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A selection of the best Kyle Brandt cuts from the Week of December 1st: Not a Hallmark Season A landmark moment for the Texans? The angriest fan base right now Two teams ahead of schedule The biggest rivalry matchup Coaches collide 10 Takes with Kyle Brandt is part of the NFL Podcast Network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Saturday Edition of the Good Morning Football Podcast looks ahead to the Bears/Packers matchup on Sunday in Lambeau Field. Do you believe in the Broncos or the Patriots? We also look at the other intriguing teams or divisions down the stretch. Plus, Manti explains the Cowboys turnaround since being very active at the NFL trade deadline. The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick are both Hall of Fame finalists. Will they both get in? Are there any arguments against them? Plus, are Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel heading for end-of-season hardware as MVP and Coach of the Year? Will Stefon Diggs have more production down the stretch?
Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick are both Hall of Fame finalists. Will they both get in? Are there any arguments against them? Plus, are Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel heading for end-of-season hardware as MVP and Coach of the Year? Will Stefon Diggs have more production down the stretch?
Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick are both Hall of Fame finalists. Will they both get in? Are there any arguments against them? Plus, are Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel heading for end-of-season hardware as MVP and Coach of the Year? Will Stefon Diggs have more production down the stretch?
(0:00) The second hour begins with the guys reaction to Jared Stillman's comments on Mike Vrabel and how he has looked in his first season as Head Coach of the Patriots. (15:59) More caller reaction on Mike Vrabel, and Lebron James as the Lakers visit Celtics tonight.(26:38) The guys discuss Drake Maye and if New England has become a draw for other players.(31:35) The guys reset their thoughts on the Giannis situation in Milwaukee. Plus, more callers weigh in during The Lightning Round.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Patriots head into the bye week with an 11-2 record, but how can they improve with their week off? Phil Perry breaks down the areas of focus for the team. Later, Dane Brugler checks in with his latest 2026 NFL mock draft and discusses some options for the Patriots next season. 1:00-Are the Patriots motivated by the “nobody believed in us”?4:30-Why haven't teams been able to slow down Drake Maye?12:30-Will there be tweaks coming to the Patriots rushing attack?18:00-Dane Brugler talks 2026 NFL Draft
Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with the Lions win over the Cowboys. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te'o, and Jason Cabinda discuss what the game means for both Detroit and Dallas. Super Bowl Champion Ron Rivera drops by to discuss the upcoming Bears-Packers matchup and the history of the rivalry. Plus, Saints safety Justin Reid gives an update on his injury, his thoughts on some of the big matchups this week and his involvement with My Cause, My Cleats. Plus, Kyle's plea to this weekend's broadcasters. Stay tuned for Hour 2 of the GMFB Podcast! The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with the Lions and Cowboys outlook in the NFC. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te'o, and Jason Cabinda discuss the issues with the effort of WR George Pickens on Thursday night. Which QB matchup this weekend is most intriguing? Plus, a Mad Minute with the best games going into Week 14! The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 1 - The crew are live from Boch Exotics for the 21st annual Toys for Tots. Vrabel is telling his players they are playing like champions, any concern about them buying into their own hype?
Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi joined WEEI Afternoons to discuss Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel's chances to win awards at their respective positions this year, Bill Belichick's candidacy as a first-ballot Hall of Famer, the landscape in the AFC around the Patriots entering Week 14, and much more.
Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel open with Arkansas Football hiring a new head coach. Matt recalls playing under Lane Kiffin and comments on him going to LSU. Bobby reveals his NFL Power Rankings and his top 5 teams in the league. Matt is amazed at the number of 2nd year QBs leading some of the best teams. After seeing so many upsets this season, Matt wonders if there are any teams in the NFL that feel unbeatable? Bobby walks through what the Chiefs and Cowboys would need to do in order to make the playoffs. Matt enjoyed Ben Johnson's post-win celebration but asks if a fake tan was involved. Bobby looks at the most impactful injuries around the league for teams in contention. Steelers fans aren't happy, but is moving on from Mike Tomlin the right choice? We wrap up with Bobby naming the 3 biggest matchups in Week 14. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(0:00) Is it time for Steelers-Mike Tomlin to part ways?(24:00) PFT Mailbag(32:30) Patriots' turnaround (46:00) Major Week 14 matchups Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te’o, Seth Rollins and Jason Cabinda sharing their expectations for the Lions-Cowboys matchup. Then they pick ONE WORD to describe the Buffalo Bills season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te’o, Seth Rollins and Jason Cabinda answering Throwdown Thursday questions - Is it more likely for Cowboys to end longest active NFC Championship drought or Lions to make their first ever Super Bowl appearance? Will we be talking more about the Packers or Bears gameplan on Monday? Does Barry Sanders or Emmitt Smith have the more iconic career? Former Seahawks defensive end, Michael Bennett joins the show and talks about the Seahawks opportunity to win the Super Bowl this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 1 - Kraft and Belichick Hall of Fame bid. Hour 2 - Mrs. Wiggins isn't a fan of Wiggy's lead. Hour 3 - Judd Sirott Joins. Hour 4 - Mike Vrabel's impact on Patriots football.
Segment - The crew takes a look at what Mike Vrabel has done for the Patriots so far this season. They are 11-2 heading into their bye week, and aren't showing signs of slowing down. How did Vrabel not get hired elsewhere?
Hour 4 - The Mike Vrabel hiring has been nothing short of a success to this point. The crew discusses how he has helped completely changed the trajectory of the organization.
Some final thoughts on the Patriots dominating the Giants and it being more of a statement since it was right before their bye week. Just how good is Drake Maye playing this season? The numbers might really surprise you. Then, Mike D'Abate from Sports Illustrated joins the show to further the conversation and explain how quickly the Pats' locker room bought into each other and the message from Mike Vrabel. And, injuries seem to have caught up to the Bruins and that was noticeable in last night's loss in Detroit.
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the show recapping the comments from Mike Vrabel earlier this week about never being satisfied. (12:46) The crew dives into the Drake Maye comparisons to Tom Brady following the victory over the Giants and with his success this season. (22:27) We discuss the comments Dan Orlovsky made on Drake Maye's year 2 leap as a quarterback. (35:20) Zo and Beetle end the hour diving into Nick Wright's comments that the Patriots are proving most rebuilds are fraudulent. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week on Missing the Point, Dave Clarke and Bob Kelly deliver a full, detailed breakdown of the NFL landscape as Week 14 of the 2025 season begins. This is one of the most in-depth power-ranking episodes of the year, packed with analysis of team performance, quarterback play, coaching decisions, playoff odds, and the shifting tiers across the AFC and NFC. Dave and Bobby open with the NFL Coaching Hot Seat Rankings, a list shaped by performance, roster construction, and midseason collapses. Pete Carroll leads the list after another stagnant week from the Raiders. Jonathan Gannon remains under pressure in Arizona. Raheem Morris faces major questions in Atlanta after another disappointing loss. Kevin Stefanski’s offense continues to underperform in Cleveland. Zac Taylor rounds out the five as Cincinnati searches for stability with Burrow returning. They also break down honorable mentions including Mike McDaniel, Mike Tomlin, and Jim Harbaugh and what each needs to do to stay off the list. The show moves into the official MTP Cross-Off List, covering teams already eliminated from serious playoff discussion: Jets, Titans, Saints, Dolphins, Browns, Raiders, Cardinals, Giants, and Commanders. Dave and Bobby explain why each team reached this point, focusing on quarterback regression, defensive breakdowns, coaching issues, and roster health. They follow with possible Week 14 cross-offs such as the Falcons, Vikings, Bengals, Steelers, and Chiefs, with a segment on how late-season collapses start and what trends signal a team is finished. Dave and Bobby then break down the biggest stories of Week 13 and how they reshape the league entering Week 14. They evaluate every major contender: • Why the Patriots continue to look like the best team in football, powered by Drake Maye, Mike Vrabel’s discipline, and a top-five defense• How the Bears have become one of the NFC’s most complete teams with wins over the Eagles and a rising defense• A look at why the Broncos keep winning tight games and whether they’re built for playoff football• The Rams’ surprising loss to Carolina and what it means for the NFC West• Why the Bills’ dominant win over Pittsburgh shows they’re hitting their stride at the right time• The Seahawks’ rebound after blowing out Minnesota• The Lions sliding in and out of top-seven status after a loss to the Packers• The Jaguars returning to form behind strong run game and defense• The Colts missing a huge opportunity against Houston and how that affects playoff seeding• How the Panthers have quietly re-entered the playoff discussion in the NFC They close with the full BK Top Ten Power Rankings heading into Week 14: Patriots (10-2) Bears (9-3) Broncos (10-2) Rams (9-3) 49ers (9-4) Bills (8-4) Lions (7-5) Seahawks (9-3) Jaguars (8-4) Cowboys (6-5-1) / Packers (8-3-1) / Eagles (8-4) / Colts (8-4) Dave and Bobby finish with predictions for Week 14, discussion on playoff tiebreakers, and which teams control their path. They also revisit the Patriots, Eagles, Cowboys, Broncos, Steelers, Chiefs, Lions, and Bears and lay out what each must fix before December ends. Follow the show:Website: https://www.mtpshow.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/@MTPPodTwitter (X): https://twitter.com/MTP_podInstagram: https://instagram.com/MTP_podTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@MTP_podFacebook: https://facebook.com/MTPPodContact: craig@mtpshow.com
Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Browns’ situation with Deshaun Watson, the NFL contenders including the Patriots right now, what the future holds for the Steelers and Mike Tomlin, plus Mike Vrabel’s big success.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel talk about their recent travels with Matt spending the weekend in California for UCLA/USC. Bobby shares some of his travel stories and tales of sitting in first class. What are the rules of interacting with celebs while traveling? NY Times Author Ken Belson talks about his book 'Every Day is Sunday'. Ken discusses the impact of Roger Goodell on the NFL and his relationship with team owners. Matt asks about Jerry Jones and Robert Kraft being the biggest owners in the league. Bobby asks about the charm of Jerry Jones and his interactions with the media and fans. How did the NFL change from being football people to having business people buying teams and driving growth. Ken looks at the ups and downs of the NFL and Roger Goodell's growth over the least decade. What are the next steps and plans for the league and the players? Look for Week 13 recap and a look ahead to Week 14 coming up in the second half coming up tomorrow! Lots to Say with Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel is part of the NFL Podcast Network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with the first look at Bears/Packers in Week 14. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te'o, and Jason Cabinda discuss how the matchup for the NFC North plays out. Panthers WR Mike Jackson drops by to discuss Carolina's win over the Rams. Kyle hands out his weekly scepter in Angry Runs and Jamie has 'beef' with turning 37 today! Stay tuned for Hour 2 of the GMFB Podcast! The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with the Cowboys/Lions matchup on Thursday Night Football. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te'o, and Jason Cabinda discuss the 'My Cause, My Cleats' initiative with Titans safety Xavier Woods and the artist whose work will be featured on Sunday. Plus, Manti tells us why the Cowboys mid season trades were 'mayjah'. The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In hour three, Crowder finally admits Solana was right about Davion Mitchell. Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel are going to dominate the AFC East. Plus, Alex Donno joins the show for his takeaways of the Hurricanes ranking in last night's CFP poll.
Hour 4 - The crew react to Odell Beckham saying 100 million isn't enough for generational wealth and debate what they would if they had that kind of money. Wiggy wants 20 more years of Maye and Vrabel.
How much money is too much to spend on an article of clothing? The crew debate what they would do if they weren't doing radio and Wiggy wants how many more years of Maye and Vrabel?
Hour 1 - Jones and Keefe react to the NY media crying like babies over hitting in football. Vrabel said his team works like champions, could they really end up as champs?
Jones and Keefe react to the NY media crying like babies over hitting in football. Vrabel said his team works like champions, could they really end up as champs? // What are the Red Sox biggest offseason needs? // Would You Rather? // #DORK Minute // WEEI Celtics Insider Justin Turpin joins the show // More on last night's Celtics win over the Knicks // Is New York media overreacting to the Christian Elliss' hit on Jaxon Dart? // The Pro Football Hall of Fame: Who gets in first, Kraft or Belichick? // Grab Bag // Clip du Jour/Crossover with WEEI Afternoon //
Jones and Keefe react to Mike Vrabel calling his team "champions" and debate if that is an achievable goal for this team.
Ted thanks Mike Vrabel for listening to the show
Topics discussed: Patriots win their 10th game in a row; is New England the best team in football after this week? // Did Drake Maye re-assert himself as the MVP frontrunner in Week 13? // Takeaways from the Patriots offense, including the run game and the offensive line protection, vs. the Giants // Patriots CB/PR Marcus Jones reacts to being referred to as the "greatest punt returner in Pats history" // Are the Patriots a "dirty" team, or are they simply playing a Vrabel style of football? // Patriots QB Drake Maye describes what his relationship with Mike Vrabel means to him // Why NFL analyst Mark Schlereth believes kickers are a "necessary evil" and nothing more // Three Point Stance, The Drive, Pick-Six parlay recap, Odds and Ends + more!
The morning show crew are joined by the head coach of the New England Patriots. What he's most proud of in this team, how much he's see Drake grow over the season and what the defense was on last night.
Kyle Hightower joins JR to talk about all thing Patriots including Drake Maye's success, Mike Vrabel's culture, and much more!
Mark Schlereth of The Stinkin' Truth Podcast, NFL on FOX, and 104.3 The Fan joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart and Nick “Fitzy” Stevens to break down the Patriots' 10th consecutive victory, a 33 to 15 win over the New York Giants. Are the Patriots the best team in football right now? How has Mike Vrabel turned things around so quickly? All that and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tune-in as the PU crew breaks down the Patriots' primetime 33-15 win over the Giants on Monday Night Football. The show opens as we listen into Mike Vrabel's press conference to hear his thoughts on the game after watching film, his message to the team as they head into the bye week and more. We discuss the team's energy, Drake Maye's performance, Marcus Jones' punt return, and more about the win. We reflect on how far the team has come after winning 10-straight and the media/consumer discourse about the schedule. Plus, we look ahead to the playoffs as the Patriots will have a chance to clinch the AFC East coming out of their Week 14 bye.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(0:00) MVP odds(9:00) Abdul Carter benched for 1Q(17:00) Chiefs playoff push(30:00) AFC South standings(36:00) Injury updates(42:00) Myles Garrett & Shelby Harris on Jauan Jennings(46:00) Week 13 Superlatives(50:00) Happy birthday, Aaron Rodgers! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
(0:00) Patriots top Giants(32:00) Jaxson Dart needs to avoid hits Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Kelly and Rich discuss his longtime battle with cancer and the charity work he does to find a cure, the Buffalo Bills' playoffs outlook, and shares his favorite memories from those AFC dynasty teams of the 90's on and off the field. In ‘What's More Likely' Rich weighs in on the rebirth of the Patriots under Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye, the sorry state of the Minnesota Vikings' QB room, Joe Burrow's chances to take the Cincinnati Bengals to the playoffs, how much the Detroit Lions miss former OC and current Chicago Bears HC Ben Johnson, and if Texas Longhorns QB Arch Manning should enter the 2026 NFL Draft. Rich comments on what's at stake for Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers as they head down the critical stretch run of the NFL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
(0:00) The guys begin the second hour discussing Drake Maye and how he has elevated the play of the entire team. Plus, more callers weigh in on Mike Vrabel and the Patriots. (16:10) The guys discuss Troy Aikman's comments on Kyle Williams after his deep touchdown catch last night. (27:30) Younghoe Koo's horrible field goal attempt starts a discussion on the Giants special teams. Plus, more discussion on Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye(34:10) The guys reset their thoughts on the Patriots physical hits in the win over the Giants.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the show discussing the Patriots dominant win over the Giants on Monday Night Football.(12:30) The guys continue the discussion on the Patriots and their physical hits throughout the win over the Giants. Plus, the callers weigh in on the Patriots.(24:10) The discussion continues on the Patriots and the culture Mike Vrabel has established this season.(33:30) More caller reaction on the current state of the Patriots.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with hosts Jamie Erdahl, Manti Te’o, Willie Colon and Mike Garafolo reacting to the Patriots victory over the Giants. Buyin or Keep Tryin - The Chicago Bears and Ben Johnson’s mentality? The Eagles turning around their offense? Jaguars head coach Liam Coen joins the show and talks about his goals of the season, the message he sends to his players ahead of their next matchup, and Trevor Lawrence’s presence on their football team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with hosts Jamie Erdahl, Manti Te’o, Willie Colon and Mike Garafolo answering if they trust the Denver Broncos or New England Patriots more. AIR IT OUT - fan bases express their frustration about their favorite football team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe Ostrowski and Sam Panayotovich react to last night's Monday Night Football action which saw the Patriots roll 33-15 over the Giants. Plus, our beef with Mike Kafka, and Younghoe Koo, plus is Drake Maye worthy of now being MVP favorite? Then, NFL Writer for CBS Will Brinson stops by to talk all things NFL, including why Mike Vrabel should be the Coach of the Year, why we can't figure out the Panthers, and his feelings on this weekend's crucial Thursday Night Game between the Cowboys and Lions. The hour wraps with our NFL Survivor Pool Strategy for the upcoming weekend of action, including why they're staying away from Tampa Bay, can you trust the Seahawks in Atlanta, and how confident can you be in fading the Bears?
NFL Writer for CBS Will Brinson stops by to talk all things NFL, including why Mike Vrabel should be the Coach of the Year, why we can't figure out the Panthers, and his feelings on this weekend's crucial Thursday Night Game between the Cowboys and Lions.
Will the Giants be the most attractive job this off season? Will Jaxson Dart learn that he needs to protect himself? Audio files featuring Adam Schefter, Chris Canty, Lane Kiffin, and Mike Vrabel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 3 - The crew are joined by Boomer Esiason and Mike Vrabel this hour. How they felt about the aggressiveness from the Patriots defense and on Drake Maye's growth.
They said It is a quick back and forth on what was said in the sports world. Today we hear from Mike Vrabel, Bill Cowher and Andy Reid who says the chiefs are going to "tickle your tonsils".
Matt Jones and Drew Franklin are still buzzing over an amazing few days of Thanksgiving NFL and Week 13! Which teams do Matt no longer consider a contender? Drew is looking for a strong finish from the Bengals. The Cowboys and Chiefs delivered a classic and leave you wondering about the future of both franchises. The Lions have lost 2 of 3 while the Packers are coming together. The Bears win makes Matt think they have a chance this season. What has happened to the Eagles and Saquon Barkley? The Rams took a surprising loss to the Panthers. Matt likes showing the locker room speeches, but thinks shirts should be left on. The Texans improved to 7-5 win a win over the Colts. Shedeur Sanders loses his 2nd start for the Browns. The Bucs ended a 3 game losing streak. The Vikings season continues to slide. Justin Herbert injures his non-throwing hand and Matt says he might be 'afraid' of Maxx Crosby. The Steelers fall to the Bills leaving plenty of questions about Pittsburgh. Drew admits to watching a Hallmark movie about the Bills. The Broncos win in overtime, could they be a Super Bowl contender? This could be the most wide-open playoffs we've ever seen. Plus, we preview the MNF matchup with the Patriots hosting the Giants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.