The Kansas City Chiefs’ playoff hopes are slim. What should the Chiefs do after losing to the Houston Texans? Did Josh Allen’s play against the Cincinnati Bengals put him back in the MVP conversation? Should we be taking the Jacksonville Jaguars more seriously? And what did we learn about the Chicago Bears after their loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday?

Scoop City is back to examine where things stand in Kansas City. Patrick Mahomes and company have fallen to 6-7, and they need some magic to qualify for the postseason. Is it time for the Chiefs to hit the reset button? The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini, former Chiefs quarterback Chase Daniel and NFL insider James Palmer discuss the state of the Chiefs after a disappointing Week 14 result.

In Buffalo, the Bills are riding high after a comeback win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Josh Allen’s performance kept the Bills’ playoff hopes alive, while the defense managed to force Joe Burrow into two turnovers. Could the Bills still be a threat in the AFC despite their midseason struggles?

Should we all be taking Jacksonville more seriously? Palmer explores the idea that the Jaguars are being disrespected around the league and how head coach Liam Coen is using it as motivation. The Jaguars lead the AFC South at 9-4, but the Texans — winners of five straight — are close behind.

Plus, what did we learn about the Chicago Bears on Sunday after their loss to the Green Bay Packers? Caleb Williams threw a late interception that sealed the win for Green Bay, which now holds the top spot in the NFC North. The Packers have won four in a row. Is it their division to lose?

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Can the Baltimore Ravens end the Pittsburgh Steelers’ playoff hopes? Will the Chicago Bears continue their improbable run in Week 14? Can Patrick Mahomes save the Kansas City Chiefs’ season? What should Justin Herbert fantasy owners do with the Chargers quarterback? And should quarterbacks be under center more?

Scoop City returns with its weekly road trip across the NFL. The first stop is Pittsburgh, where the Steelers’ season is on the brink as Aaron Rodgers and company head to Baltimore to face Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. The Athletic’s Steelers beat writer Mike DeFabo joins to explain why the Steelers can still salvage their season, starting with a win against the Ravens.

Next, we head to Chicago, where the Bears have been on an improbable run in 2025. Ben Johnson’s group has won nine of its last 10 games despite struggles from Caleb Williams. Bears beat writer Dan Wiederer joins to explain why this group has been so successful through 13 weeks.

Finally, our tour ends in Kansas City, where Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs have been statistically better than their record indicates. The Athletic’s Chiefs beat writer Jesse Newell breaks down what has gone right — and wrong — in Kansas City, and what the team’s playoff picture looks like with a win against the Houston Texans.

Plus, Jake Ciely returns to share insight on whether Justin Herbert is a start-or-sit candidate in your fantasy lineup. And what should you expect from the Buccaneers offense with Bucky Irving back in the mix?

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Can the Dallas Cowboys continue their improbable run to a playoff berth or will the Detroit Lions get back on track with a pivotal win on Thursday night? Can the Pittsburgh Steelers actually summit the AFC race despite their offensive issues? And is the New York Giants’ head-coaching job more about managing personalities than drawing up plays?

James Palmer and Dianna Russini start in New York, where Joe Schoen addressed the media during the Giants bye week. They dig into what ownership really wants in the next Giants coach and how to handle their talented young core — Malik Nabers, Abdul Carter, Jaxson Dart at quarterback — might be the biggest part of the job.

James and Dianna zoom out to the looming coaching carousel. How many jobs will actually open? Why is there no obvious big name candidate in this cycle and which coordinators might be better off staying exactly where they are?

Next the debate begins with several bubble teams trying to reach the postseason. James and Dianna debate whether the Steelers can still make the climb if the Ravens’ offense keeps sputtering and Pittsburgh’s defense continues to force turnovers.

The season is on the brink for the Chiefs as they face off against a Texans defense that nobody wants to play. Would this be the first year of the Patrick Mahomes era that Kansas City misses the playoffs?

The conversation shifts to the Dallas Cowboys, who enter Thursday night with a massive opportunity to reshape the NFC playoff race. James and Dianna break down why this matchup with the Detroit Lions could be the turning point for Dallas, and how a win would catapult the Cowboys into a far more favorable postseason path.

Plus, James and Dianna break down how the Carolina Panthers quietly climbed back into the mix with a smart, physical win over the Rams. Dave Canales’ formula — run the ball, hit chunk plays, force turnovers and control the clock — is working, but only if Bryce Young is a timely assassin in 20–25 throws instead of a volume passer. Can that version of Carolina actually win the division?

Lions beat writer Colton Pouncy joins the show to take you inside the Detroit locker room. Are they tight or still loose with their season on the line? How concerned are they about short-yardage and red-zone struggles, and what does this offense look like if Amon-Ra can’t go or is clearly limited against a Dallas team that can light up the scoreboard?

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Are the Pittsburgh Steelers reaching a breaking point following their loss to the Buffalo Bills? Will the Kansas City Chiefs actually miss the playoffs? Do the Philadelphia Eagles have an offensive identity crisis? And what should we make of the Carolina Panthers beating the Los Angeles Rams?

Scoop City returns with a look at the Steelers following their Week 13 loss to the Bills. Fans were heard chanting for Mike Tomlin to be fired. Can Tomlin and the Steelers salvage the season? And what is Tomlin’s future in Pittsburgh? The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini shares what she is hearing from league circles about the NFL's longest-tenured head coach.

Could the Chiefs actually miss the playoffs? Former Chiefs quarterback and Scoop City co-host Chase Daniel says no. The Chiefs fell to 6-6 after losing to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, but Daniel says they still have the coach and quarterback to make a run.

Meanwhile, the Cowboys are getting hot at the right time. Daniel breaks down why Dak Prescott is inserting himself into the MVP conversation and outperforming his contemporaries.

In Philadelphia, the Eagles’ struggles continued on Black Friday, as they dropped their Week 13 game to the Chicago Bears. Russini takes you inside the locker room to share what happened after the loss.

Plus, are the Panthers better than you think? Dave Canales has Bryce Young looking like an improved quarterback. Daniel breaks down film on Young that should give Panthers fans hope.

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How important is the Thanksgiving Day matchup for the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions? Could the Dallas Cowboys be knocked out of postseason contention this week? Will Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears upset the Philadelphia Eagles? And will Aaron Rodgers be able to keep the Pittsburgh Steelers’ playoff hopes alive?

The NFC North might be on the line this Thanksgiving Day. The Packers and Lions are both still in the mix to win the division, but Thursday’s matchup will go a long way toward securing a home playoff game for the winner. Scoop City co-host and former NFL quarterback Chase Daniel breaks down Dan Campbell’s performance as the offensive play-caller.

Is Thursday a must-win game for the Cowboys? If Dak Prescott and Dallas lose, their odds of making the postseason plummet to 6%. Will the Cowboys’ defense be able to slow down Patrick Mahomes? If the Kansas City Chiefs are victorious Thursday, their playoff odds increase to 61%.

Is there concern in Philadelphia with the Eagles? The Athletic’s Zak Keefer joins the show to break down the Eagles’ matchup with the Bears. Will Philadelphia be able to bounce back from a devastating collapse against the Cowboys? And despite currently leading the NFC North, the Bears have only a 16% chance of winning the division.

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Are the Los Angeles Rams the best team in football? Did the Kansas City Chiefs save their season on Sunday? Did Jerry Jones finally get things right for the Dallas Cowboys? What did we learn about Shedeur Sanders after his first start for the Cleveland Browns? And why have the Chicago Bears been so successful under Ben Johnson?

The Los Angeles Rams have emerged as one of the top teams in the NFL — but are they the top team? Former NFL quarterback and Scoop City co-host Chase Daniel breaks down what makes the Rams so dangerous this season. NFL insider and co-host James Palmer shares what he’s hearing around the league about Matthew Stafford and the Rams’ offense.

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs have struggled so far in 2025. But did they find something in their overtime win over the Indianapolis Colts? Daniel says the Chiefs are finding their groove on offense largely because Mahomes is simplifying his game. Daniel and Palmer break down how the Chiefs managed to defeat a red-hot Colts team.

Did Jerry Jones get things right in Dallas? From hiring Brian Schottenheimer to trading Micah Parsons and acquiring George Pickens, the Cowboys have been successful despite major changes. On Sunday, Jones’ team erased a 21-point deficit to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles. Daniel explains why the Cowboys have been so successful this season.

Plus, Shedeur Sanders did something Sunday that no Browns quarterback has done in 25 years. Palmer details what Sanders accomplished that no Cleveland quarterback has been able to do, and Daniel explains why Sanders deserves another chance to start — and what he sees when he turns on the tape.

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Do the Dallas Cowboys have a chance to save their season or will it be too little, too late for Dak and company? Will the Chicago Bears and Caleb Williams actually hang on to the NFC North lead? Can Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs survive a desperate showdown with the surging Indianapolis Colts? Have the Packers done enough to go deep in the playoffs or will their season end like it has in recent years?

Scoop City hits the road for a full Week 12 preview. James Palmer starts in Indy, where the Colts head into Arrowhead in one of the loudest environments in football. The Athletic’s James Boyd joins the show to break down how Daniel Jones and Shane Steichen plan to handle Steve Spagnuolo’s exotic pressures, what losing DeForest Buckner means for slowing down Mahomes, and why Arrowhead still feels like a cheat code on game day.

Then we swing down to Dallas with Jon Machota, who explains where the leadership from Dak Prescott and that locker room has shown up the most. On the field, James and Jon look at whether Jerry Jones quietly nailed this defensive rebuild, how the additions up front are transforming the unit, and what to expect from a brutal 12-day stretch against the Eagles, Chiefs and Lions that could define the Cowboys’ season.

Back in the NFC North, Kevin Fishbain joins to dissect how Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams have the Bears out to a 7–3 start and on top of the division.

Matt Schneidman stops by to talk Packers, Josh Jacobs’ toughness, life without Tucker Kraft, whether Jordan Love can truly carry Green Bay in a pinch, and what it would take for Matt LaFleur’s seat to actually heat up.

Finally, Jake Ciely helps set our lineups for Week 12. James and Jake hit Rome Odunze’s emergence, what an Aaron Rodgers wrist injury means for DK Metcalf and the Steelers’ offense, and how to sort out a couple of tricky “Wilson” calls in your lineup. Jake also unveils his best roller coasters in America.

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Will the Chicago Bears and Caleb Williams actually win the NFC North? Has Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson been frustrated with their floundering offense? What does Aaron Rodgers’ wrist injury mean for the Pittsburgh Steelers? And will the Kansas City Chiefs actually miss the postseason?

Scoop City returns with a deep dive into the surprising Chicago Bears. Ben Johnson’s group is currently leading a highly competitive division in his first year at the helm. The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini and co-host James Palmer discuss whether the Bears’ success is sustainable for the remainder of the season.

Aaron Rodgers suffered a fractured wrist in Week 11 against the Bengals, putting his status for Week 12 against the Bears in question. The Steelers quarterback is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game. Russini and Palmer share the latest on Rodgers.

The Philadelphia Eagles' offense has struggled all season, leaving star players like A.J. Brown frustrated with the team’s production. But the Minnesota Vikings' offense has experienced similar struggles without the same level of team success. So why hasn’t Justin Jefferson expressed similar frustration with the Vikings offense? They discuss.

The Kansas City Chiefs' AFC West championship streak isn't the only thing in jeopardy as Thanksgiving nears. A matchup with the high-powered Indianapolis Colts looms, and a loss could spell trouble for Patrick Mahomes' playoff hopes.

And as we enter Week 12, Palmer shares 12 of the biggest surprises of the 2025 NFL season — from surprise No. 1 seeds to record-breaking field goals to the Cowboys’ sack total. You won’t want to miss this list.

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Are the Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes in danger of missing the playoffs? How do the Philadelphia Eagles continue to win despite their offensive struggles? Can Josh Allen keep carrying the Buffalo Bills? And what should we make of Shedeur Sanders’ regular-season Cleveland Browns debut?

The Denver Broncos handed Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs their second straight loss, dropping them to 5-5. Is Kansas City in danger of missing the postseason? The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini, former NFL quarterback Chase Daniel and co-host James Palmer discuss the fallout from Week 11's pivotal showdown in Denver and its impact on the AFC playoff picture.

The Philadelphia Eagles continue to win despite offensive struggles. Jalen Hurts and the Eagles defeated the Lions despite scoring only 16 points. Can Philly fix its issues and make another championship run? Daniel brings you inside the Eagles’ offense.

The Buffalo Bills’ offense appears to be back on track following Josh Allen’s six-touchdown performance Sunday. The Bills defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers thanks to their quarterback’s heroics. But is this model sustainable for a deep postseason run? We break down the film.

And finally, what should we make of Shedeur Sanders’ debut for the Cleveland Browns? Sanders replaced an injured Dillon Gabriel in the third quarter. Daniel breaks down what he saw in Shedeur’s performance on Sunday.

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Thursday’s episode of Scoop City dives into the growing frustration in Philadelphia after A.J. Brown’s “unapologetic” comments about the Eagles’ struggling offense. Can the Ravens take advantage of the inconsistent AFC North, or could another Lamar Jackson injury end Baltimore’s hopes of saving its season? The Seahawks and Rams bring into focus which team is a real contender to win the NFC. Plus, we help set your fantasy lineup for Week 11.

Scoop City hits the road around the league with The Athletic’s insiders. Zach Berman shares what he’s hearing about the Eagles’ offensive identity crisis, A.J. Brown’s mindset, and how DeVonta Smith fits into the conversation as a true No. 1 option. He also breaks down the impact of Jaelan Phillips and the Eagles’ reinvented defensive front as they brace for Detroit.

In Baltimore, Lamar Jackson’s health remains a major storyline. Ravens insider Jeff Zrebiec updates us on Jackson’s knee soreness, how the Browns have given Baltimore trouble in recent matchups, and whether the Ravens’ tight-end-heavy personnel packages can help stabilize the offense. Plus, how Mike Macdonald has unlocked Kyle Hamilton as one of the most unique defensive weapons in football.

Out West, it’s one of the biggest Denver Broncos games in a decade. Broncos defensive end Zach Allen joins the show to discuss his sack streak, Denver’s elite pass-rush depth, and what it takes to disrupt Patrick Mahomes. He also explains why Bo Nix continues to grow into a late-game “it factor” quarterback and makes the case for defensive coordinator Vance Joseph as a future head coach.

We continue our Week 11 tour with The Athletic’s Mike Sando, who breaks down two massive NFC matchups: Rams-Seahawks and Bills-Buccaneers. Who handles pressure better — Matthew Stafford or Sam Darnold? Can the Buffalo Bills evolve offensively after missing on a trade-deadline move? And which teams in the middle of the playoff race face the most urgency entering Week 11?

Finally, Jake Ciely jumps in with fantasy tips and some legendary high-school sports stories. What does Jameis Winston starting for the New York Giants mean for fantasy lineups? Should managers stash Jayden Daniels or Joe Burrow? Who are the top buy-low candidates heading into the playoff push? Jake brings the answers — and more mind-blowing high-school records.

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