3 and Out with John Middlekauff

On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff dives into the Jaxson Dart injury and what it could mean for the New York Giants. If Dart is forced to miss the remainder of the season, John examines why the Giants' outlook could change dramatically and what his absence would mean for the team moving forward.
Then, Max Browne joins the show for an in-depth conversation about his experience as a quarterback at USC and Pittsburgh, along with his transition into broadcasting. Browne shares his perspective on what it’s like calling games for the ACC Network and how his playing career has shaped the way he analyzes football.
The conversation also turns to Arch Manning, as Browne offers his insight into the highly touted Texas quarterback and the enormous spotlight surrounding him. John and Max also discuss Clemson and Miami, two major ACC programs, and the storylines surrounding each team.
From Jaxson Dart and the Giants to Max Browne's career at USC and Pittsburgh, his work with the ACC Network, Arch Manning, Clemson, and Miami, it’s all covered on this episode of 3 & Out.
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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff reacts to Monday Night Football and breaks down the biggest takeaways from the game, including the latest on Jaxson Dart after his injury.
John also discusses the Rams' win, while questioning whether Los Angeles has looked as impressive as its record might suggest. The Colts are another team under the microscope, as John examines their early-season performance and whether they have done enough to inspire confidence.
The conversation continues with the Buccaneers, the Commanders and Jayden Daniels, and the biggest injuries and questions surrounding both teams. John also dives into one of the NFL's ongoing debates: grass vs. turf fields and what the playing surface means for players and the league.
John then runs through the latest NFL injuries, before getting into Dad Diaries and opening up the Middlekauff Mailbag, answering listener questions across the NFL and college football.
From Monday Night Football and Jaxson Dart's injury to the Rams, Colts, Buccaneers, Commanders, grass vs. turf, NFL injuries, Dad Diaries, and the Mailbag, it’s all covered on this episode of 3 & Out.
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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff breaks down the biggest games and storylines from NFL Week 2, starting with his reaction to Chiefs-Colts and what stood out from the matchup.
John works his way through a loaded Sunday slate, including Raiders-Chargers, Steelers-Patriots, Packers-Jets, Saints-Ravens, and Vikings-Bears. He breaks down the performances, biggest takeaways, and what each result could mean for the teams moving forward.
John also looks at Seahawks-Cardinals and Dolphins-49ers, two matchups with plenty of storylines to unpack, before turning to Bengals-Texans and the AFC teams looking to establish themselves early in the season.
The episode also includes a look back at LSU at Ole Miss, bringing the biggest college football storyline from the weekend into the conversation.
From Chiefs-Colts and Packers-Jets to Steelers-Patriots, Saints-Ravens, Dolphins-49ers, Bengals-Texans, and LSU-Ole Miss, John breaks down the biggest games from the weekend on this episode of 3 & Out.
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Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” on The Volume.
They start with the Vikings beating the Bears and both express serious concern for the health of Caleb Williams (2:30). They react to Aaron Rodgers taking a beating during the Steelers loss to the Patriots and Colin argues that DK Metcalf looks like a shell of himself (10:00).
They raise serious concerns about the Chargers and give credit to Klint Kubiak for the Raiders back to back wins (15:00). Staying in the AFC West, they react to Bo Nix and the Broncos coming back late to beat the Jaguars (26:00).
Colin lauds Drew Lock as a solid backup for the Seahawks and they agree JSN is borderline unstoppable at wide receiver (32:00). They raise the specter of Jayden Daniels career being derailed by injuries after getting hurt against the Cowboys (37:30).
Colin compares Jalen Hurts to Russell Wilson: great success on stacked teams, but argues that the Eagles should be better than they are (42:30). They remain baffled by the pileup of injuries for the 49ers and Colin praises Brock Purdy for a near-perfect game (50:00). They also react to the Bengals beating the Texans, the Browns shocking the Buccaneers and the Saints beating the Ravens (58:00).Finally, they discuss USC’s win over Rutgers and some of the issues plaguing the Trojans (1:15:00).
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It’s the Best of the Week from 3 & Out with John Middlekauff! This week, John breaks down some of the biggest NFL storylines and looks ahead to an important Week 2 slate.
First, John dives into the pressure surrounding Packers head coach Matt LaFleur and whether the expectations in Green Bay have put him on the hot seat. John examines the situation and what could be next for the Packers as the season unfolds.
John also previews the biggest NFL Week 2 matchups, breaking down the games, teams, and storylines that will be worth watching on Sunday.
Finally, John makes his Week 2 NFL predictions, giving his picks for the upcoming slate and highlighting the games that could have the biggest impact early in the season.
From Matt LaFleur and the Packers to Week 2 previews and predictions, this episode brings together some of the best conversations from the week on 3 & Out.
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