Why should fans care that Tom Brady was in the Raiders’ coaches' booth? What’s the latest with Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels and San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy? And how long will the Minnesota Vikings be without starting QB J.J. McCarthy? Scoop City is back with all the insights you need from around the NFL.

The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini and co-host James Palmer explain why Tom Brady sitting in the coaches' booth during a game is a big deal for NFL fans. What really happens in production meetings that Brady could leverage for the Raiders? Russini and Palmer share their own firsthand experiences.

Plus, Scoop City welcomes The Athletic Football Show’s Robert Mays to weigh in on the Week 3 panic meter. Mays shares thoughts on his hometown team, the Chicago Bears. Plus, do Mays, Russini or Palmer have concerns with the Kansas City Chiefs or Miami Dolphins?

Finally, the team welcomes author of The Pulse, Chris Branch, back for his bi-weekly hit. Branch wants to know what it would take for the Atlanta Falcons to trade backup QB Kirk Cousins. And, on a lighter note, if you were an NFL kicker, how would you prepare a game ball?

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Scoop City is back with another can’t-miss episode after a wild Week 2 in the NFL. We’re talking The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly — starting with Joe Burrow.

James Palmer, Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel react to the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback's turf toe injury. Burrow has elected to undergo surgery and will miss a minimum of three months. Backup Jake Browning stepped in to lead a game-winning drive against Jacksonville, but can he keep Cincinnati afloat with Burrow’s extended absence looming? Or are the Bengals' playoff chances already in jeopardy?

Chase then takes us inside the Chiefs’ shocking 0-2 start. Patrick Mahomes is carrying the offense, leading the team in rushing for a second straight week, but Kansas City hasn’t opened a season this poorly since 2014.

Dak Prescott’s dominant season continued in the Cowboys’ comeback overtime win over the Giants. Prescott threw for 361 yards and two touchdowns, leading Dallas to one of the most dramatic finishes of the season so far. Chase breaks down how Prescott has elevated his play and what it means for the Cowboys’ chances in the NFC.

Our trio also analyzes this week's lowlights, headlined by second-year quarterback Caleb Williams and the Bears' continued struggles. Chicago was steamrolled by Jared Goff and the Lions, who hung 52 points on former OC and current Bears head coach Ben Johnson courtesy of Goff’s 334 yards and five touchdown passes. The crew debates what’s going wrong for Williams, how Ben Johnson is handling the head-coaching transition, and whether the Bears can find answers before the season unravels.

The Bears weren't the only scary (in a bad way) performance on Sunday; the Pittsburgh Steelers have started their 2025 season with problems on the defensive side of the ball. Pittsburgh has given up 31+ points in back-to-back games to open the season for the first time since 1989.

Finally, the crew debates which 2-0 teams are real contenders — and which 0-2 squads can still turn things around.

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Scoop City is back with another packed episode as Week 2 of the NFL season looms. The San Francisco 49ers will likely be without quarterback Brock Purdy this Sunday against the Saints. Purdy is dealing with toe and shoulder injuries, which means former first-round pick Mac Jones could be next up under center.

The Athletic's senior NFL writer Jourdan Rodrigue joins Scoop City to talk about her article "Life as a backup NFL QB is a mental and emotional whirlwind." James Palmer and Jourdan talk about what the Niners’ offense could look like with Jones and how big of a loss George Kittle is after the All-Pro tight end was placed on injured reserve.

Jourdan also previews the Chargers vs. Raiders matchup. Justin Herbert threw for three touchdowns in the opener, while Geno Smith lit up the Patriots for 362 yards in his Raiders debut. What’s at stake in this AFC West showdown, and can rookie Brock Bowers keep making plays for Las Vegas?

Then, we’ve got a special guest: Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin joins the show. Franklin breaks down Indy’s dominant Week 1 win over Miami for Palmer and senior NFL insider Dianna Russini, his role as a defensive captain and what it’s like playing alongside new quarterback Daniel Jones and rookie tight end Tyler Warren. After leading the NFL in tackles last season, how far does Franklin think this Colts team can go?

Plus, The Athletic's senior NFL fantasy writer Jake Ciely stops by with his top karaoke picks (yes, seriously). And before we wrap, we dive into the biggest fantasy football worries heading into Week 2, including receiver duos in Detroit, Philly, and Miami.

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Scoop City is back with the latest news and insights from around the NFL. The Kansas City Chiefs are set for a rematch of last year’s Super Bowl against the Philadelphia Eagles. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are hoping to bounce back from a Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Meanwhile, Jalen Hurts and the Eagles are looking to start the season 2-0. The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini has the latest on star Philly defender Jalen Carter’s suspension and fine.

How long is the leash for New York Giants QB Russell Wilson? Russini and co-host James Palmer discuss head coach Brian Daboll’s decision to stick with Wilson over rookie Jaxson Dart.

Meanwhile, the San Francisco 49ers are dealing with several key injuries early in the season. What is the latest with 49ers QB Brock Purdy? Russini and Palmer discuss the latest surrounding Purdy’s toe injury and his chances to play Sunday, as well as what the 49ers' offense could look like with Mac Jones at the helm.

The Athletic’s Green Bay Packers beat writer Matt Schneidman joins the show to discuss the Packers’ highly anticipated Thursday night matchup with the Washington Commanders. Schneidman shares insights from covering newly acquired All-Pro DE Micah Parsons. What kind of impact will Parsons have against the Jayden Daniels-led Commanders? Schneidman shares the latest from Green Bay.

Finally, Jacob Robinson returns with another question from the Scoop City newsletter team. Be a friend, tell a friend and subscribe to our channel!

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The first Sunday of the 2025 NFL season has come and gone, and Scoop City is the place to be for news and reaction. The crew begins the show by reacting to the insane Sunday Night Football contest that saw the Buffalo Bills defeat the Baltimore Ravens 41-40. Bills QB Josh Allen racked up over 400 yards of total offense. Ravens QB Lamar Jackson had three touchdowns and nearly 300 yards of total offense. Former QB Chase Daniel reacted to the Bills' stunning victory.

The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini was in attendance for Aaron Rodgers' Pittsburgh Steelers debut against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Rodgers threw four touchdowns against his former team. Meanwhile, Justin Fields, also playing against his former team, scored three total touchdowns in a close loss.

Plus, the crew reacts to seeing Micah Parsons and the Green Bay Packers dominate the Detroit Lions. The newly acquired pass rusher had a sack in his first game at Lambeau Field rocking the green and yellow despite only playing 29 snaps. The Detroit Lions struggled to establish the run, only racking up 46 yards. This is the Lions’ first Week 1 loss since 2022.

Finally, which team had Sundae Scaries? The New York Giants were frustrated on Sunday by the Washington Commanders. The Miami Dolphins disappointed in their season opener against a dominant Indianapolis Colts squad.

Finally, the Scoop team hands out some flowers for new faces who performed well in new places. Among the names recognized were Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka and Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward.

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James Palmer is joined by former NFL offensive lineman and film breakdown specialist Brian Baldinger for a Thursday edition of Scoop City.

Palmer and Baldinger react to the latest news out of Denver, where the Broncos and Nik Bonitto have agreed to terms on a four-year extension worth up to $120 million. Baldinger shares why Denver's defense can once again be one of the best in football.

The duo also discusses the Commanders-Giants matchup, where Washington will face New York's fearsome defensive front for the first time with their reworked offensive line. Who will have the edge in D.C. on Sunday?

Micah Parsons is now in Green Bay after the blockbuster trade to the Packers. Baldinger shares how he expects the Packers to use the ex-Cowboy against the dynamic offense of the Detroit Lions.

Baldy and James also break down how new Bears head coach Ben Johnson is already helping Caleb Williams move past his rookie season to make Chicago a true contender in the NFC North.

The Athletic's senior NFL fantasy writer, Jake Ciely, joins Scoop City to help set your lineup for Week 1. Ciely shares his sleeper picks for the slate as well as some risky lineup moves and an entire team's position group that will be a headache for fantasy owners early on in the season.

Finally, Palmer has some fun at the expense of co-host Chase Daniel, who on Monday was giving James flak about picking Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts to be the 2025 MVP. James shares one of Chase's recent social posts about Jalen becoming an MVP possibility and then analyzes the hypocrisy in arguments concerning Lamar Jackson and Jalen Hurts as it relates to winning, their career accomplishments and Super Bowl experience.

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It’s an MVP edition of Scoop City! Reigning MVP Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills are set to host two-time MVP Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. To help break it all down, we welcomed The Athletic’s senior NFL writer Mike Silver to share insights on the matchup and detail his latest article about Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins.

The 2025 NFL regular season will be the second year for many young quarterbacks. Among that group is Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. The 2024 eighth overall pick is set to start his first full season at the helm of the Falcons offense. Silver, along with senior NFL insider Dianna Russini and Scoop City co-host James Palmer, discusses the Buccaneers and Falcons matchup. Plus, the trio analyzes if the Chicago Bears have concerns about Caleb Williams and how much pressure is on J.J. McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings.

In the Big Apple, the New York Jets suffered a tough loss to their revamped offensive line. Russini has the scoop. The New York Giants officially named Jaxson Dart as the backup QB. Will tBig Blue be the first team to make a QB change this season? Russini and Palmer discuss.

And, in a lighter segment, staff senior writer and of The Pulse, Chris Branch, joins Scoop City to ask our experts how to best prepare for Week 1’s tailgating scene. Plus, which game should you have your spouse watch? All that and more on this episode of Scoop City!

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Scoop City is back with a packed episode ahead of the 2025 NFL season. The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini, co-host James Palmer, and former NFL QB Chase Daniel began the show by discussing the Philadelphia Eagles. The group debated whether the Eagles are built to repeat as Super Bowl champions. What, if anything, could hold them back?

Russini, Palmer and Daniel also discussed what the league has been saying about the Micah Parsons trade. On Thursday, the Dallas Cowboys sent Parsons to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for a pair of first-round draft picks and DT Kenny Clark.

Later in the show, the group welcomed The Athletic’s senior writer Zak Keefer to discuss why organizations fail young quarterbacks. Keefer previewed his piece set to drop on The Athletic on September 2nd. Since 2011, if you don’t own the No. 1 pick, your chances of drafting a bust (33 percent) are nearly double your chances of landing a star (17 percent). Keefer offered insight from the various discussions he had with those around the league.

Plus, Scoop City wraps today’s episode by selecting Super Bowl and MVP picks for the 2025 season.

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