Football friends, we have made it back to the start of another NFL season. We hope you enjoy the crazy six-month ride with us. To kick off the season, Robert Mays, Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman highlight what they're excited to watch in Week 1 on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

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Rundown (timestamps are approximate)

5:43 We're in studio!

9:57 Lamar vs. Josh

13:52 Chiefs-Chargers

21:50 The Ben Johnson Bears

27:53 Can the Giants front create the weird Week 1 game?

30:30 The sicko games on the noon slate

36:31 Proof-of-concept matchups (HOU OL vs. LAR DL, Raiders offense vs. Patriots defense)

38:30 The loaded afternoon slate

43:22 The potential uh-oh games

48:47 Aaron Rodgers vs. the Jets

52:00 Michael Penix Jr. vs. Todd Bowles

Host: Robert Mays

Co-Hosts: Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman

Executive Producer: Michael Beller

Producer: Michael Beller

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