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Real Football. No Fillers. This is your destination for authentic NFL coverage. We cut through the noise to bring you the best conversations in football and share our passion about the game we love. We're talking about the grit, the rivalries, the biggest matchups, the rising stars, the strategy, and the upcoming prospects that are changing the game and make the NFL the greatest league on Earth. Don't just watch the game. Understand it. Join the Tailgate. 

  1. 13 hr ago

    NFL Week 1 Preview: Bold Upsets, Breakout Stars & Primetime Predictions (Ep. 49)

    Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Andrew Erickson break down the biggest primetime matchups, starting with Drake Maye and the New England Patriots visiting the defending champion Seattle Seahawks before previewing the San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams in Australia, Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants, and Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs. Then it's time to get bold. Can the Miami Dolphins upset the Las Vegas Raiders? Will the Indianapolis Colts shock Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens? Get the matchups, fantasy takeaways, upset picks, and bold predictions you need before Week 1 kicks off. Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Christian Gonzalez - 0:00:40 TreVeyon Henderson - 0:05:14 Jeremiyah Love - 0:07:43 Alec Pierce - 0:09:10 Tua Tagovailoa - 0:11:02 Darius Slayton - 0:15:00 Signed Todd Gurley Jersey Giveaway - 0:17:33 Patriots/Seahawks Preview - 0:18:19 49ers/Rams Preview - 0:25:45 Polymarket - 0:32:17 Cowboys/Giants Preview - 0:33:24 Broncos/Chiefs Preview - 0:37:43 Week 1 Bold Predictions - 0:41:10 Dolphins/Raiders - 0:41:21 Colts/Ravens - 0:46:19 Derrick Henry - 0:48:18 Jaguars/Browns -  0:50:39 Quentin Johnston - 0:54:59 Outro - 0:57:48 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. 3 days ago

    2026 NFL Season PREDICTIONS | Biggest Surprises, Disappointments & MVP Picks (Ep. 48)

    Throw it in park for the start of football by joining Alfredo Brown, Derek Brown and Andrew Erickson for their final 2026 NFL season predictions! Can Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson win his third NFL MVP trophy? Will the Tennessee Titans be the biggest surprise team? Plus, what makes the Washington Commanders in a position to be the most disappointing franchise? "The Tailgate" talks their biggest surprises, disappointments and MVP picks! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Introduction - 0:00:00Kirk Cousins (QB - LV) & Fernando Mendoza (QB - LV) - 0:00:36Caleb Williams (QB - CHI) Taking a More Serious Approach - 0:07:36Todd Gurley Signed Los Angeles Rams Jersey Giveway - 0:14:04NFL MVP Season Predictions - 0:14:24Biggest Jump Season Predictions - 0:22:18Biggest Surprise Season Predictions - 0:30:05Most Disappointing Season Predictions - 0:39:49The Audience's BOLD Predictions - 0:53:19Outro - 0:59:50 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. 1 Sept

    NFL Preseason Week 3 Takeaways: Josh Jacobs Fallout, Aaron Donald Returns + Stock Watch (Ep. 47)

    NFL Preseason Week 3 is in the books, and Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Scott Bogman break down the biggest news and fantasy football takeaways from the final preseason action. The Josh Jacobs situation creates major questions in Green Bay, including what it could mean for Marshawn Lloyd, Caleb Johnson, Jordan Love, and the Packers offense. The guys also react to Aaron Donald coming out of retirement and joining a loaded Rams defense, Zach Charbonnet landing on PUP, and the Cowboys' surprising decision to move on from Joe Milton. Plus, they share their biggest preseason takeaways, including why Justin Herbert could be unleashed in Mike McDaniel's Chargers offense and why Mekhi Lemon is becoming an intriguing name to watch in Philadelphia. Which Preseason Week 3 developments actually matter, and which players are poised to carry their momentum into the regular season? Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Trending News & Notes - 0:00:28 Josh Jacobs and the Packers - 0:00:42 Aaron Donald - 0:12:46 Zach Charbonnet - 0:20:05 Odell Beckham Jr. and Joe Milton - 0:24:46 LaDainian Tomlinson and Todd Gurley Jersey Giveaways - 0:29:15 Preseason Trends - 0:30:47 Makai Lemon & Devonta Smith - 0:31:30 Cleveland QBs - 0:35:48 Justin Herbert - 0:40:37  Stock Watch - 0:46:29 Tyler Loop - 0:46:51  Emmett Johnson - 0:49:02 Chris Bell - 0:50:17 Outro - 0:53:23 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. 29 Aug

    Fantasy Football Draft Advice: Expert Picks & Predictions for 2026 NFL Season (Ep. 46)

    Find out if The Pros can get along well enough to share a team that competes against the biggest NFL fans around! Join Ryan Wormeli, Andrew Erickson and Derek Brown for a 2026 fantasy football draft! How does a 16-team league affect strategy? Can New Orleans Saints RB Travis Etienne Jr. carry a hero-running back build? Plus, why is late-round quarterback the best approach to the position?  The "Tailgate" plugs into the highs and lows coming out of camp! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Introduction - 0:00:00Alec Pierce (WR -  Off PUP List - 0:02:16Cedric Tillman (WR - FA) Released - 0:09:25Braden Smith (OT - HOU) - 0:09;50Pro Bowl Ending - 0:09:56Tailgate Fantasy Draft - 0:12:26Autographed LaDainian Tomlinson San Diego Chargers Jersey Giveaway - 0:12:30Round 1 - 0:13:00 Round 2 - 0:16:03Round 3 - 0:20:26Round 4 - 0:26:08Round 5 - 0:27:58Round 6 - 0:31:05Round 7 - 0:37:17 Round 8 - 0:40:47Round 9 - 0:45:27 Round 10 - 0:49:07Round 11 - 0:51:18Round 12 - 0:55:46Round 13 - 0:58:24Round 14 - 0:59:37Draft Analysis & Recap - 1:05:36FantasyPros Premium - 1:08:45Outro - 1:09:10 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. 26 Aug

    NFL Preseason Week 2 Takeaways + Biggest Winners & Losers (Ep. 45)

    Chris Welsh, Scott Bogman, and Pat Fitzmaurice discuss the biggest storylines from Week 2, including Keyshawn Boutte's trade to the Houston Texans, Deshaun Watson being named the Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback, Breece Hall's potential Week 1 return, and what the Jets' backfield could look like. The crew also dives into what they actually learned from preseason Week 2, including the remarkable underdog story of Bengals wide receiver Dante Myers, Jack Strand's surprising rise in Atlanta, the possibility that the Packers' special teams are finally becoming a strength, and why Tyrone Tracy's future with the Giants could be in serious jeopardy. If you're preparing for your 2026 fantasy football draft, dynasty league, best ball league, or simply trying to identify the NFL players poised to break out before Week 1, this episode is packed with preseason news and actionable takeaways. Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Trending News and Headlines - Pats Trade Kayshon Boutte - 0:04:14 Deshawn Watson Headlines - 0:08:33 Breece Hall News - 0:14:02 LaDanian Tomlinson Signed Chargers Jersey Giveaway Promo - 0:16:39 What We Learned From Preseason Week 2 - 0:17:33 Fitz: That Dohnte Meyers (WR - Bengals) is an underdog worth rooting for. - 0:17:52 Bogs: Jack Strand hype could be real - 0:23:00 Fitz: The Green Bay Packers’ special teams might not be a disaster for a change - 0:24:46 Both: Tyrone Tracy has no future with the Giants - 0:29:15 Stock Watch - Pat: De’Zhaun Stribling, WR - 0:33:34 Stock Watch - Bogs: Jaydon Blue, RB - 0:38:27 Stock Watch - Welsh: Mike Washington, RB - 0:42:03 Outro - 0:50:02 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. 22 Aug

    Who's Actually Earning It This Preseason? | NFL Risers & Rookie Standouts (Ep. 44)

    Find out who's actually earning it this preseason! Join Alfredo Brown, Andrew Erickson and Derek Brown for their top NFL risers and rookie standouts. Is New England Patriots WR A.J. Brown about to blow up? Will Denver Broncos RB Jonah Coleman run away with the starting job? Plus, what makes Tennessee Titans WR Carnell Tate the favorite to be the most impactful rookie in 2026? The "Tailgate" plugs into the highs and lows coming out of camp! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Trending NFL News & Notes - 0:00:16Autographed LaDainian Tomlinson San Diego Chargers Jersey Giveaway - 0:16:18NFL Preseason Rookies Risers - 0:16:52NFL Preseason Veterans Risers - 0:25:46Roster Cuts Rookie Game - 0:30:14Round 1 - 0:30:52Round 2 - 0:47:36 Round 3 - 0:48:45Outro - 0:53:28 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. 19 Aug

    NFL Preseason Week 1 Reactions + News You NEED To Know | Jeremiyah Love, De’Zhaun Stribling & More (Ep. 43)

    Put a period after the first slate of exhibition games. Join Chris Welsh, Derek Brown and Scott Bogman for their NFL Preseason Week 1 reactions! Could the Arizona Cardinals go winless after the injury to RB Jeremiyah Love? What does the signing of WR Keenan Allen mean for the Indianapolis Colts? Plus, will rookie WR De’Zhaun Stribling be a difference-maker for the San Francisco 49ers? The "Tailgate" gets listeners up to speed on the latest news, notes and risers/fallers from around the league Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00Keenan Allen (WR - LAC) - 0:00:48Jeremiyah Love (RB - ARI) - 0:08:16Jordyn Tyson (WR - NO) - 0:13:52Other NFL Injuries - 0:19:31Von Miller (LB, DE - DAL) - 0:22:15Autographed LaDainian Tomlinson San Diego Chargers Giveaway - 0:22:32What We Learned in Preseason Week 1 - 0:23:27Khalil Shakir (WR - BUF) - 0:24:29Ty Simpson (QB - LAR) - 0:29:29Cam Ward (QB - TEN) - 0:35:18Cam Skattebo (RB - NYG) - 0:40:54Tailgate Podcast - 0:46:06Stock Watch - 0:46:20Matt Hibner (TE - BAL) - 0:46:38Emmett Johnson (RB - KC) - 0:47:46De’Zhaun Stribling (WR - SF) - 0:51 :17Other Notable NFL Preseason Week 1 Risers/Fallers - 0:56:33Outro - 0:59:22 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. 14 Aug

    New England Patriots 2026 Camp Preview: Drake Maye & AJ Brown Chemistry, Pop Douglas & Rookie Buzz w/ Evan Lazar (Ep. 42)

    Join Andrew Erickson on The Tailgate as he welcomes special guest Evan Lazar (Senior Reporter at Patriots.com and host of Patriots Catch-22) for an in-depth, boots-on-the-ground preview of the New England Patriots!   The guys break down the biggest storylines coming out of training camp and joint practices with the Indianapolis Colts, detailing Drake Maye’s progression entering his second season and his blossoming connection with superstar wide receiver A.J. Brown. Plus, they analyze rookie tight end Eli Raridon's role, the wide receiver depth chart battles, and the key players holding down the defense. Timestamps (maybe off due to ads): 00:00 - Introduction & Welcome Evan Lazar (Patriots.com)01:28 - Patriots vs. Colts Joint Practice Takeaways & Drake Maye Report04:24 - Rookie TE Eli Raridon: Upside & Role Behind Hunter Henry08:00 - Drake Maye & A.J. Brown Connection: Red Zone Role & Scheme Fit012:30 - Patriots WR Room Breakdown: Pop Douglas, Romeo Doubs & Depth Battles16:45 - Defense & Linebacker Depth: Robert Spillane’s Critical Role19:15 - Preseason GOATs & Camp Traps: The Maurice Harris Lesson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Real Football. No Fillers. This is your destination for authentic NFL coverage. We cut through the noise to bring you the best conversations in football and share our passion about the game we love. We're talking about the grit, the rivalries, the biggest matchups, the rising stars, the strategy, and the upcoming prospects that are changing the game and make the NFL the greatest league on Earth. Don't just watch the game. Understand it. Join the Tailgate. 

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