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The two biggest matchups of the week are a rematch of the AFC Championship between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals and the formidable San Francisco 49ers' game against the Miami Dolphins.  NFL reporters Tyler Dragon and Safid Deen dissect each team's recent success, and Safid adds a few NEXT GEN stats about quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.   In the headlines, Deshaun Watson makes his...

In a special Thanksgiving episode of It's a Football Podcast! Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon break down the state of the NFL. They start with the San Francisco 49ers, who continued their dominance with a complete victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Mexico City. Which teams are soaring? Which teams are falling flat? And of course, Tyler shares his highly controversial Thanksgiving hot take about wha...

The NFL playoff pretenders and contenders are starting to separate themselves. After a stunning overtime victory against the Buffalo Bills in Week 10, the Minnesota Vikings are flexing their muscles thanks to the receiving prowess of Justin Jefferson. But how long does the "Skol" last? Meanwhile, the Bills face a harsher reality that their performances as a whole ride heavily on the back of quarte...

The Indianapolis Colts made the splash of the week when they fired head coach Frank Reich and hired Jeff Saturday as interim . Does Irsay get a pass because of his track record for hiring minority coaches? Or does this decision put gasoline on the fire that the NFL is a good old boys club? IndyStar columnist Gregg Doyel didn’t hold back when he joined Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon to discuss the sho...

This week the insiders dove into the NBA trade deadline ... Wait, that's not it. This is a football podcast, right? With 10 deals done on deadline day in the NFL, it felt more like the professional basketball counterpart known for its lucrative trades. Bradley Chubb, Jeff Wilson and Calvin Ridley were all moved within two hours of the NFL's cutoff Tuesday. They were among 12 players dealt on the f...

Future Hall of Fame quarterbacks Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers continue to struggle, looking frustrated with their supporting cast. Meanwhile, the teams in the Big Apple are on a roll.  USA TODAY Sports reporter Nate Davis is the keeper of NFL picks. He joined Safid Deen to discuss the movement in the NFL ahead of the trade deadline, starting with the blockbuster acquisition of Christian McCaffrey b...

When the league's top decision-makers convened for the annual NFL league meetings, not all was peaceful. Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay publicly said there is “merit” to remove Daniel Snyder as the owner of the Washington Commanders. His comments come after an investigation and an inquiry by the House Oversight Committee over allegations of a toxic workplace at the Commanders organization.  “I...

Week 5 of the 2022 NFL regular season was a busy one.  Davante Adams was charged with misdemeanor assault for pushing a photographer after the Las Vegas Raiders' loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Not one, but two roughing the passer calls had fans in fits. And the Carolina Panthers fired head coach Matt Rhule. This week, the NFL insiders discuss whether some rules need to be reexamined, what makes t...

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered separate head and neck injuries in back-to-back games – four days apart. The second injury saw the former first-round NFL draft pick stretchered off the field against the Cincinnati Bengals. While he recovers, the league and NFL Players Association are discussing changes to existing concussion protocols. With Dolphins staff under scrutiny and othe...

What would the first Black NFL coach see looking at the league today? USA TODAY Sports compiled and analyzed demographic data for NFL coaches at every level, head coach to fellow. Reporter Tom Schad joined the show to discuss the findings from the ongoing project. The group took a closer look at the reasons some teams have shared with the league as to why they did not hire a Black coach, including...

Week 2 of the NFL season was packed with comeback victories and lopsided results.  The Miami Dolphins and Tua Tagovailoa put the world on notice going 2-0 to start the season after a big comeback win against the Baltimore Ravens. The Arizona Cardinals handed the Las Vegas Raiders a shocking home loss. And the New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs overcame early deficits to snag wins of their own. I...

Drama hit Dallas Week 1 when the Cowboys stumbled against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But the bigger loss of the game happened when quarterback Dak Prescott left the stadium injured. He could be sidelined for a month. Will it end the Cowboys' season before it really begins? Elsewhere, the Pittsburgh Steelers survived a scare against the Cincinnati Bengals and Joe Burrow, who threw four...

We brought out the stars for the 2022 NFL season preview. USA TODAY Sports reporters Mike Jones and Parker Gabriel shared their early predictions, while Hall of Fame columnist Jarrett Bell gave an inside look at his upcoming story about former New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton (Spoiler: Justin Bieber is mentioned).  After a busy offseason, the games are just around the corner. The Los Angeles R...

The NFL season is right around the corner and the news cycle is ramping up just in time for the new year. Get ready for Week 1 with USA TODAY Sports reporters Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon.  Former Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden said he is hopeful for "another shot" in the NFL after last season's email scandal. The Buffalo Bills released rookie punter Matt Araiza after he was accused in a civil...

Tom Brady made his return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The seven-time champion denied spending time filming FOX TV competition the Masked Singer but didn't share much more. In addition to questions about his absence, UFC president Dana White created quite the buzz saying he almost facilitated the quarterback and tight end Rob Gronkowski's move to the Las Vegas Raiders. And current Raiders QB Derek...

Preseason is underway. But is it too long? Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson played his first game in a year, and the early results weren't great. But the biggest question remains, will he see the regular-season field this season? Trey Lance took another step toward becoming the San Francisco 49ers' QB1. Are the Niners finally moving on from Jimmy Garoppolo? The Dallas Cowboys started th...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady will miss the start of preseason for "personal reasons," according to coach Todd Bowles. In New England, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick didn't name an offensive or defensive coordinator and the early assessments are not ideal for Pats fans. For Panthers faithful, quarterback Baker Mayfield is making a positive impression in Carolina. Elsewhere, lineba...

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was suspended six games Monday by an independent disciplinary officer after he was sued by 24 women who accused him of sexual misconduct in massage sessions. On Wednesday, a day before its deadline to appeal, the NFL did just that. Commissioner Roger Goodell will determine who hears the appeal.  The Miami Dolphins also received punishment this week. A le...

Training camps across the league are underway. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel, Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James and Seattle Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf attended camp but did not train. Which player will be the first to get a new contract? Offseason workouts aren't just for players. USA TODAY Sports' Nate Davis released his famous (or infamous) NFL record projections for al...

The NFL and Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson are in a holding pattern while Sue L. Robinson — the independent disciplinary officer hired by the league and NFL Players Association — continues to review the evidence of Watson's cases. Would both sides benefit from a settlement rather than waiting for a decision? Also, pack your bags. It's time for NFL training camps. While rookies and the Las Vega...

The AFC West has seen turnover and an influx of talent. Will USA TODAY Sports NFL Insider Tyler Dragon pick the Kansas City Chiefs to win the division...again? Is Justin Herbert a Hall of Fame caliber quarterback? Do the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson have better postseason odds than last year's runners up, the Cincinnati Bengals? Will Matt Ryan lead the Indianapolis Colts to the top of the AF...

Baker Mayfield is officially headed to the Carolina Panthers. What does that mean for current quarterback Sam Darnold? Before the news of Mayfield broke, the NFL Insiders shared a comprehensive preview of the NFC. Will the Los Angeles Rams repeat as Super Bowl champions with Aaron Donald back? Can Tom Brady capitalize on his 23rd season to secure an eighth title without Rob Gronkowski?  Safid Deen...

Every Fourth of July, contestants compete to see who can eat the most hot dogs in 10 minutes. Some find their names immortalized in the tradition, others find love. The Hungry Couple, Miki Sudo and Nick Wehry, are two professional with a hunger for competition. The competitive eaters join Analis Bailey and Josh Peter to share their story of finding love during competition, talk about reigning men'...

While the NFL reportedly recommended Deshaun Watson serve an indefinite suspension of at least a year, the Cleveland Browns must now search for a quarterback to lead them on the path forward. Baker Mayfield has made it clear he's not that guy and is "ready to move on." The Washington Commanders may have unsettled business off the field in Congress, but the team took care of a major need on the fie...

Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder remained out of the country this week, but, in a Capitol Hill hearing room via video conference, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell faced the House Oversight Committee to answer questions about the Commanders' workplace culture. Also under scrutiny, Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson reached a confidential settlement with all but four of the women who...