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Rookie check-in: Caleb Williams, Bo Nix, Brock Bowers, Malik Nabers & more
In this episode of Football 301, Nate Tice and Matt Harmon take a deep dive into the 2024 NFL rookie class, breaking down the highs, lows, and everything in between. From quarterbacks like Caleb Williams, whose start with the Chicago Bears has been filled with ups and downs, to offensive lineman like Joe Alt, the guys evaluate how these rookies are performing and what we can expect moving forward.Nate and Matt analyze Caleb Williams’ struggles with pressure and sacks in Chicago, acknowledging that the Bears’ disastrous season makes it hard to fully evaluate him. Meanwhile, Jayden Daniels has been a revelation for the Washington Commanders, impressing with his football IQ and his blossoming connection with Terry McLaurin. Nate and Matt also dive into the impressive start from Drake Maye, despite a lack of talent around him, and Bo Nix, who’s been aggressive with the deep ball but still has room to improve his pocket presence.The guys also look at the receiver class, noting that while Ladd McConkey has been the most consistent performer, it’s still early for many of the top draft picks. Despite some growing pains, they remain cautiously optimistic about the potential of late-round guys like Xavier Worthy and some slot receivers who haven’t quite hit their stride yet.Additionally, the guys highlight standout rookies at tight end, including Brock Bowers, who’s already making waves in the Las Vegas Raiders’ offense, and the impressive rookie offensive linemen, including JC Latham and Zach Frazier, who are living up to their first-round billing. The duo finish up with some rapid fire shoutouts on the defensive side of the ball.(3:50) - Caleb Williams(15:40) - Jayden Daniels(26:20) - Drake Maye(36:15) - Bo Nix(48:45) - Wide receivers(1:03:35) - Tight ends(1:08:20) - Running backs(1:13:00) - Offensive line(1:22:50) - DefenseSubscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/46gILkF🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A4mYAD
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Week 14 fifth quarter: Stafford, Allen & Darnold sling it, while Bears look putrid
Nate Tice & Charles McDonald fire up the Football 301 fifth quarter with a look at four excellent games from Week 14's Sunday slate and one game that will have Chicago Bears fans wearing a bag over their heads.The guys kick things off with the epic 44-42 carnival show in Los Angeles where the Buffalo Bills fell narrowly to the L.A. Rams in the inter-conference tilt. Both Matthew Stafford and Josh Allen looked excellent, and while only one team got the win, the guys explain that the Bills don't have too much to worry about, aside from seeding in the AFC playoffs.Nate and Charles also discuss the Seattle Seahawks extending their NFC West lead with a win over the Arizona Cardinals, Sam Darnold throwing for 5 touchdowns in a 42-21 Minnesota Vikings win over the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers staying frisky in a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.Closing out the show, the duo share a mind-bogglingly terrible stat from the Chicago Bears loss and give out their game balls for Week 14.(2:25) - Rams knock down Bills in 44-42 thriller(12:20) - Seahawks extend NFC West lead over Cardinals(20:45) - Falcons fall to Vikings in huge Darnold game(29:30) - Eagles survive frisky Panthers team(39:00) - Bad Bears stat & Week 14 game balls🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts
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Week 14 preview: Seahawks D has arrived, Brock Bowers' rise, Bryce Young's biggest test
In this episode of Football 301, Nate Tice and Charles McDonald dive into their Week 14 preview, highlighting one thing to watch in every game. With playoff hopes on the line for many teams, the guys break down what to expect from a slate of games featuring struggling offenses and elite defenses.They kick things off with the Cleveland Browns visiting the Pittsburgh Steelers, where Charles thinks 6.5 points is too low for the Steelers given the Browns' ongoing offensive struggles. Nate also highlights Russell Wilson’s aging but effective play as a key factor in Pittsburgh's recent success. From there, the discussion shifts to an AFC East matchup between the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins, with the Jets’ defense starting to unravel after Robert Saleh’s firing and Miami trying to find momentum to bring into the offseason.The “Hoss Fight of the Week” features the Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals. Nate highlights the improving Seahawks defense, led by Ernest Jones, while Charles wonders if Seattle’s pass-heavy offense is sustainable long-term. Over in Carolina, Bryce Young faces his toughest test yet against the Philadelphia Eagles, with both guys wondering if the Carolina Panthers can keep up against the Eagles’ elite defense.Later, the guys look at the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs, where Nate points to the potential impact of DJ Humphries' start at left tackle for Kansas City and predicts a big game for Chargers' receiver Ladd McConkey, before diving into a Slop Watch as the Jacksonville Jaguars take on the Tennessee Titans and hitting the mailbag question of the week.(2:20) - Cleveland Browns @ Pittsburgh Steelers(8:30) - Las Vegas Raiders @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers(13:50) - New York Jets @ Miami Dolphins(19:20) - Seattle Seahawks @ Arizona Cardinals(26:25) - Atlanta Falcons @ Minnesota Vikings(32:40) - Buffalo Bills @ Los Angeles Rams(36:50) - New Orleans Saints @ New York Giants(39:45) - Chicago Bears @ San Francisco 49ers(42:35) - Carolina Panthers @ Philadelphia Eagles(47:45) - Los Angeles Chargers @ Kansas City Chiefs(51:40) - Jacksonville Jaguars @ Tennessee Titans(56:05) - Cincinnati Bengals @ Dallas Cowboys(59:40) - Are nickel corners corners?Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/46gILkF🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A4mYAD 📢Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuT
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Funerals for non-playoff teams: Bears, Bengals, 49ers, Browns & more
In this episode of Football 301, Nate Tice and Matt Harmon read the obituaries for the most disappointing NFL teams of the 2024 season, declaring each team's hopes and dreams for the 2024 season, where they fell short and what to do about it this offseason. The Cleveland Browns' playoff hopes are shot, with Deshaun Watson’s struggles leaving the team at a crossroads—will they cut bait or roll the dice with Jameis Winston? The Cincinnati Bengals’ high-powered offense has been undermined by a porous defense, raising questions about how they rebuild in the offseason.The San Francisco 49ers, plagued by injuries and a Super Bowl hangover, face an uncertain future—are they done, or can they regroup next year? The Chicago Bears, full of young talent, are caught in a cycle of dysfunction. A coaching change could be the key to a turnaround, but that hasn't worked out for them in the past. The New York Jets are stuck in limbo with Aaron Rodgers’ return not going as planned, leaving them to figure out where to go from here.The Miami Dolphins’ fragile roster has them teetering on the edge of playoff elimination, and Nate and Matt question if they have enough to make another run next year. Finally, the Dallas Cowboys have fallen short of expectations, and with major roster questions, the guys wonder if it’s time for a shake-up or just more of the same.(2:10) Cleveland Browns(15:00) Cincinnati Bengals(28:10) San Francisco 49ers(42:50) Chicago Bears(49:35) New York Jets(59:10) Miami Dolphins(1:05:30) Dallas CowboysSubscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/46gILkF🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A4mYAD 📢Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuT
Week 13 in the 2024 NFL season, perhaps like your Thanksgiving meal, was not without its mess. The ugly finishes and strange special teams results from the Thursday and Friday matchups bled into Sunday as weird kicking, turnovers and baffling play continued through the weekend.Nate Tice & Charles McDonald discuss their 5 most important games from Sunday's action, starting with the Atlanta Falcons falling to the Los Angeles Chargers, thanks to Kirk Cousins' 4 interceptions. Charles laments his hometown Falcons and how this was actually a very winnable game for the Dirty Birds, if it weren't for Cousins' penchant for giving up the ball.Next up, a tight matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens that might have finished differently if it weren't for a trio of missed kicks by legend Justin Tucker. The guys wrap up the show discussing the Minnesota Vikings coming back late against the Arizona Cardinals, Anthony Richardson's final drive heroics in a win over the New England Patriots & the New York Jets doing New York Jets thing in a home loss to the Seattle Seahawks.(2:10) - Falcons fall to Chargers(10:35) - Eagles defense holds back Ravens(18:15) - Vikings come back late against Cardinals(24:55) - Richardson's Colts win in final moments against Patriots(32:15) - Jets continue lackluster offense against Seahawks🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts
Football dorks, class is in session. Yahoo Sports' Nate Tice, flanked by Matt Harmon & Charles McDonald, is here every Tuesday and Thursday to grind the tape & share his takes on the ins and outs NFL strategy, play-calling, coaching & scouting from the guy who's done it before.
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