The Adam Schefter Podcast

Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee discuss the teams looking to avoid an 0-2 start, the problems with the Packers, the Vikings' QB situation, Baker Mayfield going up against the Browns, the surging Jaguars, and a Monday Night matchup to look forward to.

0:00 Welcome

1:12 Interesting group of teams trying to avoid an 0-2 start

5:44 The 0-1 team that stands out the most

11:58 Vikings QB situation

15:59 Baker vs. The Browns

20:43 Jags vs. Broncos

26:15 Monday night matchup
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Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show recap a wild Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, including dominant wins by the Chiefs, Bills, and Bears, the underwhelming openers, a game ball for an unsuspecting source, and the best conversation of the week.

Plus, Schefty reads his texts with an NFL player and tells you the fantasy football pick he already regrets.

0:00 Welcome

2:47 Mahomes and the Chiefs looked like they were back on MNF

7:49 Josh Allen and the Bills took it to Houston's defense

13:11 Ben Johnson and the Bears want all the smoke

17:09 Underwhelming openers

21:53 Schefty's Week 1 Game Ball

26:55 The most interesting conversation Schefty had all week
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Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss notes and tidbits for all 32 teams in advance of the 2026 season.

0:00 Welcome

2:01 Bills

2:58 Dolphins

3:50 Patriots

6:41 Jets

7:42 Bengals

8:21 Browns

9:17 Steelers

10:19 Ravens

11:45 Titans

13:07 Colts

14:32 Jags

15:21 Texans

17:29 Broncos

18:52 Chiefs

20:37 Raiders

21:48 Chargers

23:20 Cowboys

24:49 Giants

25:49 Eagles

26:33 Commanders

27:38 Bears

28:38 Lions

29:55 Packers

33:40 Vikings

34:58 Falcons

36:52 Saints

38:22 Bucs

39:47 Panthers

41:09 Rams

43:37 Cardinals

44:49 49ers

46:07 Seahawks
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Adam Schefter and ESPN's Michelle Smallmon discuss the differing travel plans to Australia for the Rams and Niners, why the Rams thought Aaron Donald was staying retired, how many games Josh Jacobs will miss, the flurry of trades before cut day, Miami making moves on the margins, and great expectations for the Dallas Cowboys.

0:00 Welcome

3:11 The Niners and Rams are approaching their trip to Australia completely differently

7:07 Why the Rams thought Aaron Donald was staying retired

12:20 Josh Jacobs placed on the commisoner exempt list

16:47 An interesting nugget on the flurry of trades before cut down day

20:43 The Dolphins' rebuild

22:57 Why Schefty called out Stephen A. Smith

27:32 Why Tuesday should be a national holiday
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Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss their fantasy football strategies and the guys they'll be targeting this year.

0:00 Welcome

5:39 Teams to target

12:59 The position that Schefty likes the most

18:56 Approach to QB

25:34 Rookies to target

32:29 Sleepers not getting enough buzz

39:16 Fantasy notes from a trainer who works out NFL players
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