Just The West, an NFC West Podcast

While the official calendar year for the NFL starts on Wednesday, the NFC West has already made headlines on the first day of unofficial tampering between players and teams. JTW breaks down two major trades; the Cardinals trade for DeAndre Hopkins while the 49ers retain Arik Armstead but trade DeForest Buckner. A full analysis on the trades along with comments on some of the recent signings (and n...

We're officially in the month of March as JTW talks a little NFC West football this offseason. Thoughts on the supposedly new LA Rams logo that was leaked earlier last week--the feedback hasn't been good. Rumblings of Tom Brady making a homecoming return back to the Bay Area to the San Francisco. JTW breaks down his thoughts on that with pros and cons on both players along with a couple bi...

With March upon us and the NFL Combine right around the corner, it is officially the offseason in the NFL. JTW breaks down each team in the NFC West with an initial overview of each team's salary cap and draft pick status in respect to team needs this offseason. The 49ers will try to avoid the dreaded Super Bowl hangover; the Rams will need to retool their run game; the Seahawks need a pass ru...

JTW and KMo discuss that aftermath that is Super Bowl LIVE between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs but not in XO detail. It's been a couple of weeks since the 20-31 loss so the recap is more of the experiences throughout this season in NFC West. It's also a reminder of how the JTW blog and podcast got started to begin with.

We're just several sleeps away from the day that is Sunday, Super Bowl Sunday specifically. JTW and T_Yupp fire up a pod and talk about both sides of the football between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs. What can we expect from the 49ers defending Patrick Mahomes? Does Kyle Shanahan have anything special for Jimmy Garoppolo? Thoughts on how things might go down on Sunday along w...

JTW and T_Yupp are amped for Conference Championship Weekend! The Seahawks are out but the 49ers remain as the lone NFC West team representing in the playoffs. They'll host the Green Bay Packers as 7.5 point favorites. After a thorough beatdown (37-8) in their previous matchup in Week 12, what an we expect in the rematch? A thorough break down on both sides of the football along with game day...

NFL Divisional weekend in the NFC West with the Vikings versus 49ers on Saturday and Seahawks versus Packers on Sunday! JTW gives his breakdown of the matchups at hand along with game picks for all the games this weekend.

JTW and T_Yupp conclude the final standings in the NFC West, talk about the All-Pro selections in the NFC West and finally talk about the Wild Card Weekend...notably the matchup in the NFC. Seahawks travel to play the Eagles as they breakdown the matchups and give predictions on not only this game, but all the games for Wild Card Weekend!

JTW previews the final regular-season games of the season NFL Week 17 in the NFC West. The Rams host the Cardinals in what will be their final home game at LA Coliseum. The Seahawks host the 49ers in what should be the biggest game of the season--the winner will take the NFC West division and possibly a top seed in the playoffs.

JTW comes back for what should be a great week in the NFC West for NFL Week 16. Two NFC West matchups and the 49ers host the Cardinals on Saturday Night Football while the Cardinals travel to Seattle to play the Seahawks. Can the 49ers get back on track or will the Rams spoil their chances at a NFC top seed? After ending their six-game skid can the Cardinals also follow suit against the Seahawks?...

JTW and T_Yupp recap NFL Week 14 in the NFC West. Arguably the best game of the season with NO vs. SF. Another frustrating loss for the Cardinals as they drop six straight in PIT vs. AZ. The Rams finally even the score in Pete Carroll's final game at LA Coliseum on SNF with SEA vs. LAR. Guess the lines for Week 15 along with thoughts about the NFC playoff picture.

JTW with thoughts and final score predictions for NFL Week 14 in the NFC West! 49ers vs. Saints can the 49ers bounce back in a tough road game? Steelers vs. Cardinals can the Cardinals finally break their five-game losing streak. Sunday Night Football....Divisional game between the Seahawks vs. Rams in the final home game at the Los Angeles Coliseum. What can we expect in what should be an epic NF...

Happy Thanksgiving Weekend everyone as we head into NFL Week 13 in the NFC West. JTW previews the NFC West matchups in hand, including the 49ers vs. Ravens, Rams vs. Cardinals, and Vikings vs. Seahawks. Thankful for a great NFL season so far in the NFC West! Breakdown down the matchups along with score predictions.

JTW and T_Yupp recap NFL Week 12 in the NFC West. What the hell happened to the Rams on MNF and what do they do moving forward? It was ugly but a win is a time for the Seahawks against the Eagles. The 49ers' defense showed up in the national spotlight against the Packers. Preview some intriguing NFC West matchups for NFL Week 13. Congrats to Justin and Lily on getting married and shit.

JTW and T_Yupp are back to recap the NFL Week 11 in the NFC West. The 49ers overcome a 16-point deficit against the Cardinals thanks in part to Jimmy Garoppolo's 400-yard, four-touchdown performance--he also had two boneheaded picks in the red zone. What to make of him? The Cardinals drop four straight, what should they focus on moving forward? The Rams win an ugly one on Sunday Night Football...

JTW and K_Mo record live in Seattle, WA. Recap an epic Week 10 in the NFC West, notably the MNF game between the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers. Thoughts on the division before divulging into NFL Week 11. Pregame thoughts on Cardinals vs. 49ers...will it be tightly contested like last time or will the 49ers make a statement? Coming off a lackluster offensive performance last week, can th...

JTW and K_Mo hop on a Friday night pod and divulge into NFL Week 10 in the NFC West. There are two road games in the NFC West with the Cardinals vs. Buccaneers and Rams vs. Steelers. Can Kyler Murray keep it up on the road against former Cardinals' HC Bruce Arians? The Rams come off their bye week and face a nasty front Steelers' pass rush. What can we expect offensively from the Rams? We...

Recap a wild Week 9 in the NFL for the NFC West. With a Ravens victory, there remains on lone team in the NFL...Thoughts on the 49ers moving forward as we enter the second half of the season. The Seahawks win in OT thanks to an MVP-like performance from Russell Wilson. The Rams were on a bye week but what do they need to do to regain their swagger? Kyler Murray and the Cardinals have shown progres...

JTW review a TNF classic between the San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals. The 49ers remain undefeated but Kyler Murray gives them plenty to worry about in the future. Did the Cardinals give opposing teams the recipe versus the 49ers? Thoughts on Jimmy Garoppolo's breakout performance along with the injury to Kwon Alexander. With the Rams on a bye week, we move ahead to Seattle. Thoughts...

JTW and T_Yupp are back and alive from last week's 49ers game. Recap NFL Week 8 matchups from the NFC West; 49ers toppled the Panthers; Seahawks cruise past the Falcons; Rams dominate the Bengals; Cardinals came back to earth against the Saints. Segway into the first Week 9 matchup at hand with Thursday Night Football in NFC West: San Francisco 49ers vs. Arizona Cardinals. Could this be a trap...

Live pod with JTW and T_Yupp as they dive right into NFL Week 8 of the NFC West. Thoughts on recent trades with the Seahawks acquiring S Quandre Diggs from the Lions; the 49ers acquiring Emmanuel Sanders from the Broncos. Recap the action in Week 7 before breaking down the upcoming matchups at hand: Bengals @ Rams, Cardinals @ Saints, Seahawks @ Falcons, Panthers @ 49ers.

JTW, KMo, and T_Yupp come together to talk about the madness at hand in the NFC West. The 49ers remain undefeated after a convincing win to the Rams. The Rams react with three eye-popping trades--our thoughts on each trade. The Seahawks are 5-1 after another solid win on the road against the Browns. Russell Wilson continues to ascend into the MVP conversation. The Cardinals get their second win of...

JTW briefly recaps Week 5 before moving on to NFL Week 6 in the NFC West. Thoughts on the progression of Kyler Murray and their chances as home dogs against the Atlanta Falcons in a potential shootout. MVP-caliber discussions are looming for Russell Wilson; they head into Cleveland to play the Browns. The matchup of the week, period. The 49ers visit the Rams at Los Angeles marking the first time t...

JTW and guest J_Tan recap the photo finish matchup on Thursday Night Football between the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks before previewing the rest of the NFC West in NFL Week 5. Thoughts on the controversial Clay Matthews call and what the Rams do moving forward. Russell Wilson's continued ascension into the MVP conversation. Can the Cardinals finally get their first win of the season...

JTW briefly recaps NFL Week 4 in the NFC West before breaking down tonight's Thursday Night Football game between the Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks. What can we expect from both teams on a short week? It's the first divisional game on TNF for the NFC West!