3 and Out with John Middlekauff

John Middlekauff is back with another episode of 3 & Out, breaking down the biggest NFL storylines and previewing Thursday Night Football as the Baltimore Ravens take on the Jacksonville Jaguars.
John dives into the Ravens-Jaguars matchup, examining the key players, biggest questions, and what both teams need to do to secure a win. He also discusses the potential return of disgruntled 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, what his future in the league could look like, and whether the relationship between Aiyuk and any organization can be repaired.
Plus, John takes a closer look at A.J. Brown's future.
The show wraps up with the Middlekauff Mailbag, as John answers listener questions about the NFL, quarterbacks, coaching decisions, player movement, and the biggest storylines around the league.
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John Middlekauff is back with another episode of 3 & Out, breaking down the biggest NFL headlines and looking ahead to one of the most anticipated matchups in college football.
John reacts to Jerry Jones and his comments about paying a premium for NFL coaches, discussing the value of elite coaching, how much teams should be willing to spend to find the right head coach, and whether investing in the coaching staff can make the difference between competing for a championship and falling short.
John also takes a closer look at the New York Giants and whether the franchise should reconsider making major trades. With questions surrounding the team's direction, John discusses roster construction, the importance of building through the draft, and whether the Giants should prioritize long-term rebuilding over short-term moves.
On the college football side, John previews Miami vs. Notre Dame, breaking down the key matchups, players to watch, and what is at stake for both programs. Can Miami make a statement, or will Notre Dame come away with a huge win?
Subscribe to 3 & Out with John Middlekauff for NFL news, coaching analysis, front-office debates, trade discussions, college football previews, and unfiltered takes on the biggest stories across the football world.
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John Middlekauff is back with another episode of 3 & Out, delivering instant reaction to Monday Night Football as Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears shut down Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks. John breaks down Chicago's impressive defensive performance, Caleb Williams' continued development, what went wrong for Seattle, and what the result means for both teams moving forward.
John then opens up the NFL Post-Week 8 Mailbag, tackling the biggest questions and storylines around the league. He discusses the injury to Lions All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell and what his absence could mean for Detroit's defense. Plus, John examines why the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Rams need wide receiver help and whether adding another playmaker should be a priority for both contenders.
John also takes a closer look at the Denver Broncos' comeback victories, questioning whether their ability to rally late in games is a sustainable strategy or something that could eventually catch up with them.
From Monday Night Football reactions to injuries, roster needs, quarterback play, and coaching decisions, John covers everything happening around the NFL after Week 8.
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John Middlekauff is back with another episode of 3 & Out, breaking down all the biggest results and storylines from an action-packed NFL Week 8.
John reacts to the Washington Commanders defeating the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday Night Football, examining what went wrong for Philadelphia and what the win means for Washington. He also breaks down the Denver Broncos stunning the Kansas City Chiefs, discussing Denver's statement victory and what it means for the AFC West race.
Plus, John dives into the Detroit Lions outlasting the Minnesota Vikings, analyzing the key performances, coaching decisions, and implications for the NFC North. Which teams are emerging as legitimate contenders, and which ones have reason to be concerned?
John also looks ahead to Bears vs. Seahawks on Monday Night Football, making his predictions and breaking down the key matchups to watch. Can Chicago keep its momentum going, or will Seattle defend its home field?
Subscribe to 3 & Out with John Middlekauff for NFL Week 8 reactions, Monday Night Football predictions, game analysis, quarterback breakdowns, coaching insight, and unfiltered takes on the biggest stories around the league.
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Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” on the Volume.
They start with Broncos thrilling come from behind win over the Chiefs and highlight the deficiencies in both Bo Nix and the Chiefs pass catchers (2:30). They react to the Cowboys blowing a late lead to the Gardner Minshew led Cardinals and debate whether the Cowboys should become sellers before the trade deadline (9:00).
They highlight Lamar Jackson constantly being injured and argue that the Ravens season is officially over and it might be time to move on from the former MVP (14:45). Colin proposes that the Vikings should try to trade for Kirk Cousins to replace Kyler Murray after suffering their first loss to the Lions (27:45), and that the Chargers should begin a firesale after starting 0-7 following their loss to the Rams(33:30).
Colin lauds Mike McCarthy for having the Steelers in first place with extremely limited options on offense for Aaron Rodgers (39:00), and believes Aaron Glenn’s time with the Jets is coming to an end after losing to the Raiders (49:00). They heap praise on Drake Maye for putting the Pats on his back in their win over the Dolphins (54:30).
Finally, they move to college football and start with USC upsetting Ohio State and agree that Lincoln Riley’s prepared statement was cringe (58:00) and that Indiana looks vulnerable after barely beating Minnesota (1:05:00)
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