The NFL Rhodes Show with Lindsay Rhodes

Lindsay's joined by Arizona Cardinals reporter Darren Urban to discuss the team's loss against the Lions, why Kyler Murray has been pressing and how DeAndre Hopkins absence will hurt the teams offense. The Athletic's Buccaneers reporter Greg Auman also joined the show to talk about the rollercoaster year the Bucs have been having, how the loss of Chris Godwin will affect the team moving forward and if Byron Leftwich and Todd Bowles are prime candidates for the Jaguars vacancy.

Lindsay’s joined by The Athletic’s Robert Mays to try and make sense of an odd weekend in the NFL. They start by discussing candidates for Coach of the Year and MVP, then get into the insane year we’ve seen from Aaron Rodgers. Could this really be the end for him in Green Bay? Also, what’s the best way to evaluate QBs like Zach Wilson and Tyler Huntley? Finally, they wade into the analytics debate ragging across the football world.

On this week's Fantasy Dirt Friday, Lindsay and Michael Fabiano try to navigate the fast changing fantasy landscape in the NFL with a massive COVID surge sweeping the league. They start with their top match-up plays of the week, such as Matthew Stafford vs Seattle, James Conner at Detroit and Brandon Aiyuk vs Atlanta. Then they move on to the best low-end plays, like Tua Tagovailoa vs the Jets, K.J. Osborn at Chicago and Ricky Seals-Jones at Philly.

Lindsay's joined by CBS Sports' NFL Insider Jason La Canfora for a wide ranging discussing on some of the biggest topics in the NFL. First, they talk about who are the best teams in the league right now, and whether a Bill Belichick vs Tom Brady Super Bowl would be fun or awful. Then they get into the latest on the messy Urban Meyer situation in Jacksonville and how long it'll last. Finally, what does the future hold for teams in transition, like the Raiders, Seahawks and, yes, the Packers with Aaron Rodgers.

"Who's good in the NFL?" That was Lindsay's first question for the great Steve "Mooch" Mariucci on this week's episode. They discuss the Chiefs' improvements, Josh Allen carrying the Bills, how to use analytics and...coffee consumption. Then, she's joined by the Buffalo News' Jay Skurski to talk all things Bills after their heartbreaking, but also encouraging, loss to the Bucs on Sunday.

On this edition of Fantasy Dirt Friday, Linday and Michael Fabiano start by discussing their top match-up plays of the week, such as Dak Prescott at Washington, Josh Jacobs at Kansas City and Rob Gronkowski vs. Buffalo. Then they get into their best low-end plays, like Teddy Bridgewater vs. Detroit, Russell Gage at Carolina and Cole Kmet at Green Bay.

Lindsay's joined by one of the "founding fathers" of the NFL analytics movement: Football Outsider's Aaron Schatz. They start by discussing why the Patriots rate out as the best team in the NFL, by far, and what that means for the playoff picture. Then they get into the best and worst analytical coaches, and similarly, the best and worst analytical teams this season. Also, the big debate in the statistical community: what's more important, a great pass rush or a great secondary?

Do the Eagles have a QB controversy after Gardner Minshew's great performance on Sunday? How realistic are their playoff chances? Lindsay speaks to Philadelphia Inquirer Eagles reporter Jeff McLane about the state of the birds. Plus, the Lions finally get a victory, but how much farther do they have to go to seek some relevancy? The Athletic's Chris Burke also joins the show.

On this week's Fantasy Dirt Friday, Lindsay and Michael Fabiano discuss their top match-up plays of the week, including Jalen Hurts vs the Jets, Alexander Mattison at the Lions and Jaylen Waddle vs the Giants. Then they get into their best low-end plays, like Tyrod Taylor vs the Colts, Devonta Freeman at the Steelers and Foster Moreau vs Washington.

As we head into the stretch run of the NFL season, Lindsay's talking about two teams heading in opposite directions. First up, former Patriots LB and current NESN analyst Matt Chatham discuses why New England is surging, whether they're legit contenders and how they ended up with Mac Jones. On the other side, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette gets into the Steelers, who were blown out by the Bengals, and seem to be in a freefall, especially on offense.