Scoop City: Inside The NFL

The Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams will face off in a highly anticipated Thursday night matchup. Will Sam Darnold bounce back against the Rams? What’s next for the Miami Dolphins and Tua Tagovailoa? Will the Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens both make the playoffs? And will the Super Bowl winner come out of the NFC?The marquee game of Week 16 is an NFC West rematch in Seattle, where the Seahawks take on the Los Angeles Rams. The last time these two teams faced one another, Darnold threw four interceptions. The Athletic’s Michael-Shawn Dugar explains why this meeting could be different for Darnold and the Seahawks.The Miami Dolphins are making a change under center. Head coach Mike McDaniel announced that Tua Tagovailoa will be benched in favor of rookie Quinn Ewers. What’s Tagovailoa’s future in Miami? The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini and Scoop City co-host James Palmer discuss the situation and what the Dolphins' options are this offseason.Plus, Dianna and James are buying or selling several storylines throughout the league. Will the Lions and Ravens make the playoffs? Are the Jaguars the least-talked-about 10-win team? Will the Super Bowl winner come out of the NFC? They answer these questions and more.All that and more on a packed episode of Scoop City. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to stay up to date on all things NFL with Scoop City.Drop your pick for the must-watch Week 16 game in the comments below

What’s next for the Kansas City Chiefs after Patrick Mahomes’ ACL tear? Are the Denver Broncos the best team in the league? Are the Green Bay Packers still Super Bowl contenders after losing Micah Parsons for the season? Did Josh Allen re-enter the Super Bowl conversation after beating the New England Patriots in Foxborough?Scoop City returns to break down the latest news following an action-packed Sunday. The biggest story from Week 15 was Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes tearing his ACL. The Chiefs were also eliminated from postseason contention with a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. What’s next for Kansas City? Former NFL quarterback Chase Daniel shares insight, and The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini details what she’s hearing from around the league about the Chiefs.Staying in the AFC West, the Denver Broncos made a statement Sunday afternoon by defeating the Green Bay Packers. Could the Broncos be the best team in the league? NFL insider James Palmer shares intel from the Broncos locker room following the win. Plus, what do the Packers do after not only losing the game but also superstar defensive end Micah Parsons for the season?Did Josh Allen re-enter the MVP conversation? The Buffalo Bills erased a 21-point deficit, scoring touchdowns on five straight drives, to defeat the Patriots in Foxborough. Did the Bills tip the scales in the AFC East?Plus, Philip Rivers made his return to the NFL after a five-year hiatus. What did our team make of Rivers’ return in the Colts’ 18-16 loss to the Seahawks? Should Indianapolis stick with Rivers?All that and more on a packed episode of Scoop City. Don’t forget to like, subscribe and turn on notifications to stay up to date on all things NFL with Scoop City.Leave a comment with the biggest surprise from Week 15.

Can Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills prevent the New England Patriots from capturing the AFC East divisional title? Will the Denver Broncos hold off a red-hot Green Bay Packers squad? How crucial is Week 15 for the Los Angeles Rams? Plus, why should fantasy owners be concerned about Jaxson Dart?Scoop City returns with a road trip around the league. Starting in Buffalo, The Athletic’s Joe Buscaglia joins James Palmer to discuss the Bills’ matchup with the Patriots. Can the reigning MVP, Josh Allen, prevent Drake Maye from winning this year’s MVP? Buscaglia shares why he thinks the Bills have a shot to win in Foxborough.Can the Denver Broncos’ offense do enough on Sunday to take down a surging Green Bay Packers team? Nick Kosmider joins the show to discuss Bo Nix’s progress in his second season. Plus, he shares why the Broncos’ run game may be the answer against a stout Packers defense.In Los Angeles, the Rams will face a tough Detroit Lions squad as they try to maintain control of the NFC West. Nate Atkins explains why the Rams need Sunday’s win more than you may think.Plus, Jake Ciely joins to break down why New York Giants QB Jaxson Dart may not be a wise fantasy decision in Week 15.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to stay up to date on all things NFL with Scoop City.Which game are you most interested in for Week 15? Drop us a comment!

Why did the Indianapolis Colts turn to 44-year-old Philip Rivers? Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner discusses Rivers’ return after last playing five years ago with the Colts. Warner also breaks down the state of the Philadelphia Eagles and what he likes about Jalen Hurts at the helm. In addition, he explains what he has seen from Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams.The Athletic’s Colts beat writer James Boyd joins Scoop City to provide insight from inside the Colts’ building. Boyd spoke to Rivers about his return and watched him take the practice field again in Indy. He brings us inside the building for one of the most unprecedented days in the NFL.Plus, Houston Texans star safety Calen Bullock Jr. joins James Palmer to discuss the team’s recent success. The Texans have won their last five games and are preparing for a trip to Arizona to face the Cardinals. Bullock Jr. breaks down what has made this group successful and what it’s like to face reigning MVP Josh Allen in primetime.Don’t forget to like, subscribe and turn on notifications to stay up to date on all things NFL with Scoop City.Which game are you most interested in for Week 15? Drop us a comment!

The Kansas City Chiefs’ playoff hopes are slim. What should the Chiefs do after losing to the Houston Texans? Did Josh Allen’s play against the Cincinnati Bengals put him back in the MVP conversation? Should we be taking the Jacksonville Jaguars more seriously? And what did we learn about the Chicago Bears after their loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday?Scoop City is back to examine where things stand in Kansas City. Patrick Mahomes and company have fallen to 6-7, and they need some magic to qualify for the postseason. Is it time for the Chiefs to hit the reset button? The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini, former Chiefs quarterback Chase Daniel and NFL insider James Palmer discuss the state of the Chiefs after a disappointing Week 14 result.In Buffalo, the Bills are riding high after a comeback win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Josh Allen’s performance kept the Bills’ playoff hopes alive, while the defense managed to force Joe Burrow into two turnovers. Could the Bills still be a threat in the AFC despite their midseason struggles?Should we all be taking Jacksonville more seriously? Palmer explores the idea that the Jaguars are being disrespected around the league and how head coach Liam Coen is using it as motivation. The Jaguars lead the AFC South at 9-4, but the Texans — winners of five straight — are close behind.Plus, what did we learn about the Chicago Bears on Sunday after their loss to the Green Bay Packers? Caleb Williams threw a late interception that sealed the win for Green Bay, which now holds the top spot in the NFC North. The Packers have won four in a row. Is it their division to lose?Don’t forget to like, subscribe and turn on notifications to stay up to date on all things NFL with Scoop City.Drop a comment to give us your pick for the best Week 14 game

Can the Baltimore Ravens end the Pittsburgh Steelers’ playoff hopes? Will the Chicago Bears continue their improbable run in Week 14? Can Patrick Mahomes save the Kansas City Chiefs’ season? What should Justin Herbert fantasy owners do with the Chargers quarterback? And should quarterbacks be under center more?Scoop City returns with its weekly road trip across the NFL. The first stop is Pittsburgh, where the Steelers’ season is on the brink as Aaron Rodgers and company head to Baltimore to face Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. The Athletic’s Steelers beat writer Mike DeFabo joins to explain why the Steelers can still salvage their season, starting with a win against the Ravens.Next, we head to Chicago, where the Bears have been on an improbable run in 2025. Ben Johnson’s group has won nine of its last 10 games despite struggles from Caleb Williams. Bears beat writer Dan Wiederer joins to explain why this group has been so successful through 13 weeks.Finally, our tour ends in Kansas City, where Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs have been statistically better than their record indicates. The Athletic’s Chiefs beat writer Jesse Newell breaks down what has gone right — and wrong — in Kansas City, and what the team’s playoff picture looks like with a win against the Houston Texans.Plus, Jake Ciely returns to share insight on whether Justin Herbert is a start-or-sit candidate in your fantasy lineup. And what should you expect from the Buccaneers offense with Bucky Irving back in the mix?Don’t forget to like, subscribe and turn on notifications to stay up to date on all things NFL with Scoop City.Which Week 14 game are you most excited for? Drop us a comment!

Can the Dallas Cowboys continue their improbable run to a playoff berth or will the Detroit Lions get back on track with a pivotal win on Thursday night? Can the Pittsburgh Steelers actually summit the AFC race despite their offensive issues? And is the New York Giants’ head-coaching job more about managing personalities than drawing up plays?James Palmer and Dianna Russini start in New York, where Joe Schoen addressed the media during the Giants bye week. They dig into what ownership really wants in the next Giants coach and how to handle their talented young core — Malik Nabers, Abdul Carter, Jaxson Dart at quarterback — might be the biggest part of the job.James and Dianna zoom out to the looming coaching carousel. How many jobs will actually open? Why is there no obvious big name candidate in this cycle and which coordinators might be better off staying exactly where they are?Next the debate begins with several bubble teams trying to reach the postseason. James and Dianna debate whether the Steelers can still make the climb if the Ravens’ offense keeps sputtering and Pittsburgh’s defense continues to force turnovers.The season is on the brink for the Chiefs as they face off against a Texans defense that nobody wants to play. Would this be the first year of the Patrick Mahomes era that Kansas City misses the playoffs?The conversation shifts to the Dallas Cowboys, who enter Thursday night with a massive opportunity to reshape the NFC playoff race. James and Dianna break down why this matchup with the Detroit Lions could be the turning point for Dallas, and how a win would catapult the Cowboys into a far more favorable postseason path.Plus, James and Dianna break down how the Carolina Panthers quietly climbed back into the mix with a smart, physical win over the Rams. Dave Canales’ formula — run the ball, hit chunk plays, force turnovers and control the clock — is working, but only if Bryce Young is a timely assassin in 20–25 throws instead of a volume passer. Can that version of Carolina actually win the division?Lions beat writer Colton Pouncy joins the show to take you inside the Detroit locker room. Are they tight or still loose with their season on the line? How concerned are they about short-yardage and red-zone struggles, and what does this offense look like if Amon-Ra can’t go or is clearly limited against a Dallas team that can light up the scoreboard?Don’t forget to like, subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss any episodes of Scoop City.Which bubble team do you trust most to “summit” and reach the playoffs? Drop your pick in the comments!

Are the Pittsburgh Steelers reaching a breaking point following their loss to the Buffalo Bills? Will the Kansas City Chiefs actually miss the playoffs? Do the Philadelphia Eagles have an offensive identity crisis? And what should we make of the Carolina Panthers beating the Los Angeles Rams?Scoop City returns with a look at the Steelers following their Week 13 loss to the Bills. Fans were heard chanting for Mike Tomlin to be fired. Can Tomlin and the Steelers salvage the season? And what is Tomlin’s future in Pittsburgh? The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini shares what she is hearing from league circles about the NFL's longest-tenured head coach.Could the Chiefs actually miss the playoffs? Former Chiefs quarterback and Scoop City co-host Chase Daniel says no. The Chiefs fell to 6-6 after losing to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, but Daniel says they still have the coach and quarterback to make a run.Meanwhile, the Cowboys are getting hot at the right time. Daniel breaks down why Dak Prescott is inserting himself into the MVP conversation and outperforming his contemporaries.In Philadelphia, the Eagles’ struggles continued on Black Friday, as they dropped their Week 13 game to the Chicago Bears. Russini takes you inside the locker room to share what happened after the loss.Plus, are the Panthers better than you think? Dave Canales has Bryce Young looking like an improved quarterback. Daniel breaks down film on Young that should give Panthers fans hope.Don’t forget to like, subscribe and turn on notifications to stay up to date on all things NFL with Scoop City.Are there ANY good teams left in the NFL after the Rams' loss? Comment below.

How important is the Thanksgiving Day matchup for the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions? Could the Dallas Cowboys be knocked out of postseason contention this week? Will Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears upset the Philadelphia Eagles? And will Aaron Rodgers be able to keep the Pittsburgh Steelers’ playoff hopes alive?The NFC North might be on the line this Thanksgiving Day. The Packers and Lions are both still in the mix to win the division, but Thursday’s matchup will go a long way toward securing a home playoff game for the winner. Scoop City co-host and former NFL quarterback Chase Daniel breaks down Dan Campbell’s performance as the offensive play-caller.Is Thursday a must-win game for the Cowboys? If Dak Prescott and Dallas lose, their odds of making the postseason plummet to 6%. Will the Cowboys’ defense be able to slow down Patrick Mahomes? If the Kansas City Chiefs are victorious Thursday, their playoff odds increase to 61%.Is there concern in Philadelphia with the Eagles? The Athletic’s Zak Keefer joins the show to break down the Eagles’ matchup with the Bears. Will Philadelphia be able to bounce back from a devastating collapse against the Cowboys? And despite currently leading the NFC North, the Bears have only a 16% chance of winning the division.Don’t forget to like, subscribe and turn on notifications to stay up to date on all things NFL with Scoop City.Which game are you looking forward to most in Week 13?