NFL news and analysis. We’re not here to be too serious, or hot-takey. Basically, we’re what happens when you combine a journalism degree, with an engineering degree, and just enough high school football experience to be dangerous. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nptfootball/support
Dak Prescott has been on a heater, and has quietly found himself back in the MVP conversation. Is his (and the Cowboys') success for real, or is he just beating up on bad teams? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nptfootball/support
Losses continue to mount for the Chargers, leading to a discussion on Brandon Staley's future with the team, as well as his impact on modern coaching. Plus, the crew discusses the impact of the injuries to Joe Burrow and Deshaun Watson on the AFC playoff picture, and which heads might roll in New York (New Jersey?) for the Zach Wilson debacle. Finally, we provide our game picks and a preview of Thanksgiving weekend. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nptfootball/support
We're halfway through the 2023 schedule, and the Ravens look primed for a Super Bowl run. Do they have what it takes to keep the train rolling come playoff time? We discuss in detail, along with our picks and preview for Week 10. Also: - CJ Stroud's impressive season continues - Josh Dobbs makes the case for all QBs to study rocket science - Dolphins are on f-word (fraud) watch - Kyler set to make his return --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nptfootball/support
The marriage between the Raiders and Josh McDaniels has come to a predictable end. Could more changes be coming? Also, we recap the trade deadline action, and give our picks and preview of week 9. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nptfootball/support
We're back after a wild week 7 in the NFL. The boys breakdown the top storylines, including the QB situation in San Francisco, and whether the Dolphins are legitimate contenders. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nptfootball/support
After a one-week hiatus, the boys recap the major storylines of the last two weeks, including discussion on the best and worst teams in the NFL. Afterward, we provide our game picks and preview for Week 6. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nptfootball/support
With Toaster on vacay, Jon and J-Rob break down all the top storylines from Week 3, including the Dolphins historic offensive performance against the Broncos, the Cardinals surprising competence, CJ Stroud's impressive start, and of course, Taylor Swift. We also give you our picks and preview for Week 4, where the crew is 33-24-3 ATS on the season. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nptfootball/support
Justin Fields has stoked the fire at Halas Hall by calling out the Bears' offensive staff for his slow start to the season. The boys break down the drama, as well as the other major storylines from Week 2, and give you our picks for Week 3. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nptfootball/support
The boys break down everything that went down in a wild Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season, including Aaron Rodgers' season ending injury. We also give you the Week 1 overreactions we actually believe, and provide our game picks for Week 2. Let's ride. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nptfootball/support
The NFL regular season is finally here. The boys break down the massive extension signed by Nick Bosa, discuss what it means for other high profile defenders holding out, and give our game picks and preview for Week 1. Let's ride. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nptfootball/support
The 49ers close the book on Trey Lance, sending him to the Cowboys for a mid-round pick. Did he fail the team, or did the team fail him? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nptfootball/support
In our final divisional preview ahead of the 2023 NFL season, we breakdown the AFC and NFC East divisions. Are we buying into the Jets as an AFC contender? One member of the crew thinks another MVP is in Aaron Rodgers' future, while our resident Rodgers hater thinks Jets fans are in for a letdown. Get full analysis of each division, and some early thoughts on Broncos/Cardinals in this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nptfootball/support
In our third division preview we breakdown the AFC and NFC North divisions, and give our picks for which teams will come out on top. We also provide a review of the first episode of Hard Knocks (spoiler alert: too much Aaron Rodgers). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nptfootball/support
The hall of fame game is here, which means football is officially back! We continue our divisional previews, focused this time on the AFC and NFC West. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nptfootball/support
The boys are back from Summer vacay with the first of four divisional breakdowns. We'll catch you up on the major offseason moves, and give our predictions for how each division will shake out. First up - the South. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nptfootball/support
The crew recaps the NFL Draft, including our favorite and least favorite picks, and the impact on the upcoming season. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nptfootball/support
The crew breaks down the Aaron Rodgers trade, including our thoughts on how much it actually moves the needle for the Jets, and what the future holds for the Packers. We also discuss Jalen Hurts' new $255M contract, and what it means for Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert. We wrap up the episode with some last minute draft thoughts where we embrace chaos. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nptfootball/support
The crew discusses the top storylines to pay attention to for next week's NFL draft. Get ready for chaos. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nptfootball/support
The boys are back from our "off-season" and we're ready to discuss the latest around the NFL, including the Cardinals latest scandal, Lamar Jackson's future, the Aaron Rodgers trade saga, and our thoughts on the major storylines of the upcoming NFL draft. Let's ride. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nptfootball/support
The crew recaps the Chiefs' Super Bowl win, and what it means for the legacy of Patrick Mahomes. We also break down some of the main storylines of the offseason, including what looks to be a potentially active QB market. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nptfootball/support
The crew breaks down the keys to the big game, discusses the team-building strategies other teams can steal from the Eagles and Chiefs, and gives our final game picks of the year. Let's ride. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nptfootball/support
The Broncos landed their guy (maybe), but does Sean Payton have what it takes to fix Russ and the Broncos offense? We discuss all the latest coaching news, including some inside information about why the Cardinals job remains unfilled. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nptfootball/support
The boys recap a Divisional Round weekend where the results somehow felt chalk, but still managed to spark some intense QB debates. Bottom line: don't bet against a guy who's nickname is Brrr in a snowstorm. Listen for the our full recap and our picks for Conference Championship week. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nptfootball/support
It was a super week of games to kick off the 2023 playoffs, several of which may have lasting impacts on the franchises involved. (1:10) How does Brock Purdy's performance affect Trey Lance's future, and should they go back to Jimmy G when he's healthy? (15:20) The Chargers Charge™, and Trevor Lawrence has his first big NFL moment. (25:57) The Bills and Josh Allen are making football fun, and it could be the best or worst thing about them. (30:49) The Vikings are who we thought they were. (35:44) Bengals advance, and the Ravens find themselves at a crossroads with their quarterback. (42:32) The Cowboys show what their ceiling is, but will they find their floor against the 49ers this week? (50:20) Divisional Round picks and preview. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nptfootball/support
The regular season has come to a close, and the Bears are officially on the clock! Oh...yes, there are playoff games as well. The crew wraps up the regular season and provides picks and analysis for every SWCW matchup. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nptfootball/support
The Broncos got a head start on their offseason by firing head coach Nathaniel Hackett, following a blow-out loss to the Rams. The crew discusses the Broncos future, including what they should do with Russell Wilson, and our Week 17 picks and preview. (:35) Hackett/Broncos (39:40) Week 17 Picks & Preview --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nptfootball/support
Week 15 was beautiful, and we recap all the key moments and storylines: the biggest comeback in NFL history, football nirvana in Buffalo, another rushing milestone for Justin Fields, and the play of the year (unless you're a Patriots fan) on a walk-off win for the Raiders. All that, plus our Prime Time Parlay picks for Week 16. Let's Ride. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nptfootball/support
With Kyler Murray's season coming to an end due to an unfortunate ACL tear, the crew dives into a potential trade option for the young quarterback, and how it could be the Cardinals best move for their future. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nptfootball/support
The guys debate whether the Eagles or Bengals had a more impressive win in WK13, continue to beat the Russ dead horse, and provide our ATS picks for WK14. Let's ride. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nptfootball/support
The boys discuss the challenging situation the Arizona Cardinals find themselves in, including what options they have to turn things around. Would a new regime consider trading Kyler Murray if the number one pick was on the table? And after a rough Thanksgiving slate drops the overall record of the pod to 62-76-6 this season, the boys look to get back on track with the Week 13 Prime Time Parlay. Let's ride. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nptfootball/support
Zach Wilson is the talk of the town after the lack of accountability he showed in his postgame comments following the loss to the Patriots. Where do the Jets go from here? Plus, we give our Prime Time Parlay picks, including all three Turkey Day games. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nptfootball/support
The crew recaps one of the more bizarre results in recent memory, as Jeff Saturday and the Colts continue the Raiders' miserable start to the season. Is it already time to move on from Josh McDaniels? Plus: - J-Rob is ready to declare the Russ move as the worst trade in NFL history - Will the Packers make the playoffs? - Week 11 picks and preview --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nptfootball/support
We're officially halfway through the 2022 NFL regular season and we're bringing you the things that have stood out most to us, including the biggest surprises so far. Spoiler alert: Geno Smith is for real. We've also got our Week 10 picks and preview, so tune in and fade Jon at every opportunity. Let's ride. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nptfootball/support
The NPT crew currently sits at 45-50-1 in our Prime Time Parlay game picks this year, but everyone knows we're a second half team. With several unpredictable division leaders, and an uncharacteristically active trade deadline, there are no consensus picks this week. Buckle up. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nptfootball/support
An NFL record 10 trades went down on deadline line, and that doesn't even include the trades of Christian McCaffrey, Roquan Smith, or Robert Quinn. The guys recap the day, including our thoughts on which trades surprised us the most, and will make the biggest impact. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nptfootball/support
Kyle Shanahan continues going through running backs like John Mayer goes through girlfriends, but is the NPT crew buying or selling the move to get Christian McCaffrey? Get analysis of the trade, our thoughts on the state of Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady, and all of the Prime Time Parlay picks for Week 8. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nptfootball/support
The Bills and Josh Allen prove that they deserve to be the Super Bowl favorites with an impressive win over the Chiefs. Jon and Toaster break down the key storylines of Week 6 and answer the following questions: Are the Giants for real? Does the Jets win in Lambeau say more about them or the Packers? Is there a QB controversy brewing in Foxboro? Plus, our Week 7 picks and preview for the Prime Time Parlay. Let's ride. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nptfootball/support
The boys are back together once again as Jon returns from his two-week hiatus in Spain wondering if Aaron Rodgers knows how to say "relax" in Spanish. The NFC East rolls along (sorry, Washington), and we give you our picks for the Week 6 prime time games with a little Bills/Chiefs sprinkled in. ¡Vamos! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nptfootball/support
We had another double doink, another scary Tua injury, another setback for the patriots, another stomping by the eagles, and another awful game by the Broncos. Do your best DJ Khaled "Another One" impression because we are starting to see some trends in our Week 4 recap and Week 5 preview. Can we survive another primetime parlay thursday game letdown? Find out in this week's episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nptfootball/support
Jon is in Spain covering the international game as the Vikings and Saints face off in London. Toaster and the intern are left to themselves to break down the week 3 games and their biggest takeaways from the marquee games. Toaster and the Intern give the week 4 primetime parlay picks while also guessing what Jon's picks would be. The National Pass Time boys do their best Chargers impression as we drop like flies this week and the intern is left running the show solo by the end. Could this be the best National Pass Time episode yet? The intern sure thinks so
Week 2 is in the books, and Toaster asks the question: will the Bills finish as the top scoring offense AND defense of 2022? We recap the key games and performances of week 2, including the rise of Tua, and give you our picks and preview of week 3. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nptfootball/support
The boys recap Week 1 of the season, including the disastrous debut of Nathaniel Hackett and the new look Broncos, and the confirmation that Josh Allen isn't from this planet. We also give you our Week 2 picks for all four Prime Time games, including a stellar Thursday Night opener between the Chargers and Chiefs. NPT Country, let's ride. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nptfootball/support
NFL Week 1 is here: can the Bills kickoff a Super Bowl season against the underdog and defending champion Rams? Will Brady and the Bucs repeat opening night against the 'Boys? Can Russ ride into Seattle like it's 2013? Picks and preview galore! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nptfootball/support
It's Week 0 in the NFL and Russell Wilson is riding to the bank on his new $245M extension. We breakdown why it's a great deal for both sides, even if Russ isn't quite the same player he's always been. We also discuss the QB dynamic in San Fran, whether or not the preseason matters (for the Patriots' sake, let's hope not), and give you our predictions for who will win each division - including an extended discussion on the AFC West. Let's ride. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nptfootball/support
The boys are back, and we dive right into the fallout of Sue L. Robinson's decision on Deshaun Watson's suspension. Spoiler alert - we were hoping for much more. We also discuss the Dolphin's punishment for tampering with Tom Brady and Sean Payton, and round out the episode recapping the dumpster fire that is the Arizona Cardinals offseason. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nptfootball/support
The boys are back and here to get you ready for the 2022 NFL Draft. We go through expectations for the first pick, where we think the QBs will land, who we think will be a bust, and predict where the big names will be traded. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nptfootball/support
In this week's episode of National Pass Time, we continue to break down the WILDEST off-season the NFL has every seen. Aaron Rodgers' shiny toy got shipped to Vegas, Tyreek Hill is catching bubble screens in south beach, and Matty Ice will be looking crisp and fresh in Indy blue. We break all of it down and also discuss what caused a historical NFL March Madness. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nptfootball/support
Tom Brady is back in. Deshaun Watson is almost out. The Chargers are doing right and the Jags will pay anything that is left. Trades and free agency become official as National Pass Time kicks off the 2022 NFL season. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nptfootball/support
Russell Wilson waives his no-trade clause to take on Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert twice a year. Aaron Rodgers will stay put in the cushy NFC North, but he's still deciding on how to unveil his new contract. Carson Wentz is the ultimate trading card and Kyler Murray is a Card the Cards may wish had a little less Athletics-ism. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nptfootball/support
Evan McPherson doesn't get one last shot to complete the Cincinnati Bengals' Cinderella story behind his glass cleat - the Rams are Super Bowl LVI champions. Aaron Donald wreaks havoc but Cooper Kupp secures MVP and potentially... a bust in Canton for Matthew Stafford. Kyler Murray, Aaron Rodgers, and Carson Wentz are leading the leaving story lines to the dismay of the Cardinals, Packers, and Colts. National Pass Time is already prepping for next season and you should be too: get your Tom Brady 2022 MVP votes in now. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nptfootball/support
The big game is here and we've got our picks and analysis ready for you. Will Joe Burrow join the elite club of QBs to win a Super Bowl in their first two seasons, or will Matthew Stafford add a huge boost to his HOF resume? Listen and find out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nptfootball/support