Must WIN for the Bears, Latest with Tom Brady, NFL Network's Kyle Brandt joins the pod
On this episode of 3&Out with John Middlekauff, John breaks down the week’s biggest NFL storylines. He dives into whether the upcoming matchup is truly a must-win game for the Chicago Bears, gives his thoughts on the latest headlines surrounding Tom Brady, and reacts to the ongoing debate over the Philadelphia Eagles’ unstoppable “tush push” play. Plus, NFL Network’s Kyle Brandt joins the show for a lively conversation you won’t want to miss. Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 04:21 - Must win for the Bears 12:40 -Tom Brady update 24:27 - Other NFL stories 36:40 - Kyle Brandt joins the show 1:15:49 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. All lines provided by hardrock.bet Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Massive Mailbag, Caleb isn't the problem in Chicago, Tom Brady and the Raiders
John answers all of your questions from the issues with the Chicago Bear that have nothing to do with Caleb Williams, how the NFL should be handling Tom Brady and the Raiders, should there be concern in KC, will the Eagles add more before the deadline, and much more in this episode's massive mailbag segment. Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. All lines provided by hardrock.bet Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Raiders get ROUTED by Justin Herbert and the Chargers + Baker Mayfield, Bucs edge Texans
Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is LIVE breaking down a WILD NFL Monday Night Football doubleheader, with Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeating CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans, and Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers defeating Geno Smith and the Las Vegas Raiders. John then reacts to current Raiders minority owner & Fox broadcaster Tom Brady in the coaches' box during the game, and explains how that could be a bad look moving forward. John then recaps all the breaking news of the day regarding injuries to Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow, Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy, and Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels. Next, John debates whether the Buffalo Bills or the Baltimore Ravens have what it takes to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl. Following that, John wonders if the Steelers will be able to step up in the AFC North due to the injury to Bengals QB Joe Burrow. John wraps up giving Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones his flowers for an impressive two week stretch so far to start the NFL season. Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 03:58 - Chargers-Raiders 15:16 - Tom Brady 20:01 - Bucs-Texans 30:26 - QB injuries 34:09 - Bills or Ravens have to win AFC 36:12 - Pittsburgh Steelers 37:53 - Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. All lines provided by hardrock.bet Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Reaction to JJ McCarthy & Vikings LOSING to Falcons on SNF, Eagles DEFEAT Chiefs
Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is LIVE breaking down Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season, kicking off with Sunday Night Football matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and the Minnesota Vikings. John reacts to Vikings QB JJ McCarthy abysmal performance, and is unsure if he has what it takes to be a long term starter in the NFL. Next, John reacts to Caleb Williams & the Chicago Bears struggling vs. the Detroit Lions in head coach Ben Johnson's return to Detroit, as well as the amount of responsibility that general manager Ryan Poles holds for building this Bears team. John then reacts to the thrilling NFC East matchup between Dak Prescott & the Dallas Cowboys & Russell Wilson & the New York Giants. John then reacts to news of Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow suffering a turf toe injury, which could potentially jeopardize his season. Next, John reacts to the Super Bowl rematch in which Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley & the Philadelphia Eagles defeated Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, & the Kansas City Chiefs.John wraps up by debating whether preseason rankings in college football still hold substance with the new College Football Playoff format with the 12 teams. 04:52 - Falcons-Vikings 18:55 - Bears-Lions 29:43 - Giants-Cowboys 36:22 - Bengals QB Joe Burrow turf toe injury 40:23 - Eagles-Chiefs 47:12 - College Football preseason rankings are overrated Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. All lines provided by hardrock.bet Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Massive Mailbag, Are the Packers for REAL, What's the future for the 49ers
John answers all of your questions from the Packers hot start to the season and if the way they've been playing is sustainable, how the 49ers should handle the rest of the season with all the injuries that have happened in Week 1, what things we will look back on and say "we're totally wrong" and much more in this episode's massive mailbag segment. Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. All lines provided by hardrock.bet Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.