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The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

The Athletic
Michael Penix
NFL Draft
Washington Huskies
Texas Longhorns
Blake Corum
Michigan Wolverines
NFL Playoffs
College Football Playoff
NCAA Football
Joe Flacco
Sugar Bowl
Rose Bowl
Cleveland Browns
Lamar Jackson
Baltimore Ravens
Buffalo Bills
Dallas Cowboys
NFL Ownership
Geno Smith
Jordan Love

The Athletic’s flagship NFL podcast covers the league like only The Athletic can. Host Robert Mays and co-hosts Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman dive into the biggest stories, break down the Xs and Os, and tackle the ins and outs of roster building. They meticulously follow the details of why we all love this sport and have plenty of fun along the way, bringing the expertise necessary to cover the N... more

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Latest Episodes

If you looked at Week 4 before the season, you likely would've assumed that Ravens-Chiefs would be the Game of the Week, with Eagles-Buccaneeers at the top of the undercard. Instead, Eagles-Bucs has jumped up to top billing, the Colts and Rams find t... more

The Texans are 32nd in offensive success rate. The Broncos are 31st. The Raiders are 30th. The Falcons are 20th, but they just got shut out by the Panthers, fired their WRs coach, and moved their OC down to the field from the booth. Why can't these f... more

This is the sort of week that makes college football fanatics and NFL Draft nuts the Predator meme. Saturday is absolutely loaded with games that are monumental on the college football landscape filled with players who will be playing on Sundays next... more

The Chiefs are on the board, while the Vikings and Commanders both got easy wins with their backup quarterbacks at the helm. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen recap Chiefs-Giants, Bengals-Vikings and Raiders-Commanders on this episode of The Athletic Fo... more

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Recent Guests

Bobby Peters
Runs the Substack Alert the Post and publishes yearly manuals on the best NFL offenses.
Alert the Post
Episode: Lessons learned from the league's best offenses
Pablo Torre
Host of Pablo Torre Finds Out and sports journalist
ESPN
Episode: Inside the fallout surrounding the NFLPA's collusion grievance, with Pablo Torre
Dave Helman
Episode: The teams we can't quite figure out approaching the 2025 season
Sam Schwartzstein
Analytics expert for Thursday Night Football at Amazon
Amazon Prime Video
Episode: The next frontiers of tech in football with Prime Vision's Sam Schwartzstein
Diante Lee
NFL analyst
The Ringer
Episode: Defensive players set to make a leap in 2025
Mike Renner
Draft expert from CBS
CBS
Episode: On the Clock, picks 26-32: The top-tier Super Bowl contenders make their moves
Trevor Sikkema
Lead draft analyst at Pro Football Focus and cohost of the NFL Stock Exchange Podcast
Pro Football Focus
Episode: On the Clock, picks 19-25: The playoff teams have entered the chat
Fran Duffy
Analyst from PHLY
PHLY
Episode: Abdul Carter, Mason Graham, and a loaded defensive line draft class
Danny Kelly
NFL Draft expert from The Ringer
The Ringer
Episode: On the Clock, picks 7-12: The Panthers and 49ers swing our first trade!

Hosts

Dave Helman
Host and co-host known for detailed sports analysis and insights on NFL topics.
Derrik Klassen
Co-host focusing on strategies, player evaluations, and NFL analyses.
Robert Mays
Host recognized for his engaging commentary and expertise in NFL discussions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 7.1k ratings
  • Please repeat!

    Please repeat the name of the person you are talking about a few times during your discussions so we don’t need to rewind a long way to catch who the subject is, thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MBnyc22
    United Statesa month ago
  • Pod is excellent

    One of the very best pods out there for NFL content. But please please no Dave. He’s hacky and not a fit. Derrick and Robert only please

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stuck in high school
    United Statesa month ago
  • Robert, Dave, and Derrick have an incredible depth of knowledge of each of the 32 teams' rosters as well as coaching personalities overseeing them. Their conversations are uniquely formatted and entertaining. I frequently find myself enjoying hearing about teams that I've overlooked for years. This podcast makes yardwork painless, people.

    Audible
    5
    Chris M. Shonka
    United Statesa month ago
  • Three’s a crowd

    The next original insight from Dave Helman will be the first. But seriously, for a 3 man dynamic, it’s surprising and kinda boring how much the same ideas are echoed. I’m sure it’s hard to come up with 3 different ideas for each offseason topic, but I hope there are more conflicting opinions being discussed once real football is being played. I’ve been listening for years and trust Robert to improve this over the course of this season

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    kush_did_711
    United Statesa month ago
  • Please no Helman

    Look this is the best NFL podcast there is, but for gods sake please no pods with Helman, dude is unlistenable and lacks the insight and seriousness of mays/klassen

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Obi1Kenob1
    United Statesa month ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth of analysis and insights into the NFL.
Some remarks highlight the need for diversity in opinions during discussions.
The hosts are praised for their chemistry and ability to explain complex topics in an engaging manner.
Certain listeners express a desire for more conflict and diverse perspectives during analyses.
Fans are generally impressed with offseason coverage and player evaluations.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#32
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#40
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#86
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#93
Canada/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#144
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#234
Germany/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

2025 AFC West preview
Q: What success looks like for the 2025 Raiders?
Success for the Raiders this season means being competitive and winning around seven games, proving that they have a plan in place.
2025 AFC West preview
Q: What are your thoughts on the defensive line pieces beyond Chris Jones and Carl Loftus?
I'm concerned about the lack of pressure and disruption from that group, which started to show up in the playoffs last year.
2025 AFC West preview
Q: What are you excited to watch with the 2025 Kansas City Chiefs?
I'm excited to watch the deep ball coming back to Kansas City and the overall offense in general with a fuller arsenal.
TAFS Goes Camping: Conversations with The Athletic's Bengals, Colts and Packers beat writers
Q: How do you think that five ultimately shakes out when we get to week one?
Matt Schneidman explains that they are still rotating players and adjusting based on health but ultimately believes Rashid Walker will be a viable left tackle.
TAFS Goes Camping: Conversations with The Athletic's Bengals, Colts and Packers beat writers
Q: Can we go into this season and believe this team has a chance to have like the 18th best defense in the league?
James Boyd expresses optimism about the possibility of the defense ranking average based on confidence and improvement from young players.

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A flagship podcast dedicated to the NFL, featuring in-depth discussions on major news, strategies, and team dynamics. The hosts engage listeners with detailed analyses of games, roster changes, and the draft process, making it suitable for hardcore fans eager for insights into player performance and coaching tactics. Unique to this show is its comprehensive year-round draft coverage, ensuring fans remain informed about emerging talents and their potential impacts on the league. Engaging storytelling and a personable approach make this podcast appealing to anyone interested in the nuances of American football.

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1. Bobby Peters
2. Pablo Torre
3. Dave Helman
4. Sam Schwartzstein
5. Diante Lee
6. Mike Renner
7. Trevor Sikkema
8. Fran Duffy

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