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The Adam Schefter Podcast

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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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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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English


Episodes
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Baker Mayfield is The Comeback King

10/7/2025
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the weekend of comebacks, the resurgence of Baker Mayfield and Daniel Jones, Puka Nacua's record-setting pace, the Lions' offense, a troubling trend that has continued, Drake Maye's arrival, and how one team won without even playing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:39:45

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The MOST Intriguing NFL Game in London

10/2/2025
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show talk about the most intriguing storylines heading into Week 5 in the NFL. 0:00 Welcome 0:58 Browns to start Dillon Gabriel against the Vikings 4:15 Don't count the Ravens out just yet 7:17 A matchup of reclamation project QBs with Baker Mayfield vs. Sam Darnold 10:00 A slew of injured RBs and who will get more opportunities 13:33 The Eagles' contradiction 17:17 Which winless team gets a win first Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:23:55

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The MOST Impressive Part of the Eagles' Start

9/30/2025
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the major injuries from Week 4, the Bills' big advantage in the AFC, the most impressive part of the Eagles' 4-0 start, Puka Nacau's dominant run, the reeling Ravens, and Bad Bunny announced as the Super Bowl halftime performer. 0:00 Welcome 2:05 The injuries to Tyreek Hill and Malik Nabers 12:30 Buffalo's big advantage in the AFC 17:03 the most impressive part of the Eagles' 4-0 start 22:07 Puka Nacua is inevitable 25:26 The reeling Ravens 29:59 Bad Bunny announced as SB LX Halftime performer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:42:37

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Giants to start Dart, Parsons' return to Dallas, + the Eagles' Kryptonite

9/25/2025
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show weigh in on the Giants giving the keys to Jaxson Dart, Micah Parsons' return to Dallas, Myles Garrett chasing history, the Eagles going to their house of horrors, the Bills and Dolphins going in opposite directions, and the Lions restoring the roar. 0:00 Welcome 0:29 Daboll puts his last chip in the middle by starting Dart 5:08 Micah Parsons' return to Dallas on Sunday 10:59 Myles Garrett chasing history 14:20 The Eagles' Kryptonite 18:28 AFC East teams going in opposite directions 21:49 The Lions' statement win on Monday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:30:21

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The Colts are the NFL's BIGGEST story

9/23/2025
Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the Lions' domination of the Ravens, the 2024 QB class, Daniel Jones and the Colts, the Giants QB decision, the reeling Cowboys, and injuries to the 49ers. 0:00 Welcome 2:50 Ravens or Chiefs will be 1-2 7:22 Checking in on 2024 QB class 13:24 Daniel Jones is the story of the season 18:35 Giants QB decision 23:47 Cowboys are reeling 27:13 49ers plagued by injuries to key players Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:33:34

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Cowboys at Bears one of Week 3's JUICIEST matchups

9/18/2025
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show lookahead to the most intriguing storylines in Week 3. 0:00 Welcome 0:58 Chicago's struggling defense 2:46 A lot more is on the line than you'd think in Cowboys-Bears 6:16 A QB matchup no one could have expected 10:44 An interesting note on the Packers' injury report 13:42 An AFC team people are sleeping on 17:46 A huge Monday Night matchup between the Lions and Ravens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:24:00

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Joe Burrow could be DONE for the year

9/16/2025
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the injuries to Joe Burrow and J.J. McCarthy, the surprise story of the season, the crazy week for kickers, the Chiefs falling to 0-2, and the feisty Falcons. 0:00 Welcome 0:53 Nick Chubb should have gone down 3:31 Impact of Burrow injury 9:49 J.J. McCarthy's injury timeline 15:15 The surprise story of the season 19:52 Great week for kickers 25:51 Chiefs fall to 0-2 28:41 Feisty Falcons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:40:15

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J.J. McCarthy makes MAGIC for Minnesota in NFL Debut 🪄

9/9/2025
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the moxie J.J. McCarthy showed in his NFL debut, why the Lions will be different this season, Micah Parsons' palpable presence, the Super Bowl rematch in Week 2, the injuries for the 49ers, and the Bills' schedule advantage. 0:00 Welcome 2:59 McCarthy leads Vikings to comeback win in NFL debut 7:46 Why the Lions will be different this season 14:14 Micah Parsons' palpable presence for the Packers 20:36 Super Bowl rematch in Week 2 23:41 49ers batting injuries again 28:56 Bills' schedule advantage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:38:25

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Parsons puts PRESSURE on the Packers

9/2/2025
Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show react to the Micah Parsons trade and the pressure it puts on the Packers to win now, look ahead to the Cowboys-Eagles opener, the Chargers and Chiefs game in Brazil, the best Week 1 storylines, and give their Super Bowl picks. 0:00 Welcome 1:11 Reaction to the Micah Parsons trade 14:08 Cowboys at Eagles on Thursday 18:25 Chargers vs. Chiefs in Brazil on Friday 22:04 Week 1 storylines 25:26 Super Bowl picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:37:08

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🚨 EMERGENCY POD 🚨How the Micah Parsons to the Packers trade came to be

8/28/2025
Adam details how the Micah Parsons trade to the Packers materialized, the texts he got, how quickly it all came together, why the Cowboys and Parsons decided a split was best, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:13:37

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Terry McLaurin's new deal with the Commanders 💰 + Jerry Jones' Waterloo

8/25/2025
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show talk about the impact of Terry McLauin's contract extension with the Commanders, the latest on the hold ins of Micah Parsons and Trey Hendrickson, the Vikings' QB situation, the implications of Daniel Jones winning the QB job with the Colts, and the status of Joe Mixon. Plus, Evan Silva and Adam Levitan of Establish the Run stop by to provide some fantasy football insight before the season. 0:00 Welcome 2:01 McLaurin's new deal in DC 4:53 Latest on Parsons and Hendrickson 10:38 Vikings' QB room 12:56 Daniel Jones is QB1 for the Colts 16:34 What is the status of Joe Mixon? 22:54 Fantasy football advice from Adam Levitan and Evan Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:58:49

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Cowboys and Parsons headed for a DIVORCE + Sneaky Trade Season

8/19/2025
Adam and Ty Schmit from The Pat McAfee Show discuss the NFL's sneaky trade season, the hold ins of Terry McLaurin, Trey Hendrickson, and Micah Parsons, the growth of Caleb Williams, Joe Flacco being named the starter in Cleveland, reasons for optimism for the Jets and Giants, as well as why rookie running backs will be huge contributors this season. Plus, John Hansen of Fantasy Points drops by to highlight some players to target in your fantasy drafts. 0:00 Welcome 2:02 NFL's sneaky trade season 7:09 Hold in updates, including why Cowboys and Parsons are headed for a divorce 12:00 The growth of Caleb Williams 15:53 Joe Flacco named the starter in Cleveland 20:43 Reasons for hope in New York 25:46 Rookie RBs will be big factors this season 30:08 John Hansen of Fantasy Points joins the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:07:19

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Fantasy Football with Field Yates: Sleepers, Stay Aways, and Positional Approaches

8/12/2025
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show are joined by ESPN's Field Yates to help get ready for fantasy drafts. They go through each position and offer players they like, players to stay away from, as well as some sleepers to target. 0:00 Welcome 1:37 Wide Receivers 6:06 Running Backs 16:05 Quarterbacks 20:03 Tight Ends 23:41 Players to shy away from 27:08 Sleepers to target Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:38:51

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Cowboys-Parsons Relationship Needs a Reset + Concern for Stafford?

8/5/2025
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the fallout from Micah Parsons' trade request, the running back extension market, whether or not we should worry about Matthew Stafford's injury, how many quarterbacks the Browns may carry on their 53-man roster, the return of Teddy Bridgewater, and the first full week of preseason games. 0:00 Welcome 2:35 Latest on Micah Parsons' hold in 8:19 Potential new deals for running backs 13:36 Should we be worried about Stafford? 16:28 The Browns may carry 4 QBs on their 53-man roster 21:03 Teddy Bridgewater expected to sign with the Bucs 25:10 First full week of preseason games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:36:33

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Micah Parsons Contract Negotiations Have Gone Sideways

7/29/2025
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss how the Cowboys and Micah Parsons are "nowhere near a deal" at this point, why Trey Hendrickson and Terry McLaurin aren't close to new deals eithers, the bizarre Christian Wilkins situation, how the unrest at the NFLPA is affecting the players, the Browns QB battle has taken a turn, and the Hall of Fame Game this Thursday. 0:00 Welcome 4:09 There is no there there with Parsons and the Cowboys 8:03 Hendrickson and McLaurin aren't close to new deals 15:44 Christian Wilkins situation 20:47 Lack of leadership at NFLPA is hurting players 24:29 Browns QB battle has taken a turn 29:47 Hall of Fame game and inductions this week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:42:48

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NFL Training Camp News and Updates

7/22/2025
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss all the news and updates around the NFL as training camps are officially open. 3:01: Training Camps are officially open. What can we expect? 6:32: Update on the Cowboys and Micah Parsons 10:03: Where in the world is Trey Hendrickson? 17:31: What do we know about Cam Ward? 21:37: Breaking down the rookie QB situation in Cleveland 25:26: The Jets have made all the right moves… 28:48: BREAKING NEWS!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:40:34

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We. Are. Back. Training Camps + Contract Disputes

7/15/2025
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee discuss the contract disputes by 30 of the 32 second round picks, the arrest of Browns' RB Quinshon Judkins, veterans looking for new deals, the wild tale of Schefty reporting the Steelers' trades while he was at Oakmont, the Jets extending Garrett Wilson, and a 1st round riser in fantasy. 0:00 Welcome 3:58 Rookie Contract Disputes 6:47 Quinshon Judkins arrested 10:12 Veterans looking for new deals 14:25 Schefty's wild tale of reporting Steelers' moves while at Oakmont 20:04 Jets extend Garrett Wilson 23:13 Positive signs for a 1st round riser in fantasy football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:34:52

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Patriots Owner Robert Kraft and Rodgers' Last Dance

6/25/2025
Adam and ESPN's Dan Stanczyk discuss Aaron Rodgers likely playing his final season, the Browns' QB competition, the Eagles' quest to repeat...in the NFC East, a slew of injury concerns among QBs in the AFC South, the pressure on Vikings' QB JJ McCarthy, and the return of two legendary coaches. Plus, Patriots' owner Robert Kraft on why he's optimistic this season after what he calls the worst two years of his ownership. 0:00 Welcome 2:31 Rodgers' last dance 6:03 Browns' QB competition 10:11 Eagles' eyeing elusive back-to-back NFC East titles 13:33 Injury concerns among AFC South quarterbacks 14:58 Pressure on JJ McCarthy 17:22 Return of Pete Carroll and Mike Vrabel 20:30 Patriots' owner Robert Kraft 34:04 Basketball Hall of Famer Chris Webber Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:55:17

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Father's Day Special: Jack Harbaugh

6/12/2025
Adam's conversation with Jack Harbaugh, who tells great stories about John and Jim growing up in the same room, when he knew they each had what it took to become great coaches, what it was like to watch his sons face off in Super Bowl XLVII, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:03:56

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BIG time contract negotiations + Aaron Rodgers Fallout

6/10/2025
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the current contract negotiation situations with TJ Watt and Trey Hendrickson. After that, Aaron Rodgers is officially in Pittsburgh but what is the league-wide fallout? Then, the AFC South has a slew of QB shoulder issues, Jaire Alexander was released, Nick Chubb is in Houston, and it’s Father’s Day this week!! 0:00 Welcome 1:28 - Big Time Contract Negotiations 8:06 - Aaron Rodgers is officially a Steeler 12:48 - What is the Rodgers fallout league-wide? 16:56 - The AFC South has a bunch of QB shoulder issues 20:10 - What caused Jaire Alexander to get released? 23:29 - How do we like Nick Chubb in Houston? 26:37 - Father’s Day special episode teaser Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:38:46