs. Brian Flores' Minnesota defense will be a great matchup to watch, and Derek Stingley Jr. vs. Justin Jefferson on the other side is must-see TV. The Arizona Cardinals have to face a real NFL offensive line this week in the Detroit Lions, and the Cardinals defense is doing some interesting stuff pre-play.

Nate and Charles finish up with some four-minute offense, as the Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys compete in the "you good?" bowl, and the Atlanta Falcons try to improve on their Week 2 performance by taking on the Kansas City Chiefs.

(3:35) Los Angeles Chargers @ Pittsburgh Steelers

(19:45) Philadelphia Eagles @ New Orleans Saints

(33:50) Houston Texans @ Minnesota Vikings

(43:45) Detroit Lions @ Arizona Cardinals

(55:35) Four-minute offense: Ravens @ Cowboys, Chiefs @ Falcons

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Nate Tice is joined by Matt Harmon to look back at a few of their takes from before the season started and decide whether to stay, fold or double down after two weeks of NFL action.

The duo fire off their own takes at each other and go back and forth on the Carolina Panthers (and the Bryce Young benching), Aidan Hutchinson, Joe Burrow, the playoff hopes for the Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Rams, New York Giants, Chicago Bears, Indianapolis Colts and Seattle Seahawks and more.

Nate and Matt wrap up the show with a rookie wide receiver check-in as they evaluate the performances through two weeks of Brian Thomas Jr, Xavier Worthy, Rome Odunze, Marvin Harrison Jr and Keon Coleman.

(2:35) Diontae Johnson was the most crucial addition of the entire offseason

(9:35) Vikings will make the playoffs

(16:25) Aidan Hutchinson will win Defensive Player of the Year

(20:55) Joe Burrow might be cooked

(27:10) Rams will finish last in the NFC West

(31:40) Giants will get the first overall pick with a top ten defense

(40:10) Bears will make the playoffs

(46:50) Colts & Seahawks are playoff teams

(55:10) Rookie wide receiver check-ins

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Nate Tice is joined by the great Matt Harmon as the duo decide whether or not they're buying the biggest storylines and narratives to emerge from Week 7 of NFL action. After establishing Matt's new nickname as "Dr. Receiver," Nate and Matt dive into the first buy-sell of the day: does Russell Wilson unlock the Pittsburgh Steelers offense? The hosts also discuss what's wrong with Anthony Richardson and whether or not he'd benefit from sitting and Drake Maye's solid start to his career.

Later, Nate and Matt continue with buying or selling storylines by discussing the Chicago Bears offense, the Washington Commanders, whether it's time to panic over Marvin Harrison Jr, the Green Bay Packers improvements on defense and the Denver Broncos and whether or not they can sneak into the playoffs.

(2:55) - Does Russell Wilson unlock the Steelers offense?

(8:55) - What's going on with Anthony Richardson?

(19:20) - Can Drake Maye keep up the hot start?

(29:50) - Is the Bears offense about to take off?

(38:25) - Can the Commanders keep it up?

(47:35) - Is it time to panic over Marvin Harrison Jr?

(58:10) - Packers defensive improvements

(1:05:55) - Can the Broncos sneak into the playoffs?

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Nate Tice is joined by Charles McDonald to preview the Week 8 slate of NFL games, highlighting the two biggest matchups and giving out one thing to watch for the rest of the particularly sloppy Sunday slate. Nate and Charles start with the Buffalo Bills heading to Seattle, as they break down how the Bills run game can take off in this game and the one interesting thing that the Seattle Seahawks offense and the Bills defense have in common.

Next up is the Chicago Bears taking on the Washington Commanders (who may be without Jayden Daniels), and the duo discuss what's lead to Caleb Williams figuring it out so fast and whether or not the Commanders run game can keep rolling against a nasty Bears defense.

The hosts move on to the rest of the Sunday slate and give one thing to watch in each game, leading to conversations on Jim Harbaugh's run game, Tua Tagovailoa, why the Tennessee Titans defense is actually really good, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers creamsicle uniforms and much more before finishing off the show with a mailbag question on the best role players in the NFL.

(2:20) Buffalo Bills @ Seattle Seahawks

(13:40) Chicago Bears @ Washington Commanders

(25:50) One thing to watch in every game

(57:45) What makes a great NFL role player?

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Nate Tice and Matt Harmon join forces to react to the latest breaking NFL news and give their eight favorite things they saw from Week 8. Nate and Matt start with the news that Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is being benched, as both hosts wonder if this is a short-term move to protect the team or a longer-term one that could set the Richardson's development back. In other news, Stefon Diggs will be out for the remainder of the season, prompting questions over their offense, and Diontae Johnson was traded to the Baltimore Ravens, which gives Baltimore an additional capable receiving option.

Nate and Matt spend the rest of the show trading favorite things they saw from Week 8. The duo cover the emergence of Marvin Harrison Jr, Matt's boarding of the Pittsburgh Steelers hype train, the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles offenses taking steps forward, the Herbert to McConkey connection and much more.

(1:30) Is benching Anthony Richardson the right move?

(15:50) Stefon Diggs out for the season

(19:55) Diontae Johnson traded to the Baltimore Ravens

(24:30) Favorite things we saw in Week 8

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Nate Tice is joined by Charles McDonald to give their thoughts and analysis on the two biggest games of Week 9, one thing to watch in six other games and the top prospects in Nate's latest 2025 NFL big board. The duo kick things off with the Denver Broncos visiting the Baltimore Ravens as Nate and Charles discuss why this game should be a lot closer than people think. The Green Bay Packers host a red-hot Detroit Lions team that will provide their biggest challenge to date, and Nate and Charles do a deep dive on each side of the ball.

Next, the two hosts give one thing to watch in six different games this weekend, as Charles has a gameplan for the Atlanta Falcons against the Dallas Cowboys, thoughts on the Philadelphia Eagles and a prediction for how many times a slop watch Carolina Panthers game will be shown Redzone. Nate is excited for the Washington Commanders to take on the New York Giants defense, the Miami Dolphins trying to get going against Buffalo and the ultimate Nate Tice matchup in the Arizona Cardinals and an ansty Chicago Bears team.

Nate and Charles wrap up with Nate's analysis on his latest 2025 big board as he ranks the strongest prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft class, and Nate answers a mailbag question on the difference between wide receiver positions.

(2:50) Denver Broncos @ Baltimore Ravens

(16:50) Detroit Lions @ Green Bay Packers

(30:50) Dallas Cowboys @ Atlanta Falcons

(33:15) Miami Dolphins @ Buffalo Bills

(35:40) Jacksonville Jaguars @ Philadelphia Eagles

(38:40) Chicago Bears @ Arizona Cardinals

(44:05) New Orleans Saints @ Carolina Panthers

(46:35) Washington Commanders @ New York Giants

(49:20) Nate's 2025 big board

(1:03:20) Mailbag question of the week

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Nate Tice is joined by Matt Harmon to give their instant reactions and analysis for every major trade after a wild NFL trade deadline before diving into their favorite (and least favorite) things they saw in Week 9 of NFL action.

The duo start off with the eight biggest trades from trade deadline day, as they give thumbs up or down on every transaction, including Marshon Lattimore to the Washington Commanders, Mike Williams to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Za'Darius Smith to the Detroit Lions, Jonathan Mingo to the Dallas Cowboys and more.

Later, Nate and Matt dive into their six favorite (and two least favorite) things they saw in Week 9. Matt highlights Liam Coen and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the New York Jets passing game and the Los Angeles Chargers defense, while Nate highlights the Detroit Lions, Bijan Robinson and the new faces showing up big on the Los Angeles Rams and Philadelphia Eagles defenses. Matt is upset about the Jermaine Burton saga, while Nate is flabbergasted at the Shane Waldron Chicago Bears offense.

(2:10) Trade deadline instant analysis: thumbs up or down

(32:45) Liam Coen is crushing it

(41:30) Lions are juggernauts

(49:05) Jets passing game came alive

(53:30) Bijan Robinson

(58:15) Chargers defense is scary

(1:05:15) New faces on Rams & Eagles defenses show up big

(1:12:10) Least favorite things from Week 9

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Nate Tice is joined by Charles McDonald as they look ahead to Week 10 of the NFL season by deep diving on the biggest matchup of the weekend and giving one thing to watch in every single game.

Nate and Charles start with the Detroit Lions taking on the Houston Texans on Sunday night, as it's hard to see how Houston can stop the Lions from dominating both sides of the ball, but Nate points out that having Joe Mixon on the field makes a big difference. Both predict a Lions win, but there is a scenario where C.J. Stroud can play enough hero ball to keep it close.

Next, Nate and Charles give one thing to watch for every Week 10 matchup as they get into the one interesting matchup in the Munich game, a big rookie quarterback battle, the Pope sending encouraging words to the New Orleans Saints, how Bo Nix can beat the Spagnuolo defense, Jayden Daniels vs. Mike Tomlin, how Aaron Rodgers will attack the Arizona defense and much more.

Nate finishes up with a mailbag question on the Los Angeles Chargers run game as he takes a closer look at the offense in its first year under Jim Harbaugh.

(4:35) Detroit Lions @ Houston Texans

(20:25) New York Giants @ Carolina Panthers

(26:10) New England Patriots @ Chicago Bears

(31:10) Atlanta Falcons @ New Orleans Saints

(34:55) Buffalo Bills @ Indianapolis Colts

(38:15) San Francisco 49ers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

(42:25) Denver Broncos @ Kansas City Chiefs

(47:30) Tennessee Titans @ Los Angeles Chargers

(51:20) Minnesota Vikings @ Jacksonville Jaguars

(53:15) Philadelphia Eagles @ Dallas Cowboys

(57:25) New York Jets @ Arizona Cardinals

(1:01:30) Pittsburgh Steelers @ Washington Commanders

(1:06:40) Miami Dolphins @ Los Angeles Rams

(1:12:20) What's wrong with the Chargers run game?

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Nate Tice and Charles McDonald kick off this monster episode by previewing the biggest matchups of an enticing Week 11 slate of NFL games by giving one (or two or three) things to watch in each. Later, Nate is joined by the Athletic's draft guru himself Dane Brugler to deep dive on the 2025 NFL Draft. The duo give strengths and weaknesses of the class and favorite players at each position before diving into their latest big boards and comparing key prospects to keep an eye on.

Nate and Charles start off the show with the five biggest games of Week 11, as they discuss how the Pittsburgh Steelers can beat the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, how Patrick Mahomes will attack the Buffalo Bills two-high defense, what to watch for when Joe Burrow takes on Jesse Minter's fierce Los Angeles Chargers defense, how the Atlanta Falcons can beat the Denver Broncos and whether or not the Chicago Bears can rise to the challenge against the rival Green Bay Packers.

Next, the Athletic's Dane Brugler joins Nate to deep dive into the 2025 NFL Draft class. The duo start off by breaking down the class as a whole by position, discussing strengths and weaknesses, giving insights into an unusual quarterback class, brain-dumping on running backs and wide receivers and much more. Next, Nate and Dane compare their latest 2025 big boards by discussing players they disagreed most on, which guys they wish they could've included in their top 50, their favorite players to watch overall and more.

(2:05) Baltimore Ravens @ Pittsburgh Steelers

(8:30) Kansas City Chiefs @ Buffalo Bills

(14:45) Cincinnati Bengals @ Los Angeles Chargers

(18:20) Atlanta Falcons @ Denver Broncos

(20:50) Green Bay Packers @ Chicago Bears

(26:15) 2025 NFL Draft class overview

(1:08:15) Comparing big boards: biggest differences, favorite players

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The three man weave returns as Nate Tice is joined by Matt Harmon & Charles McDonald for a special midseason awards show. The trio check in on their preseason takes, predict true Super Bowl contenders, give their biggest surprises & disappointments so far this season and much more.

Nate, Matt and Charles kick things off with their short list of true Super Bowl contenders, as everyone has the same top four teams, but things get interesting after that. On the flip side, the hosts also predict which three NFL teams will end up with the top three picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, and they all happened to have the exact same list. The trio also give their thoughts on the Chicago Bears parting ways with OC Shane Waldron after a disastrous few weeks coming out of the bye.

Nate, Matt and Charles move on to their biggest surprises & disappointments on offense and defense and their standout rookies through ten weeks, breaking down the New York Jets, Washington Commanders, the Carolina Panthers wide receivers, the Dallas Cowboys defense, the Los Angeles Chargers defense and more.

Later, the three hosts wrap up the show with their favorite thing they've watched this season (Charles has some words on Antonio Pierce), looking back at preseason takes they made and either taking a victory lap or eating crow, their favorite niche players to watch and favorite coordinators and position coaches.

(2:55) Teams that can actually win the Super Bowl

(11:30) Predicting the three worst NFL teams this season

(19:10) Thoughts on Bears firing OC Shane Waldron

(25:50) Biggest surprises & disappointments: offense

(39:15) Biggest surprises & disappointments: defense

(50:20) Biggest surprises & disappointments: rookies

(58:25) Favorite thing we've watched this season

(1:07:00) Preseason take victory laps

(1:10:50) Preseason takes we want back

(1:16:00) Favorite niche players

(1:17:35 Favorite coordinators & position coaches

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Nate Tice and Matt Harmon take an in-depth look at the middle class of the NFL as they determine whether each playoff-hopeful team should be preparing for a playoff push or packing their bags.

First, the duo start with the news that the New York Jets fired their general manager Joe Douglas. This move was mostly expected, but it really puts in perspective how far this franchise has fallen from the optimism surrounding the Aaron Rodgers acquisition just two offseasons ago. Nate and Matt also discuss whether Rodgers could return (on another team) in 2025.

Moving on to some teams more deserving of attention, Nate and Matt start with teams on the bubble in the AFC playoff race, as they diagnose the Miami Dolphins, Cincinnati Bengals (both sit under 10% playoff odds), Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos and decide whether they are ready to make a playoff push or are destined for Cancun.

The NFC race is even tighter than the AFC, as Nate and Matt give their predictions on the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers before attempting to parse out a neck-and-neck NFC West that includes the Arizona Cardinals, Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams.

(3:35) Jets fire GM Joe Douglas

(10:05) Playoffs or pack it up: Dolphins

(17:05) Playoffs or pack it up: Bengals

(26:10) Playoffs or pack it up: Colts

(34:25) Playoffs or pack it up: Broncos

(43:25) Playoffs or pack it up: Falcons

(51:00) Playoffs or pack it up: Buccaneers

(54:40) Playoffs or pack it up: Seahawks

(1:02:40) Playoffs or pack it up: 49ers

(1:10:05) Playoffs or pack it up: Cardinals

(1:18:25) Playoffs or pack it up: Rams

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Nate Tice is joined by Charles McDonald to look ahead to Week 12 of NFL action and give one thing to watch for every game, including a deep dive on the two biggest games of the week. The Baltimore Ravens take on the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night, and Nate and Charles break down the Chargers' blueprint to keep up with a dangerous Ravens offense before moving on to the San Francisco 49ers vs. the Green Bay Packers, where two offenses with some key issues will face off.

Later, Nate and Charles give one thing to watch in every Week 12 game and discuss Drake Maye's emergence as a legitimate franchise quarterback, big tests for Anthony Richardson and Caleb Williams, one way for the Dallas Cowboys defense to stifle Jayden Daniels, the Arizona Cardinals' offensive evolution, Sean McVay facing off against his nemesis Vic Fangio and much more. The duo finish up with a mailbag question of the week on the Georgia offense.

(2:05) Baltimore Ravens @ Los Angeles Chargers

(20:35) San Francisco 49ers @ Green Bay Packers

(35:00) Minnesota Vikings @ Chicago Bears

(39:25) Detroit Lions @ Indianapolis Colts

(43:25) New England Patriots @ Miami Dolphins

(49:30) Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ New York Giants

(52:45) Dallas Cowboys @ Washington Commanders

(46:35) Kansas City Chiefs @ Carolina Panthers

(59:45) Tennessee Titans @ Houston Texans

(1:03:10) Denver Broncos @ Las Vegas Raiders

(1:04:15) Arizona Cardinals @ Seattle Seahawks

(1:10:30) Philadelphia Eagles @ Los Angeles Rams

(1:14:40) Mailbag: is Georgia's offensive scheme any good?

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Nate Tice & Charles McDonald kick off the new Sunday night edition of Football 301 looking into five of the most interesting results from Week 12.

The Chicago Bears lost yet again close, this time to the division rival Minnesota Vikings. The guys explain why hope is not lost for Chicago as Caleb Williams has continued to finally show improvement under new offensive coordinator Thomas Brown.

Likewise in Carolina, it's been a rough two years for Bryce Young, but in 30-27 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, the former first overall pick may have put together the best game of his career.

Nate & Charles also discuss the Texans falling to Will Levis' Tennessee Titans, a completely crazy fourth quarter between the Washington Commanders and Dallas Cowboys and a Seattle Cardinals win that may have reset the NFC West race.

(2:15) - Williams shows hope in loss to Vikings

(7:20) - Commanders/Cowboys goes crazy in fourth quarter

(14:00) - Rollercoaster Will Levis gives Titans win over Texans

(19:55) - Bryce Young may have had his best game yet against KC

(25:05) - Seattle D resets NFC West against Cardinals

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In this Thanksgiving special episode, Nate Tice and Charles McDonald dive into a packed Week 13 slate with plenty of playoff implications. From explosive performances to key matchups, they break down the top games of the week, including the Philadelphia Eagles’ high-flying offense, the Baltimore Ravens’ blue-chip coaching and a Thanksgiving Day showdown between the Chicago Bears & Detroit Lions, plus a potential snow game for the Miami Dolphins in Green Bay.

Charles gives his thoughts on the Eagles’ thrilling win over the Los Angeles Rams, pointing out that while Philly’s offense wasn’t overly efficient, their ability to generate explosive plays was the difference. Meanwhile, the Ravens continue to prove their playoff contender status, with the two hosts highlighting Derrick Henry’s second-half dominance in a win over the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Thanksgiving games are on the agenda as well, with a look at the Bears facing the Lions. Can Chicago’s offense find consistency after a rare strong outing, or will the Lions’ top-tier defense stifle them? They also break down the Dolphins in the snow against the Green Bay Packers, discussing Miami’s offensive firepower, the cold-weather challenge and how the Packers’ defense could take advantage of the Dolphins’ struggles with the run game. The duo also cover the Chargers taking on the Atlanta Falcons, who are coming off a brutal loss against Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos.

Other Week 13 matchups include a deep dive into the Arizona Cardinals vs. the Minnesota Vikings, with Nate highlighting Minnesota’s defense against pulling blockers and Arizona's surprisingly good defense. Meanwhile, Charles and Nate give their take on Eagles vs. Ravens, with the matchup between Lamar Jackson and the Eagles' defense shaping up to be the hoss fight of the week.

Finally, the San Francisco 49ers and Buffalo Bills are discussed, with Charles hopeful that Brock Purdy will play and lead San Francisco back to form, though both Charles and Nate agree that the Bills’ defensive speed and offensive depth will likely be too much for the 49ers to handle.

(3:15) Eagles vs. Rams takeaways

(7:20) Ravens vs. Chargers takeaways

(11:20) Bears @ Lions preview

(21:55) Dolphins @ Packers preview

(35:50) Chargers @ Falcons preview

(44:50) Cardinals @ Vikings preview

(59:45) Eagles @ Ravens preview

(1:09:55) 49ers @ Bills preview

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Week 13 in the 2024 NFL season, perhaps like your Thanksgiving meal, was not without its mess. The ugly finishes and strange special teams results from the Thursday and Friday matchups bled into Sunday as weird kicking, turnovers and baffling play continued through the weekend.

Nate Tice & Charles McDonald discuss their 5 most important games from Sunday's action, starting with the Atlanta Falcons falling to the Los Angeles Chargers, thanks to Kirk Cousins' 4 interceptions. Charles laments his hometown Falcons and how this was actually a very winnable game for the Dirty Birds, if it weren't for Cousins' penchant for giving up the ball.

Next up, a tight matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens that might have finished differently if it weren't for a trio of missed kicks by legend Justin Tucker. The guys wrap up the show discussing the Minnesota Vikings coming back late against the Arizona Cardinals, Anthony Richardson's final drive heroics in a win over the New England Patriots & the New York Jets doing New York Jets thing in a home loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

(2:10) - Falcons fall to Chargers

(10:35) - Eagles defense holds back Ravens

(18:15) - Vikings come back late against Cardinals

(24:55) - Richardson's Colts win in final moments against Patriots

(32:15) - Jets continue lackluster offense against Seahawks

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In this episode of Football 301, Nate Tice and Matt Harmon read the obituaries for the most disappointing NFL teams of the 2024 season, declaring each team's hopes and dreams for the 2024 season, where they fell short and what to do about it this offseason. The Cleveland Browns' playoff hopes are shot, with Deshaun Watson’s struggles leaving the team at a crossroads—will they cut bait or roll the dice with Jameis Winston? The Cincinnati Bengals’ high-powered offense has been undermined by a porous defense, raising questions about how they rebuild in the offseason.

The San Francisco 49ers, plagued by injuries and a Super Bowl hangover, face an uncertain future—are they done, or can they regroup next year? The Chicago Bears, full of young talent, are caught in a cycle of dysfunction. A coaching change could be the key to a turnaround, but that hasn't worked out for them in the past. The New York Jets are stuck in limbo with Aaron Rodgers’ return not going as planned, leaving them to figure out where to go from here.

The Miami Dolphins’ fragile roster has them teetering on the edge of playoff elimination, and Nate and Matt question if they have enough to make another run next year. Finally, the Dallas Cowboys have fallen short of expectations, and with major roster questions, the guys wonder if it’s time for a shake-up or just more of the same.

(2:10) Cleveland Browns

(15:00) Cincinnati Bengals

(28:10) San Francisco 49ers

(42:50) Chicago Bears

(49:35) New York Jets

(59:10) Miami Dolphins

(1:05:30) Dallas Cowboys

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In this episode of Football 301, Nate Tice and Charles McDonald dive into their Week 14 preview, highlighting one thing to watch in every game. With playoff hopes on the line for many teams, the guys break down what to expect from a slate of games featuring struggling offenses and elite defenses.

They kick things off with the Cleveland Browns visiting the Pittsburgh Steelers, where Charles thinks 6.5 points is too low for the Steelers given the Browns' ongoing offensive struggles. Nate also highlights Russell Wilson’s aging but effective play as a key factor in Pittsburgh's recent success. From there, the discussion shifts to an AFC East matchup between the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins, with the Jets’ defense starting to unravel after Robert Saleh’s firing and Miami trying to find momentum to bring into the offseason.

The “Hoss Fight of the Week” features the Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals. Nate highlights the improving Seahawks defense, led by Ernest Jones, while Charles wonders if Seattle’s pass-heavy offense is sustainable long-term. Over in Carolina, Bryce Young faces his toughest test yet against the Philadelphia Eagles, with both guys wondering if the Carolina Panthers can keep up against the Eagles’ elite defense.

Later, the guys look at the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs, where Nate points to the potential impact of DJ Humphries' start at left tackle for Kansas City and predicts a big game for Chargers' receiver Ladd McConkey, before diving into a Slop Watch as the Jacksonville Jaguars take on the Tennessee Titans and hitting the mailbag question of the week.

(2:20) - Cleveland Browns @ Pittsburgh Steelers

(8:30) - Las Vegas Raiders @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

(13:50) - New York Jets @ Miami Dolphins

(19:20) - Seattle Seahawks @ Arizona Cardinals

(26:25) - Atlanta Falcons @ Minnesota Vikings

(32:40) - Buffalo Bills @ Los Angeles Rams

(36:50) - New Orleans Saints @ New York Giants

(39:45) - Chicago Bears @ San Francisco 49ers

(42:35) - Carolina Panthers @ Philadelphia Eagles

(47:45) - Los Angeles Chargers @ Kansas City Chiefs

(51:40) - Jacksonville Jaguars @ Tennessee Titans

(56:05) - Cincinnati Bengals @ Dallas Cowboys

(59:40) - Are nickel corners corners?

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In this episode of Football 301, Nate Tice and Matt Harmon take a deep dive into the 2024 NFL rookie class, breaking down the highs, lows, and everything in between. From quarterbacks like Caleb Williams, whose start with the Chicago Bears has been filled with ups and downs, to offensive lineman like Joe Alt, the guys evaluate how these rookies are performing and what we can expect moving forward.

Nate and Matt analyze Caleb Williams’ struggles with pressure and sacks in Chicago, acknowledging that the Bears’ disastrous season makes it hard to fully evaluate him. Meanwhile, Jayden Daniels has been a revelation for the Washington Commanders, impressing with his football IQ and his blossoming connection with Terry McLaurin. Nate and Matt also dive into the impressive start from Drake Maye, despite a lack of talent around him, and Bo Nix, who’s been aggressive with the deep ball but still has room to improve his pocket presence.

The guys also look at the receiver class, noting that while Ladd McConkey has been the most consistent performer, it’s still early for many of the top draft picks. Despite some growing pains, they remain cautiously optimistic about the potential of late-round guys like Xavier Worthy and some slot receivers who haven’t quite hit their stride yet.

Additionally, the guys highlight standout rookies at tight end, including Brock Bowers, who’s already making waves in the Las Vegas Raiders’ offense, and the impressive rookie offensive linemen, including JC Latham and Zach Frazier, who are living up to their first-round billing. The duo finish up with some rapid fire shoutouts on the defensive side of the ball.

(3:50) - Caleb Williams

(15:40) - Jayden Daniels

(26:20) - Drake Maye

(36:15) - Bo Nix

(48:45) - Wide receivers

(1:03:35) - Tight ends

(1:08:20) - Running backs

(1:13:00) - Offensive line

(1:22:50) - Defense

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Nate Tice & Charles McDonald fire up the Football 301 fifth quarter with a look at four excellent games from Week 14's Sunday slate and one game that will have Chicago Bears fans wearing a bag over their heads.

The guys kick things off with the epic 44-42 carnival show in Los Angeles where the Buffalo Bills fell narrowly to the L.A. Rams in the inter-conference tilt. Both Matthew Stafford and Josh Allen looked excellent, and while only one team got the win, the guys explain that the Bills don't have too much to worry about, aside from seeding in the AFC playoffs.

Nate and Charles also discuss the Seattle Seahawks extending their NFC West lead with a win over the Arizona Cardinals, Sam Darnold throwing for 5 touchdowns in a 42-21 Minnesota Vikings win over the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers staying frisky in a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Closing out the show, the duo share a mind-bogglingly terrible stat from the Chicago Bears loss and give out their game balls for Week 14.

(2:25) - Rams knock down Bills in 44-42 thriller

(12:20) - Seahawks extend NFC West lead over Cardinals

(20:45) - Falcons fall to Vikings in huge Darnold game

(29:30) - Eagles survive frisky Panthers team

(39:00) - Bad Bears stat & Week 14 game balls

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In this action-packed episode of Football 301, Nate Tice and Charles McDonald dive deep into the most intriguing matchups of NFL Week 15. They kick things off by discussing the surprising news of Bill Belichick heading to UNC—Charles is skeptical about the challenge ahead for Belichick at a program with a poor recruiting class. Can coaching scheme make up for a lack of talent? Then, it’s on to the Detroit Lions vs. Buffalo Bills, where Charles and Nate break down the matchup between Josh Allen and the Lions defense. With Allen’s prowess against man coverage and the Bills’ strength in the run game, can the Lions hold their ground?

After the break, it’s time for a hoss fight as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers head to LA to face off against the Los Angeles Chargers. Both teams have been defined by their physicality, and this matchup promises to deliver some fierce battles in the trenches. Nate and Charles also dive into Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Philadelphia Eagles, breaking down what’s become an unlikely "slop watch" game. Can Jalen Hurts and the Eagles overpower a Steelers team led by Mike Tomlin, or will Pittsburgh’s scrappy defense find a way to keep it close?

The guys continue with predictions for Indianapolis Colts vs. Denver Broncos, a game that could have major playoff implications for both teams. Can Anthony Richardson take on a top-tier defense like Denver’s? Next, Charles and Nate break down Green Bay Packers vs. Seattle Seahawks, with both teams fighting to assert themselves as true playoff contenders in the NFC. Who will come out on top—Jordan Love and the Packers’ high-flying offense or Geno Smith and the explosive Seahawks’ defense? Finally, the duo end with the mailbag question of the week on the pros and cons of spot drop and man-match coverage.

(2:20) - Thoughts on UNC hiring Bill Belichick

(7:45) - Buffalo Bills @ Detroit Lions

(22:40) - Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Los Angeles Chargers

(31:10) - Pittsburgh Steelers @ Philadelphia Eagles

(42:15) - Indianapolis Colts @ Denver Broncos

(48:35) - Green Bay Packers @ Seattle Seahawks

(1:00:10) - Mailbag of the week: spot drop vs. man-match coverage

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In this week’s action-packed episode of Football 301, hosts Nate Tice and Charles McDonald deep dive into the best matchups of Week 16, including a full breakdown of the weekend’s slop watch games and heavyweight matchups. First, Tice and McDonald open with a report on the New York Jets, whose dysfunction continues to spiral, especially with owner Woody Johnson reportedly nixing a trade for Jerry Jeudy because of his Madden ratings. The conversation takes a turn as C Mac reflects on the bizarre, unhinged decisions Johnson has been making for years and how the team’s dysfunction has only worsened over time.

From there, the guys shift to some of Week 16's most intriguing games, including the New York Giants at Atlanta Falcons on slop watch, where Charles questions why Kirk Cousins wasn’t benched sooner, and Tice outlines what to watch for with Michael Penix Jr. in his first NFL start. Nate also mentions a New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills matchup that promises an intriguing duel between rookie QB Drake Maye and Josh Allen before the duo turn their attention to the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens automatic hoss fight. With George Pickens out, the Steelers' offense looks in peril – will they be able to keep up with Lamar Jackson and the Ravens’ stout run defense? The Washington Commanders are taking on the Philadelphia Eagles, where they will look to improve upon their woes from the last matchup.

Finally, McDonald and Tice wrap up with their analysis of Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs, where Patrick Mahomes' ankle injury could spell trouble for KC, and a Minnesota Vikings vs. Seattle Seahawks clash that promises explosiveness as both teams deal with key injuries. Finally, Nate and Charles wrap up with two mailbag questions, including thoughts on Jaxon Dart as a potential NFL prospect.

(2:20) - Woody Johnson & the Jets' dysfunction

(10:00) - New York Giants @ Atlanta Falcons

(23:10) - Pittsburgh Steelers @ Baltimore Ravens

(32:55) - Philadelphia Eagles @ Washington Commanders

(41:00) - Houston Texans @ Kansas City Chiefs

(55:00) - Minnesota Vikings @ Seattle Seahawks

(1:07:30) - Mailbag questions of the week

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In this jam-packed episode of Football 301, hosts Nate Tice and Matt Harmon break down each top NFL contender's biggest concern that could send them home early in January.

The Buffalo Bills kick things off, fresh off a big win. The offense is as dynamic as ever, while the defense—specifically the run defense—might be their Achilles' heel, especially when facing a physical team like the Baltimore Ravens. From there, the conversation turns to the Philadelphia Eagles, where Jalen Hurts' consistency in the passing game is a concern. The Kansas City Chiefs also come under the microscope, where a lack of downfield explosiveness and pass protection problems have made Patrick Mahomes and company more efficient than flashy.

Next, the Detroit Lions’ injury woes have raised major red flags, but their high-powered offense may still be enough to overcome these setbacks. The Minnesota Vikings continue to live and die by big plays, while the Ravens have quietly improved their defense, but one wrinkle in their pass coverage continues to be a weakness. Along the way, the guys hit on other teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Houston Texans, each with their own set of glaring questions heading into the postseason. Will Baker Mayfield’s hot streak last in Tampa Bay? Can the Texans offense improve enough to compete in January? The duo wrap up with some quick-hit thoughts on the other likely playoff teams.

(2:10) - Buffalo Bills

(9:10) - Philadelphia Eagles

(16:20) - Kansas City Chiefs

(26:25) - Detroit Lions

(32:15) - Baltimore Ravens

(38:05) - Minnesota Vikings

(47:50) - Pittsburgh Steelers

(53:00) - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

(57:40) - Houston Texans

(1:02:40) - Lightning round

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The Buffalo Bills dropped over 40 points for the second time in two weeks...only this time they won! 48 points was certainly enough to do it in another explosive performance from MVP frontrunner Josh Allen and this Bills squad, this time surviving a ping-pong game against the Detroit Lions where Jared Goff's nearly 500 yards of passing just was too little too late.

Nate Tice & Charles McDonald break down Bills/Lions as well as the four other best games of the week, including another win for the Philadelphia Eagles, this time over the cross-state sometimes-rival Pittsburgh Steelers, bringing Jalen Hurts' birds squad to 12-2. The guys also discuss a Denver Broncos win that was all about momentum after a costly Jonathan Taylor goal-line fumble, the Washington Commanders fighting off a late rally from the New Orleans Saints and a Cincinnati Bengals win over the Tennessee Titans that was about as messy of a game as you'll see all year.

Closing the show, the guys give out their Week 15 Game Balls to a pair of defenders who changed the course of their games.

(0:35) - Bills take down Lions in 90-pt offensive wonder

(9:45) - Eagles prove Steelers offense isn't enough

(17:05) - Colts melt down against Broncos

(23:05) - Commanders hold off late Saints rally

(28:45) - Bengals/Titans was ludicrously sloppy

(33:10) - Week 15 Game Balls

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Week 16's biggest fireworks were in the NFC East, where the Philadelphia Eagles' 10-game win streak was put to a halt by Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders. The Eagles have looked unstoppable since early October, but a Jalen Hurts concussion sent the team scrambling to find an offensive identity under backup QB Kenny Pickett. Despite five turnovers, the Daniels-led Commanders came back late to get a statement December win against a division rival.

Nate Tice and Charles McDonald close the book on Week 16 with this Sunday's edition of the fifth quarter: the five games that intrigued them the most. In addition to the Commanders-Eagles tilt, the guys discuss the Minnesota Vikings staying atop the NFC leaderboards with a win in Seattle, Michael Penix's first start with a solid 34-7 win for the Atlanta Falcons over the New York Giants and close out with the two Saturday games: the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs taking home big conference wins with two games left in the regular season.

Closing out the show, the guys hand their game balls out to a pair of offensive masterpiece performers in Minnesota's Justin Jefferson and the Colts' Jonathan Taylor.

(1:35) - Commanders defeat Eagles after Hurts goes down

(8:25) - Vikings retain tie atop NFC North after win over Seattle

(16:15) - Penix's debut in Falcons win over Giants

(22:10) - Ravens even up season series against Steelers

(27:35) - Chiefs get to 14 wins

(31:15) - Game Balls 

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