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The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

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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 NFL at the highest level. You want year-round draft coverage? You'll get that here, too, with draft expert Dane Brugler. Whether it’s happening on the field or behind the scenes, you’ll get an in-depth look at all things NFL on The Athletic Football Show, available wherever you get your podcasts.

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  • Are "bad" drafts an advantage for the NFL's best or worst teams?

    Are "bad" drafts an advantage for the NFL's best or worst teams?
    Apr 20 2026

    Another Monday, another time opening up the mailbag. This week, Dave Helman and Derrik Klassen answer your questions about whether NFL GM's are judged on their best or worst picks, whether we should judge prospects on traits or production, the value of special teamers in the draft, and more. But first, Robert Mays interrupts his PTO to break down the Dexter Lawrence trade...why does this make sense for the Bengals and what will the Giants do with their bevy of high draft picks?


    Co-Hosts: Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman

    Executive Producer: Michael Beller

    Senior Producer: Katy Duffy

    Social Producer: Scott Krinch


    Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social

    Follow Dave on Bluesky: @davehelman.bsky.social

    Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass

    Follow Dave on X: @DaveHelman_


    Theme song: Haunted

    Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs

    Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Why we're planting our flags for these day 2 & 3 prospects

    Why we're planting our flags for these day 2 & 3 prospects
    Apr 17 2026

    Jalon Kilgore, Riley Nowakowski, Reggie Virgil, Peter Woods...what do these guys have in common? They're OUR guys. A week ahead of the draft, we're officially planting the flags for our favorite players in the 2026 NFL Draft. Dave Helman, Dane Brugler, and Derrik Klassen call their shot on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.


    Host: Dave Helman

    Co-Hosts: Derrik Klassen and Dane Brugler

    Executive Producer: Michael Beller

    Senior Producer: Katy Duffy

    Social Producer: Scott Krinch


    Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social

    Follow Dave on Bluesky: @davehelman.bsky.social

    Follow Dane on X: @DPBrugler

    Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass

    Follow Dave on X: @DaveHelman_


    Theme song: Haunted

    Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs

    Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Which offensive lineman has the highest ceiling in the 2026 NFL Draft class?

    Which offensive lineman has the highest ceiling in the 2026 NFL Draft class?
    Apr 16 2026

    Dane Brugler put out his full, seven-round mock for the 2026 NFL Draft, and it included eight offensive linemen going in the first round. That would push the record of nine set in 2024. In other words, it's a good year to need some help in the trenches. So who better than Brandon Thorn from Trench Warfare to dig into the offensive line class with Robert Mays and Dane Brugler? No one, we say. That's exactly what the three of them do on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.


    Host: Robert Mays

    Co-Host: Dane Brugler

    Executive Producer: Michael Beller

    Senior Producer: Katy Duffy

    Social Producer: Scott Krinch


    Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social

    Follow Robert on X: @RobertMays

    Follow Dane on X: @DPBrugler


    Theme song: Haunted

    Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs

    Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show more Show less
    1 hr and 24 mins

Featured Article: Get Ready for Kickoff—Tackle These 25 Essential Football Listens Before the Big Game


Queue up one of these listens while you place your bets and prep the nachos. Whether you're already getting your jersey and corresponding face paint ready or you're a casual fan more interested in the commercials and finger foods, these 25 fanfare-worthy, football-focused listens are sure to amp up your team spirit—and help you bide time through the off-season too. Discover some listens you won't want to miss.

Featured Article Get Ready for Kickoff Tackle These 25 Essential Football Listens Before the Big Game
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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.

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