3 and Out with John Middlekauff

John takes an early look at the NFC and AFC Championship matchups, and if Sean Payton will return to the sidelines next season or wait another year. He also answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Twitter , Instagram and YouTube for the latest content. It's always FanDuel for the best wagering action! #volume #herd See omnystudi...

John reacts to the Sunday Divisional Round games, starting with Dak’s disappointing performance in the loss to the Niners, if Dallas is stuck, the Bengals dominating the Bills, why the Bills’ complete lack of a run game unsurprisingly cost them, and why Joe Burrow and Patrick Mahomes are in a QB class by themselves. He also answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Subscribe NOW and f...

John reacts to both Saturday Divisional round games, starting with the Eagles total domination of the Giants after a sluggish end to the regular season, where the Giants need to upgrade most in the offseason, why Patrick Mahomes performance on an injured ankle was one of the gutsiest of his career, why Doug Pederson proved he’s one of the elite NFL head coaches Jags, and what they need to get Trev...

John explains why the Chargers made a mistake by keeping Brandon Staley instead of pursuing Sean Payton, and why Aaron Rodgers making personnel demands for him to return to the Packers is unrealistic. He also previews the Divisional Round matchups and  runs his picks by Action Network sharp Stuckey to see if there's professional agreement or disagreement on this week’s picks!  Subscribe NOW and fo...

John is joined by Colin Cowherd (Host of The Herd and Colin Cowherd Podcast ) to discuss Dak Prescott’s 4 TD 300+ yard passing performance in the Cowboys 31-14 dismantling of Tom Brady and the Bucs, the best fit for Tom Brady if he’s done in Tampa, Colin’s take on Sean Payton’s landing spot after his revealing Herd interview, what stands out about Brock Purdy’s dominant rookie year, if the Giants...

John discusses Sunday Wild Card action, including why Joe Burrow has already proved he can overcome losing his starting LT, if Lamar Jackson will be back with the Ravens, why Giants HC Brian Daboll already looks like one of the NFL’s elite in his first year, how Daboll and Daniel Jones are similar to Jim Harbaugh and Alex Smith with the Niners, if Kirk Cousins deserves to get universally crushed f...

John discusses Chargers HC Brandon Staley getting exposed after blowing a 27-0 lead against the Jags, and why the penny pinching Spanos’ need to fire Staley immediately, why Trevor Lawrence leading a second half comeback after a 4 INT marked his true NFL arrival, and if Brock Purdy’s elite playoff performance shows he’s the long-term QB answer for the Niners. He also answers listener questions in...

John discusses Derek Carr’s next move after his public farewell to Raiders fans, if the Jets firing OC Mike LaFleur means Zach Wilson might get another shot. Then, he previews the Wild Card weekend storylines, and runs 3 games by Action Network sharp Stuckey to see if there's professional agreement or disagreement on this week’s picks!  Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Twitte...

John discusses Georgia annihilating TCU to win their second straight CFP title, and if Stetson Bennett will benefit from Brock Purdy’s success. Then, he looks at if the Cardinals are crazy for consulting Kyler Murray in their head coach search, if Jeff Saturday has any shot at keeping his Colts job, which two Wild Card teams have the most pressure this weekend, hits on some rapid fire topics, incl...

John discusses  Week 18 NFL action, including Aaron Rodgers and the Packers getting bounced from the playoffs by the Lions, if this is it for him in Green Bay, if it’s time for Belichick and the Patriots to part ways, why the Texans mess isn’t showing any signs of turning around, and if the Bears should consider trading Justin Fields to accelerate their reboot and draft a QB with the #1 overall pi...

John reacts to Saturday Week 18 NFL action, including the Jags taking down the Titans to win the AFC South title, why the Raiders should fire Josh McDaniels after one season, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Twitter , Instagram and YouTube for the latest content. It's always FanDuel for the best wagering action! #volu...

John reacts to some positive updates related to Demar Hamlin’s recovery, and the NFL’s decision not to reschedule the canceled MNF Bills/Bengals game. He also discusses the weirdness surrounding Lamar Jackson’s return for the playoffs, if the Raiders can keep Davante Adams happy without Derek Carr, why flexing the Packers into SNF was a no-brainer for the NFL, and if now is the right time for Sean...

John gives his thoughts on the jarring impact from Damar Hamlin’s shocking MNF injury. He also looks at the likelihood of Jim Harbaugh making an NFL comeback, if playoff teams should rest or play starters in Week 18, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Twitter , Instagram and YouTube for the latest content. It's always F...

John discusses the appeal to the Steelers/Ravens hard hitting throwback SNF matchup, why the weirdness surrounding Lamar Jackson’s contract has resulted in an underachieving season for Baltimore, if the Eagles peaked or are still a playoff threat, why Derek Carr has all the leverage over the Raiders in their upcoming divorce, why the Saints asking for draft picks for Sean Payton is delusional, and...

John discusses the Cowboys keeping the pressure on the Eagles in the NFC East with a TNF win over the backup heavy Titans, and what they need to do in the playoffs to be deemed a success. Then, he discusses the bizarre circumstances surrounding the Raiders benching Derek Carr, why Broncos organizational dysfunction will make it hard to hire an elite head coach, and  the end of Zach Wilson with the...

John explains why he’s thrilled about the future of Sunday Ticket on YouTube, how the confusion over Aaron Rodgers’ hand signals shows he’s too hard on younger players, if Bill Belichick needs to start hiring outside of his Patriots family to stop his decline, and why he has zero problem with teams cutting a $5 mil check for a star CFB QB like UNC's Drake Maye.  Then, he runs 3 Week 16 NFL games b...

John explains why he’s not writing off Aaron Rodgers and the Packers playoff chances after their comfortable MNF win over the Rams, if Jalen Hurts’ injury to his throwing shoulder could derail Philly’s title hopes, why it’s unacceptable for the NFL to still get game-deciding calls wrong, why the Tom Brady and Bill Belichick divorce is ending badly for both, and answers listener questions in the Mi...

John explains why Giants first year HC Brian Daboll is his Coach of the Year, why Trevor Lawrence finally looks like the #1 overall pick everyone expected, why the Cowboys can’t make a deep playoff run unless their D starts dominating again, and who deserves credit and blame for the Vikings historic 33-0 2nd half comeback against the Colts. Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Tw...

First, John some thoughts on why the Niners physical style is so successful, and if Zach Wilson will take advantage of another chance to start. Then, he empties out the Middlekauff Mailbag and responds to listener questions. Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Twitter , Instagram and YouTube for the latest content and FanDuel for the best wagering action! #Volume #Herd See omnys...

John previews a host of Week 15 storylines, including Brady’s struggling Bucs taking on Joe Burrow and the Bengals, if the Vikings are overrated, if Tua has been exposed, if Aaron Rodgers can thrive in the role of spoiler, and when college players should play or sit in bowl games. Then, he runs 3 Week 15 NFL games by Action Network sharp Stuckey to see if there's professional agreement or disagree...

John reacts to the Cardinals losing Kyler Murray to an apparently serious non-contact knee injury, and explains why it's the perfect chance to blow the whole thing up, and why Bill Belichick keeping his talent deficient Patriots - which he built - in playoff contention is one of his best coaching jobs. He also gives his takeaways from a pair of unimpressive Week 14 W's from the Chiefs and Cowboys,...

John reacts to Justin Herbert and the Chargers taking down Tua and the Dolphins on SNF, and why he would unequivocally take Herbert over Tua, despite recent social media hot takes. He also explains why Tom Brady to the Raiders makes more sense than a Niners homecoming, why he has questions about the Bills ability to win cold weather playoff games, why the Lions playoff buzz is justified, and how J...

John reacts to Baker Mayfield’s unexpected comeback win in his Rams debut, if he can build on the success or if it’s a one and done, and why he still has major questions about Josh McDaniels as an NFL head coach. He also discusses if Mike Vrabel could have played a role in the unexpected firing of Titans GM Jon Robinson, why Tua is still nowhere close to Justin Herbert’s level, and why the transfe...

John reacts to Tom Brady’s game-winning drive to beat the Saints on MNF, if this is his last year, or just his last year with the Bucs, if the Niners could sign Baker Mayfield to replace Jimmy Garoppolo, and why Lamar Jackson should have held out in training camp for a new deal. He also looks at what players and coaches deserve a holiday bonus or a pink slip, and answers listener questions in the...

John reacts to the Cowboys demolishing the Colts on SNF, why this Cowboys team can make a playoff run, and if the Colts need to make a run at hiring Jim Harbaugh. He also discusses the fallout from Jimmy Garoppolo’s season injury for the Niners, why the developing rivalry between Joe Burrow and Mahomes is like Manning vs. Brady, and why he has respect for Deion Sanders grinding his way from Jackso...