NFL Cover Zero with Matt Jones and Drew Franklin

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Introducing 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.

3D AGO

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
6D AGO

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.

56 min
12/15/2025

NFL Cover Zero: Impactful Injuries and Remaining Schedules

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin dive into Week 15 with the Bills comeback victory over the Patriots. What does the AFC and NFC Playoff picture look like now? The Chiefs are eliminated from the postseason, but what is the future of the franchise with the injury of Patrick Mahomes? Philip Rivers kept the Colts close against the Seahawks. The Ravens get past the Bengals in the cold. Trevor Lawrence has a career day against the Jets, should Liam Coen be the front runner for Coach of the Year? The Texans stay the course against the Cardinals. The Eagles shut out the Raiders. Matt may be ready to jump on the Bo Nix bandwagon. Micah Parsons injury could change the Packers season. The Bears and Caleb Williams have another impressive outing but have a tough remaining schedule. Will the Browns be looking for a QB again in the offseason? The Saints get past the Panthers. Drew tries to explain what's happening with the Bucs. The Rams had a few injury scares against the Lions. What is the most likely Super Bowl matchup? We wrap up with Matt's preparations for calling the New Orleans Bowl, which will be his first football assignment! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 4m
12/11/2025

NFL Cover Zero: The Playoff Push!

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin explore a baby being on the way for Drew and his adventures of picking a name and pregnancy cravings. Onto the NFL, the Chiefs dynasty run in the AFC West is over. Matt is amazed at the prospect of Philip Rivers coming back to play for the Colts. Who figured out Jordan Love plays well during a car promotion? Matt relives his recent car buying experience. After the Eagles fall to the Chargers, are you out on their season? What has happened to Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson? As the Patriots host the Bills, Matt is pulling for a Super Bowl win for Buffalo. Are you ready for some flag football? Shedeur Sanders will start the remaining games for the Browns and it starts against the Bears on Sunday. Matt has been impressed by Caleb Williams. How would you rank the 2nd year QBs? Drew would like to see Baker Mayfield get back on track. Matt gives his three favorite games in Week 15 along with Survivor pool and TD Parlay picks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

57 min
12/08/2025

NFL Cover Zero: Bring on the snow games!

Drew Franklin and Billy are at the helm as Week 14 featured some matchups in the snow! The Bills were out in the cold but seemt to be hitting their stride. Did we just see Aaron Rodgers best game with the Steelers? The Titans put together a win over the Browns. The Giants were on a bye this week, so watching Jameis Winston as a game analyst was entertaining. The Colts have lost 4 of 5 and Daniel Jones injures his achilles. The Vikings shut out the Commanders. The Bucs have dropped 5 of 7 after losing to the Saints. Bears-Packers lived up to expectations at Lambeau. The Broncos have won 10 in a row, but are they as good as their record? The Lions likely ended the Cowboys playoff hopes. Another win for the Seahawks and Rams, is Matt Stafford still your MVP? A big win for the Texans over the Chiefs and a tough game for Travis Kelce. Plus, a big Monday Night Football matchup coming up between the Chargers and Eagles! 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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568 Ratings

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.
Great content, terrible audio quality

11/10/2025

LaceRn

I love listening to Matt and Drew and Billy but something happens to this podcast and every few minutes the audio jumbles and sounds like there’s radio static. Love the content but it’s kind of maddening when that happens so frequently

Introducing 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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2025 - 2026
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35
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NFL Cover Zero with Matt Jones and Drew Franklin