The Pat McAfee Show

On today’s show, Pat, DBut, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap last night’s dominant performance by the Buffalo Bills against the Minnesota Vikings, reflecting on their experience being right in the middle of the action for Field Pass with The Pat McAfee Show. The lads also have a loaded lineup of guests as they gear up for a busy day around the NFL, with the trade deadline set for 4 p.m. EST and plenty of potential moves still on the table. Joining the progrum, Buffalo Bills Right Tackle, Spencer Brown, stops by to break down the team’s mindset and game plan heading into last night’s matchup, along with the offensive line’s impressive performance despite being without two starters on the left side. Brown also discusses the impact Joe Brady has had on Buffalo’s locker room and culture, what makes Josh Allen such a special quarterback, and his ability to remain composed in hostile environments like Minnesota. He also weighs in on the defense stepping up under the bright lights of primetime and shares his thoughts on the possibility of the NFL expanding its regular-season schedule. With the NFL trade deadline quickly approaching, Sports Agent and Founder of Rosenhaus Sports Representation, Drew Rosenhaus joins the boys to provide a behind-the-scenes look at how deals get done around the league. Rosenhaus discusses his involvement in trade negotiations, why some deals fall apart before crossing the finish line, and the latest surrounding his client Brandon Aiyuk following his reinstatement by the NFL. He also provides an update on Jauan Jennings and explains why he’s hopeful Minnesota makes a move for a quarterback before the deadline, especially with one of his clients potentially benefiting from the opportunity. Shifting gears to college football, U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General and College Football Playoff Executive Director, Rich Clark, joins the progrum to discuss his extensive military background and the transition into his current role leading the CFP. Lieutenant General Clark takes the boys inside the discussions surrounding a potential expansion to a 24-team playoff, the role of the CFP Selection Committee, and the process of securing a five-year broadcast agreement with ESPN. He also explains how the committee evaluates injuries and backup quarterbacks when ranking teams, and just how much those factors can influence the playoff picture. Rounding out the show, Junior NFL Insider for ESPN, Ian Rapoport, stops by with the latest news, rumors, and developing storylines as the NFL trade deadline draws closer. Raps breaks down some of the biggest potential moves still on the table, including the possibility of Kirk Cousins returning to Minnesota, whether the Indianapolis Colts are finished making moves, and everything else happening around the league as teams make their final decisions before the 4 p.m. deadline. Then to round out the guests, Oregon Head Coach, Dan Lanning, talks about the struggles this season but looks to turn things around and how he has evolved as a coach amidst the rockier season thus far. Lanning also touches on the coordinator change midway through the season and the success they seemingly have had since. Making a surprise appearance, Senior NFL Insider for ESPN, Adam Schefter, talks the boys more about Kirk Cousins getting traded back to the Vikings for a 2027 3rd-Round pick, and possibly starting as Minnesota takes on Green Bay this Sunday. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (noon–2 p.m. EST), ESPN’s YouTube channel (noon–3 p.m. EST), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you! We’ll see you tomorrow. Cheers.
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On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreact to all the madness from another wild weekend of college football, along with an NFL slate that saw the favorites go an incredible 13-1. The lads also reveal their Top 5 Storylines from around the league before looking ahead to tonight’s Monday Night Football showdown, as the Buffalo Bills travel to Minnesota to take on the Vikings in a highly anticipated matchup between two 6-1 teams. Senior NFL Insider for ESPN, Adam Schefter, joins the show in the first hour to discuss the latest trade rumors and potential moves around the league with the NFL trade deadline tomorrow. Schefty breaks down the if there is a chance that George Pickens could be moved by the Cowboys with his contract set to expire, along with the growing interest in Ravens RB Derrick Henry, who has reportedly drawn inquiries from multiple teams. He also gives an update on Puka Nacua’s knee injury suffered during yesterday’s matchup against the Commanders, the latest surrounding Brandon Aiyuk’s status with the 49ers, and several other names to keep an eye on as the deadline approaches. In the second hour, ESPN Analyst and 12-year NFL veteran, Dan Orlovsky, joins the boys to break down some of the biggest performances and storylines from the weekend, starting with the Green Bay Packers’ dominant victory over the New England Patriots and how they utilize Christian Watson and Matthew Golden in their offense. Dan also weighs in on Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals, explaining why he believes adding a player like Jonathan Taylor could turn them into legitimate contenders. The boys also discuss the impact Jessie Bates III could have on the Jacksonville Jaguars, the current state of the Kansas City Chiefs and potential moves that could help get them back on track, along with why the Los Angeles Rams may need to explore trading for a wide receiver following Puka Nacua’s injury, with Davante Adams still a few weeks away from returning. Dan wraps up with several other notable takeaways from across the league as the NFL season continues to unfold. Make sure to subscribe to https://youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (noon–2 p.m. EST), ESPN’s YouTube channel (noon–3 p.m. EST), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you! We’ll see you tomorrow. Cheers.

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On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys react to last night’s one-sided showdown between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Baltimore Ravens, along with everything else happening around the football world, before looking ahead to the weekend and making their picks for the entire Week 9 NFL slate. Joining the progrum, 7-time National Champion and the GOAT, Nick Saban, stops by to preview this weekend’s highly anticipated matchup as #1 Miami travels to South Bend to take on #11 Notre Dame. Coach Saban breaks down how the Hurricanes will respond to Malachi Toney’s injury, the impact having a Heisman favorite can have on a team, and how team success can help elevate individual players in the race for national awards. He also weighs in on how the College Football Playoff committee evaluates the Big Ten and SEC, previews LSU’s showdown with Alabama, and discusses the dynamic play of Ole Miss Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss ahead of their matchup with Georgia. Shifting gears to the NFL, Junior NFL Insider for ESPN, Ian Rapoport, joins the lads to discuss the latest developments around the league, starting with Baltimore’s quarterback situation following last night’s performance against Jacksonville. Raps also weighs in on Carson Wentz’s opportunity Monday night against Buffalo, the latest rumors as the NFL trade deadline approaches, and injury updates on AJ Brown and TreVeyon Henderson. He also discusses Myles Garrett being on track to make his season debut alongside Aaron Donald and the reaction from 49ers players surrounding the possibility of Brandon Aiyuk returning to San Francisco. Turning our attention back to college football, Heisman Trophy winner and Super Bowl MVP, Desmond Howard, stops by to share his thoughts on the news surrounding Malachi Toney and how he initially learned about the situation. Desmond also previews the highly anticipated Notre Dame-Miami matchup, discusses the current state of Texas football and the direction of the Longhorns' progrum, and breaks down how Ohio State can put Luke Fahey in a position to succeed as QB1 while Julian Sayin remains sidelined with an injury. Rounding out the show, The Udder Guy, Stanford Steve, joins Pat and the boys to break down the biggest matchups of the weekend and make their picks for the entire Week 9 NFL slate. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (noon–2 p.m. EST), ESPN’s YouTube channel (noon–3 p.m. EST), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you! We’ll see you Monday. Cheers.
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On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, Coach Chuck Pagano, and the boys break down everything happening around the football world, including another edition of What The Chuck?, highlighting plays that leave everyone scratching their heads. The lads also reveal this week’s Shite Division, preview tonight’s Thursday Night Football showdown, and dive into several other storylines from across the sports world. Joining the progrum, Emmy Award-winning actor and comedian, Jason Sudeikis, stops by to discuss his iconic role as Ted Lasso, his relationship with Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman, and being named the Celebrity Guest Picker for College GameDay this Saturday. Sudeikis shares his excitement for the opportunity as GameDay heads to South Bend for a highly anticipated matchup between the Fighting Irish and the top-ranked Miami Hurricanes. Next, Oscar-nominated actor and Hollywood icon, Sylvester Stallone, joins the boys to discuss his new New York Times bestselling book, Steps, and what it was like reflecting on his remarkable life and career throughout the writing process. Stallone also shares his thoughts on the upcoming film I Play Rocky, including the unique experience of watching his own life and the legendary story behind Rocky Balboa come to the big screen from a different perspective. He also reflects on his transition from starring in blockbuster films to finding success on television with Tulsa King, and how the two experiences compare. Turning our attention back to the sports world, ESPN Golf Reporter and College Football Writer, Mark Schlabach, joins the progrum to break down the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season. Schlabach shares his thoughts on where several progrums stand, their performances thus far, and what to expect as the college football season enters Week 10. Shifting from the gridiron to the golf course, he also discusses reports of LIV Golf filing for bankruptcy, what that could mean for the future of the league, and why the 2027 PGA Tour season could be shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent memory. Keeping the college football conversation rolling, Thursday Night Football Analyst, Kirk Herbstreit, joins the boys to share his thoughts on the initial CFP rankings and the nearly impossible task facing the selection committee as they attempt to sort through the nation's top teams. Herby also shifts his focus to the NFL, previewing tonight’s primetime matchup, weighing in on the Jacksonville Jaguars and the current state of the Baltimore Ravens defense, and breaking down the show’s DraftKings boost. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (noon–2 p.m. EST), ESPN’s YouTube channel (noon–3 p.m. EST), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you! We’ll see you tomorrow. Cheers.
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On today’s show, Pat, DBut, AJ Hawk, and the boys break down everything happening around the NFL with another edition of Everything DB, before heading In The Trenches with AQ Shipley after all hell breaks loose in the Thunderdome. Joining the progrum, College GameDay Host, Rece Davis, stops by to react to last night’s unveiling of the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season. Rece breaks down how the teams are grouped, the criteria the selection committee uses to evaluate each progrum, and some of the biggest surprises from the initial rankings. He also explains why fans should expect plenty of movement in the coming weeks, especially with several pivotal matchups on the horizon this weekend. Shifting gears to the NFL, future Hall of Famer and CBS NFL Commentator, JJ Watt, joins the boys to discuss his brother TJ and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ dominant defensive performance against their AFC North rival Cleveland Browns, racking up eight sacks in Sunday’s matchup. JJ also breaks down fellow defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons’ monster debut with the Chicago Bears, as he filled up the stat sheet and wreaked havoc on the Seattle Seahawks. Keeping the conversation rolling, Jage weighs in on the Denver Broncos’ latest victory over the Kansas City Chiefs and why their continued success against Kansas City can no longer be written off as luck. He also dives into Minnesota’s quarterback situation and shares his thoughts on potential options for the Vikings as the NFL trade deadline approaches. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (noon–2 p.m. EST), ESPN’s YouTube channel (noon–3 p.m. EST), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you! We’ll see you tomorrow. Cheers.
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