3 and Out with John Middlekauff

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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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff reacts to the Buffalo Bills beating the Detroit Lions on Thursday Night Football and breaks down the biggest takeaways from the matchup. John looks at what stood out from both teams and what the result could mean as the NFL season moves into Week 2.
John then turns his attention to college football for a preview of LSU at Ole Miss, breaking down the matchup, the key storylines, and what to watch when these two programs face off.
It’s also time for another edition of Fugazi Friday, as John calls out the biggest narratives, takes, and storylines around the football world that he believes deserve a closer look.
Finally, John looks ahead to NFL Week 2 Sunday, previewing the biggest games on the schedule and highlighting the teams, players, and matchups worth watching throughout the weekend.
From Bills-Lions and LSU-Ole Miss to Fugazi Friday and the biggest games on the Week 2 NFL slate, John breaks it all down on this episode of 3 & Out.
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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff dives into some of the biggest storylines around the NFL, starting with the league's new stadium developments and what the changing landscape of NFL venues means for teams, owners, and fans.
John then previews the highly anticipated Lions-Bills matchup, breaking down the key storylines heading into the game and what to watch for when two talented teams meet.
John takes a closer look at the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns and the biggest questions surrounding both AFC North teams.
Finally, John opens up the Middlekauff Mailbag, answering listener questions and tackling a wide range of NFL topics, from teams and players to coaching, roster construction, and the biggest issues facing the league.
From new NFL stadiums and Lions-Bills to the Bengals, Browns, and the Middlekauff Mailbag, it’s all covered on this episode of 3 & Out.
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On this episode of 3 & Out, Guy Haberman joins John Middlekauff to break down the biggest storylines from the opening week of the NFL season. The guys start with the NFL's game in Australia, reacting to the Rams-49ers matchup and discussing what stood out from the league's latest international game.
John and Guy also discuss NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and the league's continued push to grow the NFL's presence both domestically and internationally. They take a step back and recap Week 1 across the NFL, breaking down the biggest surprises, disappointments, performances, and storylines from around the league.
The Los Angeles Rams are a major focus following their Week 1 loss to the 49ers. The guys discuss where the Rams go from here and what questions they need to answer early in the season.
They also turn their attention to the Green Bay Packers, examining the team after Week 1 and what stood out from their opening performance.
Finally, John and Guy shift to college football, discussing Texas and Arch Manning and the spotlight surrounding one of the most talked-about quarterbacks in the sport.
From the NFL's Australia game and Roger Goodell to the Rams, Packers, Week 1 takeaways, and Arch Manning at Texas, John Middlekauff and Guy Haberman cover it all on this episode of 3 & Out.
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