The Adam Schefter Podcast

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The NFL's biggest stories, straight from the source. Adam Schefter gives you the details, information, and analysis behind the news he breaks, along with tales from his nearly 40 years covering the league.

  1. 21h ago

    NFL Week 2: The Rise of the Raiders

    Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the nightmare Monday night for the Giants, the looming questions about the 2024 QB class, the Chiefs looking like themselves again, the resurgent Raiders, a small man making a huge impact, and a homecoming in the city of brotherly love. 0:00 Welcome 3:01 Giants injuries and Rams regain form 9:34 2024 QB Class is reeling 14:13 Chiefs rewind the clock 19:43 How about the 2-0 Raiders? 24:32 A small guy making a big impression 31:42 A Philly reunion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  2. 5d ago

    Why the Packers Slide Continued, Baker's Revenge + Week 2 Betting Trends

    Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee discuss the teams looking to avoid an 0-2 start, the problems with the Packers, the Vikings' QB situation, Baker Mayfield going up against the Browns, the surging Jaguars, and a Monday Night matchup to look forward to. 0:00 Welcome 1:12 Interesting group of teams trying to avoid an 0-2 start 5:44 The 0-1 team that stands out the most 11:58 Vikings QB situation 15:59 Baker vs. The Browns 20:43 Jags vs. Broncos 26:15 Monday night matchup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  3. Sep 15

    Will the Bears break the scoring record? Are the Chiefs back?

    Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show recap a wild Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, including dominant wins by the Chiefs, Bills, and Bears, the underwhelming openers, a game ball for an unsuspecting source, and the best conversation of the week. Plus, Schefty reads his texts with an NFL player and tells you the fantasy football pick he already regrets. 0:00 Welcome 2:47 Mahomes and the Chiefs looked like they were back on MNF 7:49 Josh Allen and the Bills took it to Houston's defense 13:11 Ben Johnson and the Bears want all the smoke 17:09 Underwhelming openers 21:53 Schefty's Week 1 Game Ball 26:55 The most interesting conversation Schefty had all week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  4. Sep 8

    Schefter's Season Preview of All 32 NFL Teams for 2026

    Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss notes and tidbits for all 32 teams in advance of the 2026 season. 0:00 Welcome 2:01 Bills 2:58 Dolphins 3:50 Patriots 6:41 Jets 7:42 Bengals 8:21 Browns 9:17 Steelers 10:19 Ravens 11:45 Titans 13:07 Colts 14:32 Jags 15:21 Texans 17:29 Broncos 18:52 Chiefs 20:37 Raiders 21:48 Chargers 23:20 Cowboys 24:49 Giants 25:49 Eagles 26:33 Commanders 27:38 Bears 28:38 Lions 29:55 Packers 33:40 Vikings 34:58 Falcons 36:52 Saints 38:22 Bucs 39:47 Panthers 41:09 Rams 43:37 Cardinals 44:49 49ers 46:07 Seahawks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  5. Sep 2

    Why the Best Move of the Offseason Almost Didn't Happen

    Adam Schefter and ESPN's Michelle Smallmon discuss the differing travel plans to Australia for the Rams and Niners, why the Rams thought Aaron Donald was staying retired, how many games Josh Jacobs will miss, the flurry of trades before cut day, Miami making moves on the margins, and great expectations for the Dallas Cowboys. 0:00 Welcome 3:11 The Niners and Rams are approaching their trip to Australia completely differently 7:07 Why the Rams thought Aaron Donald was staying retired 12:20 Josh Jacobs placed on the commisoner exempt list 16:47 An interesting nugget on the flurry of trades before cut down day 20:43 The Dolphins' rebuild 22:57 Why Schefty called out Stephen A. Smith 27:32 Why Tuesday should be a national holiday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  6. Aug 26

    Schefty's Guys for the Fantasy Football Season

    Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss their fantasy football strategies and the guys they'll be targeting this year. 0:00 Welcome 5:39 Teams to target 12:59 The position that Schefty likes the most 18:56 Approach to QB 25:34 Rookies to target 32:29 Sleepers not getting enough buzz 39:16 Fantasy notes from a trainer who works out NFL players Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  7. Aug 18

    Dynamic Rookie Debuts + Can Caleb Downs have a Ronnie Lott-esque impact?

    Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit from The Pat McAfee Show discuss the rash of injuries we've seen so far, standouts from Week 1 of the preseason, Keenan Allen joining the Colts, how the roadmap for Christian Gonzalez and the Patriots is there, the Cowboys adding Von Miller, and what the preseason has already told us about the draft. 0:00 Welcome 2:43 Rash of injuries explained? 11:17 What has the preseason already told us about the draft 16:11 Rookie QBs have been excellent so far 21:19 Christian Gonzalez' contract situation 26:57 Key veteran additions 33:35 Something that caught Schefty's eye Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  8. Aug 11

    Is Puka Going to Miss Week 1? Did the Cowboys win the Parsons Trade?

    Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the looming suspensions for household names, why running backs are still underpaid, the Chargers' RB room, whether or not the Cowboys won the Micah Parsons trade, the rash of injuries, and the best Hall of Fame Game ever. 0:00 Welcome 3:34 Disciplinary suspensions are looming 12:48 Running backs are still underpaid 21:53 The Chargers' RB room 26:17 Did the Cowboys win the Micah Parsons trade? 32:04 Biggest injuries so far this summer 39:22 Best Hall of Fame Game ever? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The NFL's biggest stories, straight from the source. Adam Schefter gives you the details, information, and analysis behind the news he breaks, along with tales from his nearly 40 years covering the league.

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  • Channel
    ESPN
  • Creator
    ESPN, Adam Schefter
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    202
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
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    The Adam Schefter Podcast

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