The Game - A Football Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Mary Crippen, co-creator of NFeLeementary, discusses her innovative project-based learning curriculum that integrates the excitement of the NFL into education. She shares insights on how the NFL draft experience in her classroom fosters teamwork, communication, and life lessons. Mary also addresses the challenges of managing student expectations with losing t...

Send us Fan Mail Keywords NFL, Wild Card Weekend, Super Bowl, player stats, coaching changes, playoff predictions, Oregon football, Texans, Steelers, MVP Summary In this episode, Victoria and Giovanna dive into the excitement of Wild Card Weekend in the NFL, discussing the unpredictability of the playoffs, standout players like Cam Little, and the impact of coaching changes on team dynamics. They...

Send us Fan Mail The bracket’s set, the TV is yours, and the schedule gods delivered mercy: no overlapping games. We break down every Wild Card matchup through the lens of momentum, injuries, and real on-field tendencies—why Rams vs Panthers may be tighter than you think, how Bills vs Jaguars becomes a joy-pain duel, and why Texans vs Steelers screams field position and fourth-quarter nerves. We s...

Send us Fan Mail We kick off the new year with a stats-first run through Week 18 stakes, spotlighting Derrick Henry’s monster game, Brock Purdy’s surge, and the NFC and AFC seed swings that will define the bracket. We trade picks on Coach of the Year, make Super Bowl calls, and invite you into our growing community. • Derrick Henry’s 36-carry explosion and milestone chase • Brock Purdy’s late-seas...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, hosts Giovanna Scroggins and Victoria Henderson dive into the latest NFL happenings, sharing personal anecdotes and insights on fantasy football. They discuss the high stakes of fantasy leagues, the recent Bills vs. Eagles game, and the implications of coaching decisions. The conversation also touches on player performances, particularly focusing on Max Crosby and...

Send us Fan Mail Join Victoria and Giovanna as they dive into the holiday spirit with a Christmas Day Stats Episode. Broadcasting from Hawaii and Texas, they share personal holiday traditions, discuss the latest NFL stats, and offer insights into the AFC and NFC playoff races. From James Cook's impressive performance to Trevor Lawrence's rise, this episode is packed with analysis and pre...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Victoria and Giovanna discuss the upcoming holiday football games, analyze team performances, and share their thoughts on various players and controversies in the NFL. They dive into the playoff picture, highlight standout players, and reflect on the season's dynamics, including injuries and game rules. The conversation also touches on social media buzz surro...

Send us Fan Mail Two hosts put numbers first and chase the truth behind the hottest storylines: Lawrence’s historic night, Allen’s rescue acts, Nakua’s ascent, and why the NFC West may decide the NFC. We push back on stale narratives, interrogate turf vs grass, and unpack Miami’s audacious QB switch. • Lawrence’s six-touchdown masterpiece and Jets context • Allen’s clutch profile vs defensive leak...

Send us Fan Mail The NFL turned into prestige drama this week, and we bring you front-row seats. From the Chiefs’ first postseason miss since 2014 and Patrick Mahomes’ late ACL tear to the Bills erasing a 21-point hole against a red-hot Patriots team, we break down how one chaotic slate may have rewritten the AFC script. We also track the Broncos’ surge, the Lions Rams fireworks, and the Seahawks’...

Send us Fan Mail A chance hello in Berlin turned into one of our most honest conversations about football, family, and how to carry big dreams side by side. We sit down with med student Julie Seifert, partner to Colts offensive lineman Matt Gonclaves (#71), to unpack the real life behind the roster: long-distance rhythms, Monday exams, and a first full year of NFL starts that demanded both resilie...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to 4 Downs in Stats Town, where we're focusing on numbers and backing up our predictions with data. 1st Down — The Stat King: Who’s Dominating Right Now (Myles Garrett) 2nd Down — Conference Check-In: NFC vs AFC Outlook 3rd Down — What’s Interesting This Week (Stats Meet Storylines) 4th Down — The Call: Playoff Picture, Predictions, and Pretenders Records, reputations...

Send us Fan Mail We chat about legacies and timing as the Chiefs stumble, then revel in the cold-blooded theater of Bills-Bengals in the snow. Lions-Cowboys swings on kicker greatness and a rookie’s rise, while Cleveland’s two-point Wildcat call sparks a QB trust debate. • Chiefs, Texans aftermat,h and the Kelce slump • Week 14 whiparound results and implications • Bills Bengals snow classic and J...

Send us Fan Mail December football hits differently when the margins get thin and the stories get loud. We dive straight into the tension: Drake May’s precision and command fueling a Patriots resurgence, the Chiefs staring down a brutal matchup against a disciplined Texans defense, and a Thursday night clash that could reshape the NFC’s pecking order. The theme is consistency—how a quarterback who...

Send us Fan Mail We break down Dallas’ surge after beating the Eagles and Chiefs in four days, the Lions’ loss of momentum with Amon-Ra’s injury, and why the NFC suddenly feels wide open. We also dive into Jets-Rams numbers, Vikings’ QB chaos wasting Justin Jefferson, Panthers’ belief win, and a ref-marred Commanders-Broncos thriller. • Cowboys’ momentum and defensive identity • Lions’ play-callin...

Send us Fan Mail Gratitude meets gridiron as we sort Week 12 into a sharp "ins and outs” that actually helps you watch smarter. We start with thanks for the people who keep this show running, then jump straight into the headlines that mattered: overtime games that felt electric instead of exhausting, tush push fakes that turned the one-yard line into a mind game, and backup quarterbacks who s...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a college dancer and a future All-Pro tackle get thrown into fast-forward by a global shutdown, a draft day curveball, and a cross-country move? You get a candid story about love, Detroit, and the real work of raising three kids under three while chasing excellence in the NFL. We sit with Isabelle Sewell for a grounded, funny, and refreshingly honest look at how...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome Back! This is our 2nd stats-focused episode, bringing you more of what you love to listen to from The Game . What do broken tackles, 20 mph sprints, and a wobbly contender have in common? They all tell the truth about where this NFL season is headed. We kick off with James Cook’s breakout and why his yards after contact and top-end speed are more than highlights; they are...

Send us Fan Mail We break down a wild Week 11: a controversial flag in Lions–Eagles, the tush push officiating mess, the Broncos’ defensive rise, and Travis Kelsey’s milestone while the Chiefs wobble. We also talk accountability, mental health, QB shuffles, and a kicker cut after OT in Europe. • NFC North order shaken by Lions’ stumble • Phantom PI call and fourth down failures • Why tush push is...

Send us Fan Mail The sound you hear before a mega-event isn’t a roar—it’s a checklist. We’re joined by Taylor Gilmore, a coach’s daughter turned operations leader who’s helping steer Super Bowl 60 and six FIFA World Cup matches in the Bay Area, while building a life with her fiancé in the 49ers front office. From small-town Fridays to global Sundays, Taylor brings a rare blend of hospitality, logi...

Send us Fan Mail A midseason pivot deserves a sharper lens, so we’re trading hot takes for four clean downs of football truth: who’s actually driving wins, where the balance of power shifted, and which matchups will shape the stretch run. We start with the Colts’ shock value turning real: Daniel Jones has slashed turnovers and stacked yards while Jonathan Taylor turns routine carries into field-ti...

Send us Fan Mail A new week, a new format, and a transatlantic football fever dream. We’re splitting the show into two weekly flavors—Tuesdays for stories, culture, and league tea; Thursdays for data, scheme, and smarter takes—and we kick it off in Berlin, where Colts-Falcons turned into an overtime epic and the city became an NFL festival. Imagine a fan zone packed with drills, a trophy on displa...

Send us Fan Mail Two stadiums, two worlds: Austin’s fairy-tale kickoff and Buffalo’s living, breathing Bills culture set the tone for a trade deadline that split teams into win-now and win-later camps. We weigh Sauce to Indy, Quinnen to Dallas, the Jets’ picks, and what health, vibes, and fit mean in real time. • college football spark and Texas game-day rush • Bills Mafia immersion and field-leve...

Send us Fan Mail A candid look at how the Patriots’ culture shift, a selfless offense, and a versatile content team reignited New England’s spark. Alexandra Francisco shares her path from writer to on-air host and the story behind “Good Jewels Hunting,” plus honest advice for women breaking in. • Vrabel’s leadership and character-first roster building • Drake May’s impact and a share-the-ball offe...

Send us Fan Mail THE GAME X CUSOS BUFFALO BILLS TAILGATE 11/2 AT 11:00 AM ON IN THE HAMMER LOT! SEE YOU THERE <3. New York was buzzing over a rookie tandem—until one brutal play stopped everything and reminded us how fragile this sport can be. Cam Scadaboo’s season-ending injury forced a gut-check for the Giants, and even Eagles fans rose for a standing ovation. Rivalries paused; respect didn’t...

Send us Fan Mail A pop lyric, a ping pong table, and a 33-point fourth quarter shouldn’t belong in the same story—but week seven made it make sense. We kick off with Taylor Swift’s “Redwood” line and the Kelsey brothers’ joke parade, then pivot into the meat of the league: what culture really means when your quarterback is struggling, your owner won’t stay quiet, and your kicker melts down at the...