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"This Is Football" is a digital show and podcast that runs multiple times per week through the NFL season. It's where you'll find fun and insightful interviews with some of the top NFL players, pundits and coaches with stories and nuggets you won't find anywhere else.
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Former Chiefs All-Pro tackle Mitch Schwartz joins This Is Football to break down what actually went wrong for Kansas City and what comes next. From the evolution (and stagnation) of Andy Reid’s offense, to why Mahomes can’t fix everything on his own, to the importance of schematic advantages in the modern NFL, this is a masterclass in how football really works.
Schwartz explains why under-center offenses are back, how teams like the Rams and 49ers are creating run-game advantages with motion, and why winning on third-and-long is the real separator for contenders.
Plus:
Why elite defensive linemen could still play into their 40s
The best offensive line in football right now
Who deserves “Protector of the Year”
How Tyrann Mathieu changed the Chiefs’ culture
The funniest trash talk Mitch ever heard on an NFL field
What it’s actually like being a Jewish NFL player during Christmas week
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Week 16 is in the books, and Kevin Clark breaks down three wild days of NFL football. From the Bears finally showing signs of real life behind Caleb Williams, to Bryce Young’s growing résumé as one of the league’s most clutch quarterbacks, this episode is about the rise of the quarterback whisperers and why offensive head coaches may be taking over the NFL for good.
Kevin explains why Carolina, Chicago, and Jacksonville are all changing their trajectories, and why Trevor Lawrence suddenly looks like the player everyone scouted at Clemson.
Plus:
Why the Lions/Steelers ending was an officiating mess, and why the NFL needs replay transparency now
What’s gone wrong in Houston despite the win
Why the Giants’ nine-game losing streak is completely indefensible
Kevin’s blunt take on Joe Schoen and the myth of “young talent”
And a reminder that celebrating a big win over age 35 can end in injury
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Kevin Clark is joined by Daniel Jeremiah to take a look at whether the Chargers are legitimate contenders in the AFC and what makes Jim Harbaugh such a great coach. DJ lays out what the plan should be for the Chiefs this offseason as they look to rebound from their worst year in a decade. Plus, an incredible story from Daniel's scouting days about Colts legend Bob Sanders.
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Richard Sherman joins Kevin Clark for a wide-ranging NFL conversation ahead of Seahawks vs. Rams on Thursday Night Football.
The 5 time pro-bowler and Amazon Prime analyst breaks down how Mike Macdonald has rebuilt Seattle’s defense, why rookie Nick Emmanwori has become the engine of that unit. Richard also dives into Matthew Stafford’s arm talent , why he’s playing some of the best football of his career, and how Sean McVay reinvented the Rams.
Plus, Sherman picks which defense he’d want to play in if he were 25 again, revisits the one play he’d change from his career, and shares what fans often miss when watching defense on Sundays.
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Kevin Clark breaks down everything from a chaotic Sunday across the NFL — Patrick Mahomes suffers a torn ACL, the Kansas City Chiefs are eliminated from playoff contention for the first time in over a decade, and the league’s balance of power may have just shifted. Kevin covers historical context (Patriots parallels), and why today may be the clean dividing line between Chiefs 1.0 and whatever comes next. Kevin also covers Micah Parsons’ devastating injury and why the Packers Super Bowl hopes are fading.
Plus: Josh Allen putting on the cape again, Philip Rivers’ bizarre, vintage return, and Giants dysfunction reaches a breaking point
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Kevin Clark is joined by NFL veteran Mitch Morse provides insight into playing center for Josh Allen & Patrick Mahomes, and talks about the time he gave Paul Rudd an AFC West hat & the relationship he's developed with the Chiefs superfan. Mitch shares some incredible stories, inlcuding the toughest players he’s faced to a time where nature called at the worst possible time forcing Mitch to run to the blue medical tent.
Then NFL HOF Joe Thomas & Gatorade HS Player of the Year and fellow offensive lineman Jackson Cantwell. Joe details what he thinks Shedeur Sanders needs to do over the final month of the season to cement himself as the Browns quarterback of the future. Jackson shares what he's learned from Joe about playing offensive tackle as he prepares to play for the University of Miami next year.
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Kevin Clark is joined by Jordan Reid to take a look at how the QB class for the 2026 NFL Draft is shaping up. Hear why Jordan has Dante Moore as the top QB in the class should he choose to leave Oregon and enter the draft. Plus, the prospects worth watching in the upcoming College Football Playoff.
Then Bill Cornerback Christian Benford takes us through his heroic interception Sunday against the Bengals. Christian gives insight into what it's like to go against Josh Allen in practice everyday. Plus, what has surprised him about living in Buffalo.
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Kevin Clark breaks down all the major storylines from Week 14 . On today’s episode: the Steelers win despite zero fourth-quarter success offensively, Josh Allen looks like the best player in the world, the Browns run one of the strangest two-point conversion plays you'll ever see, and the Bucs continue to slide.
Kevin also dives into:• Why Jordan Love and the Packers might actually be NFC favorites• Caleb Williams’ encouraging (and chaotic) performance• Daniel Jones’ Achilles injury and what it means for the Colts• Bo Nix’s growth and Denver’s steady improvement
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Kevin Clark is joined by Chris Simms for a deep dive into the biggest storylines across the NFL. Hear why Chris thinks Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears have the league’s best playbook, and what Caleb Williams is still learning as an NFL quarterback.
Then he breaks down Drake Maye’s rise, how Josh McDaniels rebuilt him mechanically, why the Patriots are suddenly the most complete team in the AFC. Plus, why Chris believes that the root of the Eagles & Steelers problems offensively is at the quarterback position.
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ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter joins Kevin Clark for a wide-ranging conversation on the league’s biggest storylines — from Mike Tomlin’s future, and the upcoming NFL coaching carousel, to the wild behind-the-scenes details on Matthew Stafford trade talks this past offseason, and which college coach might secretly be NFL teams’ No. 1 target.
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Kevin Clark breaks down winners & losers from NFL Week 13 with a deep dive into the Pittsburgh Steelers meltdown and what Mike Tomlin's market would look like if he were to be let go by Pittsburgh. Kevin also analyzes Bryce Young’s breakout, why Shedeur Sanders has been a bit unlucky, and makes the case that a flawed NFL team could win the Super Bowl this season.
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Kevin Clark is joined by Chris Canty to discuss the state of the New York Giants, why the Eagles are crumbling, and what the Browns must do at QB. Canty breaks down Peyton Manning's brilliance, UVA’s rise, and even drops one of the funniest NFL on-field stories you’ll ever hear.
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Kevin Clark recaps week 12 of the NFL season. Hear why Dillon Gabriel is a loser from Sunday despite not playing a game. Why Aaron Rodgers showed just how valuable he can be from the sidelines. Plus, what Kevin makes of the Eagles loss to the Cowboys and why he thinks it's premature for the Eagles to panic. Why George Pickens isn't the best WR in the NFL right now, but why he also isn't far off. Kevin also details why some decisions made on Sunday had him questioning the validity of analytics.
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Kevin Clark is joined by Chase Daniel to break down the biggest quarterback storylines of the season, including Shedeur Sanders’ debut, how young QBs adjust to NFL speed, and why backup quarterbacks are often set up to fail. Chase shares insight on J.J. McCarthy’s struggles with the Vikings, Bo Nix’s development with the Broncos, and what’s really going wrong with the Kansas City Chiefs offense.
Then Tyrann Mathieu joins to open up about life after football, launching his new podcast “On the Bayou,” and the 20-year friendship that shaped it. Mathieu breaks down Tom Brady’s mind games, what it’s really like to practice against Patrick Mahomes, and the one Super Bowl play he wishes he had back. He also shares rare insight into NIL’s impact on young athletes, learning under Andy Reid, and the moment Bruce Arians stepped in and changed his career.
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Kevin Clark is joined by Kyle Long to look into what's led to the Bears being atop the NFC North heading into week 2. Plus, why he thinks the Chiefs have struggled to a 5-5 record and whether he's counting them out going forward this season. Kyle also shares a hilarious story of the time Jay Cutler broke into his house.
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Kevin Clark recaps all the happenings of week 11 in the NFL. Hear why the Falcons disappointing season will have ramifications not only this season but during the draft next year. Are the Broncos poised to finally dethrone the Chiefs in the AFC West after their win on Sunday? What has led to J.J. McCarthy's struggles and where does Minnesota go at the quarterback position going forward? Why Shedeur Sanders missed an opportunity to claim the starting job in Cleveland with his performance against the Ravens. Plus, how big of a problem Sam Darnold's turnovers are for the Seahawks.
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Kevin Clark is joined by Ben Solak to discuss the biggest questions for NFL week 11. Who will turn out to be the best QB from the 2024 NFL draft? What type of coach should the Giants target? Are the Bills too flawed to win the Super Bowl?
Then HOF WR Calvin Johnson joins to talk about the state of the receiver position in the NFL. Calvin details what Dan Campbell was like as a teammate and what has led to him succeeding in Detroit. Plus, why Calvin is surprised his single season receiving record hasn't been broken yet & his memories of playing with WWE superstar Roman Reigns at Georgia Tech
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Kevin Clark is joined by Connor Rogers to react to the Giants decision to fire Brian Daboll but keep GM Joe Schoen. Where might the Giants go from here and how attractive is the job relative to other potential head coaching vacancies? Plus, Connor gives his take on what rookie has been flying under the radar but may end up being the best pass rusher from the 2025 NFL Draft class. Plus, are there any QBs worth taking at the top of the 2026 NFL Draft and who might be a fit for the Jets.
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Kevin Clark reacts to all of the week 10 action in the NFL. The Bills continue to lose to bad teams and the reason is roster construction. The Ravens defense is playing like the Ravens defenses of old. And Kevin explains why there's one person in New England who should be getting more credit for the Patriots' rebuild.
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Kevin Clark is joined by star Ravens RB Derrick Henry to break down what has changed for the Ravens recently after consecutive wins. Derrick shares memories from practices at Alabama and how coach Nick Saban helped set the standard. The 5-time pro bowler shares the advice Saban gave him following struggles during his freshman year after a record setting high school career. Plus, Derrick's favorite young running backs in the league.
Then NFL legend Terrell Suggs joins to give his take on what the Ravens need to do to get back in the hunt in the AFC. The 7-time pro bowler shares incredible stories from the Steelers/Ravens rivalry and the message he gave Hines Ward to avoid crackback blocks. Plus, why he thinks it's time for the Browns to move Myles Garrett & what it was like to share a locker with Steve Smith.
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Late to the party. Superb takes. in my top 3 Pods. A new mist.