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Top 10 NFL offenses in 2026: who has the #1 scariest attack? | Football 301
3d ago01:53:01Tap to summarizeNate Tice & Matt Harmon reveal their top 10 scariest NFL offenses heading into the 2026 season. The duo start with Matt’s #10-7 teams: the Jacksonville Jaguars, New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Chargers get the nod, while Nate breaks down why the Green Bay Packers snuck into his top 10. Next, the duo break down their expectations for the Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys, who find themselves at #6-4 on Matt’s list (and Nate blasts off in his Cowboys offense hype rocket ship). Finally, Nate & Matt discuss two teams they have some disagreement on (Chicago Bears & Detroit Lions), plus what could go wrong for the Los Angeles Rams offense, whose sky-high ceiling gets them the top spot on Matt’s list, but a shaky foundation could lead to some issues. (6:00) - #10-7: Packers, Jaguars, Patriots, 49ers, Chargers (53:10) - #6-4: Bills, Bengals, Cowboys (1:20:45) - Top 3 NFL offenses: Bears, Lions, Rams Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv
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Future of the NFL: this is how the game is evolving with Domonique Foxworth | Football 301
1w ago01:31:39Tap to summarizeNate Tice sits down with Domonique Foxworth to cover how the NFL game is evolving over time, including the biggest issues the league faces entering the 2026 season. Nate & Domonique cover how NFL training camp attempts to prepare players for the rigors of a season with less and less full contact, the future of NFL defenses (and why it might be built around the safety position), what Domonique watches for when watching ball, changing offensive tendencies and how defenses can pick them apart and the most under-appreciated NFL “rule breakers” on defense (including Kyle Hamilton and Jalen Pitre). Later, Domonique provides his insight as former president of the NFLPA as the duo dive into the state of the NFL Player’s Association: What should be the hardline issues players are fighting for in the next CBA? Could there be a labor strike looming? How do NFLPA execs decide what’s worth fighting for? (1:40) - How NFL training camp is evolving, preparing for a long season (12:50) - How the NFL game is evolving: players, tendencies, trends (1:10:10) - The state of the NFLPA Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv
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2026 All-Average Team: the 12 most average players in the NFL! | Football 301
2w ago01:36:42Tap to summarizeNate Tice & Matt Harmon reveal the most average player in the NFL at every position. After defining what constitutes an average player in the NFL and why average players could be more useful than they get credit for, the duo cover the most average skill players (including an Arizona Cardinals QB in a contract dispute and a repeat tight end from last year), offensive linemen and defenders heading into the 2026 season. How many wins is this roster getting in 2026? Also in today’s episode, Nate is joined by College Fantasy Football Analyst Eric Froton to discuss Yahoo’s brand new College Fantasy product and break down Eric’s three college quarterbacks he can’t wait to watch this fall: LSU’s Sam Leavitt, Cal’s Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele and Ohio State’s Julian Sayin. (5:25) - Skill players (QB, WR, TE, RB) (33:15) - 3 college QBs we can’t wait to watch (59:30) - Offensive line (OT, OG, C) (1:16:00) - Defenders (CB, S, LB, DT, DE) Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv
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Under-the-radar offseasons: 7 NFL teams NOBODY is talking about | Football 301
3w ago01:42:41Tap to summarizeNate Tice & Matt Harmon break down the biggest offseason moves and what to expect from the 7 NFL teams nobody seems to be talking about. Every offseason there's a few teams that seem to get all the attention, whether that's due to flashy signings, blockbuster trades, or big media market attention. Today, Nate & Matt give some love to teams that nobody (including us) have discussed much since February, breaking down key offseason moves and signings and providing some things to watch for as we round the corner towards the 2026 season. Nate & Matt start with the under-discussed Super Bowl champ Seattle Seahawks, who have brought back most of their key pieces, but have some uncertainty around the offense under new OC Brian Fleury. Another 14-3 team from 2025 has been flying under the radar: the Denver Broncos. The duo discuss new OC Davis Webb and why Jaylen Waddle’s fit is so perfect. Next, the duo dive into the Indianapolis Colts, division champ Carolina Panthers, Miami Dolphins (Arch Manning szn?), Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Commanders, breaking down their big offseason changes and what to look out for this fall. Nate & Matt wrap things up with two potential breakout players to watch for in 2026: TE Isaiah Likely and DB Jonas Sanker. (4:10) - Seahawks (20:20) - Broncos (33:25) - Panthers (48:00) - Colts (1:01:00) - Commanders (1:16:40) - Dolphins (1:25:50) - Chiefs (1:35:40) - Breakout Watch Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv
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Worst-to-first teams, Myles Garrett vs. Jared Verse, the "Start J.J. McCarthy" movement?! | Football 301
Jun 3001:21:09Tap to summarizeNate Tice & Matt Harmon answer your biggest questions about the upcoming 2026 NFL season. The two hosts answer some of the toughest questions of the offseason, starting with identifying the most underrated position groups, most improved offensive lines, a few popular consensus NFL takes that could end up being way off and their thoughts on the movement to start J.J. McCarthy over Kyler Murray in Minnesota. Next, Nate and Matt evaluate Brian Daboll’s fit as a playcaller with Cam Ward, the top young offensive tackles in the league, the true gap between Myles Garrett & Jared Verse and more. The two hosts wrap up the show with some critical players for contending teams, a few teams that could go worst to first in their division this season (shoutout Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints) and a conversation around which players or coaches could win in a true “him or me” ultimatum against their counterpart. (4:20) - Underrated position groups, consensus takes, #startnine movement (32:20) - Daboll & Cam Ward, best young tackles, Garrett vs. Verse (53:00) - Critical players for contenders, worst to first, “him or me” scenario Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv
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NFL MASTERMINDS: ranking the 12 best NFL playcallers with Robert Mays | Football 301
Jun 2301:43:16Tap to summarizeNate Tice & Robert Mays rank the top 12 mastermind playcallers in the NFL heading into the 2026 season. The duo kick things off with three NFC West head coaches at the top, debating the play-calling genius displayed by Sean McVay (Los Angeles Rams), Kyle Shanahan (San Francisco 49ers) and defending champ Mike Macdonald (Seattle Seahawks). Ben Johnson rounds out the top four for his masterful command of the Chicago Bears offense. Next up, Nate and Robert give some love to a pair of defensive coordinators with VERY different approaches in Vic Fangio (Philadelphia Eagles) and Brian Flores (Minnesota Vikings), plus a few former star coordinators: Jesse Minter and Brian Schottenheimer, now head coaching the Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys respectively. The duo round things out with some offensive gurus that don't receive enough appreciation: Matt LaFleur (Green Bay Packers), Liam Coen (Jacksonville Jaguars), Shane Steichen (Indianapolis Colts) and Mike McDaniel (Los Angeles Chargers), plus plenty of honorable mentions that didn't quite make the list. (3:15) - Top 4 playcallers: NFC genius head coaches (37:10) - Playcallers 5-8: solid foundations vs. innovation (1:08:00) - Playcallers 9-12: underrated offensive gurus Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv
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7 developing trends that could CHANGE the NFL + where will Brendan Sorsby land? feat. Bill Barnwell | Football 301
Jun 1601:34:48Tap to summarizeNate Tice & Bill Barnwell dive into Brendan Sorsby’s value in the NFL supplemental draft before breaking down a few NFL trends that make them go “hmmm…” The duo start with Brendan Sorsby planning to enter the supplemental draft, diving into Sorsby’s potential value, how he stacks up as a quarterback prospect, potential landing spots and more. Next, Nate & Bill reveal 7 NFL trends from this offseason that could give us clues to where the NFL is headed in 2026. The duo cover changing under center and pass protection trends, whether the Los Angeles Rams will finally adopt a no-huddle offense, if the Los Angeles Chargers are about to figure out the run game and much more. Class is in session: this one’s for the football nerds. (1:35) - 2026 World Cup thoughts (7:45) - Brendan Sorsby’s value in the NFL supplemental draft (30:45) - Offseason trends that make us go hmm: under center, Rams tempo, pass protection (1:02:10) - Offseason trends that make us go hmm: run game investment, Chargers, mesh Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv
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These are the top 16 defensive players in the NFL for 2026 feat. Diante Lee | Football 301
Jun 901:47:30Tap to summarizeNate Tice is joined by Diante Lee to draft the top 16 defensive players in the NFL heading into the 2026 season. The duo start with the six top defenders, including a surprise first overall pick in Will Anderson Jr, plus Myles Garrett, Micah Parsons, Patrick Surtain II, Chris Jones and Jeffery Simmons. Further down the list, Nate & Diante shout out a few more defensive tackles worthy of recognition and break down why Fred Warner and Kyle Hamilton make their top-12 despite playing at lower-value positions. The duo wrap things up with Quinyon Mitchell barely making the list and going back to back with another Philadelphia Eagles corner in Cooper DeJean, wondering whether Maxx Crosby can avoid dropping off this season and much more. (6:00) - Top defensive players: top 6 (37:20) - Top defensive players: #7-12 (1:21:25) - Top defensive players: #13-16 Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv
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What to expect from EVERY second-year QB + A.J. Brown traded to the Patriots | Football 301
Jun 201:37:11Tap to summarizeNate Tice & Matt Harmon break down what to expect from every second-year quarterback heading into the 2026 NFL season. The duo start with the big trade news from around the NFL, including their thoughts on Myles Garrett heading to the Los Angeles Rams and A.J. Brown’s fit with the New England Patriots. Next, Nate & Matt break down expectations for every sophomore NFL quarterback: Cam Ward, Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough, Shedeur Sanders and Riley Leonard. The duo wrap things up with Breakout Watch, as they shout out a player who could be primed for a big season in 2026. (3:10) - NFL news roundup: Myles Garrett to Rams, A.J. Brown to Patriots (37:10) - Second-year QB expectations: Cam Ward, Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough (1:16:30) - Second-year QB expectations: Shedeur Sanders, Riley Leonard (1:25:30) - Breakout Watch Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv
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Myles Garrett TRADED to the Rams: EMERGENCY POD | Football 301
Jun 100:33:23Tap to summarizeNate Tice and Andrew Siciliano react to the Los Angeles Rams acquiring reigning DPOY Myles Garrett in a blockbuster trade. The duo cover what led to the Cleveland Browns deciding to finally move on (in exchange for EDGE Jared Verse and first-, second- and third-round draft picks), how this affects the Rams’ chances at a Super Bowl this season, what this tells us about the Browns’ plans for the future and their chances at getting someone like Arch Manning in the 2027 NFL Draft and much more. (00:30) - Rams acquire Myles Garrett (17:30) - Browns takeaways: did they just shake up the 2027 NFL Draft? Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv
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