Caleb Williams had his toughest game yet, raising big questions about his future with the Chicago Bears. John Middlekauff breaks down why Williams’ development depends on Ben Johnson and what could happen if the QB doesn’t show progress. Could Williams be labeled a bust sooner than expected? John also explains the importance of the coach/quarterback relationship across the NFL and why it’s the difference between success and failure.

Plus, reaction to the San Francisco 49ers cutting their kicker and what it means for their future chances.

Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

5:51 - Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson's future

13:43 - QB and Coach relationship

29:24 - 49ers cut Moody

46:29 - Mailbag

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John is back breaking down the Monday Night Football matchup between NFC North divisional rivals the Chicago Bears & Minnesota Vikings. John reacts to Caleb Williams' performance in head coach Ben Johnson's new offense, JJ McCarthy's official NFL debut with the Vikings, his massive 4th quarter, and much more!

Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

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NFL scout John Middlekauff is LIVE breaking down all games from a wild week 1 Sunday of the NFL 2025 season. John reacts to the big time Week 1 matchup between Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills and Lamar Jackson & the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football, the biggest plays of the day and much more!

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is LIVE breaking down the NFL Brazil game of the 2025 season in which the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in São Paulo. John reacts to Justin Herbert dominating the Chiefs' defense, Patrick Mahomes' brilliance, Travis Kelce's ineffectiveness to get open, the biggest plays of the night, and much more!

3:12 - Chiefs-Chargers

27:15 - Youtube NFL Broadcast

33:43 - NFL RedZone

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is LIVE breaking down the NFL Kickoff game of the 2025 season in which Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles defeated Dak Prescott’s Dallas Cowboys 24-20 on Thursday Night Football. John reacts to Jalen Carter being ejected for spitting on Dak Prescott and how that became the main storyline throughout the majority of the game. Next, John reacts to San Francisco 49ers star RB Christian McCaffrey's reported calf injury. John wraps up reacting to the viral news that Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick has banned the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos from UNC practices.

Plus, John is joined by betting guru, Stuckey from The Action Network to break down the upcoming weekend in both college football and the NFL. They dive into the biggest matchups, key storylines, and deliver their expert insight on where the value is for bettors. From Saturday’s slate of college games to Sunday’s NFL action, they’ve got you covered with sharp analysis and some of the best bets to make this weekend.

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On this episode John breaks down why the Eagles still have their foot on the pedal and what that means for the NFC race. He dives into the big question in Dallas, how will the season play out for the Cowboys, and whether they can finally get over the hump.

Plus, a deeper look at whether organizations truly help quarterbacks succeed or if it’s all on the player. And with NFL Sunday Ticket moving, John shares his thoughts on the changes to Red Zone since joining ESPN.

Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

43:57 - Eagles still have their foot on the pedal

14:50 - Cowboys season ahead

23:57 - Who fails who regarding QB's

31:28 - Patriots reaction to Belichick

35:30 - Changes to Red Zone

47:32 - Mailbag

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John opens the podcast continuing the conversation about Micah Parsons and if there should be any concerns about his back and how he feels the Packers are going to handle that situation. Next, he talks about some of the teams that he thinks has a shot to win the Super Bowl and what team might be a dark horse. Later, John dives into how Bill Belichick has been handling the NFL scouts that are trying to attend UNC practices and how he might need to change his way. John also talks about the Giants naming Jaxson Dart as the back-up and what it means for Russell Wilson's future in NY.

Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

4:52 - Concern for Micah's back

6:40 - Super Bowl favorites

19:22 - Belichick and the scouting community

28:33 - Jaxson Dart named the back-up

36:27 - Mailbag

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John Middlekauff REACTS to UNC Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick's debut blowout loss to the TCU Horned Frogs to cap off Week 1 of the college football season. John determines that UNC is not talented enough to seriously compete in the ACC and debates if Belichick will have the patience to build this roster where it needs to be through recruiting and the transfer portal. John wraps up by talking about the disadvantages Belichick has in recruiting over the likes of Miami's Mario Cristobal & Clemson's Dabo Swinney in the coming years, and that the talent discrepancy in college football is a much wider gap than it is in the NFL.

Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 4:52 - Belichick lays an egg

21:12 - Mailbag

23:04 - Was Dallas forced to trade Micah

28:00 - Best way to build a defense

37:45 - What's wrong with Bama

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