Scoop City: Inside The NFL

What does Jordan Love and the Packers’ win over the Steelers mean for the NFC? Did Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles correct their offensive issues? Should Drake Maye be at the top of the MVP conversation? Did Justin Fields prove the doubters wrong? And, can the Dallas Cowboys correct their defensive woes?The Green Bay Packers made a statement on Sunday night with a dominant win over their former QB, Aaron Rodgers, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Jordan Love impressed, throwing for 360 yards and three touchdowns, while Rodgers and the Steelers' offense struggled to keep up. Does the NFC's road to the Super Bowl now run through Green Bay?In Philadelphia, the Eagles appeared to correct their offensive issues by scoring 38 points on the New York Giants. However, it was the run game leading the way. Saquon Barkley ran for 150 yards and a touchdown. Jalen Hurts tossed four touchdown passes but only threw for 179 yards. The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini takes you inside the Eagles' facility and shares what Philly personnel are thinking following their win over the Giants. Former NFL QB Chase Daniel shares insights into the Eagles’ offense.In New England, the Patriots continue to impress after their sixth win of the season. Should Drake Maye be in the MVP conversation? Daniel says it’s time to start thinking about the Patriots QB as one of the league’s best.And, the Denver Broncos are riding mile-high following their 20-point victory over the Dallas Cowboys. Did Bo Nix get back on track against the Cowboys? And what should Jerry Jones do to address his defense’s struggles? Daniel breaks down what he is seeing on tape.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to stay up to date on all things NFL with Scoop City.Drop us your thoughts on Week 8 in the comments below! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers spoil the Green Bay Packers’ trip to Pittsburgh? Are the Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes back? Which quarterback has impressed Chase Daniel through seven weeks? And which Carolina Panthers running back should crack your starting lineup in fantasy football?Scoop City returns with a “stock up or stock down” report on quarterbacks across the league. Former NFL QB Chase Daniel breaks down Dak Prescott, Jalen Hurts, Drake Maye, Matthew Stafford, and Caleb Williams.It may not be a revenge game in the eyes of Aaron Rodgers, but Sunday night’s matchup between the Packers and Steelers is intriguing. To set the stage, James Palmer welcomes The Athletic’s Steelers beat writer, Mike DeFabo.In another primetime matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs are set to host the Washington Commanders. Have the Chiefs returned to form after their early struggles? The Athletic’s Chiefs beat writer, Jesse Newell, shares intel from inside the Chiefs facility.And how does your fantasy team look after seven weeks of football? The Athletic’s senior fantasy football writer, Jake Ciely, returns to share advice on running backs and backup wide receivers. Plus, don’t miss his favorite WWE entrances.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to stay up to date on all things NFL with Scoop City.Drop your thoughts for Week 8 in the comments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What went wrong for the New York Giants in Denver? The San Francisco 49ers continue to win. Are reinforcements on the way for the Niners? What’s the latest with Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels' injury? And, did the Philadelphia Eagles make a statement with their win against the Minnesota Vikings?Scoop City returns with an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the New York Giants' epic collapse in Denver against the Broncos. Co-host James Palmer shares a clip of Brian Burns' postgame frustration and details what he heard from inside New York's locker room.The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini shares updates on several stars from across the NFL. She begins in Washington with Commanders QB Jayden Daniels. Daniels tweaked his hamstring yesterday against the Dallas Cowboys. And, in the Bay Area, the San Francisco 49ers are fresh off a win against the Atlanta Falcons. Russini shares what she's hearing about QB Brock Purdy.Russini and Palmer also dive into which teams made the biggest statements in Week 7. The Philadelphia Eagles made a strong case with a win in Minnesota against the Vikings. Jalen Hurts and the Eagles produced more than 350 yards of total offense. The Indianapolis Colts continue to impress, improving to 6-1 on the season with a win in Los Angeles against the Chargers. And the Dallas Cowboys offense continues to roll, scoring 44 points against the Commanders.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to stay up to date on all things NFL with Scoop City.Drop your Week 7 thoughts in the comments!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎤 The Philadelphia Eagles are searching for answers, the Los Angeles Chargers might have found a star in Ladd McConkey, and the New York Giants’ new tight-end weapon Theo Johnson is heating up. It’s a jam-packed Week 7 edition of Scoop City with James Palmer diving across the league with insiders and players who know what’s really going on.🏈 First up, The Athletic’s Zach Berman breaks down what’s wrong with the Eagles offense heading into their matchup with the Vikings. Philadelphia hasn’t topped 100 rushing yards in weeks, and questions are swirling around new offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo. Can the Eagles rediscover the balance that powered their Super Bowl run, or will Brian Flores’ defense expose even more cracks?⚡️ Then, Dan Popper checks in from Los Angeles, where Justin Herbert is quietly putting together one of his most complete seasons yet. Dan and James preview a pivotal AFC matchup between the Colts and the Chargers.🐴 Over in Denver, Nick Kosmider weighs in on the Broncos defense, which leads the league in sacks and has turned into one of the NFL’s most disruptive units. But after a sluggish offensive showing in London, can Denver find enough consistency to handle a sneaky Giants team?🔋 Chargers WR Ladd McConkey sits down with James Palmer to talk about his clutch moment from last week's win over Miami. McConkey opens up about earning Justin Herbert’s trust and looks ahead to the Chargers’ matchup with the Colts and shares what it’ll take to keep their offense humming.🗽 And speaking of the Giants, breakout tight end Theo Johnson stops by to talk about Jaxson Dart’s rise, his own red-zone hot streak, and what it’s been like facing off against some of the AFC’s toughest defenses.☑️ Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to stay locked on Scoop City — your insider guide to all things NFL.💬 Drop your thoughts below: Are the Eagles still contenders, or are we seeing another mid-season meltdown in Philly? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎤 What’s the state of quarterbacks across the NFL right now? Can Caleb Williams keep elevating the Chicago Bears’ offense? What coach is the perfect fit for rookie Cam Ward in Tennessee? And what’s really wrong with Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills offense? Scoop City is back to tackle all the biggest QB questions heading into Week 7.🏈 The trade deadline is approaching fast — November 4th — and teams are already positioning themselves as buyers or sellers. Which contenders are ready to make a splash, and which front offices might hit reset? The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini breaks down what we're hearing around the league.🔥 Chase Daniel's weekly “Cut to the Chase” focuses on Caleb Williams and the Bears, who are rolling — winners of three straight — with Williams showing massive growth under offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. His pressure-to-sack rate has been cut in half from his rookie year, and he’s on pace to top 4,000 yards, something no Bears QB has ever done.💪 Meanwhile, Drake Maye and the Patriots have quietly won three straight of their own. If Maye hits 200+ passing yards with a 100+ passer rating again this week, he’ll join Patrick Mahomes as the only under-24 QBs to do it in six straight games. Are the Patriots finally building an identity around their rookie QB?😬 Over in Buffalo, the Bills have lost two straight — and the concern level is rising. Can Josh Allen and Joe Brady fix the offense before things spiral? The crew debates what’s really plaguing one of the league’s most talented rosters.⚔️ In Tennessee, the Brian Callahan firing shakes up everything for Cam Ward. How does the move impact his development — and why have the last four No. 1 overall picks all lost their head coach during their rookie season? The team dives into what’s next for the Titans and their young QB.💬 Plus, The Athletic’s Chris Branch joins for another edition of The Pulse to debate a big question: Would you rather be the Eagles or Chiefs at this point of the season?🗳️ Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to stay up to date on all things NFL with Scoop City.📣 Drop your thoughts below — who’s the next great QB to rise out of the chaos this season?00:00 - Intro04:30 - Trade Deadline Buyers08:25 - Cut to the Chase: Caleb Williams film breakdown15:35 - Cut to the Chase: Drake Maye continues to impress20:55 - Cut to the Chase: How can the Bills fix their offense?29:00 - How does the firing of Brian Callahan impact Cam Ward?46:45 - The Pulse Newsletter Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎤 Did the Kansas City Chiefs put the rest of the league on notice? Are the Pittsburgh Steelers actually contenders? Can the New York Jets salvage their season? Is the Sam Darnold experiment working for the Seattle Seahawks? And, the Tennessee Titans have fired Brian Callahan. Scoop City is back to react to Week 6 in the NFL.🏈 The Kansas City Chiefs made a statement in their decisive win over the Detroit Lions. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs offense rebounded against a stout Lions defense, putting up 30 points for the second time this season. Should the rest of the league be concerned that the Chiefs have righted the ship? The Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue joins the show to discuss the Kansas City's win.🤔 Are the Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers legitimate contenders? The Steelers currently sit atop the AFC North after starting 4-1. Pittsburgh takes a commanding divisional lead following its latest win over the Cleveland Browns. Do the Steelers have a real shot at contending this year?😤 Is the New York Jets season a total loss? The Jets' loss to the Denver Broncos drops New York to 0-6. Are the Jets stuck with Justin Fields at quarterback? Will Aaron Glenn survive the season? The Athletic’s Mike Sando shares what the Jets organization is facing.🐎 Meanwhile, the Indianapolis Colts experienced one of the most bizarre pregame warm-ups in NFL history, losing two players to injury. The Athletic’s James Boyd shares insights from the Colts’ pregame. Plus, Daniel Jones and company held off the Arizona Cardinals and are in first place in the AFC. Is Indy as good as its record indicates?☑️ Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to stay up to date on all things NFL with Scoop City.💬 Drop your thoughts for Week 6 in the comments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️Will Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hold off a surging San Francisco 49ers team? Is Jared Goff quietly leading the most dangerous team in the league? Will Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears get revenge against Jaylen Daniels and the Washington Commanders? Plus, Sterling Shepard joins to discuss the Red River Rivalry and playing with his college QB. 🏴‍☠️Are the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as good as their record indicates? Bucs WR Sterling Shepard stops by Scoop City and shares insights from inside the locker room. Shepard shared intel from inside the Bucs wide receiver room and what it’s like playing with his former college quarterback. Plus, is Baker Mayfield playing like the MVP? Shepard shares what makes Baker special.🏈 Plus, The Athletic’s Vic Tafur shares the latest from the Bay Area. What’s been the secret to Mac Jones’ success filling in for the injured Brock Purdy? And, how much better can the 49ers get once Purdy, George Kittle, and others return from the injured list? Tafur shares updates on the Niners and previews their matchup with the Buccaneers.🦴 What’s the latest with the Cleveland Browns QB situation now that Joe Flacco has been traded? Jason Lloyd stops by Scoop City to share why the Browns must move on from Shedeur Sanders. And, Lloyd offers an opinion on why Sanders is still on the Browns.🦁 Should Jared Goff be getting MVP considerations? The Athletic’s Colton Pouncy shares why Goff is at the top of his game even with the coordinator change. Pouncy also previews the Lions’ matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs. How do the Lions plan to stop Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and company?🐻 Can the Chicago Bears upset the Washington Commanders? The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain shares how Ben Johnson has approached this matchup against Jayden Daniels. And, Fishbain discusses the progression of the Bears’ offense after the first quarter of the season.☑️ Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to stay up to date on all things NFL with Scoop City.💬 Drop your predictions for Week 5 in the comments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏈 What’s the latest with the Philadelphia Eagles’ offensive struggles? Can Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, and company get in sync on a short week against the New York Giants? Are the Kansas City Chiefs in a must-win game versus the Detroit Lions? Why are they struggling this early in the season? Can Joe Flacco save the Cincinnati Bengals' season? And will the Indianapolis Colts' magical run continue?🎤 Scoop City returns with the latest insight ahead of all the Week 6 action from around the NFL. The first stop is in Philadelphia ahead of their Thursday night matchup with the Giants. The Eagles are 4-1, but they’ve struggled offensively under new OC Kevin Patullo. The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini and Scoop City co-host James Palmer bring you inside Philly's offensive struggles.🤔 Have the Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes lost their fear factor? The three-time defending AFC champions are off to a slow start in 2025. And the sledding remains tough with the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions coming to KC. Is this a must-win game for Mahomes and company?🐅 The Cincinnati Bengals are also looking to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Bengals made a rare in-division trade for QB Joe Flacco as Joe Burrow continues to be sidelined with a turf toe injury. Russini and Palmer share how the trade went down. And, why did the Bengals not call the Giants when searching for a veteran QB?🐎Finally, are the Indianapolis Colts the real deal? Daniel Jones and Indy's offense are currently the most efficient in football. If the playoffs started today, the AFC would run through Indianapolis. Russini and Palmer share how the Colts have gone from a question mark to unquestionably one of the league's best.☑️ Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to stay up to date on all things NFL with Scoop City.💬 Drop your predictions for Week 6 in the comments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New England Patriots, led by rookie quarterback Drake Maye and star wide receiver Stefon Diggs, pulled off a stunning upset over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night Football. Is this the beginning of a changing of the guard in the AFC East? The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini and former NFL quarterback Chase Daniel break down what made the Patriots’ victory so significant — and how Maye is quickly evolving into a franchise QB.In Philadelphia, Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos engineered a thrilling comeback win over the Eagles. Russini shares what she learned from her postgame conversation with Broncos head coach Sean Payton, while Daniel analyzes Nix’s performance and dissects a key two-point conversion using All-22 film. After suffering their first loss of the season, questions are starting to swirl around the Eagles’ offense and coaching staff.Meanwhile, in Baltimore, the Ravens are a team in turmoil. Can head coach John Harbaugh turn things around before it’s too late? Russini offers behind-the-scenes reporting from inside the organization, and Daniel draws on his NFL experience to explain what’s going wrong — and how players and coaches typically respond in times like these.Finally, is Dak Prescott the frontrunner for NFL MVP through five weeks? Daniel makes a strong case for the Dallas Cowboys quarterback, pointing to his efficiency, leadership, and big-play ability in critical moments. If Prescott keeps playing at this level, the MVP conversation may be over sooner than expected.Don’t miss this in-depth Week 5 recap from Scoop City — your trusted source for insider NFL reporting, quarterback analysis, and smart, film-driven breakdowns. Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎤Scoop City returns to take you inside the NFL with host James Palmer. The Athletic's senior writer for the Ravens, Jeff Zrebiec joins us live from the Ravens practice facility in Owings Mills to share the latest on the panic meter in Baltimore after the teams 1-3 start to the season.🎯The Athletic's staff writer for the Giants, Charlotte Carroll joins us outside the practice facility in East Rutherford to talk with James about how New York plans for Jaxson Dart's second game as the starter and how the team plans to adjust the offense with the loss of WR Malik Nabers.🤕 The Athletic's senior writer for the Commanders, Nicki Jhabvala joins us from Commanders practice, where they are dealing with a host of injuries on the offensive side of the ball. Quarterback Jayden Daniels is expected to return this week after missing two weeks with a knee sprain, but will be without some key weapons in the passing game.🦬Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic's staff writer for the Bills joins us ahead of Buffalo's AFC East showdown with the Patriots on Sunday Night. Joe and James discuss the issues with the Bills defense, the importance of James Cook and how Josh Allen continues to play at an MVP Level.☑️The Athletic's senior writer for the Patriots, Chad Graff joins us from Gillette Stadium as the Patriots prepare for the Bills. Drake Maye is looking to build on his week 4 performance and Chad discusses WR Stefon Diggs emotional return to Buffalo.🐆 Jaguars defensive end Arik Armstead joins Dianna Russini and James Palmer to talk about the Jags 3-1 start to the season. Armstead discusses new head coach Liam Coen's personality, Travis Hunter's preparation and the how the Jags defense is getting so many turnovers.📈 Finally, senior Fantasy writer Jake Ciely joins James Palmer to get your lineup set for week 5. Jake shares what players have great matchups this week, the best waiver wire targets and if you should buy into Darren Waller's breakout performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does Lamar Jackson’s injury mean for the Baltimore Ravens and the AFC North? Why are the Cleveland Browns handing the keys to Dillon Gabriel? Is Jaxson Dart’s playing style a concern for the New York Giants? Will Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones try to extend George Pickens? And is there hope for struggling teams?Scoop City returns to take you inside the NFL with The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini and co-host James Palmer. What’s the timetable for Jackson’s hamstring injury, and what does it mean for the AFC North? Russini has the latest intel on the Ravens quarterback.Plus, find out what went into the Browns’ decision to bench Joe Flacco in favor of rookie Dillon Gabriel and why Shedeur Sanders is still third on Cleveland's QB depth chart.The Athletic’s senior NFL writer Mike Sando joins to break down the AFC North and discuss Dart’s playing style. Should the Giants be concerned about the rookie quarterback putting himself in harm’s way? Sando shares the latest from New York and around the league. Plus, friend of the show Mike Silver visits Scoop City fresh off a trip to Dallas. The Athletic’s senior NFL writer shares stories from his conversation with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. Silver takes you behind the scenes of the reaction to Micah Parsons' return to Dallas.Finally, Chris Branch of The Pulse is back with two burning questions: Is there any hope for teams currently struggling early in the season? Russini and Palmer tackle that one. Plus, how do you get picky toddlers to actually eat? Russini and Palmer share their best parenting tips with Branch.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to stay up to date on all things NFL with Scoop City.Drop your predictions for Week 5 in the comments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are the Dallas Cowboys squandering an MVP-caliber season from quarterback Dak Prescott? What’s the latest on Lamar Jackson’s injury status? Did the New York Giants find their franchise QB in Jaxson Dart? And is there any hope left for the winless Tennessee Titans and Cam Ward?Scoop City is back with another action-packed Monday episode. The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini is joined by former NFL quarterback Chase Daniel and co-host James Palmer to break down the biggest stories and moments from Week 4 in the NFL.Dak Prescott & the CowboysPrescott impressed again during Dallas’ Sunday night matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Are the Cowboys maximizing his MVP-level play? Daniel breaks down key plays and what the film says about Prescott’s performance.Lamar Jackson Injury UpdateRussini has the latest intel on Lamar Jackson’s injury. How long will the Baltimore Ravens be without their former MVP? And what will the offense look like in his absence?Malik Nabers Injury NewsJust minutes before going live, Russini confirmed a major blow for the New York Giants—wide receiver Malik Nabers has suffered a torn ACL and will miss the rest of the season.Jaxson Dart's BreakoutDespite the injury setback, the Giants may have found a bright spot in rookie QB Jaxson Dart. Daniel analyzes two crucial plays and explains why Dart may be the answer under center.Tennessee Titans StrugglesFrustration is boiling over in Tennessee. After a 26-0 loss to the Houston Texans, Titans quarterback Cam Ward didn’t hold back in his postgame comments. What’s next for this winless squad?Like the show? Be a friend, tell a friend—and don’t forget to subscribe for weekly NFL breakdowns, insider info, and expert analysis.Rookie QB Jaxson Dart debuts as the starter for the New York Giants against the Los Angeles Chargers. Chase breaks down what he saw from Dart and how the young QB can help get New York back on track following their first win of the season. The Scoop City team has you covered with intel from the biggest matchup and most interesting storylines. Be a friend, tell a friend, and subscribe to our channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How will Green Bay Packers star Micah Parsons react in his first game against the Dallas Cowboys? Is the Philadelphia Eagles’ offense too conservative? Could Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hand them their first loss in 2025? Have the Los Angeles Rams corrected their red zone issues for Week 4? Are the Indianapolis Colts under Daniel Jones for real?Scoop City co-host and NFL insider James Palmer welcomes several writers from The Athletic's newsroom to help preview Week 4's top games. Senior Eagles writer Zach Berman joins to break down Philadelphia's showdown with the undefeated Buccaneers. Berman explains why the Eagles are not worried about winning pretty. Plus, senior Rams writer Nate Atkins shares insight on how the Rams are adjusting their red-zone offense, and Colts writer James Boyd explains why we’re seeing a different version of Daniel Jones.Meanwhile, all eyes will be on Dallas Sunday night for a star-studded showdown between the Cowboys and Packers. Scoop City welcomes back a pair of repeat visitors, Jon Machota and Matt Schneidman. Machota does not hold back when analyzing Dallas's start to the 2025 NFL season. Jerry Jones's team is under pressure to avoid a 1-2 start, but can Dak Prescott keep pace with a high-powered Packer offense? Schneidman explains why Sunday’s matchup could be a get-right game for Jordan Love and Green Bay.And, in the world of fantasy football, Jake Ciely shares why you should be worried about several skill position players. Plus, Ciely shares an incredible list of his favorite ice cream truck treats. Come for the fantasy advice, stay for a nostalgic look back at some of the best sweet treats of your childhood.Be a friend, tell a friend, and subscribe to our channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will the move to Jaxson Dart save the New York Giants’ season? What are the statuses of Washington Commanders stars Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin? Is the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs Week 4 game a must-win? And, which 0-3 team are you most concerned with?Scoop City returns with the latest details on the New York Giants’ decision to bench Russell Wilson and start rookie QB Jaxson Dart. The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini shares insights from around the Giants' facility on the move to Dart.Staying in the NFC East, the Washington Commanders are monitoring the health of their star quarterback and wide receiver. Both Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin appeared on the team’s injury report ahead of their contest against the Atlanta Falcons.Plus, could a Week 4 matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs be a must-win? Scoop City co-host and NFL insider James Palmer shares his thoughts on a critical matchup.Plus, The Athletic’s Dan Pompei joins to discuss the state of the Chicago Bears. Will Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson build off of their impressive win over the Dallas Cowboys? And, are the Tampa Bay Buccaneers serious contenders in the NFC? Pompei shares his insights on the Baker Mayfield-led Bucs.Be a friend, tell a friend, and subscribe to our channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is the Philadelphia Eagles' offense sustainable for the rest of the season? Should Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert be the MVP favorite? Did Chicago Bears duo Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson find something in a win over the Dallas Cowboys? And will the New York Giants hand the keys over to Jaxson Dart?Scoop City returns with insight on all the biggest storylines from Week 3 in the NFL. The Philadelphia Eagles' offense struggled for much of the game against the Los Angeles Rams. Jalen Hurts’ offense only accounted for 33 yards in the first half. Former NFL QB Chase Daniel brings you inside the Eagles' second-half game plan and shares why it was so successful.Plus, did the Chicago Bears’ offense finally click yesterday against the Dallas Cowboys? Caleb Williams became the first player with 225-plus passing yards and three or more passing touchdowns in any half this season. Has Ben Johnson unlocked something in his young QB? Daniel shares his insights.In the Sundae Scaries, will the New York Giants turn to Jaxson Dart after another underwhelming performance by Russell Wilson? Daniel says the time is now. Meanwhile, Carson Wentz gets a win in his first start as a member of the Minnesota Vikings. Senior NFL insider Dianna Russini shares the timetable for J.J. McCarthy’s return and the Vikings' confidence level in Wentz.Be a friend, tell a friend, and subscribe to our channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are the Chicago Bears doing to correct their 0-2 start under Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams? How has Bo Nix adapted to Year 2 in the Denver Broncos offense? Which running back in your fantasy team's starting lineup should you be concerned about? And will Justin Herbert win the MVP?Scoop City returns to bring you inside the NFL, starting with what’s happening in Chicago with the Bears. The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain joins James Palmer to break down the Bears’ 0-2 start under Ben Johnson. Fishbain provides insights on Caleb Williams’ growth and his development under Johnson. Plus, what is the Bears' plan to defeat the Dallas Cowboys? Fishbain and Palmer break it down.Meanwhile, in Denver, Broncos QB Bo Nix continues to progress in Year 2 under Sean Payton. The Athletic’s Nick Kosmider joins Scoop City to share an update on the Broncos’ sophomore QB. Plus, Kosmider and Palmer discuss a loaded AFC West division that has been dominated early on by the Los Angeles Chargers.The Bolts are experiencing early-season success under Jim Harbaugh and Justin Herbert. Will this be the season Herbert puts together an MVP-caliber resume? Palmer explains why this could be Herbert’s best year as a pro in his Extra Point.Be a friend, tell a friend, and subscribe to our channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why should fans care that Tom Brady was in the Raiders’ coaches' booth? What’s the latest with Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels and San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy? And how long will the Minnesota Vikings be without starting QB J.J. McCarthy? Scoop City is back with all the insights you need from around the NFL.The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini and co-host James Palmer explain why Tom Brady sitting in the coaches' booth during a game is a big deal for NFL fans. What really happens in production meetings that Brady could leverage for the Raiders? Russini and Palmer share their own firsthand experiences.Plus, Scoop City welcomes The Athletic Football Show’s Robert Mays to weigh in on the Week 3 panic meter. Mays shares thoughts on his hometown team, the Chicago Bears. Plus, do Mays, Russini or Palmer have concerns with the Kansas City Chiefs or Miami Dolphins?Finally, the team welcomes author of The Pulse, Chris Branch, back for his bi-weekly hit. Branch wants to know what it would take for the Atlanta Falcons to trade backup QB Kirk Cousins. And, on a lighter note, if you were an NFL kicker, how would you prepare a game ball?Be a friend, tell a friend, and subscribe to our channel for the latest NFL insights! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scoop City is back with another can’t-miss episode after a wild Week 2 in the NFL. We’re talking The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly — starting with Joe Burrow.James Palmer, Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel react to the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback's turf toe injury. Burrow has elected to undergo surgery and will miss a minimum of three months. Backup Jake Browning stepped in to lead a game-winning drive against Jacksonville, but can he keep Cincinnati afloat with Burrow’s extended absence looming? Or are the Bengals' playoff chances already in jeopardy?Chase then takes us inside the Chiefs’ shocking 0-2 start. Patrick Mahomes is carrying the offense, leading the team in rushing for a second straight week, but Kansas City hasn’t opened a season this poorly since 2014.Dak Prescott’s dominant season continued in the Cowboys’ comeback overtime win over the Giants. Prescott threw for 361 yards and two touchdowns, leading Dallas to one of the most dramatic finishes of the season so far. Chase breaks down how Prescott has elevated his play and what it means for the Cowboys’ chances in the NFC.Our trio also analyzes this week's lowlights, headlined by second-year quarterback Caleb Williams and the Bears' continued struggles. Chicago was steamrolled by Jared Goff and the Lions, who hung 52 points on former OC and current Bears head coach Ben Johnson courtesy of Goff’s 334 yards and five touchdown passes. The crew debates what’s going wrong for Williams, how Ben Johnson is handling the head-coaching transition, and whether the Bears can find answers before the season unravels.The Bears weren't the only scary (in a bad way) performance on Sunday; the Pittsburgh Steelers have started their 2025 season with problems on the defensive side of the ball. Pittsburgh has given up 31+ points in back-to-back games to open the season for the first time since 1989.Finally, the crew debates which 2-0 teams are real contenders — and which 0-2 squads can still turn things around. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scoop City is back with another packed episode as Week 2 of the NFL season looms. The San Francisco 49ers will likely be without quarterback Brock Purdy this Sunday against the Saints. Purdy is dealing with toe and shoulder injuries, which means former first-round pick Mac Jones could be next up under center.The Athletic's senior NFL writer Jourdan Rodrigue joins Scoop City to talk about her article "Life as a backup NFL QB is a mental and emotional whirlwind." James Palmer and Jourdan talk about what the Niners’ offense could look like with Jones and how big of a loss George Kittle is after the All-Pro tight end was placed on injured reserve.Jourdan also previews the Chargers vs. Raiders matchup. Justin Herbert threw for three touchdowns in the opener, while Geno Smith lit up the Patriots for 362 yards in his Raiders debut. What’s at stake in this AFC West showdown, and can rookie Brock Bowers keep making plays for Las Vegas?Then, we’ve got a special guest: Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin joins the show. Franklin breaks down Indy’s dominant Week 1 win over Miami for Palmer and senior NFL insider Dianna Russini, his role as a defensive captain and what it’s like playing alongside new quarterback Daniel Jones and rookie tight end Tyler Warren. After leading the NFL in tackles last season, how far does Franklin think this Colts team can go?Plus, The Athletic's senior NFL fantasy writer Jake Ciely stops by with his top karaoke picks (yes, seriously). And before we wrap, we dive into the biggest fantasy football worries heading into Week 2, including receiver duos in Detroit, Philly, and Miami. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scoop City is back with the latest news and insights from around the NFL. The Kansas City Chiefs are set for a rematch of last year’s Super Bowl against the Philadelphia Eagles. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are hoping to bounce back from a Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Meanwhile, Jalen Hurts and the Eagles are looking to start the season 2-0. The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini has the latest on star Philly defender Jalen Carter’s suspension and fine.How long is the leash for New York Giants QB Russell Wilson? Russini and co-host James Palmer discuss head coach Brian Daboll’s decision to stick with Wilson over rookie Jaxson Dart.Meanwhile, the San Francisco 49ers are dealing with several key injuries early in the season. What is the latest with 49ers QB Brock Purdy? Russini and Palmer discuss the latest surrounding Purdy’s toe injury and his chances to play Sunday, as well as what the 49ers' offense could look like with Mac Jones at the helm.The Athletic’s Green Bay Packers beat writer Matt Schneidman joins the show to discuss the Packers’ highly anticipated Thursday night matchup with the Washington Commanders. Schneidman shares insights from covering newly acquired All-Pro DE Micah Parsons. What kind of impact will Parsons have against the Jayden Daniels-led Commanders? Schneidman shares the latest from Green Bay.Finally, Jacob Robinson returns with another question from the Scoop City newsletter team. Be a friend, tell a friend and subscribe to our channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.