The Schatz & Tanier NFL Podcast

Week 2 is here, and several of the biggest games on the schedule could already have major playoff and Super Bowl implications.

Aaron Schatz and Mike Tanier break down the most important matchups of NFL Week 2, using FTN DVOA, DAVE, playoff odds and matchup data to explain what matters most heading into the weekend.

🏈 Lions at Bills
Two 1-0 teams meet Thursday night in one of the biggest early-season games for Super Bowl odds. Buffalo enters Week 2 with the No. 2 offense in DVOA, while Detroit looks to keep pace in a loaded NFC race.

🏈 Vikings at Bears
Chicago’s offense enters the week No. 1 in DVOA, but Minnesota brings one of the league’s most aggressive defenses and a Week 1 pressure rate over 50%. Which side controls this NFC North matchup?

🏈 Bengals at Texans
Cincinnati starts 1-0, while Houston is already facing pressure after an 0-1 start. The Texans remain highly rated by FTN DAVE despite ranking near the bottom of the league in defensive DVOA after Week 1.

🏈 Commanders at Cowboys
Both teams enter at 0-1 with an early divisional game carrying major playoff implications. Dallas showed a strong offensive profile in Week 1, but its defense remains one of the biggest questions heading into this matchup.

🏈 Colts at Chiefs
Kansas City enters with one of the NFL’s highest-ranked defenses by DVOA, while Indianapolis is trying to rebound after a rough Week 1 showing on both sides of the ball.

🏈 Giants at Rams — Monday Night Football
New York’s offense impressed in Week 1, while Los Angeles struggled badly by DVOA. But FTN’s DAVE model still sees the Rams as one of the league’s stronger teams going forward.

Aaron and Mike break down the numbers, matchup advantages, playoff swings and biggest Week 2 storylines across the NFL.

Games covered:
Lions at Bills
Vikings at Bears
Bengals at Texans
Commanders at Cowboys
Colts at Chiefs
Giants at Rams

Which Week 2 game are you watching closest?

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Week 1 is in the books — now it’s time to figure out what actually matters.

Aaron Schatz and Mike Tanier break down the biggest takeaways from the opening week of the 2026 NFL season, separating real trends from Week 1 overreactions.

One of the biggest questions: Are the Arizona Cardinals for real? Kyler Murray and Arizona are under the microscope as Aaron and Mike evaluate what Week 1 tells us about their outlook moving forward.

They also dive into the performances, teams and results that changed their expectations after the first full week of NFL action, using advanced metrics, projections and matchup analysis to determine what deserves our attention — and what should be ignored.

🏈 Topics include:
• Arizona’s Week 1 performance and outlook
• Kyler Murray and the Cardinals offense
• Biggest Week 1 winners and losers
• Teams that changed our expectations
• Early playoff and contender takeaways
• What’s real vs. what’s an overreaction
• Key trends to watch heading into Week 2

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NFL Week 1 is here — and some of the biggest games on the schedule could immediately reshape the playoff and Super Bowl picture.

Aaron Schatz and Mike Tanier break down the opening week of the 2026 NFL season, starting with a review of New England vs. Seattle before turning their attention to four major Week 1 matchups.

🏈 49ers vs. Rams in Australia
What does the opener mean for two NFC West contenders? A Rams win pushes their projected Super Bowl chances from 12.1% to 18.6%, while San Francisco’s playoff outlook swings dramatically depending on the result.

🏈 Bills at Texans
Two of the top teams in our AFC projections meet immediately. Buffalo and Houston enter Week 1 with major playoff implications already on the line.

🏈 Packers at Vikings
An NFC North matchup with an early opportunity for either team to gain ground in what could become one of the league’s most competitive divisions.

🏈 Commanders at Eagles
Can Washington make an early statement against Philadelphia, or will the Eagles immediately reinforce their status as one of the NFC’s top contenders?

Aaron and Mike dig into the matchups, projections, playoff implications, key numbers and the biggest questions heading into the first full week of NFL action.

Games covered:
49ers vs. Rams
Bills at Texans
Packers at Vikings
Commanders at Eagles
New England vs. Seattle

Who makes the biggest statement in Week 1?

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Who wins the AFC West in 2026?
Aaron Schatz and Mike Tanier are joined by Rivers McCown to break down the Kansas City Chiefs, Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders heading into the 2026 NFL season.
Can Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City remain on top of the division? Are the Broncos ready to make another jump? Can the Chargers push the Chiefs for the AFC West crown? And what should we expect from the Raiders this season?
The crew dives into the biggest offseason changes, roster strengths and weaknesses, key players, projected team outlooks and the major questions that could decide one of the NFL’s most interesting divisions.
🏈 Teams Covered:
Kansas City Chiefs
Denver Broncos
Los Angeles Chargers
Las Vegas Raiders
Who do you have winning the AFC West in 2026?
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Aaron Schatz and Mike Tanier break down the Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals as they preview the division heading into the new NFL season.

From Matthew Stafford and the Rams’ championship aspirations to Seattle’s pursuit of another huge season, San Francisco’s outlook and Arizona’s path forward, Aaron and Mike examine the biggest questions surrounding all four teams.

They break down each roster, key offseason changes, strengths and weaknesses, potential breakout areas and what it all means for the 2026 NFC West race.

Teams covered: Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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