3 and Out with John Middlekauff

Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” on the Volume. They start with the overall quality of play in the NFL taking a hit due to short weeks and the international games and the late afternoon broadcast window being much worse than prior years (2:30). They discuss the 24 team College Football Playoff format (9:30), and what to make of Ohio State suffering their third loss of the season to Oregon and their historic dominance suddenly looking shaky (15:30). They react to the news of Jacksonville Jaguars trading with the Eagles for Jordan Davis and Colin lauds Liam Cohen for being aggressive in pursuing the Super Bowl (27:00) and gives credit to Eagles GM Howie Roseman for acquiring great draft assets for the rebuild (31:00) Colin argues that the Chargers should keep Jim Harbaugh and Justin Herbert and then clean house after their disastrous season (36:45) and discuss the upside and downsides of “CEO” coaches that don’t call plays (41:00). Colin highlights the impact of Jeffrey Simmons on the Bears defense (55:00), and they react to the news of Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua heading to IR (59:00). Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Middlekauff is back with another episode of 3 & Out, delivering instant reaction to an incredible Sunday Night Football matchup as the Chicago Bears survive four Caleb Williams interceptions to defeat Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. John breaks down how Chicago managed to pull out the win despite the turnovers, Caleb Williams' performance, Baker Mayfield and the Bucs' missed opportunity, and what the result means for both teams moving forward. John also reacts to the biggest results from NFL Week 9, including the San Francisco 49ers dominating the Las Vegas Raiders, the Green Bay Packers destroying the New England Patriots, and the New York Giants defeating the Philadelphia Eagles in a huge NFC East showdown. John examines what these results mean for the playoff picture, which teams are establishing themselves as legitimate contenders, and which teams have serious questions to answer as the season progresses. From quarterback performances and coaching decisions to division races and playoff implications, John breaks down everything you need to know from another wild NFL Sunday. Subscribe to 3 & Out with John Middlekauff for NFL Week 9 reactions, Sunday Night Football analysis, quarterback breakdowns, game recaps, coaching insight, and unfiltered takes on the biggest stories across the NFL. Follow John on Twitter, and Instagram for the latest. Thanks to Captain Morgan: Captain While You Can. Drink responsibly. Don’t share with anyone under 21. 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an independent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the podcast John reacts to the horrible injury to Jack Campbell and what it could mean for his future, if we will see the return of Brandon Aiyuk to the NFL, and what the top games to watch on Sunday are. All that and more! Follow John on Twitter, and Instagram for the latest. 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an independent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars put together a dominant performance, taking down Derrick Henry and the Baltimore Ravens in a statement-making Thursday Night Football victory. We break down Jacksonville’s impressive win, what went wrong for Baltimore and whether the Jaguars are emerging as legitimate contenders in the AFC. Then, we turn our attention to NFL Week 9 with predictions and game-by-game analysis. Can the Bengals get back on track against the Saints? Will Matthew Stafford and the Rams take care of business against Jayden Daniels and the Commanders? Can the Lions handle the Dolphins, and what should we expect from the rest of the Week 9 slate? Plus, we shift to the college football landscape for a Week 10 preview, breaking down the biggest matchups, storylines and games to watch as the race for the College Football Playoff heats up. Follow John on Twitter, and Instagram for the latest. 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an independent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Middlekauff is back with another episode of 3 & Out, breaking down the biggest NFL storylines and previewing Thursday Night Football as the Baltimore Ravens take on the Jacksonville Jaguars. John dives into the Ravens-Jaguars matchup, examining the key players, biggest questions, and what both teams need to do to secure a win. He also discusses the potential return of disgruntled 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, what his future in the league could look like, and whether the relationship between Aiyuk and any organization can be repaired. Plus, John takes a closer look at A.J. Brown's future. The show wraps up with the Middlekauff Mailbag, as John answers listener questions about the NFL, quarterbacks, coaching decisions, player movement, and the biggest storylines around the league. Subscribe to 3 & Out with John Middlekauff for NFL previews, Thursday Night Football analysis, breaking news, trade and roster discussions, quarterback breakdowns, and unfiltered football takes. Follow John on Twitter, and Instagram for the latest. 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an independent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.