The Adam Schefter Podcast

ESPN, Adam Schefter

Adam Schefter talks with the biggest names in and around football, taking you inside what makes them tick and how they got to where they are.

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Thursday · 45 min
How Many More Trades Before the Deadline?
Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show talk about the potential flurry of trades before Tuesday's deadline, the number of backup quarterbacks slated to start this week, the Vikings' QB situation, why the Saints are intriguing, and the Brandon Aiyuk situatiom. 0:00 Welcome 1:14 Trade deadline looming 9:34 Backup quarterbacks starting in a lot of games this week 16:30 Bills at Vikings and Minnesota's QB situation 25:39 Why the Saints are intriguing 30:04 The Brandon Aiyuk situation 37:09 Power rankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tuesday · 41 min
What One Coach Told Schefty About the Bears + Surprise Trade Names
Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the huge Bears win in Seattle on Monday night, the latest trade chatter, what the Lamar Jackson injury means for the Ravens, the team that won without playing, and the team with the best resume in the league. 0:00 Welcome 1:41 The Bears dismantle the Seahawks 4:21 Where does Caleb Williams rank on MVP ballot? 9:07 Surprise names that could be dealt before next week's trade deadline 15:44 Lamar Jackson injury fallout 20:19 The biggest winner of the week 26:29 The team with the best resume in the NFL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 29 · 24 min
The Bears Go ALL IN
Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show react to the massive Jeffery Simmons trade, discuss how the Colts still have moves to make, and look ahead to the awesome Week 8 slate of games. 0:00 Welcome 0:46 Bears go all in with trade for Simmons 4:55 Other trade talk around the league 8:25 Will Lamar Jackson play vs. the Bills? 10:58 Vikings at Lions 13:48 Browns at Steelers 15:41 Bears at Seahawks 17:44 Power Rankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 27 · 43 min
Why the NFL is the Best Reality Show + Will Indy Trade Taylor?
Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss why the Colts are the epicenter of the NFL trade deadline, whether or not the Eagles will be sellers, JJ McCarthy's resurgence, the most unlikely story of the season, and the battle for LA. 0:00 Welcome 1:52 Trade deadline is looming- names to watch 11:00 Cowboys-Eagles MNF takeaways 17:41 JJ McCarthy's resurgence 25:18 The most unlikely story of the season 31:45 The North Divisions are a cut above 35:30 Battle for LA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 22 · 35 min
Which team is under the most pressure entering Week 7?
Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss which team is under the most pressure going into Week 7, which division is the best in the NFL, the upstart Cleveland Browns, the Steelers and Saints in Paris, and unveil their weekly power rankings. 0:00 Welcome 3:01 Team under the most pressure 8:17 Revenge game 13:21 Is the NFC North the best division in football? 16:46 Is the AFC North the best division in football? 21:09 Steelers vs. Saints in Paris 25:38 The Browns crack the power rankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 20 · 28 min
What's Next for the Eagles and Colts?
Adam Schefter and his producer Dan Stanczyk discuss the next steps for the Eagles and Colts, the state of the Rams, how the 49ers have built some breathing room in the NFC West, the Giants' QB situation, and how the Texans are right back in it after an 0-4 start. 0:00 Welcome 2:05 What does Philly do now that Hurts is out for the year? 8:11 Colts fire GM Chris Ballard 12:53 Rams drop to 2-4 16:09 49ers improve to 6-0 19:44 Giants QB situation 22:02 Texans are back in it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 15 · 36 min
Week 6: How Will the Cowboys, Eagles, Commanders, and Rams Respond?
Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit from The Pat McAfee Show look ahead to the biggest storylines heading into Week 6. Will the Cowboys show up in Green Bay? How will the Eagles and Commanders look after terrible endings in Week 5? Can the Rams go on a run? Will Caleb Williams and Michael Penix, Jr. play? Plus, they unveil their weekly power rankings. 0:00 Welcome 2:56 Game of the Week: Cowboys at Packers 7:10 The QB Injury Bowl 11:19 Can Eagles and Commanders bounce back from poor Week 5 finishes? 17:34 Can the Rams go on a run? 20:20 Intriguing Week 5 Matchup 25:40 Power Rankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 13 · 49 min
The Only NFL Team with 5 Hall of Fame Locks + A Theoretical QB Trade
Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit from The Pat McAfee Show react to a thrilling Monday Night game, explain the Marvin Harrison, Jr. trade, discuss a theoretical rebuilding option for the Chargers, the unbeaten 49ers, a weekend to forget for the NFC East, and remember the legendary Mike Ditka. 0:00 Welcome 3:13 Thriller between the Bills and Rams 10:39 Explaining the Marvin Harrison, Jr. trade 20:52 A theoretical Justin Herbert trade 26:50 The 49ers keep rolling 32:30 A nightmare weekend for the NFC East 37:33 Remembering Mike Ditka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 8 · 33 min
Are the Eagles punting on the season? + Who's the MVP through 4 Weeks?
Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the Eagles trading away Cam Jurgens, how the Ravens found their center, why the Bills-Rams game could be a Super Bowl preview, the best game on the Sunday slate, Demeco Ryans taking back the reins of the Texans' defense, and they unveil their weekly power rankings. 0:00 Welcome 1:49 Are the Eagles punting on the 2026 season? 6:54 The Ravens find their center 11:34 A Super Bowl preview on Monday night? 16:44 Sunday's best 21:06 Houston has a defense problem?? 26:22 Weekly power rankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 6 · 37 min
The Best Team No One is Talking About
Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the resurgent Falcons, how officiating has become a storyline, how trade season is heating up, a trio of surprise 3-1 teams, the best team no one is talking about, and how the Rams might have saved their season. 0:00 Welcome 3:01 Falcons soaring after an 0-2 start 7:37 Officiating has become a storyline 13:13 Trade season is already heating up 19:16 A trio of surprise 3-1 teams 24:05 The best team no one is talking about 28:34 Did the Rams save their season on Sunday? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 1 · 33 min
Will Porter, Jr. Get a Long-Term Deal in Dallas? Plus, a LOADED Week 4 Slate
Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the Cowboys trade for Joey Porter, Jr. and when he might get a long-term deal, the incredible slate of games in Week 4, who is going to start at quarterback for the Bears this week, the MNF game in New Orleans, the injuries in the secondary for Carolina, and then they unveil their weekly power rankings. 0:00 Welcome 1:54 Porter, Jr. traded to Dallas 7:42 Incredible slate of games in Week 4 12:30 A heat check moment for Ben Johnson 17:00 Major injuries in the Panthers' secondary 21:12 MNF matchup in New Orleans 25:00 Weekly Power Rankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 29 · 43 min
Week 3: What's Behind Drake Maye's Downturn? Plus, Daniels' Decision
Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the Bears big win on Monday night, the Giants trading for J.J. McCarthy, Drake Maye's downturn, Jayden Daniels delaying surgery, Michael Penix, Jr.'s return, and how worried we should be about the 1-2 Rams. 0:00 Welcome 3:56 Biggest takeaways from Bears' big win 8:47 Giants trade for J.J. McCarthy 15:43 Drake Maye's struggles 21:36 Jayden Daniels delaying surgery on elbow 27:31 Michael Penix, Jr.'s return 31:25 How worried should we be about the Rams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 24 · 28 min
Dart Done + A Super Bowl Preview in Week 3?
Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss Jaxson Dart's injury, the timeline for Jayden Daniels, the Bears' plan at QB, the Cowboys-Ravens game in Brazil, the Chargers looking to avoid an 0-3 start, and the game of the week on Sunday Night. 0:00 Welcome 2:29 Dart out for the year 6:28 What is the timeline for Jayden Daniels? 9:32 Bears' QB situation for MNF 13:46 Cowboys-Ravens in Brazil 16:55 Chargers looking to avoid an 0-3 start 20:42 Rams-Broncos a Super Bowl preview? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 22 · 38 min
NFL Week 2: The Rise of the Raiders
Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the nightmare Monday night for the Giants, the looming questions about the 2024 QB class, the Chiefs looking like themselves again, the resurgent Raiders, a small man making a huge impact, and a homecoming in the city of brotherly love. 0:00 Welcome 3:01 Giants injuries and Rams regain form 9:34 2024 QB Class is reeling 14:13 Chiefs rewind the clock 19:43 How about the 2-0 Raiders? 24:32 A small guy making a big impression 31:42 A Philly reunion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 17 · 33 min
Why the Packers Slide Continued, Baker's Revenge + Week 2 Betting Trends
Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee discuss the teams looking to avoid an 0-2 start, the problems with the Packers, the Vikings' QB situation, Baker Mayfield going up against the Browns, the surging Jaguars, and a Monday Night matchup to look forward to. 0:00 Welcome 1:12 Interesting group of teams trying to avoid an 0-2 start 5:44 The 0-1 team that stands out the most 11:58 Vikings QB situation 15:59 Baker vs. The Browns 20:43 Jags vs. Broncos 26:15 Monday night matchup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 15 · 36 min
Will the Bears break the scoring record? Are the Chiefs back?
Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show recap a wild Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, including dominant wins by the Chiefs, Bills, and Bears, the underwhelming openers, a game ball for an unsuspecting source, and the best conversation of the week. Plus, Schefty reads his texts with an NFL player and tells you the fantasy football pick he already regrets. 0:00 Welcome 2:47 Mahomes and the Chiefs looked like they were back on MNF 7:49 Josh Allen and the Bills took it to Houston's defense 13:11 Ben Johnson and the Bears want all the smoke 17:09 Underwhelming openers 21:53 Schefty's Week 1 Game Ball 26:55 The most interesting conversation Schefty had all week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 8 · 55 min
Schefter's Season Preview of All 32 NFL Teams for 2026
Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss notes and tidbits for all 32 teams in advance of the 2026 season. 0:00 Welcome 2:01 Bills 2:58 Dolphins 3:50 Patriots 6:41 Jets 7:42 Bengals 8:21 Browns 9:17 Steelers 10:19 Ravens 11:45 Titans 13:07 Colts 14:32 Jags 15:21 Texans 17:29 Broncos 18:52 Chiefs 20:37 Raiders 21:48 Chargers 23:20 Cowboys 24:49 Giants 25:49 Eagles 26:33 Commanders 27:38 Bears 28:38 Lions 29:55 Packers 33:40 Vikings 34:58 Falcons 36:52 Saints 38:22 Bucs 39:47 Panthers 41:09 Rams 43:37 Cardinals 44:49 49ers 46:07 Seahawks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 2 · 35 min
Why the Best Move of the Offseason Almost Didn't Happen
Adam Schefter and ESPN's Michelle Smallmon discuss the differing travel plans to Australia for the Rams and Niners, why the Rams thought Aaron Donald was staying retired, how many games Josh Jacobs will miss, the flurry of trades before cut day, Miami making moves on the margins, and great expectations for the Dallas Cowboys. 0:00 Welcome 3:11 The Niners and Rams are approaching their trip to Australia completely differently 7:07 Why the Rams thought Aaron Donald was staying retired 12:20 Josh Jacobs placed on the commisoner exempt list 16:47 An interesting nugget on the flurry of trades before cut down day 20:43 The Dolphins' rebuild 22:57 Why Schefty called out Stephen A. Smith 27:32 Why Tuesday should be a national holiday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 26 · 49 min
Schefty's Guys for the Fantasy Football Season
Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss their fantasy football strategies and the guys they'll be targeting this year. 0:00 Welcome 5:39 Teams to target 12:59 The position that Schefty likes the most 18:56 Approach to QB 25:34 Rookies to target 32:29 Sleepers not getting enough buzz 39:16 Fantasy notes from a trainer who works out NFL players Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 18 · 40 min
Dynamic Rookie Debuts + Can Caleb Downs have a Ronnie Lott-esque impact?
Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit from The Pat McAfee Show discuss the rash of injuries we've seen so far, standouts from Week 1 of the preseason, Keenan Allen joining the Colts, how the roadmap for Christian Gonzalez and the Patriots is there, the Cowboys adding Von Miller, and what the preseason has already told us about the draft. 0:00 Welcome 2:43 Rash of injuries explained? 11:17 What has the preseason already told us about the draft 16:11 Rookie QBs have been excellent so far 21:19 Christian Gonzalez' contract situation 26:57 Key veteran additions 33:35 Something that caught Schefty's eye Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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