NFL Cover Zero with Matt Jones and Drew Franklin

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This is NFL Cover Zero, hosted by radio personalities Matt Jones and Drew Franklin (Kentucky Sports Radio). Matt and Drew are longtime friends who love football and are having fun while talking about the storylines on and off the field. It's NFL Cover Zero, football talk for the rest of us.

19H AGO

NFL Cover Zero: Divisional Round Recap and QB Legacies being formed!

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin open with the Bears falling to the Rams. As a Bears fan, Matt feels like the team was playing ahead of schedule. Are the Rams an even bigger Super Bowl favorite now? The Bills may have missed out on their best chance to win a championship. How will the Broncos fare without Bo Nix? Matt explains why he thinks Denver still has a chance! Will Josh Allen ever win a Super Bowl? Matt notes the rough night for CJ Stroud and how it impacts what the Texans are willing to pay for an extension. The Patriots are back in the Conference Championship and have a chance at another Super Bowl. Matt ranks the networks for his viewing experience. What are your first thought Super Bowl picks? Matt explains how winning a 2nd QB puts Matthew Stafford in a new category. In other NFL news, Kevin Stefanski is hired by the Falcons. Where will Mike McCarthy land? Drew expresses his hopes for the Titans. We wrap up with Matt's plans for Super Bowl Week in Santa Clara and predictions for the CFB Championship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

55 min
4D AGO

NFL Cover Zero: Harbaugh/Tomlin and Division Playoff Matchups!

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin dive in with the Giants closing in on John Harbaugh as their next head coach. How do you think he fits with the Giants and improves the team? Mike Tomlin steps down from the Steelers and Matt explains what the team should be looking for next. Drew reveals who he would or wouldn't like to see the Titans hire as their next head coach. Who are the names swirling around as the top candidates for NFL jobs? Matt gives the theory he'd like to follow leading into the NFL Draft. Onto the Divisional Round of games, Matt thinks Bills/Broncos could be the best matchup of the weekend! 49ers/Seahawks is a very tough game to try and figure out. The Texans/Patriots could be decided by defense or the weather. Matt is very excited for Rams/Bears, but his allegiance to Chicago is torn! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49 min
JAN 12

NFL Cover Zero: A Wild, Wild Weekend!

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin were amazed at the games from Wild Card Weekend. As a Bears fan, Matt walks through the biggest moments. What changes are we going to see from the Packers? Matt feels like this is the start of a long run for Chicago. The Panthers held their own and Matthew Stafford played like an MVP QB. Josh Allen led the Bills over the Jaguars. What do you see in the Jags future? The Eagles season came to an end as the 49ers continue to find ways to win. Matt wonders about AJ Brown's future and other issues with the Eagles. What are the best NFL coaching jobs available? Matt was shocked the Ravens moved on from John Harbaugh. Matt was disappointed by the Chargers performance against the Patriots. Matt lays out the upcoming schedule for the Divisional Round next weekend. Matt wraps up with the show heading to the Super Bowl! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

57 min
JAN 8

NFL Cover Zero: Coaching Changes and Wild Card Weekend!

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin note the coaching changes that have already happened after the regular season came to a close. What are the best jobs now available? Matt explains which moves he thinks were warranted and which look like a mistake. Drew reveals what he would like to see the Titans do moving forward. Is one team a clear favorite for any head coach looking for a job? Matt gives his thoughts on Nick Sirianni resting the Eagles starters in Week 18. The Seahawks are the favorite to win the Super Bowl. Should there be a rule change against teams with losing records in the playoffs? Looking back on the statistical leaders from the 2025 season, who is your MVP? The Jets became the first team to end the season without an interception. Looking at the playoff games, Matt and Drew make their picks for the six games along with a TD scorer. Matt notes one game that he could see a blowout result happen for either team! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

59 min
JAN 5

NFL Cover Zero: How many teams are capable of winning the Super Bowl?

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin end the NFL regular season with an incredible ending of Ravens/Steelers. How many mistakes were made before both kickers missed? The Texans beat the Colts, but Matt was hoping for more Philip Rivers. Cam Little kicks a 67 yard field goal in the Jaguars win. Myles Garrett breaks the sack record in the Browns win over the Bengals. Was this the last game for Travis Kelce with the Chiefs? The Panthers will host a playoff game after winning the NFC South. What's next for the Bucs after missing the playoffs? Another big game for Matthew Stafford in a Rams win. The Bears win while the Eagles lost, so the NFC seeds are set. The Seahawks are the 1 seed in the NFC and are the favorites in the Super Bowl odds. How will the Playoffs play out? Matt explains why he's really looking forward to Bears-Packers. The Bills face the Jaguars and the game could go either way. The Eagles host the 49ers and Matt thinks the Chargers could beat the Patriots. How far can the Steelers go in the playoffs? Matt thinks 11 teams are capable of winning the Super Bowl! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 5m
12/29/2025

NFL Cover Zero: Which QB would you trust in the playoffs?

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin jump into Week 17 with the Bears just falling short against the 49ers. Week 18 will have a big impact on playoff scenarios and Matt is wondering how many NFC are legit contenders. The Eagles 2nd half stats and lack of offense has Drew doubting them in the playoffs. Which QB are you going to trust in the playoffs? Matt highlights teams that have disappointed down the stretch. Matt recaps his first play by play experience and the feedback from fans. Matt explains some of the 'magic' during the broadcast and how coaches would reveal their game plans. Looking back at the Christmas NFL games, how did we see two of the best kickers in the league struggle? The Lions took a bad loss to the Vikings. Matt feels bad for Travis Kelce's possible last home game at Arrowhead. The Texans defense could give them a chance in the playoffs. The Ravens put up a strong game against the Packers. The Steelers have to be disappointed losing to the Browns. The Patriots rolled past the Jets. The Colts have lost 7 of 8...Matt wonders if it was worth it for Philip Rivers. The Raiders lose and become the favorite for the #1 overall pick. Plus, Matt reviews some rules for wearing different sports jerseys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 hr
12/22/2025

NFL Cover Zero: Playoff berths being clinched!

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin start off with another thrilling victory from the Bears to clinch a playoffs spot. Has Caleb Williams answered all the questions about him this season? The Jaguars get past the Broncos, are they a contender? Matt explains how he's been practicing calling games in preparation for the New Orleans Bowl. Matt recaps the wild ending to Steelers-Lions and another winning season for Mike Tomlin. The Ravens put up a fight against the Patriots. What is the future of Lamar Jackson? The Eagles clinch the NFC East with a testy win over the Commanders. The Saints notched a 3rd straight win behind Tyler Shough. The Bills held off the Browns. More on Matt getting ready for the New Orleans Bowl with facts about both teams. The Titans post a victory over the Chiefs, who suffer another QB injury. The Chargers come back against the Cowboys. Matt wonders what changes the Dolphins will make in the offseason. Another loss for the Bucs has them under .500 after a 5-1 start. We preview Philip Rivers leading the Colts against the 49ers on MNF and wrap up with TD and Survivor picks for NFL Week 17. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 3m
12/18/2025

NFL Cover Zero: Injury Updates and NFL Week 16 Previews !

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin add Drew to the list of NFL injuries from this week. What is the future of Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs? Matt is now a believer in Bo Nix as a top QB that's capable of winning of Super Bowl. The Steelers top the Dolphins, but the real story is Tua's future in Miami. Joe Burrow will start the remaining 3 games despite the Bengals being eliminated from the playoffs. Saturday NFL games begin this week with Eagles/Commanders and Packers/Bears. Matt explains what this game means for Chicago. The Broncos are on the verge of clinching their division and possibly the AFC, we review the scenarios. Which team is most likely to get the top pick in the NFL Draft? Matt wonders which team having a bad season will have a big upset late in the season. Philip Rivers gets another start as the Colts host the 49ers. The Rams visit the Seahawks on Thursday. Matt picks his three best games in NFL Week 16 and we make Survivor and TD Parlay picks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Introducing: NFL Cover Zero with Matt Jones

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08/26/2025

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569 Ratings

My favorite NFL podcast

Jan 12

OldAndWise-ish

Matt, Drew, and Billy are a lot of fun as they go through all the games of the week maybe knowing less than me about what they’re talking about. Add in a few Abdullah the Butcher references, and what’s not to love?
Cover zero

12/19/2025

User5377

Very entertaining. Definitely watched more games because of this podcast
Boo the bills mafia

12/03/2025

Not now, mother

The episode where there at the bills stadium is horrible, but it’s a good podcast so five stars.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈
Love the Podcast, but Audio is Rough

11/25/2025

SadTitansFan

Love the pod with Matt, Drew, and Billy! Sometimes the audio quality is subpar (chippy audio, Matt talking out of tunnel, etc.) and affects the listening experience.

This is NFL Cover Zero, hosted by radio personalities Matt Jones and Drew Franklin (Kentucky Sports Radio). Matt and Drew are longtime friends who love football and are having fun while talking about the storylines on and off the field. It's NFL Cover Zero, football talk for the rest of us.

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The NFL Podcast Network
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Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

38
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NFL Cover Zero with Matt Jones and Drew Franklin