3 and Out with John Middlekauff

Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is LIVE reacting to the Week 3 Thursday Night Football matchup between AFC East divisional rivals Miami Dolphins, led by QB Tua Tagovailoa vs. Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. John recaps the win for the Bills and defends Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel and believes he is still a great offensive mind in the NFL despite the 0-3 start for his team. John also predicts that Josh Allen and the Bills are primed for the number 1 seed in the AFC due to their schedule and weak division. Next, John discussing the plethora of backup QBs we will see in Week 3 with Carson Wentz of the Minnesota Vikings & Marcus Mariota of the Washington Commanders leading the charge. John then presents his Fugazi Friday takes on the Tush Push and Tom Brady controversies. John wraps up by reacting to reports of the NCAA eliminating the spring transfer portal. Plus, John is joined by betting guru, Stuckey from The Action Network to break down the upcoming weekend in both college football and the NFL. They dive into the biggest matchups, key storylines, and deliver their expert insight on where the value is for bettors. From Saturday’s slate of college games to Sunday’s NFL action, they’ve got you covered with sharp analysis and some of the best bets to make this weekend. 04:54 - Dolphins-Bills 21:28 - Backup QBs 27:11 - Fugazi Friday: Tush Push 29:43 - Fugazi Friday: Tom Brady 32:21 - College Football eliminates spring transfer portal 44:18 - Stuckey joins the show Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest.  All lines provided by hardrock.bet Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of 3&Out with John Middlekauff, John breaks down the week’s biggest NFL storylines. He dives into whether the upcoming matchup is truly a must-win game for the Chicago Bears, gives his thoughts on the latest headlines surrounding Tom Brady, and reacts to the ongoing debate over the Philadelphia Eagles’ unstoppable “tush push” play. Plus, NFL Network’s Kyle Brandt joins the show for a lively conversation you won’t want to miss. Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 04:21 - Must win for the Bears 12:40 -Tom Brady update 24:27 - Other NFL stories 36:40 - Kyle Brandt joins the show 1:15:49 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest.  All lines provided by hardrock.bet Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John answers all of your questions from the issues with the Chicago Bear that have nothing to do with Caleb Williams, how the NFL should be handling Tom Brady and the Raiders, should there be concern in KC, will the Eagles add more before the deadline, and much more in this episode's massive mailbag segment.  Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest.  All lines provided by hardrock.bet Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is LIVE breaking down a WILD NFL Monday Night Football doubleheader, with Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeating CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans, and Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers defeating Geno Smith and the Las Vegas Raiders. John then reacts to current Raiders minority owner & Fox broadcaster Tom Brady in the coaches' box during the game, and explains how that could be a bad look moving forward. John then recaps all the breaking news of the day regarding injuries to Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow, Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy, and Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels. Next, John debates whether the Buffalo Bills or the Baltimore Ravens have what it takes to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl. Following that, John wonders if the Steelers will be able to step up in the AFC North due to the injury to Bengals QB Joe Burrow. John wraps up giving Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones his flowers for an impressive two week stretch so far to start the NFL season. Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 03:58 - Chargers-Raiders 15:16 - Tom Brady 20:01 - Bucs-Texans 30:26 - QB injuries 34:09 - Bills or Ravens have to win AFC 36:12 - Pittsburgh Steelers 37:53 - Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest.  All lines provided by hardrock.bet Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is LIVE breaking down Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season, kicking off with Sunday Night Football matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and the Minnesota Vikings. John reacts to Vikings QB JJ McCarthy abysmal performance, and is unsure if he has what it takes to be a long term starter in the NFL. Next, John reacts to Caleb Williams & the Chicago Bears struggling vs. the Detroit Lions in head coach Ben Johnson's return to Detroit, as well as the amount of responsibility that general manager Ryan Poles holds for building this Bears team. John then reacts to the thrilling NFC East matchup between Dak Prescott & the Dallas Cowboys & Russell Wilson & the New York Giants. John then reacts to news of Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow suffering a turf toe injury, which could potentially jeopardize his season. Next, John reacts to the Super Bowl rematch in which Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley & the Philadelphia Eagles defeated Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, & the Kansas City Chiefs.John wraps up by debating whether preseason rankings in college football still hold substance with the new College Football Playoff format with the 12 teams.  04:52 - Falcons-Vikings 18:55 - Bears-Lions 29:43 - Giants-Cowboys 36:22 - Bengals QB Joe Burrow turf toe injury 40:23 - Eagles-Chiefs 47:12 - College Football preseason rankings are overrated Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest.  All lines provided by hardrock.bet Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John answers all of your questions from the Packers hot start to the season and if the way they've been playing is sustainable, how the 49ers should handle the rest of the season with all the injuries that have happened in Week 1, what things we will look back on and say "we're totally wrong" and much more in this episode's massive mailbag segment.  Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest.  All lines provided by hardrock.bet Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is LIVE breaking down the Thursday Night Football matchup between the Washington Commanders and the Green Bay Packers. John reacts to Packers QB Jordan Love's dominant performance & star Micah Parsons’ impact on the gameLater, John talks about the injury to 49ers QB Brock Purdy and how it impacts the team moving forward, adding to a list of injuries that include star tight end George Kittle. John then reacts to the Athletic's Mike Sando's article about how the Philadelphia Eagles are able to manipulate the salary cap due to their owner Jeffrey Lurie's willingness to spend his own capital, and then previews the upcoming matchup vs. the Kansas City Chiefs. John then talks about why he believes that Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel & Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan may be coaching for their jobs. John wraps up discussing why he believes kickoffs are becoming more important due to the new kickoff rules in the NFL. Plus, John is joined by betting guru, Stuckey from The Action Network to break down the upcoming weekend in both college football and the NFL. They dive into the biggest matchups, key storylines, and deliver their expert insight on where the value is for bettors. From Saturday’s slate of college games to Sunday’s NFL action, they’ve got you covered with sharp analysis and some of the best bets to make this weekend. 04:23 - Commanders-Packers 25:40 - Brock Purdy 30:49 - Chiefs-Eagles 37:57 - Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan 39:31 - Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel 41:09 - Kickoffs are becoming more important 51:04 - Stuckey joins the show Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest.  All lines provided by hardrock.bet Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caleb Williams had his toughest game yet, raising big questions about his future with the Chicago Bears. John Middlekauff breaks down why Williams’ development depends on Ben Johnson and what could happen if the QB doesn’t show progress. Could Williams be labeled a bust sooner than expected? John also explains the importance of the coach/quarterback relationship across the NFL and why it’s the difference between success and failure.  Plus, reaction to the San Francisco 49ers cutting their kicker and what it means for their future chances. Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 5:51 - Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson's future 13:43 - QB and Coach relationship 29:24 - 49ers cut Moody 46:29 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest.  All lines provided by hardrock.bet Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John is back breaking down the Monday Night Football matchup between NFC North divisional rivals the Chicago Bears & Minnesota Vikings. John reacts to Caleb Williams' performance in head coach Ben Johnson's new offense, JJ McCarthy's official NFL debut with the Vikings, his massive 4th quarter, and much more! Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest.  All lines provided by hardrock.bet Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL scout John Middlekauff is LIVE breaking down all games from a wild week 1 Sunday of the NFL 2025 season. John reacts to the big time Week 1 matchup between Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills and Lamar Jackson & the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football, the biggest plays of the day and much more! Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest.  All lines provided by hardrock.bet Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is LIVE breaking down the NFL Brazil game of the 2025 season in which the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in São Paulo. John reacts to Justin Herbert dominating the Chiefs' defense, Patrick Mahomes' brilliance, Travis Kelce's ineffectiveness to get open, the biggest plays of the night, and much more! 3:12 - Chiefs-Chargers 27:15 - Youtube NFL Broadcast 33:43 - NFL RedZone  Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest.  All lines provided by hardrock.bet Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is LIVE breaking down the NFL Kickoff game of the 2025 season in which Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles defeated Dak Prescott’s Dallas Cowboys 24-20 on Thursday Night Football. John reacts to Jalen Carter being ejected for spitting on Dak Prescott and how that became the main storyline throughout the majority of the game. Next, John reacts to San Francisco 49ers star RB Christian McCaffrey's reported calf injury. John wraps up reacting to the viral news that Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick has banned the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos from UNC practices. Plus, John is joined by betting guru, Stuckey from The Action Network to break down the upcoming weekend in both college football and the NFL. They dive into the biggest matchups, key storylines, and deliver their expert insight on where the value is for bettors. From Saturday’s slate of college games to Sunday’s NFL action, they’ve got you covered with sharp analysis and some of the best bets to make this weekend. Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode John breaks down why the Eagles still have their foot on the pedal and what that means for the NFC race. He dives into the big question in Dallas, how will the season play out for the Cowboys, and whether they can finally get over the hump.  Plus, a deeper look at whether organizations truly help quarterbacks succeed or if it’s all on the player. And with NFL Sunday Ticket moving, John shares his thoughts on the changes to Red Zone since joining ESPN. Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.  43:57 - Eagles still have their foot on the pedal 14:50 - Cowboys season ahead 23:57 - Who fails who regarding QB's 31:28 - Patriots reaction to Belichick 35:30 - Changes to Red Zone 47:32 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John opens the podcast continuing the conversation about Micah Parsons and if there should be any concerns about his back and how he feels the Packers are going to handle that situation. Next, he talks about some of the teams that he thinks has a shot to win the Super Bowl and what team might be a dark horse. Later, John dives into how Bill Belichick has been handling the NFL scouts that are trying to attend UNC practices and how he might need to change his way. John also talks about the Giants naming Jaxson Dart as the back-up and what it means for Russell Wilson's future in NY. Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.  4:52 - Concern for Micah's back 6:40 - Super Bowl favorites 19:22 - Belichick and the scouting community 28:33 - Jaxson Dart named the back-up 36:27 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Middlekauff REACTS to UNC Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick's debut blowout loss to the TCU Horned Frogs to cap off Week 1 of the college football season. John determines that UNC is not talented enough to seriously compete in the ACC and debates if Belichick will have the patience to build this roster where it needs to be through recruiting and the transfer portal. John wraps up by talking about the disadvantages Belichick has in recruiting over the likes of Miami's Mario Cristobal & Clemson's Dabo Swinney in the coming years, and that the talent discrepancy in college football is a much wider gap than it is in the NFL. Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 4:52 - Belichick lays an egg 21:12 - Mailbag 23:04 - Was Dallas forced to trade Micah 28:00 - Best way to build a defense 37:45 - What's wrong with Bama Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Middlekauff reacts to the Miami Hurricanes defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in their Week 1 matchup. John applauds Miami head coach Mario Cristobal for sustaining the lead when Notre Dame was rallying in the 4th quarter, and believes this early test against the Fighting Irish will bode well for Miami this season in the ACC. Next, John welcomes Jackson Groff to discuss Notre Dame’s outlook for the rest of the season. John then reacts to Alabama’s loss to Florida State and what that means for head coach Kalen DeBoer. John also applauds Florida State head coach Mike Norvell for getting a big time win after a forgettable season for the Seminoles last year. John wraps up debating whether some college football coaches should be on the “hot seat” after Week 1 due to their large buyout contracts. 02:16 - Miami-Notre Dame 09:48 - Chubbies 11:03 - John & Jackson talk Notre Dame 28:13 - Alabama Crimson Tide 34:12 - Florida State Seminoles 39:37 - Couch Scout: LSU-Clemson 43:35 - Hot Seat Watch? Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hype was real, but Arch Manning just got handed his first big test, and Ohio State wasn’t messing around. John reacts to Texas-OSU as he breaks down every angle of the Longhorns’ loss, what this means for Arch moving forward, and how Texas stacks up after getting punched in the mouth by the Buckeyes. Credit where it’s due, Ohio State looked pretty solid, and that defense showed up. We also take a look around the college football world, including Deion Sanders’ rough debut at Colorado, and why the Buffaloes looked completely unprepared. Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Middlekauff REACTS to Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys trading their star edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers for DT Kenny Clark and 2 1sts. John reaffirms his commitment to the Green Bay Packers as NFC North winners and believes they bolstered their defense to Super Bowl contender status. Next, John debates whether this was the right move for the Dallas Cowboys given the amount of money they've invested into QB Dak Prescott and the offense. John wraps up by debating whether the Parsons trade has similarities to when LA Charges LB Khalil Mack was traded from the Oakland Raiders to the Chicago Bears in the 2018 NFL season. 00:21 - Cowboys trade Micah Parsons to Packers10:12 - DraftKings11:30 - Micah Parsons-Khalil Mack trade comparisons Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John is joined once again this season by Jackson "don't call me an intern" Groff to break down a massive week 1 in football, starting with an OSU–Texas showdown that could shake up the playoff race.  He dives into Bill Belichick’s long-awaited debut in his new role, and why all eyes will be on the legendary coach.  Plus, who’s really the best returning QB in college football, and can he carry his team to the promised land? John also looks at the pressure weighing on Georgia this season as they try to keep their dynasty alive.  And of course, he closes with the best in-season bets you need to know right now. 11:11 - OSU - Texas Preview 23:09 - Belichick's debut with UNC 29:52 - Issues with the NIL and college football 40:00 - Best returning QB 58:59 - Pressure on Georgia 1:24:02 - Best in-season bets Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s on vacation, so enjoy some of his best NFL takes along with “3 and Out” host John Middlekauff. Timeline: 3:45 Sean Payton’s incredible rebuild of the Denver Broncos 11:15 NFL win totals 26:45 Top 10 quarterbacks 35:00 “Culture builder” coaches 40:00 Disaster looming for the Dallas Cowboys? 57:45 Projections for the Packers (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.