Former NFL scout John Middlekauff reacts to Colts signing Phillip Rivers and how despite Phillip's age, this is a signing that should get people excited. Later, John answers your mailbag questions by talking about Jordan Love being an MVP candidate, if the Ravens should look to move on from Harbaugh, and is it time for the Eagles to bench Hurts, all that and more! Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Use promo code “3ANDOUT20” on https://nicokick.com/zone for 20% off at checkout! Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 14 Monday Night Football matchup between Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers. John kicks off by reacting to Eagles QB Jalen Hurts 5 turnover game in the loss to the Chargers and what it means for the team moving forward with four games left on the schedule. John then explains why he believes the Chargers have gotten some good luck in some of these games. John then reacts to former Chargers and Indianapolis Colts QB Phillip Rivers scheduling a workout with the Colts after the news that Daniel Jones will be out for the season, and why he thinks the way the Colts have operated since the trade deadline is a huge mistake. John then reacts to the Cleveland Browns naming Shedeur Sanders their starting QB for the remainder of the season, and questions how the Browns ownership can expect this regime to evaluate any QB properly. John wraps up with his thoughts on the college football Heisman finalists Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza, Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia, Ohio State QB Julian Sayin, and Notre Dame RB Jerimyah Love. Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 01:35 - Eagles-Chargers Reaction 05:11 - Eagles are in trouble 22:10 - Chargers are lucky 25:20 - Colts are in shambles 34:31 - Shedeur Sanders named Browns QB1 37:19 - Heisman Finalists revealed 48:50 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Use promo code “3ANDOUT20” on https://nicokick.com/zone for 20% off at checkout! Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 14 Sunday Night Football matchup between C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans vs. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. John kicks off by reacting to the Chiefs upset loss to the Texans on SNF and what it means for the team as their playoff hopes become more unlikely. John applauds the Texans defense for being dominant and explains why the defense is Super Bowl caliber. John then reacts to the NFC North battle between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears. Next, John reacts to Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers big time win vs. Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. Following that, John reacts to Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills surviving a thriller at home vs. Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals. John then reacts to Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy's performance vs. the Commanders at home as well as Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders breakout game in a road loss to the Titans. Next, John reacts to breaking news around the NFL, including the Browns re-instating Deshaun Watson and possibly planning to have them be their starter in 2026 and Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones suffering a season ending Achilles injury. John then dives into the College Football Playoff rankings, which ultimately left out the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and John reacts to the university opting to skip the bowl game vs. BYU. John wraps up by giving his best bets for the Monday Night Football matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Chargers: Philadelphia Eagles at Los Angeles Chargers (ML) A.J. Brown Anytime TD Omarion Hampton Anytime TD 02:08 - Chiefs-Texans Reaction 04:48 - Chiefs are DONE 22:42 - Texans defense is ELITE 29:13 - GameTime 30:03 - Bears-Packers 38:41 - Steelers-Ravens 44:32 - Bengals-Bills 49:38 - Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy 50:45 - Browns QB Shedeur Sanders 52:52 - Deshaun Watson to return to Browns in 2026 54:26 - Colts QB Daniel Jones tears Achilles 57:06 - College Football Playoff revealed 1:01:03 - Notre Dame 1:06:31 - HRB NFL Week 14 MNF Picks Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Use promo code “3ANDOUT20” on https://nicokick.com/zone for 20% off at checkout! Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down all the Week 14 NFL action + college football. They start with the Packers holding off the Bears 28-21 and they both argue that despite the loss the Bears proved to be a big winner on the day and proved they belong in the top tier of NFL teams (3:00). They move to the Steelers win over the Ravens to take control of first place in the AFC North, and they agree that Lamar Jackson looks like a shell of himself and neither team is going anywhere if they make the playoffs (23:30). They react to the final college football playoff rankings and Colin argues the key was getting Miami in, and John explains why he doesn’t like having guaranteed spots for non-power 4 conference teams (29:00). Colin breaks down why bowl games are in big trouble now that multiple teams are pulling out of them (37:30), and why he thinks Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza has likely played his way into becoming the #1 pick in the NFL draft after beating Ohio State (41:00). They go back to the NFL to break down the Bills win over the Bengals and Colin argues that despite the win for Buffalo, they were outschemed, outplayed and can’t be trusted in the postseason (59:00). They recap Shedeur Sanders and the Browns losing to the Titans in a very uneven performance from Shedeur (1:07:00). They pivot to the Broncos win over the Raiders in a game Colin calls “the most lopsided one score game” he’s ever seen and they debate whether the Raiders will blow it up after this season and/or potentially move on from Pete Carroll after only one season (1:16:00). They move to the Seahawks blowout win over the Falcons & Colin explains why you can erase the Jets from Sam Darnold’s resume and that he’s proved to be a legit franchise quarterback (1:21:15). They break down the Rams blowout win over the Cardinals and why the Cardinals are completely out of their depth in an NFC West that features 3 incredible head coaches (1:26:00). Finally, they recap the Vikings drubbing of the Commanders and argue it was JJ McCarthy’s best game and wonder whether Jayden Daniels will physically be able to hold up in the NFL (1:30:00). All lines provided by hardrock.bet (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John answers all of your questions from around the NFL and College Football landscape. Are the Chargers good enough to win a Super Bowl, is Patrick Mahomes over the hill, and should the Raiders have stayed in Oakland? John dives into all that and more! Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Use promo code “3ANDOUT20” on https://nicokick.com/zone for 20% off at checkout! Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 14 Thursday Night Football matchup between Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions vs. Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys. John will react to the biggest plays of the night, breaking news from around the NFL and college football, and much more! Later 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 massive 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. 04:21 - Cowboys-Lions 30:05 - Fugazi Friday: Mike Tomlin to Penn State? 36:48 - Fugazi Friday: Lane Kiffin's dog Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Use promo code “3ANDOUT20” on https://nicokick.com/zone for 20% off at checkout! Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John answers all of your questions from the latest with the Lane Kiffin saga, what will happen in Minnesota after this disaster season, despite the Browns not being able to win games, do they actually have a decent roster, all that and more. Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Use promo code “3ANDOUT20” on https://nicokick.com/zone for 20% off at checkout! Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 13 Monday Night Football matchup between Jaxson Dart and the New York Giants vs. Drake Maye and the New England Patriots. John kicks off by reacting to Drake Maye's performance in a blowout win vs. the Giants on MNF. John then explains why he believes Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin would be a perfect fit for the Giants in 2026. John then dives into the Lane Kiffin saga as he was announced officially as the head coach of LSU. John then reacts to Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator getting his house egged, and how it is a reflection of how Eagles fans feel about the offense. John wraps up by providing updates on injuries to Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner, Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert, and Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy. 03:23 - Giants-Patriots 13:41 - Giants are perfect for Mike Tomlin 24:57 - Lane Kiffin 33:50 - Eagles OC house egged 36:38 - Colts CB Sauce Gardner 37:40 - Chargers QB Justin Herbert 38:45 - Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Use promo code “3ANDOUT20” on https://nicokick.com/zone for 20% off at checkout! Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 13 Sunday Night Football matchup between Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos vs. Marcus Mariota and the Washington Commanders. John kicks off by reacting to Bo Nix's performance in an OT win against the Commanders on SNF. Next, John reacts to the San Francisco 49ers win in Week 13 vs. Shedeur Sanders and the Cleveland Browns and explains why he believes the Browns are a joke. John then discusses why the NFC West is getting weird after the Los Angeles Rams' loss to the Carolina Panthers. Next, John defends Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and states that the team is poorly built and not built for success. John then reacts to Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin leaving for LSU and what implications that may have for Ole Miss and college football landscape moving forward. John also reacts to former Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell accepting a position at the University of Florida to become their college general manager. John wraps up with his Hard Rock Bet Monday Night Football pick: New York Giants (+7) at New England Patriots 04:40 - Broncos-Commanders 17:37 - 49ers-Browns 23:18 - GameTime 24:20 - Bills-Steelers 33:34 - Lane Kiffin to LSU 43:08 - Florida GM 47:20 - HRB MNF Picks Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Use promo code “3ANDOUT20” on https://nicokick.com/zone for 20% off at checkout! Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down all the week 13 NFL action & top stories from college football. They start with Lane Kiffin leaving his highly ranked Ole Miss team for rival LSU ahead of the college football playoff & explain that while they feel for Ole Miss fans… this is a calendar issue that needs to be addressed that college football may need a president to oversee the entire operation (3:00). They move to the NFL and start with the Bills beating the Steelers in a game where a bloodied Aaron Rodgers exited early. Colin highlights that the Steelers have no quarterback of the future and they debate what should be done with both Mike Tomlin and Sean McDermott (13:00). They revisit the Thanksgiving Day action and Colin argues that the Cowboys defense is actually improved after the Micah Parsons trade now that they’ve shored up their interior defensive line & have more flexibility (28:00). They move to the Packers beating the Lions on Thanksgiving and Colin lauds Matt Lafleur for fixing the Packers broken passing attack and argues the Lions are MISSING Ben Johnson and will get worse before they get better (35:00). Staying on the topic of Ben Johnson, they discuss the Bears taking control of the #1 seed in the NFC after beating the Eagles and Colin argues Johnson is the best young head coach since Sean McVay (40:30). They also discuss the limitations of the Eagles passing offense and why Nick Sirianni is incredibly dependent on his coordinators (45:45). They recap the 49ers win over the Browns and Colin argues the 49ers deserve “coaching staff of the year” after going 9-4 despite a rash of injuries(54:15), and believe you can’t take too much away from the Rams stepping in it and losing to the Panthers (59:15). After another quarterbacking disaster from the Vikings against the Seahawks, Colin argues they should trade for Mac Jones and move on from J.J. McCarthy (1:06:15). Finally, they move back to college football and Colin explains why Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin looks like a future franchise quarterback in the NFL (1:18:30) and they credit Arch Manning for overcoming the noise and finding ways to play well late into the season (1:24:00). All lines provided by hardrock.bet (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 13 NFL Black Friday matchup between Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears vs. Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles. John kicks off by reacting to the Bears dominating in the run game in an upset road victory over the Eagles. John praises Bears head coach Ben Johnson for turning around the franchise and leading them towards a playoff push and NFC North title. John sounds the alarm on the Eagles, who have had a 0-2 week as they head into their Week 14 matchup vs. the Los Angeles Chargers. John then dives into the NFC Playoffs outlook prior to the rest of the Week 13 games and believes the odd team out might be the Detroit Lions. John wraps up reacting to Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin's reaction to a podcaster making disparaging comments prior to Ole Miss victory over Mississippi State in the Egg Bowl. 04:18 - Bears-Eagles Reaction 28:09 - NFC Playoffs outlook 31:38 - Ole Miss' Lane Kiffin Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Use promo code “3ANDOUT20” on https://nicokick.com/zone for 20% off at checkout! Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 13 Thanksgiving triple header featuring Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers vs. Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys, and Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. John kicks off by reacting to Joe Burrow and the Bengals upset win over Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. John speculates whether the AFC North is officially wide open with Joe Burrow back in action. John then reacts to the Cowboys big time win over the Chiefs and what that means for each team moving forward amid a tight NFC and AFC playoff race. Next, John reacts to Packers road win vs. the Lions and debates whether the Lions will have enough to make the postseason with star wide receiver Amon Ra St. Brown set to miss their Week 14 matchup vs. the Cowboys after sustaining an injury. John wraps up with his Hard Rock Bet Black Friday picks: Bears (+7) at Eagles Rome Odunze Anytime Touchdown A.J. Brown Anytime Touchdown 05:27 - Bengals-Ravens 16:12 - Chiefs-Cowboys 44:41 - Packers-Lions 51:49 - HRB Black Friday Picks Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Use promo code “3ANDOUT20” on https://nicokick.com/zone for 20% off at checkout! Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John opens the show previewing all of the games on Thanksgiving and tells you who he thinks is going to win. Next, he does a big mailbag and answers all of your questions from the week to get you ready for the weekend. Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Use promo code “3ANDOUT20” on https://nicokick.com/zone for 20% off at checkout! Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 12 Monday Night Football matchup between Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers vs. Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers. John kicks off by reacting to 49ers QB Brock Purdy's performance in a MNF win vs. the Panthers. John then reacts to Panthers QB Bryce Young's performance and debates if he can sustained being a starting QB in the NFL. John then reacts to Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy's recent injury and concussion sustained against the Green Bay Packers that may sideline him for Week 13. Next, John reacts to Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski's reaction in the locker room towards rookie QB Shedeur Sanders after his 1st win. John wraps up by discussing the fall of the Pittsburgh Steelers brand. 04:16 - Panthers-49ers 22:44 - Panthers QB Bryce Young 32:41 - Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy 38:12 - Browns QB Shedeur Sanders 44:26 - Pittsburgh Steelers are embarrassing Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Use promo code “3ANDOUT20” on https://nicokick.com/zone for 20% off at checkout! Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 12 Sunday Night Football matchup between Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams. John kicks things off by reacting to the Rams blowout win on SNF vs. the Buccaneers in which Baker Mayfield was injured before halftime and did not return to the game. John speaks about how the Rams should be in the driver's seat in the NFC as they look like the most complete team in the conference. John speculates if the Bucs are in danger of losing the NFC South to the surging Carolina Panthers, who play the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football in Week 12. John then reacts to the Las Vegas Raiders firing their offensive coordinator Chip Kelly after the team lost to the Cleveland Browns. John also speaks on the starting debut of Shedeur Sanders as well as the historic performance from star edge rusher Myles Garrett. John then dives into the Philadelphia Eagles epic collapse on the road against the Dallas Cowboys as well as the New York Giants collapse on the road against the Detrot Lions. John then discusses how bad Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy has looked under center in a loss to the Green Bay Packers. John gives flowers to Caleb WIlliams and the Chicago Bears who are in first place in the NFC North after a big time win vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers. Next, John reacts to reports that 49ers wide reciever Brandon Aiyuk will be getting his guarantees voided in his contract due to a contentious season on injured reserve. John wraps up with his Hard Rock Bet picks for Monday Night Football: Panthers (+7.5) at 49ers George Kittle Anytime Touchdown Ricky Pearsall Anytime Touchdown Teteroia McMillian Anytime Touchdown 03:17 - Bucs-Rams reaction 15:12 - Bucs are trending in wrong direction 17:40 - Browns-Raiders 21:41 - Shedeur Sanders 22:38 - Myles Garrett 24:59 - Eagles-Cowboys 31:09 - GameTime 31:56 - Giants-Lions 35:27 - Vikings-Packers 38:03 - Steelers-Bears 41:31 - 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk 45:57 - HRB Picks Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down all the week 12 NFL action. They start with the Cowboys overcoming a 21-0 deficit to beat the Eagles on a walk off field goal and they highlight the Eagles inability to run the ball as a massive problem for the defending champs. They argue that Jerry Jones HAS to extend the contract for George Pickens after another dominant performance and credit Dak Prescott’s leadership (3:00). They move to Shedeur Sanders making his first start in a game where the Browns dominated the Raiders, and believe he showed enough to get the next start at quarterback (25:00). Colin puts the blame on Daniel Jones for the Colts blowing a late game lead to the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes, and believes the Chiefs will still make the playoffs despite their 6-5 record (30:45). They move to the Bears beating the Aaron Rodgers-less Steelers and Colin argues that Caleb Williams isn’t a great fit for Ben Johnson’s system, but they’re finding ways to make it work and have cleaned up a lot of the mistakes (38:30). They recap the Packers win over the Vikings and they declare that J.J. McCarthy has proven he is NOT an NFL caliber starting quarterback and made a huge mistake moving off of Sam Darnold (54:00). They break down the Seahawks win over the Titans and highlight the incredible play of JSN at wide receiver for Seattle (1:00:30), and Colin calls the Lions victory over the Giants a “bad win” and that the Lions defense will sink them despite a great offense (1:05:00). Finally, they pivot to college football and Colin explains why USC can’t ever win big games and why Lincoln Riley deserves the blame (1:17:45). They also speculate on the future of Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin (1:27:45). All lines provided by hardrock.bet (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John answers all of your questions from the wild week in the NFL and college football in this episode's massive mailbag segment. Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Use promo code “3ANDOUT20” on https://nicokick.com/zone for 20% off at checkout! Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 12 Thursday Night Football matchup between Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills on the road vs. the Houston Texans. John kicks things off by reacting to Josh Allen and the Bills losing effort vs. a dominant Texans defense. John debates if the Super Bowl window for the Bills has closed. John then gives props to the Texans for surviving star QB C.J. Stroud's concussion, and believe that no one wants to see the Texans defense in the playoffs. John then explains why Dallas Cowboys wide receivers Ceedee Lamb and George Pickens are ZONED IN after their dominant performance vs. the Raiders in Week 11. John then reacts to a report about the Minnesota Vikings trying to fix QB J.J. McCarthy's throwing mechanics midseason. John wraps up with a Fugazi Friday and warns young adults not to grow up too fast. 04:26 - Bills Super Bowl window is closed 19:24 - Texans might be scary in NFL playoffs 26:51 - ZONED IN: Cowboys WRs Ceedee Lamb and George Pickens 32:33 - Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy 36:12 - Fugazi Friday Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Use promo code “3ANDOUT20” on https://nicokick.com/zone for 20% off at checkout! Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff digs into a packed slate across the NFL and college football. John breaks down what it means for Shedeur Sanders to be named the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, and reacts to the major news that Michael Penix is out for the season with a torn ACL. He also asks the question a lot of fans are starting to wonder: is it time to be concerned about Patrick Mahomes? Plus, John weighs the chances that Lane Kiffin actually leaves Ole Miss and what a move like that would mean for the program and the coaching landscape. Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 04:16 - Sanders getting his chance in Cleveland 12:25 - Michael Penix out for the season 23:19 - What's going on with Mahomes 36:45 - Lane Kiffin rumors 44:34 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Use promo code “3ANDOUT20” on https://nicokick.com/zone for 20% off at checkout! Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 11 Sunday Night Football matchup between Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys vs. Geno Smith and the Las Vegas Raiders. John kicks off by reacting to the Cowboys MNF over the Raiders and debates if Raiders head coach should be one and done. John then debates if the Cowboys are set up to build out their defense in 2026. John then reacts to reports that Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. may be out for the season with a knee injury. Next, John reacts to the New York Jets benching QB Justin Fields for Tyrod Taylor. Following that, John reacts to the news that Virginia Tech has hired former Penn State head coach James Franklin as their next head coach. John wraps up discussing reports that Ole Miss has given head coach Lane Kiffin an ultimatum due to major interest from big time college programs like LSU & Florida. Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 04:27 - Cowboys-Raiders 24:25 - Atlanta Falcons 29:58 - New York Jets 32:05 - Arizona Cardinals 36:24 - ZONED IN: Josh Allen 40:32 - Virginia Tech hires James Franklin 44:49 - Ole Miss gives Lane Kiffin an ultimatum Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Use promo code “3ANDOUT20” on https://nicokick.com/zone for 20% off at checkout! Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 11 Sunday Night Football matchup between Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions vs. Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles. John kicks off by reacting to Jared Goff and head coach Dan Campbell's performance in a Lions loss to the Eagles on SNF. John then debates whether the Eagles are now a defensive team. Next, John reacts to Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold's performance in a loss vs. Matt Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams. Following that, John explains why the Denver Broncos are destined for the 1 seed in the AFC after their win vs. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. John then reacts to the big time NFC North matchup between the Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears & J.J. McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings and how debates the differences between Bears head coach Ben Johnson and Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell. John then plays couch scout and discusses top CFB prospects Notre Dame RB Jerimyah Love and Alabama QB Ty Simpson. John wraps up with his Hard Rock Bet Monday Night Football picks: Cowboys at Raiders (+3) Ashton Jeanty Anytime TD (-140) Ceedee Lamb Anytime TD (+105) 04:34 - Lions-Eagles 22:46 - Seahawks-Rams 27:42 - Chiefs-Broncos 32:59 - GameTime 33:49 - Bears-Vikings 39:11 - Notre Dame RB Jeremyah Love 41:42 - Alabama QB Ty Simpson 46:55 - HRB MNF Picks Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Use promo code “3ANDOUT20” on https://nicokick.com/zone for 20% off at checkout! Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down all the NFL action. They start with the Broncos beating the Chiefs to blow the AFC West race wide open & they credit Sean Payton for building a stacked roster while still paying big dead cap money to Russell Wilson, and debate whether the Chiefs dynasty is officially over (3:30). They move to the Rams win over the Seahawks and Colin argues that if the roles were reversed and Matt Stafford had thrown 4 interceptions instead of Sam Darnold…. the game wouldn’t have been close, and they agree the Rams have Darnold’s number (16:45). They pivot to the Bears walk-off win over the Vikings and they both agree that J.J. McCarthy does NOT look like a starting quarterback, and that the contrast between McCarthy and Caleb Williams could not be more stark.They also tip their cap to Ben Johnson for creating a winning culture in Chicago (30:00). They recap the Bills win over the Bucs and Colin declares Josh Allen the best football player on the planet and that he IS the Bills franchise. They argue it was a must win game for the Bills and a loss could have been the beginning of the end for Sean McDermott (41:15). They recap the Ravens ugly win over the Browns in Shedeur Sanders debut (54:00), and argue the Packers are afraid of turning Jordan Love loose in the passing game after their narrow win over the Giants (56:45). They give kudos to both Kyle Shanahan and Brock Purdy for hanging 41 on the Cardinals in Purdy’s first game back from injury (1:02:00). Finally, they move to college football and Colin argues that the transfer portal and NIL have created incredible parity at the top of the college football ranks and give their takeaways of the top contenders (1:14:00). All lines provided by hardrock.bet (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 11 Thursday Night Football matchup between Justin Fields and the New York Jets vs. Drake Maye and the New England Patriots. John will react to the biggest plays of the night, breaking news around the NFL, and much more! Later 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 massive 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. 03:54 - Jets-Patriots 15:39 - ZONED IN: Drake Maye 23:45 - Jets need more than a QB 30:54 - Do NFL owners deserve blame for failing franchises? 34:40 - Fugazi Friday: High End Ultrasounds 41:27 - Stuckey joins the show Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Use promo code “3ANDOUT20” on https://nicokick.com/zone for 20% off at checkout! Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of 3 & Out with John Middlekauff, John debates which coach, Mike Tomlin or Mike McCarthy would be the better fit for the New York Giants. He reacts to AJ Brown’s latest comments about the Eagles, digs into Paul DePodesta’s comments about the Browns and Watson, and he discusses whether the 49ers should stick with Brock Purdy moving forward. Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 02:49 - AJ Brown's comments 11:36 - Giants head coaching job 16:04 - Paul DePodesta's comments 22:55 - Brock Purdy 32:01 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Use promo code “3ANDOUT20” on https://nicokick.com/zone for 20% off at checkout! Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John answers all of your questions from who should be the MVP of the NFL and if Drake Maye should be considered, to ALL the issues in Green Bay and much more in this episode's massive mailbag segment. Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Use promo code “3ANDOUT20” on https://nicokick.com/zone for 20% off at checkout! Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 10 Monday Night Football matchup between Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers. John kicks off by reacting to the Eagles MNF win vs. the Packers and what that means for each team moving forward. Next, John reacts to New Orleans Saints rookie QB Tyler Shough's performance vs. NFC South rival Carolina Panthers in Week 10. John then ponders whether head coaches like Miami Dolphins' Mike McDaniel are getting a bad rep after news broke that New York Giants fired their head coach Brian Daboll. John then explains why the Cleveland Browns are seemingly inept due to their dysfunction in the front office and coaching staff. Following that, John reacts to news that Brian Kelly wants his full $53 million from LSU.John wraps up explaining why Indianapolis Colts star RB Johnathan Taylor is ZONED IN. Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. Finally, John is joined by Col Nick Nichols, President of Fields of Honor to discuss the terrific work Field of Honor is doing for families of America’s first responders. Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Use promo code “3ANDOUT20” on https://nicokick.com/zone for 20% off at checkout! Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 10 Sunday Night Football matchup between Aaron Rodgers & the Pittsburgh Steelers on the road vs. Justin Herbert & the Los Angeles Chargers. John kicks off by reacting to the Chargers win over the Steelers and debates if head coach Mike Tomlin & Aaron Rodgers are capable of leading this team on a playoff run. John then gives praise to the Chargers and head coach Jim Harbaugh for continuing to compete despite injuries in the AFC West. John then reacts to Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell taking over play-calling duties in a blowout win vs. the Washington Commanders. Next, John reacts to New York Giants blowing another 4th quarter lead vs. Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears & believes Giants head coach Brian Daboll may be at risk of losing his job. John then reacts to the targeting call on Baltimore Ravens star Lamar Jackson in their win vs. the Minnesota Vikings. Following that, John debates whether the San Francisco 49ers should shut QB Brock Purdy down for the year. John wraps up by giving his Hard Rock Bets picks for Monday Night Football: Philadelphia Eagles (+1) at Green Bay Packers Jalen Hurts Anytime Touchdown (+115) Christian Watson Anytime Touchdown (+240) 04:26 - Steelers-Chargers 25:04 - Lions-Commanders 32:52 - Seahawks & Rams battle for NFC West crown 37:39 - Giants-Bears 41:51 - Ravens-Vikings 46:15 - 49ers QBs 51:38 - HRB MNF Picks Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Use promo code “3ANDOUT20” on https://nicokick.com/zone for 20% off at checkout! Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the Sunday NFL slate. They begin the Rams throttling the 49ers, and argue that Matt Stafford is playing some of the best football of his career, and that the 49ers would be smart to hang onto Mac Jones who has proved his worth (3:15). They move to the Bears win over the Giants where the arm talent of Caleb Williams was on full display and Colin argues the best descriptor for Caleb is horsepower (10:00). They agree that Vikings quarterback J.J. looks like he’s in over his head after an awful showing in their loss to the Ravens (25:00) Colin argues that the Patriots clearly looked like the better team in their win over the Bucs and have a serious debate about whether the Pats are the best team in the AFC in Mike Vrabel’s first year (36:30). Colin highlights Josh Allen having tons of time to throw, but his receivers couldn’t get open in the Bills ugly loss to the Dolphins and that the Bills could be in trouble in the AFC East with the Patriots ascending (49:30) They point to the Seahawks incredible drafting in recent years leading to a dominating, talented roster and argue there isn’t a weakness on the team. They look ahead to their upcoming game against the Rams and pick the Seahawks (55:00). They move the Colts overtime win over the Falcons in Berlin and argue the Colts won despite Daniel Jones and they won by playing throwback, old-school football (1:05:15). Finally, they pivot to college football to talk about the incredible job Kalen DeBoer has done as head coach at Alabama in returning the Tide to their usual status as a powerhouse program (1:16:45). They also give kudos to Indiana and Oregon for their big wins (1:21:00). All lines provided by hardrock.bet (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 10 Thursday Night Football matchup between Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos vs. Geno Smith and the Las Vegas Raiders.John kicks off by discussing Broncos QB Bo Nix poor performance despite the win vs. the Raiders and debates if Nix can help propel his team on a NFL playoff run. John then explains why the Raiders need to consider trading star Maxx Crosby in the offseason. Next, John reacts to the Kansas City Chiefs' fan reaction to not trading for New York Jets running back Breece Hall. Next, John explains why Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones and his agents are ZONED IN after the trade deadline as the team has signaled that they will commit to him long-term. John wraps up with a Fugazi Fridays update on his bout with hot yoga and reacts to college coaches obsession with golf. Later 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 massive 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. 01:33 - Raiders-Broncos Reaction 03:35 - Bo Nix 17:21 - Maxx Crosby 25:34 - Chiefs don't trade for Breece Hall 29:57 - ZONED IN: Daniel Jones 33:50 - Fugazi Friday: Hot Yoga Update 35:28 - Fugazi Friday: College Coaches & Golf Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Use promo code “3ANDOUT20” on https://nicokick.com/zone for 20% off at checkout! Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of 3 & Out with John Middlekauff, John takes a look at Matt LaFleur’s future in Green Bay and what’s next for the Packers after another disappointing game. He breaks down how Jerry Jones approached the trade deadline and whether the moves he made are what's best for the Cowboys. Plus, John reacts to Kyler Murray heading to IR and shares his thoughts on Drew Brees’ new role calling games for FOX. Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 03:59 - The future of LaFleur in GB 10:35 - Jerry Jones and the trade deadline 20:29 - Kyle murray to the IR 23:30 - Kirk Cousins and his future 27:20 - Dress Brees goes to FOX 31:28 - Tom Brady clones his dog 44:48 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
