The Athletic LIVE

By The Athletic

The Athletic Live functions as a nightly, community-driven digital broadcast on YouTube, uniting subscribers, editorial staff, and digital personalities within the industry's premi

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The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.

The Athletic LIVE episodes:

September 29, 2026 What did we learn from Keenum-led Bears stifling Eagles 27-7?
Case Keenum and a now stingy defense led the Chicago Bears to a 27-7 win over the Eagles on Monday Night Football. Max Browne and Charles McDonald answer viewer questions and break down what they learned, like what does Chicago do now at QB2 when Tyson Bagent returns? And where are the Eagles heading after this ugly showing?

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September 28, 2026 Broncos come back from 16-point deficit to stun Rams
After getting shut out in the first half, the Denver Broncos came back to defeat the Los Angeles Rams 30-26. The Athletic's Charles McDonald and Daniel Popper recap what they saw from both teams, what they learned from the comeback, and how disappointed they both were in the officiating. Don't forget to catch our full watch-alongs every Sunday Night Football and Monday Night Football on YouTube!

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September 24, 2026 NFL THERAPY: Has your season gotten off to a rocky start? The Athletic LIVE is here to pick you up
The NFL season hit us full on in the face this week. Offseason optimism is gone, replaced by the grueling reality of a sport with a 100% injury rate. Bears, Commanders, and Giants fans, this episode is for you, as well as any one else who's teams haven't performed up to their standards so far. It's too early to lose hope, so tune into The Athletic LIVE for some NFL therapy. Max Browne, Charles McDonald, and The Athletic's newsroom are here to help. Subscribe today!

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September 22, 2026 Giants lose Dart as Rams cruise to big win
The Rams bounced back in a big way from their Week 1 loss in Australia, taking down the Giants 28-6 on Monday Night Football. For the Giants, Jaxson Dart went down early with a what is reported to be an MCL sprain, and backup Jameis Winston was unable to present a challenge for the Rams. Charles, Max, and guest co-host Meghan Payton Anderson break down what they learned from the game, dipping into The Athletic's Playoff Simulator to think through some of the implications.

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September 21, 2026 Mahomes edges past Colts in OT thriller
Patrick Mahomes squeaked by the Colts, despite Daniel Jones' ability to navigate the Chiefs' revamped pass rush. Kenneth Walker III and Jonathan Taylor both had strong showings. So what were the keys to the game? Join the conversation with Charles McDonald and The Athletic's Ted Nguyen. And watch along with us live on YouTube every Sunday night and Monday night this season!

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September 17, 2026 Which Five Teams MUST WIN in Week 2?
The pressure is on for NFL teams who didn't meet expectations in Week 1! These five teams can't afford to go 0-2 to start the season. How will they rebound this week?

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September 15, 2026 Walker III goes off in Chiefs Week 1 win over Broncos
Monday Night Football is back! Patrick Mahomes and his Chiefs took apart the Broncos behind an unbelievable performance from Kenneth Walker III. Charles McDonald and Max Browne broke it down.

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September 09, 2026 Why an ELITE Quarterback DOESN'T Guarantee a Super Bowl
Is "mid" the new elite? The last two Super Bowl champions won it all with average quarterbacks; Charles McDonald, Daniel Popper, and Max Browne ask, "How good is good enough?"

The Athletic's Austin Mock joins to shed some light on the debate with his new QB evaluation metric, QBI. Plus did Buccaneers commit to mediocrity with Baker Mayfield's new contract?

Welcome to The Athletic LIVE, a new chat-enhanced watch party that plugs YOU into The Athletic's award-winning newsroom.

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September 03, 2026 The Athletic LIVE is coming...
The Athletic LIVE: The most interesting and informed group chat in sports
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FAQs about The Athletic LIVE:

How many episodes does The Athletic LIVE have?

The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.