John reacts to the trade deadline by opening the podcast questioning what Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys are doing. He takes a look back at how bad the trade for Trey Lance was and talks about how Jerry didn't learn from his mistake. John also dives into the Commanders trading for a Pro-Bowl CB and what that means for Washington this season and the future, the Lions adding to their defense, and how the Steelers added WR help. Also, the latest installment of "Kauff on Campus."

Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

5:00 - Trade Deadline Reaction

33:17 - Kauff on Campus

51:53 - Mailbag

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John Middlekauff is back reacting to Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs moving to 8-0 on the season after an exciting overtime matchup between the defending Super Bowl champions and Baker Mayfield’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers. John compares the Cheifs and superstar QB Patrick Mahomes to Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls of the 1990s and explains why even when things aren’t going Kansas City’s way, the somehow always end up in the win column. Then, Middlekauff tips his cap to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers fiery QB Baker Mayfield and details why the journeyman QB has FINALLY landed in the NFL’s Top 10. Next, another exciting edition of penthouse/outhouse with Mahomes’ Chiefs and Jared Goff’s Detroit Lions at the top of the table in the League. Finally, in the outhouse John tee’s off on the Port-A-Potty Carolina Panthers, the New Orleans Saints and more. Next, John looks ahead to the week 10 match-up against the Philadelphia Eagles led by Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley going to Dallas to take on the Dallas Cowboys, and much more.

Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

3:23 - Bucs at Chiefs reaction 18:06 - NFL Penthouse/Outhouse 27:53 - Eagles/Cowboys week 10 preview 34:39 - Raiders fire three coaches 43:18 - Jim Harbaugh is already turning the Chargers around 50:20 - News and notes from around the NFL

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John returns to react to a loaded NFL Sunday, capped by Sam Darnold, Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings taking down Joe Flacco’s Indianapolis Colts 21-13. Middlekauff breaks down Sam Darnold’s impressive performance and wonders if there might be a quarterback controversy brewing in the Twin Cities between the former USC QB and first-round pick JJ McCarthy. Middlekauff goes off on how the position of quarterback is in a unique spot compared to the rest of the NFL’s skill players and details how Sam Darnold’s impressive performances could pose problems for former Michigan man JJ McCarthy when he returns from injury next season. Then, John gives Justin Jefferson the title as the NFL’s BEST Wide Receiver and explains why the former LSU national champion is at the peak of his powers leading a potent Vikings offense “built to win right now.” Next, John dives into the Detroit Lions dismantling Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers. Middlekauff GOES OFF on Jordan Love and explains why pundits, himself included, might have anointed the Packers QB a bit too early, and compares him to legendary Green Bay QBs Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers. Next, John blasts Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence and Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams after another disappointing performance from both highly-touted QBs. After, John gives his thoughts on Tom Brady’s broadcast restrictions and how it affects the product when the former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB cannot criticize poor officiating. Then, John eviscerates Matt Eberflus and the Chicago Bears after getting destroyed by the Arizona Cardinals and salutes Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders after another divisional win. Finally, John recaps the rest of the action around the NFL.

3:37 - SNF - Colts at Vikings reaction

15:52 - Lions at Packers reaction

26:17 - Lions' Brian Branch ejected reaction

32:24 - Ohio State at Penn State reaction

33:32 - Bears at Cardinals reaction

37:41 - Saints lose to Panthers reaction

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John opens the weekend with a massive mailbag. He answers your questions about the Steelers QB position, the RB pay scale, getting a potato on Halloween, and much more during today's podcast that is exclusively mailbag questions.

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John opens the weekend with a massive mailbag. He answers your questions about the Steelers QB position, the RB pay scale, getting a potato on Halloween, and much more during today's podcast that is exclusively mailbag questions.

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John is BACK reacting to a Halloween night matchup between Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets versus CJ Stroud’s Houston Texans in a second-half fire fight on Thursday Night Football. John explains why even though the New York Jets got a big win, with Davante Adams scoring a touchdown, it doesn’t mean much after a lackluster first half. Middlekauff goes in on why Rex Ryan is going to be the next Head Coach of the New York Jets, and breaks down the good, bad and ugly after a late-game thriller in Houston, TX. Then, John tees off on the perception of the NFL’s “quarterback development problem” and debunks the myth that young QBs aren’t living up to expectations in an ever-changing NFL. Next, John’s Halloween philosophy. Finally, another electric edition of Fugazi Friday.

Lastly, John is joined by the Action Network gambling guru, Stuckey.

3:06 - Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams TURN IT ON vs. Texans in big W

9:44 - John Salutes the Jets Stout Pass Rush vs. CJ Stroud

13:10 - Is Davante Adams BACK?!

16:33 - Next up for the New York Jets…

17:52 - CJ Stroud, Houston Texans Offense in TROUBLE?!

22:46 - Debunking the myth of the NFL’s QB developmental “problem”

30:06 - John’s Halloween Philosophy

38:33 - Stuckey Interview

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John opens the show talking about how important it is for the Jets to have a good game on Thursday Night Football and what could happen if they lay another egg on National TV. Next, he discusses the TV ratings for the World Series compared to Primetime NFL games. Later, John dives into his "5 Big Questions" around the NFL.

Lastly, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 7:29 - The end for the Jets

22:55 - World Series Ratings

30:20 - 5 Big Questions

47:32 - Mailbag

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John reacts to the news of the day coming out of Indianapolis with the Colts benching Anthony Richardson and naming Joe Flacco the starter. John talks about if this is the right decision for the Colts and what it means for the future for Richardson. Next, John talks about a rumor that the Jets might be interested in bringing back Rex Ryan to be New York's head coach, the evolution of Dan Campbell and the Lions, and the train wreck that is the Dallas Cowboys. Later, the latest installment of "Kauff on Campus."

Lastly, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 6:53 - Flacco starting for the Colts

21:22 - Rex Ryan to the Jets

27:28 - Dan Campbell and the Jets

35:04 - Cowboys are in trouble

42:45 - Kauff on Campus

58:55 - Mailbag

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John is back reacting to Mike Tomlin’s Pittsburgh Steelers, led by QB Russell Wilson and defensive superstar TJ Watt, defeating the struggling New York Giants on Monday Night Football by a score of 26-18. John salutes Mike Tomlin’s squad after climbing to the top of the AFC North with a Lamar Jackson & Baltimore Ravens loss this past Sunday. Despite all of the question marks surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers, Middlekauff breaks down how Russell Wilson, George Pickens and the Steelers are surprisingly competitive before diving into how Wilson, the veteran QB, took back the starting job from Justin Fields earlier this season. Next, Middlekauff goes off on the hapless New York Giants and Brian Daboll, who has been coaching well, despite falling to 2-6 on the season putting them in the cellar of the NFC East. Then, John explains why Giant QB1 Daniel Jones is the “worst type of athlete” before going into the numbers on the former Duke signal caller. John goes on to explain why the New York Giants and New York Jets would kill for the front office success of the New York Yankees or New York Mets. Finally, another electric edition of Outhouse and Penthouse featuring Patrick Mahomes & the Kansas City Chiefs, the red-hot Detroit Lions and more.

3:10 - Giants at Steelers reaction

24:54 - NFL Penthouse & Outhouse

37:45 - Tyrique Stevenson cost Bears the game

44:02 - Questioning Anthony Richardson's competitive nature

52:03 - The power of good coaching

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John reacts to another electric Sunday of NFL football, capped by a matchup between Dak Prescott, Ceedee Lamb and the Dallas Cowboys against Brock Purdy’s San Francisco 49ers. Middlekauff explains how the San Francisco 49ers have a challenging but realistic path to winning the NFC West after “the better team won” against the Dallas Cowboys. John breaks down how a late game interception from Dak Prescott cost the Cowboys in a 30-24 loss and explains why Jerry Jones and America’s Team could get lost in the shuffle as the NFC playoff race begins to shake out. Then, John salutes the Washington Commanders and star rookie QB, and former Heisman Trophy winner, Jayden Daniels for a miraculous Hail Mary that secured an 18-15 victory over former No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears. Next, Middlekauff sounds off on the rest of the NFL action throughout the day and dives into another edition of Overrated/Underrated before hitting on some of the weekend’s biggest College Football games.

6:37 - Sunday Night Football reaction

29:29 - Jayden Daniels' Hail Mary

34:33 - Overrated s. Underrated

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