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NFL on ESPN is your one-stop podcast feed to catch all of ESPN’s original NFL podcast titles, including Fantasy Focus Football, The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny, The Domonique Foxworth Show, and more! You won’t miss an episode, including expanded coverage of the top events on the NFL calendar.
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Courtney Cronin joins Kevin Clark to break down the Bears’ stunning playoff win over the Packers. They dive into Ben Johnson’s immediate impact, Caleb Williams’ development, and whether the Bears are truly changing as a franchise.
From there, Kevin and Courtney zoom out to the rest of the NFL playoffs, which teams are actually built to make a Super Bowl run, coaching edges that matter, and why some contenders are more fragile than they look.
They wrap with a preview of the national title game between Miami and Indiana. Hear how the alums of both schools are feeling about their team headed into Monday night.
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Peter starts the podcast with a look back at the 9-year-anniversary of the Los Angeles Rams hiring of Sean McVay and what that decision meant for the franchise and how swinging the bat on a homerun hire can change an organization forever. Peter uses the McVay hire to detail the rising stars of this coaching cycle--Nathan Scheelhaase, Klint Kubiak, Chris Shula, and Jaguars offensive wunderkind Grant Udinski. Then, just 48 hours after his Jaguars being eliminated from the 2025 playoffs, Liam Coen does a rare "exit interview" with Peter, reflecting and recapping the season and journey that was. Coen sits with Peter for an all-encompassing deep dive and appreciation on the season that was. Peter and Liam talk about hiring a staff, building a culture, facing Hall of Fame coaches, Trevor Lawrence, coaching philosophies, Baker Mayfield, and so much more. Jaguars fans have a real one. Coen is open, honest, and vulnerable in this rare conversation so soon after playoff elimination.
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Mina and Domonique Foxworth break down every single game, from the biggest statements to the most head-scratching moments, and what it all means as the NFL playoffs roll on. Plus, they react to the shocking news of Mike Tomlin stepping down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons, unpacking his legacy, impact on the franchise, and what’s next for Pittsburgh.
(0:00) Welcome
(0:15) Wild Card Recap
(0:35) Texans Dominate Steelers 30-6
(15:35) Patriots Cruise Past Chargers 16-3
(24:00) Chargers Fire Oc Greg Roman After Loss To Patriots
(28:33) 49ers Upset Eagles 23-19 In Philadelphia
(36:08) Bills Outlast Jaguars 27-24
(47:15) Bears Come Back, Beat Packers 31-27
(55:55) Mike Tomlin Steps Down After 19-Season Run In Pittsburgh
(1:01:30) Rams Top Panthers 34-31
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Kevin Clark gives his immediate reaction to the news that Mike Tomlin is out in Pittsburgh after 19 years. What might be next for Tomlin and why even some teams that have head coaches should be in the market for him.
Then Kevin is joined by Titans First Team All-Pro Jeffery Simmons to discuss what the Titans have to look forward to following a rough season. Jeff shares what he saw from Cam Ward in year one, and why he believes there's reason for optimism for him in year 2.
Jeff gives insight into what makes the remaining playoff teams uniquely tough. Jeff shares what he saw from the Rams early in the season, reluctantly gives praise to the division rival Texans defense, and why 49ers LT Trent Williams is so tough to go against.
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Wild Card Weekend Day 2 delivered fantastic drama and Kevin Clark breaks it all down. Through just four games, this postseason has already featured more fourth-quarter lead changes than any playoff run in NFL history, and it’s exposing something bigger: real parity is back. The era of one or two juggernauts cruising through January is over.
In this episode:
Why the NFL’s elite quarterbacks no longer guarantee dominance
The uncomfortable conversation around Justin Herbert and why he gets treated differently
How the NFC West turned into the old SEC West, and why fading the 49ers might be a mistake
Kyle Shanahan’s best coaching job yet amid a brutal injury season
The Eagles’ troubling vibes, A.J. Brown disappearing acts, and why Big Dom might be the most important man on the sideline
Josh Allen reminding everyone he’s the best player on the planet
What the Jaguars got wrong, and why “young team, they’ll be back” is a dangerous lie
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Wild Card Weekend Day 1 is in the books, and Kevin Clark breaks down a stunning slate of playoff football. The Bears flip decades of trauma on the Packers in one of the most shocking collapses in recent rivalry history. From clock management failures to emotional play-calling, what does this loss mean for Matt LaFleur’s future in Green Bay, and where could he land next?
Plus:
Why Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson just changed the Bears–Packers dynamic for good
How a few missed kicks may have altered the next decade of NFL franchises
The Rams survive the Panthers — but did we just see their ceiling?
What Matthew Stafford’s finger injury means for the rest of the NFC
Bryce Young’s future, Carolina’s brutal loss, and why “moral victories” don’t exist
Kevin’s NFC contender tiers heading into the rest of the playoffs
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Kevin Clark is joined by Ron Rivera to discuss his role as Cal's general manager and the chaos that the transfer portal brings this time of year. Ron highlights the coaches in the NFL that he loves to watch and relives some of the battles with Sean Payton. Plus, why Ron thinks Cam Newton deserves more respect for what he accomplished during his career.
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Ben Solak joins the show to break down and pick every Wild Card game, with the key matchups that matter most. Plus, reaction to the John Harbaugh firing and Baltimore’s next coaching search.
(0:00) Welcome To The Mina Kimes Show Featuring Lenny!
(1:30) Ravens Fire John Harbaugh After 18 Seasons
(11:40) Who should the Ravens hire next?
(15:40) Rams @ Panthers Preview
(27:18) Packers @ Bears Preview
(44:30) Bills @ Jaguars Preview
(1:03:10) 49ers @ Eagles Preview
(1:22:45) Chargers @ Patriots Preview
(1:37:42) Texans @ Steelers Preview
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Peter begins the episode with a reaction to the news out of Washington, that offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury would be moving on after a "mutual parting of ways,” and uses that as a springboard to analyze and dissect just how crazy the NFL can be. Year to year, things turn over, and the success of one season can play no role in security and comfort heading into the one after that. From Washington to Atlanta to Cleveland to Arizona to New York to Tennessee to Las Vegas, Peter touches on all the various openings, rumors, and thoughts swirling around the league. Greg Olsen joins the show and is fantastic. They talk Panthers, coaching middle school football with Jonathan Stewart and Luke Kuechly, and then get into a lengthy discussion on whether Greg could see himself in the front office of an NFL organization. Lastly, they discuss the current Miami team, what it means to be a Cane, and Greg's plans for the CFP semifinal game versus Ole Miss.
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Mina is joined by Domonique Foxworth to rank EVERY team in the playoff field: Seahawks, Rams, Jaguars, Bills, Eagles, Chargers, Steelers, Texans, Packers, Bears, Broncos, Patriots, Panthers and 49ers.
Plus, a special appearance from Marcus Spears to grade our rankings!
Breaking down who we trust most, who has real Super Bowl upside, and who feels like a first-round exit waiting to happen. We look at how each contender is actually playing right now, not just their record, and what the matchups tell us as the postseason approaches.
Do you agree with our rankings?
Timecodes:
0:00 Welcome to the Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny
0:25 Power Ranking EVERY Playoff Team
2:23 #1: Jacksonville Jaguars
7:45 #2: Los Angeles Rams
11:05 #3: Seattle Seahawks | #4: Houston Texans
16:50 #5: Denver Broncos
21:00 #6: Buffalo Bills
24:20 #7: Philadelphia Eagles
28:05 #8: New England Patriots
29:30 #9: Green Bay Packers
32:55 #10: San Francisco 49ers
34:15 #11: Chicago Bears
35:15 #12: Los Angeles Chargers
38:00 #13: Carolina Panthers | #14: Pittsburgh Steelers
40:45 Marcus Spears grades our Power Rankings
45:20 See you next time!
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Kevin Clark breaks down the biggest winners and losers from Week 18, including why a single missed kick in Ravens/Steelers may shape the next decade for both franchises. From Atlanta’s long-overdue reset, to major questions looming for Baltimore, Las Vegas, and New York, this was one of the most illuminating days of the NFL year.
Kevin digs into:
Why rookie kickers feel more pressure when trailing than when tied
How the Ravens’ long-term outlook may have changed overnight
What Atlanta, the Raiders, and Giants should actually be looking for in their next head coach
Why the “Patriot Way” should finally be retired
Seattle’s rise, Baltimore’s flaws, and Kevin’s biggest miss of the season
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Jourdan Rodrigue joins the show to preview the most important games of Week 18, with division titles and playoff positioning still up for grabs. They break down the matchups that will help decide how the postseason picture shakes out and what each team is facing heading into the final weekend of the regular season.
The conversation includes a look at Panthers vs. Buccaneers, Seahawks vs. 49ers, and Steelers vs. Ravens, diving into what’s at stake in each game and how the pressure ramps up with everything on the line.
To wrap things up, they hand out New Year’s resolutions for non-playoff teams, focusing on what needs to change, what can’t be repeated, and how franchises should be thinking about the offseason.
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Kevin Clark is joined by Hall Of Fame Defensive Back Rod Woodson to breakdown the matchup that will decide the AFC North on Sunday. Having played for both teams Rod provides unique insight into what we should expect from the Ravens/Steelers.
Rod also shares his thoughts on how he would have to adjust his game if he played present day, why Patrick Surtain II reminds him of himself, and shares a few hilarious stories from his playing days.
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Mina is joined by Domonique Foxworth to talk through everything that stood out from Week 17 across the NFL. They break down who showed out, who struggled, and what it all means as the playoff picture continues to take shape. They react to the Falcons pulling off a surprising Monday night upset over the Rams & with plenty of Week 18 and postseason implications mixed in throughout.
Winners:
Brock Purdy
Malik Willis
Derrick Henry
Tyler Shough & the Saints
Woofs:
Pittsburgh Steelers
Baker Mayfield & the Buccaneers
Josh Allen
C.J. Stroud
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ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler joins Kevin Clark to break down what’s shaping up to be a quieter-than-usual NFL Black Monday. With teams firing coaches earlier than ever, the traditional end-of-season chaos has changed, and Jeremy explains why fewer openings may actually make this hiring cycle more intense.
The guys dive into:
Why Black Monday isn’t what it used to be
The teams already getting a head start on coaching searches
Which jobs Jeremy has his eye on (Cleveland, Las Vegas, Miami, Arizona & more)
Why there could be big changes on the horizon in Baltimore including at the QB position
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Kevin Clark recaps everything from the penultimate week of the NFL's regular season. Was Buffalo right to go for 2 against the Eagles and has Philadelphia established themselves as the favorites in the NFC on the strength of their pass rush? Kevin tackles Myles Garrett's comments on how the Steelers went out of their way to prevent him from getting the sack record and hurt themselves offensively in the process.
Plus, why Tyler Shough has made it clear that he's the Saints quarterback next season. Kevin details why he believes it's time for the NFL to institute a draft lottery in an effort to curb teams taking at the end of the season.
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Former Chiefs All-Pro tackle Mitch Schwartz joins This Is Football to break down what actually went wrong for Kansas City and what comes next. From the evolution (and stagnation) of Andy Reid’s offense, to why Mahomes can’t fix everything on his own, to the importance of schematic advantages in the modern NFL, this is a masterclass in how football really works.
Schwartz explains why under-center offenses are back, how teams like the Rams and 49ers are creating run-game advantages with motion, and why winning on third-and-long is the real separator for contenders.
Plus:
Why elite defensive linemen could still play into their 40s
The best offensive line in football right now
Who deserves “Protector of the Year”
How Tyrann Mathieu changed the Chiefs’ culture
The funniest trash talk Mitch ever heard on an NFL field
What it’s actually like being a Jewish NFL player during Christmas week
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Week 16 is in the books, and Kevin Clark breaks down three wild days of NFL football. From the Bears finally showing signs of real life behind Caleb Williams, to Bryce Young’s growing résumé as one of the league’s most clutch quarterbacks, this episode is about the rise of the quarterback whisperers and why offensive head coaches may be taking over the NFL for good.
Kevin explains why Carolina, Chicago, and Jacksonville are all changing their trajectories, and why Trevor Lawrence suddenly looks like the player everyone scouted at Clemson.
Plus:
Why the Lions/Steelers ending was an officiating mess, and why the NFL needs replay transparency now
What’s gone wrong in Houston despite the win
Why the Giants’ nine-game losing streak is completely indefensible
Kevin’s blunt take on Joe Schoen and the myth of “young talent”
And a reminder that celebrating a big win over age 35 can end in injury
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It’s NFL Week 16! 🏈
Mina is joined by Aaron Schatz to break down every matchup — from Thursday Night Football all the way through Monday Night Football.
They discuss the biggest storylines shaping Week 16
The key factors that will decide each game
Our picks and predictions for every matchup
Drop your Week 16 thoughts in the comments and let me know who you think wins each game!
Timecodes:
0:00 Welcome To The Mina Kimes Show Featuring Lenny!
0:55 Week 16 Preview And Picks
1:15 Rams @ Seahawks Preview
14:33 Eagles @ Commanders Preview
18:15 Packers @ Bears Preview
25:30 Bills @ Browns Preview
28:45 Chargers @ Cowboys Preview
33:00 Chiefs @ Titans Preview
34:55 Bengals @ Dolphins Preview
40:20 Jets @ Saints Preview
45:25 Bucs @ Panthers Preview
53:15 Vikings @ Giants Preview
58:05 Jags @ Broncos Preview
1:04:15 Falcons @ Cardinals Preview
1:07:20 Steelers @ Lions Preview
1:10:48 Raiders @ Texans Preview
1:14:10 Patriots @ Ravens Preview
1:23:20 49ers @ Colts Preview
1:31:10 See you next time!
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Richard Sherman joins Kevin Clark for a wide-ranging NFL conversation ahead of Seahawks vs. Rams on Thursday Night Football.
The 5 time pro-bowler and Amazon Prime analyst breaks down how Mike Macdonald has rebuilt Seattle’s defense, why rookie Nick Emmanwori has become the engine of that unit. Richard also dives into Matthew Stafford’s arm talent , why he’s playing some of the best football of his career, and how Sean McVay reinvented the Rams.
Plus, Sherman picks which defense he’d want to play in if he were 25 again, revisits the one play he’d change from his career, and shares what fans often miss when watching defense on Sundays.
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