Bills-Chiefs: The Game That Defines Buffalo’s Season
It’s a Halloween Week 9 edition of Scoop City with James Palmer and a stacked lineup of insiders from The Athletic! We’re serving up more treats than tricks as the NFL trade deadline approaches and several playoff contenders face must-win moments. Don’t forget to like and subscribe for your insider breakdowns straight from the locker room.The AFC playoff picture heats up as Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs square off with Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills in one of Week 9’s biggest matchups. Joe Buscaglia breaks down the Bills’ must-win urgency, how Allen and Stefon Diggs can exploit Kansas City’s coverage, and what Sean McDermott’s defense must fix to keep pace with Mahomes and Travis Kelce. Can the Bills save their season—or will Kansas City prove they’re still the AFC’s top dog?Next up, James Boyd joins James Palmer to dive into the surging Indianapolis Colts, led by Jonathan Taylor, who’s on an MVP-level tear. Taylor leads the NFL in rushing yards and touchdowns through eight weeks, and he’s doing it behind a balanced Colts attack. Can Taylor continue his dominance against a Steelers defense that’s been uncharacteristically inconsistent and struggling to stop the run?Alec Lewis checks in to preview Vikings vs Lions, a massive NFC North battle. J.J. MCarthy returns to the starting lineup in a crucial divisional matchup. How will J.J. McCarthy’s growth define how the success of Minnesota's season.Even on their bye week, the Philadelphia Eagles stay in the headlines. Brooks Kubena joins James Palmer to unpack his powerful new story on AJ Brown, one of the NFL’s most complex and competitive superstars. From his relentless work ethic with DK Metcalf at Ole Miss to his candid thoughts on frustration, fulfillment, and identity, Brooks explains why Brown’s intensity has nothing to do with being a “diva”—and everything to do with the unique pressure of playing wide receiver in today’s NFL.To wrap the show, Jake Ciely brings his fantasy insight (and costume) for a special Halloween segment: ranking the best Halloween candies and revealing his buy-low and sell-high fantasy football targets ahead of the NFL trade deadline. From Baker Mayfield to breakout RB Quinshon Judkins, Jake and James debate who’s sweet, who’s stale, and who’s worth stashing.Don’t miss this episode of Scoop City — your insider pass to the NFL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome back to Scoop City! James Palmer and The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini are breaking down the midseason stretch of the NFL heading into Week 9 — including which teams are surging, who’s slipping, and what’s still to come at the trade deadline.As the NFL trade deadline nears, Palmer and Russini dive into the biggest questions around the league, including why big-name players like A.J. Brown and Chris Olave aren't likely to move, which front offices are actually taking calls, and how Week 9 results could change a team's outlook.James and Dianna also take a closer look at the Vikings' quarterback situation with J.J. McCarthy returning under center this week against the Lions. What does Carson Wentz’s season-ending surgery mean for McCarthy and Minnesota's chances of making the playoffs?Then, it’s time for some Scoop Superlatives: their midseason awards, high-school yearbook style. From "Most Unexpected Glow-Up" and "Best Couple" to "Most Popular," James and Dianna dole out their picks at the season's halfway mark.Finally, Chris Branch, author of The Pulse newsletter, drops in with two questions fans are debating this week: Should NFL overtimes end in a tie or continue until there’s a winner? And is it more likely the Ravens clinch a playoff berth in 2025 or John Harbaugh is fired after 18 seasons at the helm in Baltimore?Don’t miss this episode of Scoop City — your insider pass to the NFL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How Jordan Love is turning the Packers into a Super Bowl Favorite
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.
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Why Aaron Rodgers vs Packers should be a revenge game
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.
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Did the Giants step back in devastating loss vs. Broncos?
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.
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