3 and Out with John Middlekauff

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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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff reacts to the Broncos-Chiefs matchup and breaks down the biggest takeaways from the game. John looks at both teams, what stood out, and what the result means moving forward in the AFC.
John also discusses the latest in Cleveland, where Deshaun Watson remains the Browns' starting quarterback, and what that decision means for the team and Watson heading into the season.
The pressure is also building in Green Bay as John examines whether Matt LaFleur is on the hot seat. What are the expectations for the Packers, and how much pressure is on LaFleur to deliver?
John then shifts to college football for a look at LSU at Ole Miss, breaking down the matchup and the biggest storylines surrounding both programs.
Plus, it’s time for Dad Diaries and the Middlekauff Mailbag, where John answers listener questions and tackles a wide range of NFL, college football, coaching, and roster-building topics.
From Broncos-Chiefs and Deshaun Watson to Matt LaFleur, LSU-Ole Miss, Dad Diaries, and the Middlekauff Mailbag, it’s all covered on this episode of 3 & Out.
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Week 1 of the NFL season is officially in the books, and on this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff breaks down and reacts to every game from the opening weekend, sharing his biggest takeaways from around the league.
John dives into the performances, surprises, disappointments, and storylines that stood out across the NFL. Which teams made a statement? Which contenders already have questions to answer? And what can we actually take away from the first week of the season?
John also turns his attention to college football, breaking down the biggest games and storylines from Saturday. From standout performances to surprising results, John gives his perspective on the teams making noise and the programs that may have more questions than answers.
With both the NFL and college football seasons in full swing, John covers a massive slate of football and gives his unfiltered take on the biggest moments from the weekend.
From every Week 1 NFL game to the biggest college football matchups from Saturday, John Middlekauff breaks it all down on this episode of 3 & Out.
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Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out’ on The Volume.
They start with Caleb Williams and the Bears hanging 59 points on the Panthers and Colin believes Caleb will be a top 5 quarterback by the end of the season (2:30). They compare the performances of Josh Allen and CJ Stroud in the Bills win over the Texans and Colin is highly impressed with the Bills offense (10:30).
They move to the Ravens drubbing the Colts and Colin thinks Ravens coach Jesse Minter might be the new “hot coordinator” to star young coach in the league & they marvel at Derrick Henry’s longevity (16:30). Colin argues the Bengals are a candidate to double their win total from last season after beating the Bucs and improving their defense, and criticizes Baker Mayfield for causing too many turnovers (29:00).
They react to the Chargers being lit up by the Cardinals (35:00), the Lions narrowly escaping the Saints in OT (40:45), and the Eagles hanging on to beat the Commanders (50:00). Colin criticizes the Packers as being a bad fourth quarter team after their loss to the Vikings, and they see serious cause for concern for Green Bay (56:00).
Finally, they move to college football and react to Texas completing a massive come from behind win to beat Ohio State, and break down the play of Arch Manning (1:10:00).
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