Third and Long

Recapping our tough loss to the Vikings and why there is still lots to play for.

Why our talent isn't converting into team success & how I find inspiration during adversity

What it takes to win in the NFL & looking ahead to the Packers

Winning cures all, excited for London and hungry for more!

Sticking together and staying unfazed, Colts at home Sunday !!

Duuuval DO NOT PANIC...We will get through the adversity, breaking down our loss and the Bills game

Hungry to Win at Home this week vs the Cleveland Browns

Watching Arik grow up from a young age, two guys that made it from Sac. We dive into the family dynamics of Matt's childhood, moving to Sac at a young age and dealing with racism. The journey to UCLA and being a two sport athlete. Getting drafted was a dream, but sticking in the NBA was the real dream. A true pioneer, and creating a lane for athletes in media. Plus, maturing and co parenting with Derek Fisher.

From an athletic family with a special lineage of success, Josh was always outside playing sports from a young age. Football wasn't his first love, and it wasn't until he moved to Alabama that he started to really play competitively. A 2 Star recruit, not having much experience on the D Line but still leading the state in sacks, he went on to play at Kentucky where he became SEC player of the year. Josh talks about his purpose in Jacksonville, and whys he meant to be in DUUUVAL.

Relentlessly motivated for a reason, today we welcome Raheem Mostert. From being cut multiple times to breaking records, Raheem's story is one of resilience and determination.  Driving by the Hall of Fame and manifesting the day he walks in as a Hall of Fame player. Raheem walks us through his journey from a surf town in Florida through to leading the NFL in rushing touchdowns. 

Welcome, welcome my brother Christian Wilkins to the pod. Growing up in Springfield, Massachusetts, it was only right that he loved the Pats and Tom Brady. Initially hooping was his first love before football, we get into Clemson and perhaps the greatest college D Line of all-time. Getting to the league and working to where he is today with the recent signing of his new $110M contract with the Las Vegas Raiders.   Watch on YouTube - https://linktw.in/dMisud

How did I get to Jacksonville and diving into my free agency process and the stress that came with it. What I am looking forward to and the excitement for this upcoming season in Duuuval! 

Welcome back for another season of Third and Long. Im not a 49er anymore, and a lot has happened since the Super Bowl. Diving into the Super Bowl loss, playing injured and showing up big when it counts the most. Plus, my tenure coming to an end with the 49ers and what free agency looked like.  Watch on YouTube - https://linktw.in/CXJYmX

Javon Hargrave joined us during our livestream! We discuss the difference between the Eagles' and 49ers' culture and how some people just aren't cut out to play on this 49er team. Would you rather have Deebo running at you with the ball or have to try and survive a Trent Williams block? What is it like to be selected for the Pro Bowl and who has the best stadium in the NFL? It's time to get locked in for the playoffs so let's take advantage of the fact that we aren't playing this week and come back ready to go. "Third and Long" is Powered by Verizon! https://www.verizon.com Follow Arik on IG - https://www.instagram.com/arikarmstead/ Follow Tidal League on IG - https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/

George Kittle joined us during our live stream! We talk about his  Pro Bowl year and how he became the player he is today. Would he rather get a pancake block or Moss a defender and what was it like to be snubbed from a Pro Bowl selection a couple years back? George talks about his fit within the 49er system and who helped him develop along the way. We have been teammates for 7 years now so we discuss our early battles in practice and of course some of our favorite cheat meals. You don't want to miss this one!   "Third and Long" is Powered by Verizon! https://www.verizon.com Follow Arik on IG - https://www.instagram.com/arikarmstead/ Follow Tidal League on IG - https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/

Happy New Year everybody and welcome back to Third and Long. It feels good to be the number 1 seed in the NFC after another big win against the Commanders. I'm not lying when I say this is the best 49er team that I have been on since entering the league and our guy Brock Purdy bounced back last game in a big way. What is it like to sit out with injury and how have I been supporting my teammates from the sideline? Got to give a big shout out to the 49er faithful for all the support this year and be ready for us to get busy in the playoffs. "Third and Long" is Powered by Verizon! https://www.verizon.com Follow Arik on IG - https://www.instagram.com/arikarmstead/ Follow Tidal League on IG - https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/

On this episode I am joined by my guy Javon Kinlaw. This man is doing his thing this year in the league but what people don't see is all the hard work behind the scenes that has got him to this point. Javon opens up about growing up in a tough environment and how even though he didn't originally love football, it has taken him to a place where he thought he never would be. We talk about what it was like to be drafted by the 49ers and what it meant to his family and friends. What is it like to be sidelined because of injury and have to fight your way back? I have said it before and I'll say it again, JK really has the talent and potential to be one of the best.  "Third and Long" is Powered by Verizon! https://www.verizon.com Follow Arik on IG - https://www.instagram.com/arikarmstead/ Follow Tidal League on IG - https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/

Today I am joined by my guy Charvarius Ward. This man went from going undrafted to becoming a star in this league. What was the Game Plan when he faced Jimmy Garoppolo and us in the Super Bowl and what was it like to win it all? If you didn't know, Charvarius got to the bag so we discuss his journey to the 49ers and his aspirations to become a Pro Bowler. He truly is the definition of a Lockdown Corner so who are some other guys around the NFL that also fit that description and on the offensive side of the ball, who does he think are the best Wide Receivers in the league? We also breakdown some game film from this year so you can get a sense of what he sees out there on the field and we discuss why the Cornerback position is the toughest to play. This is another one you don't want to miss! "Third and Long" is Powered by Verizon! https://www.verizon.com Follow Arik on IG - https://www.instagram.com/arikarmstead/ Follow Tidal League on IG - https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/

Welcome back to another episode of Third and Long. This win  against the Eagles felt a little special and was anyone surprised that we ended up running away with this one? It was definitely an emotional game and took a crazy turn when my guy Dre Greenlaw got ejected but I couldn't be more proud with how we performed on both sides of the ball. Who do you think should be a Pro Bowler this Year? Tune in because I break down the guys on both the Offensive and Defensive line that I believe deserve to be there. Guys like Bosa and Mack are locks but are there some other players that fans might be sleeping on? "Third and Long" is Powered by Verizon! https://www.verizon.com Follow Arik on IG - https://www.instagram.com/arikarmstead/ Follow Tidal League on IG - https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/

Future Hall of Famer and 49er legend Trent Williams joins the pod for this week's episode of Third and Long. This man has had a crazy journey to get to where he is today. From once hating football to dominating at his position, he has completely changed the way people look at O-Lineman. Trent is paving the way for the next generation at his position so let's discuss what motivates him and some of the players around the league that he loves to watch. Who were some of the guys that he had a tough time blocking throughout his career and what does he do to slow players like Micah Parsons and Myles Garrett down? Trent also talks about his Cancer diagnosis and what it meant for him to overcome the odds and stay at the top of his game. You don't want to miss this one! "Third and Long" is Powered by Verizon! https://www.verizon.com Follow Arik on IG - https://www.instagram.com/arikarmstead/ Follow Tidal League on IG - https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/

My guy Brandon Aiyuk joins me on this week's episode. He has had a crazy journey to the league from grinding his way through JUCO to taking off at Arizona State. Why did he turn down an offer from Nick Saban and Alabama and decide to stick with ASU? Who does he think are the top Wide Receivers in the NFL and why does he deserve to be in the top 5 conversation? This guy has had an immediate impact since he joined the 49ers so we discuss his relationship with Brock Purdy and what his mindset is when he takes the field? We also break down some plays together and talk about when he first realized he could compete in the NFL at a high level.  "Third and Long" is Powered by Verizon! https://www.verizon.com Follow Arik on IG - https://www.instagram.com/arikarmstead/ Follow Tidal League on IG - https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/

My 49er teammate Nick Bosa joins us for this episode of Third and Long! This man is an issue on the field and deservedly took home last year's Defensive Player of the Year Award. What is it like to sign a massive contract and how do you deal with the pressure associated with it? What is it like to play with his college teammate Chase Young and are Sacks an overrated stat? Nick also talks about some of the guys he thinks are the best Defensive Ends in the league and who he likes to watch. Not everything is about what happens on the field so we discuss Nick's relationship with his brother and of course his new deal with SKIMS that went viral. To finish this one off we breakdown some of Nick's recent game footage to hear what was going through his mind when he was out there on the field.  "Third and Long" is Powered by Verizon! https://www.verizon.com Follow Arik on IG - https://www.instagram.com/arikarmstead/ Follow Tidal League on IG - https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/

Everybody handles their bye week differently but it truly is the perfect time to just relax and prepare for the second half of the season. It was hard to relax after we made the move for Chase Young! A second overall pick and Defensive Rookie of the year back in 2020, everybody knows how dangerous this man is off the edge. What will his chemistry be like with former Ohio State teammate Nick Bosa and is he the final piece we need to get us to the Super Bowl? The focus has now shifted to this week's matchup against the Jags and this is the perfect opportunity for us to get back on track.  "Third and Long" is Powered by Verizon! https://www.verizon.com Follow Arik on IG - https://www.instagram.com/arikarmstead/ Follow Tidal League on IG - https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/

Week 8 of the season is in the books and after another hard fought game, we unfortunately lost our third in a row. Joe Burrow was really doing his thing as their Offense did a great job of mixing it up against us. Even though I saw some success and had two sacks, I wish we came away with a win. What is the mindset throughout the organization when you are in the midst of a losing streak and how can we look to bounce back? There were a lot of expectations put on this team this year and we truly believe we have what it takes to not only get back into our winning form but to go on a run! "Third and Long" is Powered by Verizon! https://www.verizon.com Follow Arik on IG - https://www.instagram.com/arikarmstead/ Follow Tidal League on IG - https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/

Losing in the NFL can leave a bad taste in your mouth but the only thing we are thinking about now is that next matchup. I think people forget how hard it is to win in the NFL and there is a reason why people say “Any Given Sunday.” Kirk Cousins was cooking and we'll face more great quarterbacks down the road so we'll take the lessons learned from this game and bounce back. Joe Burrow and the Bengals have a good team but they better be ready because this is a huge opportunity for us to get back into the win column. Follow Arik on IG - https://www.instagram.com/arikarmstead/ Follow Tidal League on IG - https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/

We just came off of a hard fought battle against the Browns and our win streak has officially ended. This game came down to the very last play and truly could have gone either way. No matter what people say about Jake Moody, he is our guy and we are confident that he and the rest of the team will bounce back. This is the type of adversity our team needed to see and I couldn't be more proud of the effort our guys displayed on both sides of the ball. Tune in to hear my thoughts on the ending of this game, the pregame scuffle and how we can build off of this loss.  Follow Arik on IG - https://www.instagram.com/arikarmstead/ Follow Tidal League on IG - https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/

Welcome to Unbreakable! A mental health podcast hosted by Fox NFL Insider Jay Glazer. On today's episode, Jay goes inside the huddle with San Francisco 49ers star defensive end Arik Armstead. They chat about the 9ers dominance, Brock Purdy, Arik's mental health, his 'Third and Long' podcast and much more. 

Another week down and another big win against the Cowboys for us to go 5-0 on the season. Going into this game, we thought we were going into our toughest matchup of the season but we dominated on both sides of the ball. My guy George Kittle could not stop finding the end zone and I think it's fair to say that we have two MVP front-runners in Christian McCaffrey and Brock Purdy. Our Defense was also out there forcing turnovers and there is nothing like having stars like Dre Greenlaw and Fred Warner backing you up. The focus has already shifted to next week so let's keep the streak alive!  Follow Arik on IG - https://www.instagram.com/arikarmstead/ Follow Tidal League on IG - https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/

The Cardinals fought hard but we came away with another big W to go 4-0 on the season. I love how our Offense keeps wearing down teams and how my guy Christian McCaffrey put on a show with four touchdowns. He wasn't the only one, as Purdy again was efficient with the ball and Aiyuk just kept finding holes in that Defense for big yardage plays. I felt like our Defense dominated the line of scrimmage but there are definitely a couple things we need to clean up to keep this win streak going. Next week's matchup is against the Cowboys so you already know the lights will be bright and that will be another tough game. Make sure to tune in to this episode because I break down some of the key plays that led us to this Week 4 victory and talk about who specifically I am looking forward to matching up against in Week 5. Follow Arik on IG - https://www.instagram.com/arikarmstead/ Follow Tidal League on IG - https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/

Thursday night games always go crazy but just happy to come out with W and go 3-0 on the season! I've said it before but one of our offseason priorities was to get off to a good start this year and we are definitely doing that. A lot happened in this game and my guy Deebo Samuel aka “The YAC King” looked straight up unstoppable. Also, special shoutouts to our rookie Ronnie Bell for scoring his first career TD and to my guy Javon Kinlaw who continues to be a disruptor on the defensive side. Follow Arik on IG - https://www.instagram.com/arikarmstead/ Follow Tidal League on IG - https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/

The Rams were a tough matchup but we came through with the big win! Shoutout to the 49er faithful because you all showed up to SoFi Stadium and made it feel like a home game. It is so important to execute in these divisional matchups and this was an exciting one as we have had our fair share of battles with the Rams. This game really came down to the turnover battle and not only did our Offense protect the ball but we were flying around and making plays on Defense. I think it's fair to say we have the best linebacker group in the NFL and our secondary was locked in. Listen in to hear me highlight some key plays and some of my teammates that helped us secure the W. It's a short turnaround for our game against the Giants so be ready for Thursday night! Follow Arik on IG - https://www.instagram.com/arikarmstead/ Follow Tidal League on IG - https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/

Week 1 is in the books and we got a big W against the Steelers. Shoutout to all the 49er fans that came through to support us on the road. My guy Nick Bosa is back and we were firing on all cylinders last weekend in Pittsburgh. Listen in to hear me breakdown the game and not only talk about how I played but how some of my teammates impacted the outcome. 1-0 is the perfect way to start off the year and we are already looking for ways to build off of this big win. I've been saying we have a special group of guys so be ready for this Week 2 matchup against the Rams!  Follow Arik on IG - https://www.instagram.com/arikarmstead/ Follow Tidal League on IG - https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/

Welcome to Third and Long. The podcast that takes you into the mind of NFL pro, Arik Armstead. What goes on behind the scenes in preparation for your weekly matchup? What does Arik see out there on the field? What is happening around the league? This podcast will not only answer these questions but offers a unique perspective from somebody that's actually playing at the highest level. Whether you are a new fan or a diehard, Third and Long is the perfect place to learn more about the game we all love.   

Episode 1 is here! I couldn't be more excited to share my thoughts on the upcoming season so let's get into it. Rosters have been finalized and our Week 1 matchup against the Steelers is just around the corner. Listen in to hear how I approach the beginning of the season, some preseason/training camp standouts and my memories of playing against Ben Roethlisberger early in my career. This is going to be a tough matchup but at the end of the game the team that makes the least amount of mistakes and executes is going to come out on top. There isn't any other group of guys I'd rather take the field with so be ready for some fireworks this weekend! Follow Arik on IG - https://www.instagram.com/arikarmstead/ Follow Tidal League on IG - https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/