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ARIZONA CARDINALS ROOKIE QB KYLER MURRAY SPEAKS WITH PETER KING IN THIS WEEK’S “FMIA” COLUMN; PLUS MORE FROM TIRICO, DUNGY, HARRISON, FLORIO & SIMMS EXCLUSIVELY ACROSS NBC SPORTS

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“I think this is the game of the weekend.” – King on Seattle-Philadelphia Wild Card Playoff game this Sunday on NBC

 “Next year, I really believe we’ll come back with a vengeance and have a better year, and win.”– Kyler Murray on the Cardinals

“I was shocked. I can’t remember the Patriots losing a meaningful home game in December that they had to have.”– Tony Dungy on the Patriots loss to Miami on The Mike Tirico Podcast

STAMFORD, Conn. – Dec. 30, 2019 – Peter King speaks with Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray about his rookie season in this week’s edition of Football Morning in America, available now exclusively on NBCSports.com. King also recaps the final week of the regular season, including the sensational 49ers-Seahawks game, and looks ahead to the Wild Card playoffs.

Additionally, across NBC Sports, on The Mike Tirico Podcast, Mike Tirico, Tony Dungy, Rodney Harrison and Mike Florio recap Week 17, while Florio and Chris Simms break down all of the action across the NFL on PFT Live and Chris Simms Unbuttoned.

The following are highlights from this week’s edition of Football Morning in America:

WILD CARD PREVIEW

King on Buffalo at Houston: “The Texans have hope that J.J. Watt could return from a torn pectoral to buttress a defensive front that’s had trouble stopping big-armed quarterbacks like Buffalo’s Josh Allen—Houston’s given up 33 touchdown passes—and stopping running games of all sorts … The key to the game might be Buffalo wideout John Brown, who’s become a legitimate deep threat for Josh Allen and will certainly challenge the beatable Houston secondary.”

King on Tennessee at New England: “The stats don’t love New England here. The (Tom) Brady/ (Bill) Belichick Patriots have made the Super Bowl nine times, and each time they made it as a 1 or 2 seed in the AFC. In the three years they haven’t had a bye, they’ve lost prior to the Super Bowl. Look at their path here: Tennessee with rushing champ Derrick Henry and resurgent quarterback Ryan Tannehill first, then a potential hellscape of a run to the Super Bowl, potentially at Kansas City and at Baltimore in the span of eight days.”

King on Minnesota at New Orleans: “I just can’t see the Vikings knocking off the Saints. Drew Brees is his classic self in recent weeks, leading the Saints to 36.2 points a game in the last seven weeks, with 22 touchdowns and just one pick. I don’t trust (Kirk) Cousins to get in a shootout with Brees—who would?—and I don’t see the Viking secondary being able to slow the New Orleans attack.”

King on Seattle at Philadelphia: “This game likely will come down to which supporting cast can help a hot quarterback more. The Eagles are likely to put more pressure on (Russell) Wilson than the Seahawks on Carson Wentz, who has come alive with the weight of a franchise on his shoulders. I think this is the game of the weekend, and the NFL wisely put it in the window that usually garners the highest ratings.”

WEEK 17

King on 49ers-Seahawks SNF thriller: “The 49ers deserved this victory. Right now, even though they got the benefit of some weirdness down the stretch, they’re better overall on both lines … As crazy as (the final 24 seconds of play) all was, I think the best team won.”

Falcons owner Arthur Blank to King about retaining head coach Dan Quinn: “The words consistency and continuity are important (and) I think staying the course often makes sense … If you look at the history of the NFL, the organizations that have stayed their course, even through some tough times, are the smart ones.”

King on Browns: “The Browns find themselves in depths entering another new year, and this year hurts more than others. This year, Cleveland was supposed to be good again. Being the same old Browns just makes the pain more acute.”

King on Patriots: “I think it’s become clear that though this might not be the end of the great Patriots run, it’s certainly the end of something in New England. We just won’t know what that is for a while, till we see if Josh McDaniels or Tom Brady, or both, leave the organization.”

KYLER MURRAY

Murray on head coach Kliff Kingsbury: “There’s been a lot of leeway with Coach Kingsbury. Gave me a lot of freedom … The offense had a lot of similarities to what I was used to, which is why I kind of felt so comfortable at the beginning. Right away I felt I came to the right place.”

Murray on the pressure of living up to the number one pick in the 2019 NFL Draft: “Honestly . . . I don’t even think there was . . . I don’t want to say pressure . . . Obviously, being young in the league you’re going to have ups and downs, but it was never because of pressure. I’m just kind of living the dream, you know?”

Murray on Larry Fitzgerald: “Best I can say is Larry, he doesn’t make it feel like he’s Larry Fitzgerald. Honestly, he kind of blends in. He’s one of the guys … But he’s really taught us how to be pros.”

Murray on his future in the NFL: “This year was just, sort of, laying the foundation. We just didn’t win enough, obviously. Next year, I really believe we’ll come back with a vengeance and have a better year, and win.”

KING’S WEEK 17 AWARDS

Offensive Players of the Week: Deebo Samuel, San Francisco; Derrick Henry, Tennessee; Ryan Fitzpatrick, Miami; & Elandon Roberts, New England.

King on Henry: “The newly minted NFL rushing champion of the NFL’s 100th season keyed the playoff-enabling victory for Tennessee against rival Houston.”

Defensive Players of the Week: Dre Greenlaw, San Francisco, & Shaq Barrett, Tampa Bay.

King on Greenlaw: “The rookie from Arkansas made the play of his life when his team needed it the most. On fourth and goal with 12 seconds left, Seahawks tight end Jacob Hollister caught the ball at the 1-yard line and turned to find the end zone. The 2019 fifth-round pick buried Hollister, who fell an inch shy of the goal line. Greenlaw finished the game with 13 tackles, and his last gave the 49ers the NFC’s top seed.”

Read the rest of the FMIA column here and catch the weekly Peter King Podcast here.

The following are highlights from this week’s edition of The Mike Tirico Podcast:

THE MIKE TIRICO PODCAST

Tony Dungy on the Patriots loss to Miami: “I was shocked, I can’t remember the Patriots losing a meaningful home game in December that they had to have.”

Rodney Harrison on the Chiefs: “They’re playing with a lot of confidence, playing complementary football. You know they have a great offense and put points up on the board, but now the defense with Tyrann Mathieu and Chris Jones and those guys, they’re playing well.”

Mike Florio on the Bills: “I think the Bills are a team that has been steady all year long. I almost feel like the Bills are a team that has yet to figure out how good they are. All they need is that one win where they can convince themselves we are one of the best teams in this conference and that can open up the floodgates.”

The following are clips from last night’s edition of Football Night in America:

  • Simms draws up Dolphins’ game-winning TD vs. Pats: Chris Simms draws up the Dolphins’ game-winning touchdown pass against the Patriots in Week 17.
  • Thanks Mom: George Kittle: 49ers tight end George Kittle shares a special message with his mom and thanks her for her continued support throughout the years.
  • Liam McHugh with Walter Jones: Pro Football Hall of Famer Walter Jones joins Liam McHugh on Football Night in America to talk about how he found out that he was named to the NFL 100 team, how he would slow down 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa, and what he remembers from the “Beast Quake” game.
  • Week 17 Recap: The Football Night in America crew recap the final week of the regular season and look ahead to the Wild Card playoffs.

The following are additional highlights of NBC Sports’ NFL coverage heading into Wild Card weekend:

  • Mike Florio and Chris Simms, with guest Peter King, discuss all things NFL on PFT Live, including handing out their Week 17 superlatives, sharing updated power rankings, and making their Wild Card game picks.
  • On Chris Simms Unbuttoned, Simms deep dives into film of two games from Week 17 decided by the fans.

A new “Football Morning in America” posts every Monday morning exclusively on NBCSports.com through the NFL season. It was announced in May that King signed an exclusive agreement with NBC Sports Group that included writing a weekly Monday morning NFL column for NBCSports.com; making regular appearances on NBCSN’s and NBC Sports Radio’s PFT Live with Mike Florio; and continuing to contribute to Football Night in America, the most-watched studio show in sports.

–NBC SPORTS–

CARSON WENTZ, MICHAEL THOMAS & KIRK COUSINS SPEAK WITH PETER KING IN THIS WEEK’S “FMIA” COLUMN; PLUS MORE FROM TIRICO, DUNGY, HARRISON, FLORIO & SIMMS EXCLUSIVELY ACROSS NBC SPORTS

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“Wentz is different, the defense seems different, and some new guys aren’t obstacles anymore. They’re energy.” – King on the Eagles

“Game 256 reminds me of the 15th round of Rocky. It’ll be dramatic, and I bet we’ll see players dressed in Niners and Seahawks jerseys throwing haymakers from the ropes in the fourth quarter.” – King on 49ers-Seahawks on this week’s SNF for the NFC West title

“Jones catapulted himself into the race for Defensive Player of the Year.” – King on Cardinals LB Chandler Jones’ four-sack performance

“If I’m all these other contenders – Kansas City and New England – that’s a team that I want to see out, Tennessee, because they can do some damage.” – Tony Dungy on the Titans on The Mike Tirico Podcast

STAMFORD, Conn. – Dec. 23, 2019 – Peter King speaks with Philadelphia quarterback Carson Wentz, New Orleans wide receiver Michael Thomas, the NFL’s new single-season reception leader, and Minnesota quarterback Kirk Cousins in this week’s edition of Football Morning in America, available now exclusively on NBCSports.com. King also recaps Week 16, looks ahead to the playoffs, and hands out his awards from the weekend.

Additionally, across NBC Sports, on The Mike Tirico Podcast, Mike Tirico, Tony Dungy, Rodney Harrison and Mike Florio recap Week 16, while Florio and Chris Simms break down all of the action across the NFL on PFT Live and Chris Simms Unbuttoned.

The following are highlights from this week’s edition of Football Morning in America:

CARSON WENTZ

King: “It’s Dec. 23, and (Carson) Wentz is not in a back brace, or gimping around with a surgically repaired knee…So much about this crazy Eagles run from 5-7 three weeks ago to 8-7 and a firm grip on the NFC East title seems like the football gods paying back Wentz.”

Wentz on being healthy at the end of a season: “This is what I expect to be doing every year. I haven’t been playing in these games in a while because of injuries. So thankful to be in a playoff-type game, the kind of game I came here to play in. I expect to be playing in December and helping our team get to the playoffs.”

King on the Eagles potential playoff spot: “And as I’m fond of saying, things change so fast in football that what seemed certain three weeks ago – including a crummy first-round playoff exit by a bad NFC East team – might not happen that way now. A Seattle playoff visit to the Linc, should it happen, might be altogether different than Seattle’s 17-9 November win in Philadelphia.”

King: “Wentz is different, the defense seems different, and some new guys aren’t obstacles anymore. They’re energy.”

Wentz on new Eagles players making an impact: “There was an unknown factor to fans, to everybody. Like, ‘Who are these guys and what are they capable of?”

Wentz: “All teams say this, but for us, it’s been a sense of belief. We all bought in and believed even when we were losing guys. We’re fortunate to be in a division that’s been beating each other up for a while now. Now we can win this last game, be 9-7 and get in the playoffs.”

WEEK 16

King on the Vikings offense: “The Vikings use of your father’s NFL offense is the most use of sets with two receivers or less since 2006…The result: a 10-4 start, less pressure on Kirk Cousins to carry the offense, and significantly fewer cold stretches for the offense.”

King: “That recipe hasn’t just been good for the Vikings. It’s given Cousins a new lease on his football life.”

Cousins to King on the new offensive system: “I think where this system has been a positive was, I have a role to play but it’s not gonna be me in the shotgun every snap. It’s gonna be running the football. It’s gonna be using other people to move the ball.”

King on Michael Thomas breaking the NFL’s single-season reception record yesterday: “The amazing thing about Thomas, I think, is not just the volume of catches. It’s knowing the defense has worked all week to slow him down, and figure out the rubs and screens and legal picks, and counter his physicality. But no one has been able to do it.”

Thomas to King: “I don’t think it’s hit yet. I have so much more bigger goals, way more team-oriented goals. It’s a blessing to be in that position, to be in this position and have this opportunity to do something like this. I’m still not finished.”

King on the Raiders still being alive in the playoff race: “The Insanity of the Week is this: The Raiders need four things to happen in Week 17 for them to be the sixth seed in the AFC, and likely open with a wild-card game at Kansas City…And, well, not impossible at all.”

Raiders broadcaster Brent Musburger to King: “So today was a longshot, such a longshot that there were people in the Raiders organization who didn’t know the team still had a playoff chance.”

King on 49ers-Seahawks for the NFC West title on next week’s SNF: “Game 256 reminds me of the 15th round of Rocky. It’ll be dramatic, and I bet we’ll see players dressed in Niners and Seahawks jerseys throwing haymakers from the ropes in the fourth quarter.”

King on the NFC West: “There was a time – oh, way back in time, a whole month ago – that Seattle and San Francisco looked like the class of the NFC. They still may be. But each team is 2-2 this month, and each has been outscored this month…They are survivors now.”

King on the Patriots’ win over the Bills: “They’re not going to be an explosive passing team. They have to ride their physicality and smarts, play low-scoring games, and not beat themselves.”

King on the Bengals: “Bengals clinched the Joe Burrow spot with the overtime loss at Miami. Cincinnati will pick number one in every round.”

King on the Giants’ win: “Fans in greater New York will always know the Giants’ 41-35 overtime win in Washington in Week 16, 2019 was a waste. That game likely cost the Giants the second pick in the draft, and a chance to get a generational pass-rusher in Ohio State’s Chase Young.”

King on the Jaguars: “I think Jacksonville owner Shad Khan did the best thing for the franchise when he fired Tom Coughlin…I’m told it’s very possible that Khan will keep coach Doug Marrone and GM Dave Caldwell…The reasoning, I’m told, is that Coughlin was such a major presence in the organization that Khan would like see how they’d do without the specter of Coughlin looming over all football decisions.”

King on the NFL potentially scheduling more Saturday games next season: “The NFL is considering Week 15 and 16 Saturday doubleheaders, with the same format as this year…Next year, the NFL could make three or four games in Weeks 15 and 16 TBD till sometime in November…then pick two for Dec. 19 and two for Dec. 26.”

KING’S WEEK 16 AWARDS

Offensive Players of the Week: Michael Thomas, New Orleans, Lamar Jackson, Baltimore, Daniel Jones, New York Giants, Jimmy Garoppolo, San Francisco, & Tom Brady, New England.

King on Thomas: “What a future. He’s 26 years old, uncoverable, and humble. Quite a package.”

Defensive Players of the Week: Chandler Jones, Arizona, Dante Fowler, Los Angeles Rams & Jason Pierre-Paul, Tampa Bay.

King on Jones: “With a career-high four-sack performance against the mobile Russell Wilson, and keying a 27-13 upset of the playoff-bound Seahawks, Jones catapulted himself into the race for Defensive Player of the Year.”

Coach of the Week: Kliff Kingsbury, Arizona.

King: “Arizona’s now won back-to-back games by 14 points. I’d be bullish on the Cards in 2020.”

Read the rest of the FMIA column here and catch the weekly Peter King Podcast here.

The following are highlights from this week’s edition of The Mike Tirico Podcast:

THE MIKE TIRICO PODCAST

Rodney Harrison on the Cowboys loss: “I’m just really disappointed in the Cowboys because they’re always so up and down…Amari Cooper has really, to me, he’s been a disappointment. At times, he just never really shows up. I just question the leadership on that team.”

Tony Dungy on the Titans’ playoff hopes: “If I’m all these other contenders – Kansas City and New England – that’s a team that I want to see out, Tennessee, because they can do some damage.”

Tony Dungy on improving the Browns: “Here’s what you have to do: Go to the pharmacy and buy a bottle of maturity. That’s what they’re missing right now.”

Mike Florio on Michael Thomas’ catch record: “He’s a team guy, but he understands and appreciates history and he knows how big of an accomplishment it is. I never thought anybody would get close to 143 (catches), even in this era of pass-happy offense.”

The following are clips from last night’s edition of Football Night in America:

  • Mahomes-Favre-Reid Film Session: Peter King sits down with Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid and Brett Favre to break down film of the two quarterbacks’ most memorable plays.
  • Patrick Mahomes Childhood Video: Home video of a young Patrick Mahomes singing “Rudolph.”
  • Thanks Mom: Cordarrelle Patterson: Bears’ Cordarrelle Patterson thanks his mom for everything she’s done for him throughout his life.
  • Mike Florio on the Patriots: Mike Florio explains why the NFL may be getting frustrated in its investigation of the Patriots’ film crew taping the Bengals’ sideline.
  • Liam McHugh with Matt Forte: Former Bears RB Matt Forte joins Liam McHugh on Football Night in America to discuss the best running backs of the decade and analyze the state of the current Bears team.
  • Week 17 Preview: Mike Tirico, Rodney Harrison and Tony Dungy preview Week 17 as the Seattle Seahawks host the San Francisco 49ers with the NFC West title on the line in next week’s SNF.
  • Week 17 Sunday Night 7 Picks: The Football Night in America crew make their Sunday Night 7 picks for Week 17’s Seahawks-49ers matchup.

The following are additional highlights of NBC Sports’ NFL coverage heading into Week 16:

  • Mike Florio and Chris Simms, with guest Peter King, discuss all things NFL on PFT Live, including handing out their Week 16 superlatives, sharing updated power rankings, and making their Week 17 game picks.
  • On Chris Simms Unbuttoned, Simms deep dives into film of two games from Week 16 decided by the fans.

A new “Football Morning in America” posts every Monday morning exclusively on NBCSports.com through the NFL season. It was announced in May that King signed an exclusive agreement with NBC Sports Group that included writing a weekly Monday morning NFL column for NBCSports.com; making regular appearances on NBCSN’s and NBC Sports Radio’s PFT Live with Mike Florio; and continuing to contribute to Football Night in America, the most-watched studio show in sports.

–NBC SPORTS–

PATRICK MAHOMES, ODELL BECKHAM JR., MATT RYAN, CAM NEWTON AND MORE SUPERSTARS FEATURED IN TWO-EPISODE PETER KING FMIA CAMP TOUR DEBUTING TOMORROW AT 1 P.M. ET ON NBCSN

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Drew Brees, Jason Witten & Ryan Fitzpatrick Headline NFL Podcasts This Week Across NBC Sports

Brees on PFT PM: “I want to be viewed as a guy who left the game better than when he found it.”

Witten on The Peter King Podcast: “From minute one, I thought after I called a game, I said, ‘Man I thought I’d enjoy calling a game a little bit more than I probably did.’”

Fitzpatrick on The Peter King Podcast: “I love the adversity of it. I love that my career hasn’t been a straight path.”

Kevin Hart Joins New Episode of GOLF Channel’s David Feherty’s Podcast

STAMFORD, Conn. – August 22, 2019 –  With two weeks from kickoff to the NFL’s 100th season, NBC Sports presents a full slate of NFL content, beginning with the debut of Peter King’s Football Morning in America Camp Tour ­on NBCSN tomorrow, Friday, August 23, at 1 p.m. ET. The two-part series features King’s interviews and observations across the country during 2019 training camps, including discussions with NFL superstars Patrick Mahomes, Odell Beckham Jr., Matt Ryan, Cam Newton, Carson Wentz, J.J. Watt, and more. NBCSN presents the second episode of the series on Monday, August 26 at Noon ET.

The NFL’s 100th season begins with Green Bay Packers facing the Chicago Bears from Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., on Thurs., Sept. 5 at 8:30 p.m. ET on NBC.

In addition to the Peter King’s FMIA Camp Tour, NBC Sports presents several NFL podcast episodes this week featuring top talent, including Saints QB Drew Brees on PFT PM and Cowboys TE Jason Witten and Dolphins QB Ryan Fitzpatrick on a new episode of The Peter King Podcast.

In all, NBC Sports presents 20 new podcast episodes this week including a special episode of GOLF Channel’s David Feherty Podcast featuring actor and comedian Kevin Hart, and an exclusive interview with country music star Tim Dugger for Letarte on Location

New episodes will be available for download on all major podcast platforms including: NBCSports.com/podcasts, NBC Sports’ Scores app, Apple, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn and iHeart.

PFT PM INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:

Drew Brees on his legacy: “I want to be viewed as a guy who left the game better than when he found it – somebody who played the game at a high level consistently for a very long time and did things the right way, treated people the right way, and who handled every element of being a professional athlete the right way.”

Drew Brees on last year’s NFC Championship Game: “That will always sting. I think more so just because you know that team will never exist anymore, right? You lose a guy like Mark Ingram, Max Unger retires, you lose a few others, and so that team, even though you have a lot of those same guys on this year’s team, that team will no longer exist, and you wanted it so bad for that team…I believe that everything happens for a reason to position you to accomplish the next thing, and so I feel like what happened two years ago in Minnesota put us in the position to make the run that we made last year, and I believe what happened last year will position us to make the run that we hope to make this year.”

PETER KING INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:

Jason Witten on watching the Cowboys last season: “It was hard. It was really hard. And from minute one, I thought after I called a game, I said, ‘Man I thought I’d enjoy calling a game a little bit more than I probably did.’ I thought I’d enjoy that part of it. I didn’t have the fulfillment that I thought I probably would.”

Jason Witten on returning to playing: “There was something pulling me inside saying, ‘Hey there’s something left in the tank.’ There’s a fire inside me that says I think I can help a football team. I realize that this isn’t just going to be some fairytale ending. It doesn’t work that way. This is a ‘show me’ game. You’ve got go out there and prove it. You want to get humbled…line up and play in the National Football League for one snap. It will humble you really quickly.”

Ryan Fitzpatrick on why he’s lasted through eight different teams: “I think if I were to time travel and I was the 250th pick this season, I think it’s a lot harder because of the number of jobs that are out there. I think there are fewer. There are teams who go to two quarterbacks…you know maybe have a third on the practice squad instead of having three and a fourth on the practice squad. I think the lack of practice time in the offseason really hurts guys who aren’t first and second round picks to kind of cozy up and find a spot and develop a little bit. I think I was fortunate to come in when I did.”

Ryan Fitzpatrick on his different roles throughout his career: “I think it starts with me just loving this game. I mean I really do. I love all aspects of this game. I love the x’s and o’s part of it. I love the relationship part of it. I love the competitive part of it, whether it is in practice or on Sundays. And the other thing that I love about it and I think the thing that might be a little sick in my mind is that I love the adversity of it. I love that my career hasn’t been a straight path – that there’s been so many ups and downs.”

 

 NFL

 

  • Chris Simms Unbuttoned: NBC Sports’ Chris Simms examines everything happening in the NFL and around the sports world. Joined by a rotation of NBC Sports hosts Ahmed Fareed, Paul Burmeister and Liam McHugh, Unbuttoned features in-depth Xs and Os analysis; one-on-one interviews with players, coaches, executives, and draft prospects; game recaps and previews; gambling segments; extensive player analysis leading into the NFL Draft; and much more.
    • On this week’s episodes: Simms and Fareed break down all of the Week 2 Preseason action. They deliberate what to make of Baker Mayfield’s off-field comments on Daniel Jones, and discuss the on-field performances of Jimmy Garoppolo, Jarrett Stidham, and Kyler Murray. Then, they debate reactions to Taysom Hill, updates on the Antonio Brown saga, Zeke’s reaction to Jerry Jones’ joke, and more.
    • When: Tuesday, August 20 and Thursday, August 22
  • PFT PM: Mike Florio has conversations with top names and newsmakers in the NFL, while updating his fans on breaking news and story lines that take place during the day and preparing listeners for what is coming next.
    • On this week’s episode: On this week’s episodes, Florio analyzes the latest developments with Antonio Brown and discusses Jerry Jones’ joke about Ezekiel Elliott. In addition, Florio speaks with Saints’ QB Drew Brees about moving on after last year’s tough NFC Championship Game loss, how he views his legacy, and staying in synch with Sean Payton.
    • When: Multiple times per week
  • Rotoworld Football: From fantasy implications to NFL draft analysis to major events, the Rotoworld Football staff has the NFL landscape covered. Listen as Josh Norris, Evan Silva, Roto Pat, Rich Hribar, and Ray Summerlin give their analysis and opinions on everything happening in the NFL.
    • On this week’s episode: In one hour, Josh Norris and Davis Mattek go through all 32 teams and share crucial information from the offseason and preseason to know entering drafts with actionable news and lineup changes. Then, they discuss their favorite late running back selections and stacks for the season.
    • When: Tuesday, August 20 and Thursday, August 22
  • Redskins Talk: The Redskins Talk podcast is anchored by NBC Sports Washington’s Redskins Insider JP Finlay and members of the Redskins coverage team, including Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey, along with special guests. The cast brings a fresh and engaging style to interviews with Redskins players, coaches and alumni, as well as experts from around the NFL.
    • On this week’s episode: Brian McNally joins the crew in the mobile podcast studio to discuss what is more likely for Colt McCoy Week 1: IR or active roster, and how it affects the chances of Dwayne Haskins starting.
    • When: Multiple times per week
  • Eagle Eye: Rueben Frank and Dave Zangaro break down the key matchups, and discuss the key topics and issues surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles.
    • On this week’s latest episode: On the latest Eagle Eye podcast, Reuben Frank and Dave Zangaro break give their takeaways from the practives with the Baltimore Ravens and Ray Didinger stops by to talk about the preseason vs. joint practice dilemma.
    • When: Multiple times per week
  • Quick Slants The Podcast: NBC Sports Boston Patriots Insiders Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down every game, plus talk about the issues on and off the field with the team.
    • On this week’s episode: With the season approaching, Curran and Perry break down the Patriots’ third preseason game against the Carolina Panthers. Then, they discuss the development of rookie QB Jarrett Stidham, the return of Josh Gordon, and Jimmy Garoppolo’s struggles in San Francisco.
    • When: Tuesday, August 20 and Friday, August 23
  • Under Center Podcast: Hosted by NBC Sports Chicago’s team of Bears/NFL experts, the Under Center Podcast features lively discussion on the hottest pro football topics of the day, along with exclusive interviews with Bears players, coaches, and local/national NFL media members. New episodes of the Under Center Podcast and can be found daily throughout the duration of Bears Training Camp at NBCSportsChicago.com/podcasts or via the new MyTeams by NBC Sports app.
    • On this week’s episode: On this week’s episode of the Under Center Podcast, J. Stankevitz is joined by John “Moon” Mullin. The guys discuss the Bears’ surprise announcement that they released Elliott Fry, and toss to highlights from Matt Nagy’s press conference on Sunday morning. In addition, Stankevitz explains why the end of the kicking competition was just like the end of the Bachelorette, and which kickers on other teams the Bears may still have their eyes on in the upcoming preseason games.
    • When: Sunday, August 18
  • 49ers Insider Podcast: 49ers Insider Matt Maiocco brings you comprehensive NFL coverage of all things Oakland Raiders. Don’t miss weekly in-depth interviews all year long with players, coaches, front office personnel, alumni and fellow media members
    • On this week’s episode: Coming off a preseason victory against the Broncos, Maiocco speaks with 49ers running back Raheem Mostert, punter Mitch Wishnowsky, defensive end Kentavius Street, and cornerback Dontae Johnson. Then, he speaks with Broncos head coach Vic Fangio where they discuss his storied four years with the 49ers.
    • When: Tuesday, August 20

NASCAR

 

  • Letarte on Location: When you’ve spent more than 20 years of your life on the road as a NASCAR crew chief and NBC analyst, you’re bound to meet some interesting characters along the way. Letarte on Locationbrings you closer to all kinds of personalities that Steve Letarte has connected with throughout the years traveling the circuit.
    • On this week’s episode: Letarte goes on location from Bristol Motor Speedway for a conversation with country music singer Tim Dugger. The two discuss Dugger’s music career and his strong connection to NASCAR. Often playing in clubs around the NASCAR circuit, Dugger not only developed a loyal following of race fans; he also became a favorite of several drivers and their crews. These friendships and connections eventually led him to Nashville, the capital of country music, where he signed a deal with Curb Records, which is owned by longtime music impresario and motorsports team owner Mike Curb.
    • When: Wednesday, August 21
  • NASCAR on NBC: Host Nate Ryaninterviews NASCAR stars and insiders each week. Nate also discusses the latest NASCAR news, including a weekly recap of races, and looks ahead to what’s next in the sport.
    • On this week’s episode: Ryan Hines, a coordinator of Xfinity brand content at Stewart-Haas Racing and an openly gay man working in auto racing, joins Ryan to discuss how he has found NASCAR to be an unexpectedly welcoming community. Hines shares his personal experiences and thoughts on how his perceptions have changed; his perspective on whether NASCAR can be more inclusive for the LGBTQ community; whether it would be more difficult for a high-profile member of NASCAR to come out; and how sponsors might handle it.
    • When: Thursday, August 22

 

GOLF

 

  • GOLF Channel’s David Feherty Podcast: Described as “golf’s iconoclast”, by Rolling Stone, and “golf’s wisecracking, maverick interviewer,” by Esquire, Emmy Award-nominated host David Feherty sits down with celebrity guests across sports, entertainment, and politics on his self-titled interview series, Feherty. The Feherty Podcast features the audio of the full episodes in their entirety.
    • On this week’s episode: David is joined by actor and comedian Kevin Hart for a few rounds of conversation and sparring in the boxing ring. Kevin reveals his journey from struggling comic to A-list actor and explains his current emphasis on business. They then step into the ring where Kevin lands some jabs and Feherty takes some punches.
    • When: Wednesday, August 14

 

SOCCER

 

  • The 2 Robbies: Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle discuss and dissect the top Premier League storylines of every match. Together, the former Premier League players and current NBC Sports analysts provide fans with top-class punditry on the most exciting soccer league in the world.
    • On this week’s episode: Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle recap the key events from match week two of the Premier League focusing on the thrilling 2-2 draw between Manchester City and Tottenham, including yet another dramatic decision by VAR hurting City. The Robbies also discuss Manchester United’s draw at Wolves, Liverpool’s win at Southampton, Frank Lampard’s home debut as Chelsea manager ending in a 1-1 draw with Leicester, and Arsenal’s win against Burnley. Plus, they touch on the rest of the results and share their underappreciated performances of the week.
    • When: Monday, August 19
  • Premier League on NBC: NBC Sports’ Premier League newest podcast features interviews with the biggest names in the PL, a collection of spirited in-studio debates with Robbie Earle, Robbie Mustoe and Kyle Martino, and features exclusive on site-interviews and access with Arlo White, Lee Dixon, and Graeme Le Saux.
    • On this week’s episode: The Premier League on NBC team are back to cover the second week of Premier League action. Discussions focus on the intense end of Manchester City v. Tottenham, with comments from Pep Guardiola after the match. Also, a new Boot Room segment focuses on the weekend’s hot topics: the Guardiola/Aguero controversy, Adrian’s weekend performance, and Newcastle’s tough road ahead. The whole team wraps up the weekend with the drama at Wolverhampton Wanderers, including some tough words from Sky Sports’ Gary Neville.
    • When: Tuesday, August 20

 

BASEBALL

 

  • White Sox Talk: Hosted by NBC Sports Chicago’s trio of White Sox experts Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, and Chris Kamka, the White Sox Talk podcast provides fans with in-depth White Sox discussion on the hottest topics and latest breaking news all year long. In addition, fans can look forward to exclusive one-on-one interviews with White Sox players, coaches, front office execs, along with MLB media insiders from coast-to-coast.
    • On this week’s episode: This week’s episodes of the “White Sox Talk presented by Wintrust” podcast features a recap of this past weekend’s wildly-entertaining guest analyst appearance by the one and only Bill Walton. Plus, the crew discusses the organization’s top prospect, red-hot Luis Robert, and if/when he will be called up this season to the southside of Chicago.
    • When: Saturday, Aug. 27 & Tuesday, Aug. 20
  • Cubs Talk: Hosted by NBC Sports Chicago’s Luke Stuckmeyer, featuring Cubs digital reporter/producer Tony Andracki, and special appearances by David Kaplan andKelly Crull, the Cubs Talk podcast provides die-hard Cubs fans with detailed discussion on the hottest topics and latest breaking Cubs news throughout the year. In addition, fans can look forward to exclusive one-on-one interviews with Cubs players, coaches, front office execs, along with MLB media insiders from coast-to-coast.
    • On this week’s episode: This week’s pair of editions of the “Cubs Talk presented by Wintrust” podcast include a discussion about Jose Quintana’s amazing stretch over his past seven starts (5-0, 3.24 ERA, 47 K’s). Plus – the crew provides a preview of this weekend’s big home series against the hard-hitting/NL Wild Card-leading Washington Nationals.
    • When: Monday, Aug. 29 & Friday, Aug. 23
  • Rotoworld Baseball: Rotoworld’s DJ Short, Drew Silva, and Matt Stroup detail everything happening in fantasy baseball and what’s happening in MLB.
    • On this week’s episode: Matt is joined by Chris Crawford to examine 10 recent trends, 5 hitters and 5 pitchers, and weigh their fantasy relevance. They discuss players such as “The Punisher”, Aristides Aqunio and young upside arms like Dinelson Lamet, Griffin Canning, and Aaron Civale.
    • When: Tuesday, August 20

 

BASKETBALL

 

  • The Habershow: NBC Sports national NBA Insider Tom Haberstroh sits down with some of the biggest names in the NBA to share the stories and the numbers behind the biggest games and biggest moments in the league
    • On this week’s episode: On Friday’s Habershow, Tom is joined by Lachlan Penfold, who was Head of Physical Performance and Sports Medicine for the Golden State Warriors during their record-breaking, 73-9 2015-2016 season. That season, Penfold took on a newly-created role for the Warriors that ensured an integrated and united approach to player preparation, performance, and injury management. Coming from this experience, they discuss the high profile injuries in the NBA.
    • When: Monday, August 19
  • Warriors Insider Podcast: NBC Sports Bay Area’s Warriors Insider Monte Poole brings you comprehensive NBA coverage of all things Golden State Warriors with in-depth interviews all year long with players, coaches, front office personnel, alumni, and fellow media members.
    • On this week’s episode: Poole sits down with Mychal Thompson¸ former NBA player and father of Warriors All-Star Klay Thompson. They discuss Klay’s progress after undergoing knee surgery, his faith that the Warriors are still a championship caliber team, even with roster changes, and his opinion that the center of the basketball universe shifted from the Bay Area to Los Angeles.
    • When: Monday, August 19
  • The Kings Insider Podcast: NBC Sports California Kings Insider James Ham brings you comprehensive NBA coverage of all things Sacramento Kings. Don’t miss weekly in-depth interviews all year long with players, coaches, front office personnel, alumni, and fellow media members
    • On this week’s episodes: On Saturday’s episode, Sam Amrick from The Athletic joins Ham to break down the Team USA roster prior to their friendly match against Spain. Their discussion topics include De’Aaron Fox’s development, Team USA’s changes at the upcoming FIBA World Cup in China and the devastating knee injury to former Kings’ player DeMarcus Cousins. On Friday, long time radio voice of the Kings Gary Gerould joins Ham to discuss a range of topics.
    • When: Saturday, August 17 & Friday, August 23
  • Rotoworld Fantasy Basketball: Matt Stroup and Mike Gallagher have you covered from every angle. Joined by Steve “Dr. A” Alexander, Ryan Knaus and the rest of the Rotoworld crew three times a week as they cover everything from the latest injuries, waiver wire pickups, DFS strategies and much more!
    • On this week’s episode: On Friday’s episode, the crew focuses on the Yahoo! ranks and discusses the top 100 picks. On Wednesday’s episode, the crew dives into discussions around guards who block well, some predictive stats and strategy in football drafts coming up.
    • When: Friday, August 16 & Wednesday, August 21

 

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