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"This Is Football" is a digital show and podcast that runs multiple times per week through the NFL season. It's where you'll find fun and insightful interviews with some of the top NFL players, pundits and coaches with stories and nuggets you won't find anywhere else.
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Kevin Clark recaps all the happenings of week 4 in the NFL. Hear why Kevin thinks it's too soon for the Ravens to consider firing John Harbaugh after the teams blowout loss to the Chiefs. On the other side, Kevin explains why Kansas City's win has changed his opinion about his prospects for how their offense will fare this season. Plus, the Bears long snapper may be responsible for saving their season. Kevin also breaks down the postgame drama between Jaguars HC Liam Coen and 49ers DC Robert Saleh
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Kevin Clark is joined by Rich Eisen to discuss if it's time to panic for the Ravens, Chiefs, & Texans after slow starts to their season. Rich shares an incredible story of Michael Irvin giving a speech at the naming ceremony of his child. Plus, the time Stacey Dales provided a hangover cure that helped him from calling out sick on Thanksgiving.
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Kevin Clark is joined by Miami Hurricanes Head Coach Mario Cristobal fresh off the team's win over Florida on Saturday night. Mario details what he would tell NFL scouts asking him about Rueben Bain Jr. What did Mario learn from Nick Saban about dealing with success? Plus, his insight into Justin Herbert after coaching him at Oregon.
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Kevin Clark recaps a wild week 3 in the NFL. Have the Eagles managed to steal the Chiefs late game voodoo? Why Sean McVay made uncharacteristic decisions in the Rams loss. How the Buccaneers have managed to get to 3-0 despite none of their offensive lineman playing the position they were originally intended to. Kevin explains why the Patriots may have found their answer at quarterback but have enough holes elsewhere on their roster where it may be hard for him to succeed. Kevin lays out why
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Kevin Clark is joined by Jordan Reid to assess who in the rookie class has impressed the most through the first two weeks of the NFL season. Jordan highlights two receivers who have shined early on, plus why he thinks the Raiders could be regretting taking Ashton Jeanty rather than an offensive lineman. Plus, Jordan gives the college prospects that are rising up draft boards & he and Kevin take a look at how the quarterback class of 2026 is developing.
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Kevin Clark is joined by Domonique Foxworth to analyze what's next for the Bengals following the news that Joe Burrow will be out for 3 months. Plus, how will Carson Wentz fare in Minnesota filling in for J.J. McCarthy. And Domonique explains why Josh Allen has ruined quarterback evaluation.
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Kevin Clark details all the things he thinks after week 2 in the NFL season. Why there's more questions about the Chiefs than there has been in a long time. He details why this will likely be the final year that we will see the "tush push". Kevin gives his thoughts on the back and forth Cowboys/Giants overtime thriller. Joey Bosa proved to be a game-wrecker for the Bills in their win over the Jets, why he may have more left in the tank that Kevin previously thought. Plus, how the Panthers will handle Bryce Young's contract situation in the near future.
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Kevin Clark is joined by Ryan Fitzpatrick to discuss what makes Josh Allen so special and where he's grown. Who does Fitz think is the most underrated QB in football? His answer might surprise you. Ryan details the misconceptions about his Harvard education & gives out the award for the NFL's best beard. Then Matthew Berry joins to talk about the merits of fantasy vs. sports wagering. Matthew also explains why he is selling Aaron Rodgers & Tyreek Hill for fantasy purposes.
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Kevin Clark is joined by Chris Long to react to the Bears falling to the Vikings in their season opener. Chris details why J.J. McCarthy might be in the best situation of any young quarterback and what makes Kevin O'Connell special as a head coach. Chris shares incredible stories from his playing career including how injuries can linger with a player for years. Plus, Chris explains what he learned from Bill Belichick about early season games.
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Kevin Clark recaps Week 1 in the NFL by detailing lies that NFL fanbases told themselves this offseason. Kevin details what lessons the Texans could learn from the Commanders in regards to quarterback development. Was Sunday just a blip on the radar or will the Lions struggle to deal with the loss of their coordinators? Plus, why Sunday changed Kevin's opinion of the Rams.
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Kevin Clark recaps an eventful season opening win for the Eagles over the Cowboys. Hear why Kevin doesn't think Jalen Carter's ejection is grounds for those who doubted his character to take a victory lap. Plus, Mike Tannenbaum joins the show to give his take on the Micah Parsons trade. Mike also shares the lessons he learned from Bill Parcells not just on the field but off the field that still stick with him to this day.
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Kevin Clark is joined by Drew Brees to give insight into what Sean Payton will do to help make life easy for Bo Nix in his second season. What current quarterbacks does Drew enjoy watching the most and how does he think the position has changed since he left the game? Plus, the one play from his career that Drew wishes he could have back.
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Kevin Clark breaks down the blockbuster deal that sent Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers for a pair of first round picks & Kenny Clark. What does the trade say about the Dallas Cowboys ambitions? Where does this move put the Packers among the best teams in the NFC?
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Kevin Clark is joined by David Helman to give his predictions for every division for the upcoming NFL season. Hear why Kevin believes the AFC West is the toughest division in football to predict. Plus, he reveals who he thinks will be crowned Super Bowl champion in February.
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Kevin Clark is joined by Chris "The Bear" Fallica to go over his best bets of the NFL Season. Chris explains why he still thinks the Chiefs are the team to beat in the AFC. Chris & Kevin discuss why this might be the year for some teams to bottom out to get in position to draft one of the top QBs in the 2026 NFL Draft. Plus, Chris shares incredible stories from his time working with Lee Corso on College Gameday.
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Kevin Clark is joined by Sheil Kapadia to go over his rankings of all 32 offensive & defensive units in the NFL. Hear why Sheil thinks the 49ers are in line for a big bounce back season. Will the Lions be able to overcome the loss of Ben Johnson? Plus, why the Texans figure to be a well balanced team this season and could be a sleeper in the AFC.
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Kevin Clark is joined by Kyle Brandt to discuss Caleb Williams & the Bears following their impressive showing against the Bills. How much credence should be given to preseason games? Plus, Kyle gives his thoughts on Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers after visiting the team at training camp.
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Kevin Clark is joined by Broncos DB Patrick Surtain. The defensive player of the year winner explains what went into the Broncos dramatic turnaround on defense last season. Patrick details what needs to go right for the Broncos to make the leap to Super Bowl contenders. Then Denny Carter joins the show to give the players he thinks are poised for breakouts in fantasy football this season.
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Kevin Clark travels to Michigan to check in with the 2024 NFC North champions. Penei Sewell reveals how he manages to maintain his work ethic and what inspires him to become better. Brad Holmes details what went into building this Lions roster & what he learned about his team through their rash of injuries at the end of last season. Plus, new OC John Morton gives insight into what wrinkles he may look to implement as he takes over his new role.
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Kevin Clark travels to Green Bay to catch up with the Packers. Jordan Love details what he’s looking to improve on this season and the lessons he learned from Aaron Rodgers. Hear what Matt LaFleur has seen from his team that has him encouraged about how they’ll fare this season. And GM Brian Gutekunst details what went into building the Packers roster.
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