Up & Adams

Happy New Year's Eve! The 2025 NFL season has been incredible, and Kay Adams counts down her top five storylines from this unforgettable year. New Year's Eve is great, but Gronk Day is even better. Four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski stops by to get us ready for the Week 18 slate, with plenty at stake. College Football Playoff action resumes tonight as Ohio State and Miami square off in the Cotton Bowl. The future commissioner of college football, Josh Pate, gets you set for the next few days.

We got another Monday night thriller, and the ripple effects are huge for the Rams, the NFC South race, and the MVP. [NAME_1] gets into it all. Former Saints and Dolphins All-Pro Terron Armstead will join me as we get set for this huge Week 18 slate of action. Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy will round out the show ahead of what has now become an AFC North championship game against the Steelers.

What a crazy NFL Week 17 slate, with one game left tonight. Kay Adams breaks down the playoff picture for the AFC and NFC brackets. Indianapolis Colts Hall of Fame linebacker Dwight Freeney joins to talk Colts football and react to Bears vs. 49ers and Eagles vs. Bills, as well as discuss whether Maxx Crosby will be playing elsewhere in 2026.

We've got a huge game tonight between the Rams and Seahawks Kay Adams gets you set for that one. l 4-time Super Bowl Champion Rob Gronkowski stops by to dish out some props for that game, dig into the latest from Joe Burrow, and talk about some of these other huge matchups this weekend. Kay Adams bring you her chat with Panthers star defensive tackle Derrick Brown ahead of that big big game against the Bucs with the NFC South on the line.

Kay Adams speaks with Lions All-Pro Receiver Amon Ra St Brown. He's in the midst of another record-breaking season, but the Lions need to win out from here if they're going to make the playoffs. We'll get into it. MVP quarterback and analyst for Cowboys–Commanders on Christmas Day on Netflix, Matt Ryan, joins us to talk about the Cowboys and some of the other big stories around the league.

Week 15 is in the books, capped off by a Monday Night Football win for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Kay Adams breaks down the updated playoff picture in both the AFC and NFC. Browns Hall of Famer Joe Thomas joins the show to discuss Sheduer Sanders progression and whether he believes he can be the long-term starter for Cleveland. Chargers legend Shawne Merriman rounds out the show by discussing his former teammate Phillip Rivers getting his second start on Sunday, and he shares his expectations for the Chargers as they near the playoffs.

Wild Week 15! Kay Adams walks us through the updated playoff picture and shares her reaction to some devastating injuries around the league. Hall of Fame wide receiver Cris Carter joins the show to discuss J.J. McCarthy's performance on Sunday Night Football and whether he believes in him long term. He also gives his take on whether the Chiefs' dynasty is over after their elimination yesterday, and much more.

We've got football tonight! Bucs vs. Falcons on TNF. Mike Evans is expected to be back, and Kay Adams has some crazy numbers for you on that. Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid joins the show to talk about the team's mentality heading into a huge division matchup against the Patriots. Super Bowl–winning head coach Bruce Arians rounds out the show to discuss Philip Rivers returning to football and to share his thoughts on Joe Burrow's latest press conference.

Gronk Day!! Four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski is here once again. Philip Rivers is officially back, and we'll get into that and plenty more. Two-time Super Bowl champion Blaine Gabbert will also stop by. He's backed up Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes — is there any chance we see him return with all this QB news circulating?  

Week 14 comes to an end with the Philadelphia Eagles taking on the Los Angeles Chargers. ESPN NFL analyst Ben Solak and Kay Adams break down Monday Night Football and the rest of the chaos around the league. Will Compton and Taylor Lewan from Bussin' With the Boys stop by to talk about Philip Rivers's comeback and who they have making — and missing — the playoffs. To round out the show, George Kittle's wife, Claire Kittle, joins to discuss her podcast Wife'd Up, Mic'd Up and much more.

Week 14 brought more chaos. The Chiefs' and Bengals' playoff hopes are pretty much done, and we had changes at the top of both conferences again. Is this finally the Bills' year? Kay Adams breaks down all the playoff-picture craziness and shares her takeaways from Sunday's action. Hall of Famer DeMarcus Ware joins the show to talk about his No. 1–seed Broncos, his Cowboys, and much more. To round out the show, MVP quarterback Matt Ryan stops by to discuss the Week 14 slate and whether Daniel Jones is the long-term QB in Indy despite the devastating season-ending injury.

The Lions kept their playoff hopes alive last night, while the Cowboys are now hanging on by a thread. I'll give you my takeaways from that TNF shootout and how both teams can still find a way in. We've got the biggest Bears–Packers game of the last 15 years coming up on Sunday—and who better than Hall of Famer Mike Singletary to set the stage? The Chicago legend and Super Bowl champion joins the show. And the one and only Kevin Durant is set to make history later tonight, just four points away from 31,000. Durant gives his picks for this huge conference championship weekend in college football.

We've got football tonight — and it's a big one: Lions vs. Cowboys. Kay Adams gets you set for that matchup and what should be a great Week 14 slate. Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons stops by the program. With several teams in need of help on the back end, can we find the right match for him? To round out the show, the do-everything star from those 11–2 Patriots, Marcus Jones, stops by to break down his incredible season.

Monday, Tuesday… Gronk Day! Four-time Super Bowl Champion Rob Gronkowski is here! We'll talk Pats and start looking ahead to Week 14, which has some big-time playoff implications. Kay Adams will also share a few things we're underreacting to around the league."  

The Patriots just keep rolling – that's 10-in-a-row now, Kay Adams shares her thoughts on that one and some other big stories around the league including those Chicago Bears. 2005 MVP and Seahawks all-time leading rusher Shaun Alexander joins the show to talk about those Hawks and taking a deep dive into how to get Saquon going? Bills Star Corner Christian Benford – OF THE NFL'S #1 RANKED PASS DEFENSE will be stopping by as well. He had himself a day in that win over the Steelers.

Kay Adams is live from Kansas City, Missouri! She gives her Week 13 reactions to the Sunday slate, including Bryce Young's stellar performance against the Rams, the Bills getting back on track, and the updated playoff picture. Next on the show is former Chiefs Super Bowl–winning safety Tyrann Mathieu, who joins to discuss what the team needs to do to right the ship this season and beyond. To round out the show, President of the Chiefs Mark Donovan stops by to reflect on the dynasty that he and the rest of the organization have built.

The Niners picked up a primetime win last night, and Kay Adams shares her thoughts on a victory that was significant—though not exactly the cleanest performance from San Francisco. Former NFL quarterback and Madden wizard Kurt Benkert stops by to discuss the Thanksgiving Night Madden Cast for the Bengals–Ravens matchup. Patriots tight end Austin Hooper rounds out the show, breaking down the keys to the team's success so far this season and the continued maturation of Drake Maye.

Week 12 did not disappoint — overtime games, more upsets, more comebacks. Kay Adams shares her thoughts on it all and where everything stands after yet another wild Sunday. Super Bowl champion and TNF Prime analyst Andrew Whitworth stops by to talk about his Rams after a dominant win over the Buccaneers on Sunday night — and much more.      

What a game last night! Kay Adams shares her takeaways from the Texans' big win over the Bills. Kevin Durant joins the show with strong feelings about his guy Joe Burrow potentially returning this weekend, and he gives us all of his picks for Week 12. Safety Tyrann Mathieu rounds out the show to talk about his Chiefs and whether they're still contenders in the AFC.  

We've got football tonight — and it's a big one with serious playoff implications between the Bills and Texans. Kay Adams lets us know what to expect. Legendary running back and current Bowling Green head coach Eddie George joins the show to talk about the advice he would give Shedeur Sanders heading into his first start, as well as his thoughts on where he would rank Derrick Henry on the all-time running back list. The Jaguars' new all-time sack leader, Josh Hines-Allen, walks us through that record-breaking moment and Jacksonville's mindset for the rest of the season. To round out the show, TNA Wrestling star and former NFL defensive tackle AJ Francis gives his list of which current NFL players would make the best wrestling stars.

We turn the page to Week 12 in the NFL, and Kay Adams gives you her underreactions. Then it's Gronk Day as we preview the Week 12 slate with Rob Gronkowski and break down the Patriots' chances of a Super Bowl. To round out the show, we have Buffalo Bills WR Tyrell Shavers, coming off his monster game against the Buccaneers.

A big win for the Cowboys last night — Kay Adams shares her thoughts on what it means for Dallas and why Steelers fans should be shielding their eyes. Taylor Lewan and Will Compton of Bussin' With The Boys join me to talk about all the latest happenings around the league — and in college football as well. Robert Mays of The Athletic Football Show will stop by to talk about those first-place Chicago Bears.

Week 11 was electric! Kay Adams breaks down her takeaways from all of the comebacks, and we take a look at the movement in the playoff picture. Future Hall of Famer Steve Smith joins the show fresh off big wins from his Panthers and Ravens and shares his thoughts on the major receiver storylines across the league.      

Week 11 got underway last night with an eighth straight win by the New England Patriots. Kay Adams shares her takeaways from that game and looks ahead to the entire Week 11 slate of action. Super Bowl Champion Malik Jackson of the Broncos joins Kay to break down the huge Denver/KC matchup. Saints WR Chris Olave is coming off his best game of the year — does he have his quarterback now in Tyler Shough?      

ESPN's "This is Football" podcast host Kevin Clark joins Kay Adams to discuss whether the Ravens will be the story of the second half of the season and to share his confidence level in the Bills. Former head coach Bruce Arians stops by to talk about how Jaxson Dart can better protect himself, gives his take on A.J. Brown's latest comments, and weighs in on Matt LaFleur's job security in Green Bay.

It's an extra special Gronk Day! We will talk to 4-time Super Bowl Champion Rob Gronkowski ahead of his official retirement as a New England Patriot. Kay Adams is also be joined by safety for the 8-2 Indianapolis Colts – Nick Cross – fresh off of that win in Germany.

The Eagles-Packers game didn't quite live up to expectations last night — but there's still plenty to dig into. Kay Adams shares her thoughts. CBS Sports analyst and Super Bowl champion Jason McCourty joins the show. He just called that Dolphins-Bills game, and we're going to get into all things Josh Allen. And with three NFC North teams currently in playoff position, it's the perfect time to have Fox Sports Radio and Marquee Sports Network host and analyst Carmen Vitali here to make us all a little smarter.

Kay Adams breaks down the game of the weekend — the Patriots vs. the Buccaneers — and asks the question: Who is playing better than Drake Maye? Former Saints and Dolphins tackle Terron Armstead reacts to Miami's upset win over the Bills and the rest of the NFL Week 10 slate of games!

That was a rough one last night for all parties involved. Kay Adams breaks down how the Broncos can get this offense going again and talks through both sides of it with former Raiders Pro Bowler Marcel Reece. The NFL's rushing leader in yards per game, James Cook, will be here! He'll talk about that big win over the Chiefs and what's ahead for these Bills down the stretch. The star of the 5-4 Carolina Panthers—and the king of one-handed interceptions—Jaycee Horn will join me as well.

We've got football tonight as the Broncos look to move to 8–2 against the Raiders. Kay Adams gets you set with everything you need to know heading into that matchup. The Manning family stops by to discuss what it's like watching Arch Manning at Texas and to share their optimism about Jaxson Dart and Daniel Jones. Darren Sproles rounds out the program by sharing his coaching plans for 2026 and his thoughts on the Chargers, Broncos, and Saints.

Rob Gronkowski joins Kay Adams to talk about the CRAZY NFL Trade Deadline and preview Week 10 of the NFL Season!  RJ Ochoa of Blogging the Boys joins to talk about the Dallas Cowboys adding Jets DT Quinnen Williams and Bengals LB Logan Wilson.

Ravens RB Derrick Henry joins Kay Adams to discuss how the Ravens are hitting their stride right now and the records he continues to break. Super Bowl Champion and member of the Broncos' "No Fly Zone," T.J. Ward, will be here as well. We'll dive into the 7-2 Broncos and other big stories from around the league.

Kay Adams breaks down Jayden Daniels' injury during Sunday Night Football and discusses whether this means the Commanders should be sellers at the trade deadline. Former NFL QB Brian Hoyer stops by to talk about his red-hot Patriots and the biggest storylines from Week 9.

Rams legend and soon-to-be Hall of Famer Torry Holt will join me as we talk about the surging Rams and get you set for Week 9 in the NFL. The future commissioner of college football, Josh Pate, will also be stopping by to preview what's shaping up to be an exciting weekend in the NCAA.

Bears legend Olin Kreutz stops by to discuss whether Chicago should be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline and to share his thoughts on how Caleb Williams has performed through the first eight weeks. Colts running back Jonathan Taylor wraps up the show to talk about his historic season with the Colts and how the team can continue to build on its 8–1 start.

It's Gronk Day! Four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski joins the show fresh off his sit-down with Drake Maye. He gives us a little behind-the-scenes look at that conversation and talks through some of the other big storylines around the league. Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth stops by ahead of his big game against the Colts. He gives us an inside look at what it's really like to play with Aaron Rodgers.

The Kansas City Chiefs are on a roll, and Kay Adams breaks down her takeaways from their dominant win over the Commanders. Packers star quarterback Jordan Love joins the show fresh off completing 20 straight passes and securing a massive win over Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers. Taylor Lewan and Will Compton from Bussin' with the Boys stop by to share their thoughts on the rumors surrounding Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian potentially heading to the NFL — and whether they see Daniel Jones faltering at any point.

Week 8 Sunday is in the books, and what a day it was! The Packers pulled off a huge win last night, the Colts continued their hot streak, the Bills looked dominant, and the Ravens might just be back. Kay Adams shares all her biggest takeaways from Sunday's action. Hall of Famer Jared Allen also weighs in on the Week 8 slate — including whether he thinks Myles Garrett made the right move committing to the Browns long-term.

What a dominant win by the Chargers last night! Kay Adams shares her takeaways from both sides of that matchup. Rams star safety Quentin Lake joins us during his bye week — LA sits at 5-2 with the No. 2 defense in the league. Senior AP Writer Rob Maaddi stops by to share his best bets for the weekend. If you want to crush your picks, you'll want to hear what the Master of the Moneyline has to say.

Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes joins Kay Adams to discuss his impressive Monday night performance in the win over the Buccaneers and to make the case for why his quarterback, Jared Goff, deserves to be in the MVP conversation. Chargers legend Shawne Merriman also stops by to break down tonight's game against the Vikings and share his thoughts on whether Los Angeles should be active at the trade deadline.

Kay Adams highlights what we're underreacting to around the league as we approach Week 8. Four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski joins the studio to explain why he trusts the Colts more than the Bills right now and whether it's smart for Maxx Crosby to continue to commit to the Raiders.

Kay Adams reacts to the Monday Night Football doubleheader featuring the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit Lions and the Houston Texans vs. Seattle Seahawks. Former Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch joins Kay to discuss his level of concern with Pittsburgh's defense and whether it was a mistake to let George Pickens go. To round out the show, Broncos star pass rusher Nik Bonitto stops by to reflect on the team's epic comeback against the Giants and how he's preparing to take on Dak Prescott and the Cowboys' offense.

Kay Adams shares her reactions to NFL Week 7 and sits down with NBC Sports NFL analyst Chris Simms to discuss the Sunday slate. They recap the potential Game of the Year between the New York Giants and Denver Broncos and look ahead to the Monday Night Football doubleheader.  

Former Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh stops by to break down the thrilling Thursday Night UNC Bowl and share his thoughts on whether Joe Flacco can keep the Bengals afloat in the playoff race, with Joe Burrow potentially returning in November. ESPN Analyst Dan Orlovsky joins us to break down the hottest storylines heading into Week 7. 

We've got football tonight — Steelers vs. Bengals! Kay Adams shares her thoughts on both teams and highlights what Aaron Rodgers is doing that isn't getting nearly enough attention. Sunday Night Football analyst and PFF overlord Cris Collinsworth stops by to weigh in on the whole Caleb Williams–Troy Aikman situation and responds to former players questioning his PFF grading system. Eagles legend and six-time Pro Bowler Donovan McNabb rounds out the show with his take on what's going on in Philly and his early MVP front-runners.

Monday, Tuesday, Gronk Day! Four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski is back, and he's talking about his Patriots, who now sit in first place in the AFC East, along with the hottest headlines from around the league. And since it's Wednesday, that means it's time for some underreactions! Kay Adams dives into what Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Sam Darnold have cooking right now...

What a Monday night! We had upsets, we had historic performances — Kay Adams gives us her takeaways from the big wins by the Bears and Falcons. She's also joined by Taylor Lewan and Will Compton of Bussin' with the Boys. There's a lot going on in the college football world right now… is Penn State stealing Will's coach? To round out the show, Giants tackle Jermaine Eluemunor joins us following New York's big win over the defending champs. Vibes are sky high around Dart and Skattebo right now — and we're talking all about it!

Week 6 delivered even more thrillers—six more one-score games that came down to the wire. Kay Adams dives into the Baker MVP talks and discusses what this win over the Lions means for Mahomes and company. Kay Adams also sits down with legendary MVP quarterback Boomer Esiason, who shares his thoughts on the Jets' QB situation and whether the Bengals should consider trading Trey Hendrickson before the deadline.

What a night for the New York Football Giants! Kay Adams breaks down all the action — from headbutts and shirt-ripping to a dynamite performance by Jaxson Dart. Former Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe stops by to share his thoughts on Dart, Drake Maye, and other rising young QBs. Vikings star edge rusher Jonathan Greenard joins Kay to talk about last week's win over the Browns, his experience playing in London, and what he expects when facing the Eagles in Week 7. And to wrap up the show, Kevin Durant gives his weekend game picks — fresh off a perfect 4-for-4 last Sunday.

Week 6 kicks off tonight with the Eagles taking on the Giants. Kay Adams shares her thoughts on that matchup, along with her top three quarterback matchups for the weekend. Texans receiver Xavier Hutchinson stops by to talk about his two-touchdown performance in the win over the Ravens—and whether he could see his former college teammate, Breece Hall, joining him in Houston. Plus, I'll chat with recently retired four-time All-Pro linebacker and Colts legend Shaq Leonard to celebrate his career and discuss this incredible Colts season.

We have a show loaded with superstars for you this morning! For starters, it's Gronk Day! We'll check in with the four-time Super Bowl champion after his absolutely bonkers weekend—and start turning the page to an exciting Week 6 slate of action.Then, Kay Adams is joined by Kevin Durant! He's making his preseason debut as a Rocket tonight, and he took the time to talk all things NFL with me as well.