EXCLUSIVE: Zaire Franklin on why the Colts could surprise this season?
Scoop City is back with another packed episode as Week 2 of the NFL season looms. The San Francisco 49ers will likely be without quarterback Brock Purdy this Sunday against the Saints. Purdy is dealing with toe and shoulder injuries, which means former first-round pick Mac Jones could be next up under center.The Athletic's senior NFL writer Jourdan Rodrigue joins Scoop City to talk about her article "Life as a backup NFL QB is a mental and emotional whirlwind." James Palmer and Jourdan talk about what the Niners’ offense could look like with Jones and how big of a loss George Kittle is after the All-Pro tight end was placed on injured reserve.Jourdan also previews the Chargers vs. Raiders matchup. Justin Herbert threw for three touchdowns in the opener, while Geno Smith lit up the Patriots for 362 yards in his Raiders debut. What’s at stake in this AFC West showdown, and can rookie Brock Bowers keep making plays for Las Vegas?Then, we’ve got a special guest: Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin joins the show. Franklin breaks down Indy’s dominant Week 1 win over Miami for Palmer and senior NFL insider Dianna Russini, his role as a defensive captain and what it’s like playing alongside new quarterback Daniel Jones and rookie tight end Tyler Warren. After leading the NFL in tackles last season, how far does Franklin think this Colts team can go?Plus, The Athletic's senior NFL fantasy writer Jake Ciely stops by with his top karaoke picks (yes, seriously). And before we wrap, we dive into the biggest fantasy football worries heading into Week 2, including receiver duos in Detroit, Philly, and Miami. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Why Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl rematch won't be all about Mahomes and Hurts
Scoop City is back with the latest news and insights from around the NFL. The Kansas City Chiefs are set for a rematch of last year’s Super Bowl against the Philadelphia Eagles. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are hoping to bounce back from a Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Meanwhile, Jalen Hurts and the Eagles are looking to start the season 2-0. The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini has the latest on star Philly defender Jalen Carter’s suspension and fine.How long is the leash for New York Giants QB Russell Wilson? Russini and co-host James Palmer discuss head coach Brian Daboll’s decision to stick with Wilson over rookie Jaxson Dart.Meanwhile, the San Francisco 49ers are dealing with several key injuries early in the season. What is the latest with 49ers QB Brock Purdy? Russini and Palmer discuss the latest surrounding Purdy’s toe injury and his chances to play Sunday, as well as what the 49ers' offense could look like with Mac Jones at the helm.The Athletic’s Green Bay Packers beat writer Matt Schneidman joins the show to discuss the Packers’ highly anticipated Thursday night matchup with the Washington Commanders. Schneidman shares insights from covering newly acquired All-Pro DE Micah Parsons. What kind of impact will Parsons have against the Jayden Daniels-led Commanders? Schneidman shares the latest from Green Bay.Finally, Jacob Robinson returns with another question from the Scoop City newsletter team. Be a friend, tell a friend and subscribe to our channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Josh Allen’s Epic Comeback: How Bills stunned Ravens in near-impossible rally
The first Sunday of the 2025 NFL season has come and gone, and Scoop City is the place to be for news and reaction. The crew begins the show by reacting to the insane Sunday Night Football contest that saw the Buffalo Bills defeat the Baltimore Ravens 41-40. Bills QB Josh Allen racked up over 400 yards of total offense. Ravens QB Lamar Jackson had three touchdowns and nearly 300 yards of total offense. Former QB Chase Daniel reacted to the Bills' stunning victory.The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini was in attendance for Aaron Rodgers' Pittsburgh Steelers debut against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Rodgers threw four touchdowns against his former team. Meanwhile, Justin Fields, also playing against his former team, scored three total touchdowns in a close loss.Plus, the crew reacts to seeing Micah Parsons and the Green Bay Packers dominate the Detroit Lions. The newly acquired pass rusher had a sack in his first game at Lambeau Field rocking the green and yellow despite only playing 29 snaps. The Detroit Lions struggled to establish the run, only racking up 46 yards. This is the Lions’ first Week 1 loss since 2022.Finally, which team had Sundae Scaries? The New York Giants were frustrated on Sunday by the Washington Commanders. The Miami Dolphins disappointed in their season opener against a dominant Indianapolis Colts squad.Finally, the Scoop team hands out some flowers for new faces who performed well in new places. Among the names recognized were Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka and Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Brian Baldinger on why DK Metcalf vs Sauce Gardner is a marquee Week 1 matchup
James Palmer is joined by former NFL offensive lineman and film breakdown specialist Brian Baldinger for a Thursday edition of Scoop City.Palmer and Baldinger react to the latest news out of Denver, where the Broncos and Nik Bonitto have agreed to terms on a four-year extension worth up to $120 million. Baldinger shares why Denver's defense can once again be one of the best in football.The duo also discusses the Commanders-Giants matchup, where Washington will face New York's fearsome defensive front for the first time with their reworked offensive line. Who will have the edge in D.C. on Sunday?Micah Parsons is now in Green Bay after the blockbuster trade to the Packers. Baldinger shares how he expects the Packers to use the ex-Cowboy against the dynamic offense of the Detroit Lions.Baldy and James also break down how new Bears head coach Ben Johnson is already helping Caleb Williams move past his rookie season to make Chicago a true contender in the NFC North.The Athletic's senior NFL fantasy writer, Jake Ciely, joins Scoop City to help set your lineup for Week 1. Ciely shares his sleeper picks for the slate as well as some risky lineup moves and an entire team's position group that will be a headache for fantasy owners early on in the season.Finally, Palmer has some fun at the expense of co-host Chase Daniel, who on Monday was giving James flak about picking Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts to be the 2025 MVP. James shares one of Chase's recent social posts about Jalen becoming an MVP possibility and then analyzes the hypocrisy in arguments concerning Lamar Jackson and Jalen Hurts as it relates to winning, their career accomplishments and Super Bowl experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Why the Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson Week 1 showdown will live up to the hype
It’s an MVP edition of Scoop City! Reigning MVP Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills are set to host two-time MVP Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. To help break it all down, we welcomed The Athletic’s senior NFL writer Mike Silver to share insights on the matchup and detail his latest article about Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins.The 2025 NFL regular season will be the second year for many young quarterbacks. Among that group is Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. The 2024 eighth overall pick is set to start his first full season at the helm of the Falcons offense. Silver, along with senior NFL insider Dianna Russini and Scoop City co-host James Palmer, discusses the Buccaneers and Falcons matchup. Plus, the trio analyzes if the Chicago Bears have concerns about Caleb Williams and how much pressure is on J.J. McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings.In the Big Apple, the New York Jets suffered a tough loss to their revamped offensive line. Russini has the scoop. The New York Giants officially named Jaxson Dart as the backup QB. Will tBig Blue be the first team to make a QB change this season? Russini and Palmer discuss.And, in a lighter segment, staff senior writer and of The Pulse, Chris Branch, joins Scoop City to ask our experts how to best prepare for Week 1’s tailgating scene. Plus, which game should you have your spouse watch? All that and more on this episode of Scoop City! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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