The Pat McAfee Show

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreaction to everything that happened in week 9 of the NFL season including the Lions staking their claim as the best team in the NFL after beating the Packers in Green Bay in the rain, the Vikings beating the Colts on Sunday Night Football with the Colts having their worst offensive display of the year, the Saints firing Dennis Allen after losing to the Panthers, Buffalo outlasting the Dolphins, the Ravens absolutely shellacking the Broncos, and much more before previewing tonight’s Monday Night Football game. Joining the show to chat about the trade deadline that ends tomorrow at 4 PM, as well as what is going to happen next in New Orleans after firing Dennis Allen is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter. Later, 8x Super Bowl Champion, the GOAT, Bill Belichick joins the show to chat about his biggest takeaway’s from NFL week 9, which teams he thinks are primed to make a run here as the games begin to matter more, and who he has on the All-Belichick team. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat is live from Happy Valley inside Beaver Stadium on the campus of Penn State ahead of College GameDay before the Ohio State and Penn State game, while AJ Hawk and the boys are back in Indianapolis as they recap last night’s massive win for the Jets over the Texans that maybe saw the Jets get back on track, and they also preview the entire NFL week 9 slate and make their picks for the games, while also highlighting the biggest college football matchups of the weekend. Joining the progrum to chat about this weekend’s massive tilt against Ohio State is the Head Coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions, James Franklin to chat about this year’s team, the expectations at Penn State, the amount of commitment from boosters, NIL, and the AD at Penn State to make them a National Championship contender, and his expectations for this game against Ohio State. Later, 4x NFL MVP, Super Bowl Champion/MVP, future first ballot Hall of Famer, and current Quarterback of the New York Jets, Aaron Rodgers joins the show to chat about last night’s massive win, if that’s what they needed to get going, Garrett Wilson’s unbelievable catch, getting Davante going, the Jets remaining schedule, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you on Overreaction Monday, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Coach Pagano, AJ Hawk, and the boys preview tonight’s Thursday Night Football matchup between the Texans and Jets, chat about the Dodgers having the biggest comeback in a game clinching World Series in baseball series as the Yankees absolutely collapsed after leading 5-0 in the 5th, and Coach Pagano goes on the hot seat and chats about some of the biggest storylines around the NFL, all while dressed in their different Halloween costumes. Joining the progrum to chat about the Anthony Richardson situation, who the favorite in a muddled NFC West is, the Ravens trading for Diontae Johnson and why he doesn’t understand what the Panthers are doing, his thoughts on this weekend’s matchup between the Lions and Packers, and his picks for the weekend is 3x Super Bowl Champion, former GM of the Cleveland Browns, host of the Lombardi Line and GM Shuffle podcast, and NY Times best-selling author, Michael Lombardi. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about all the different trades being made leading up to the NFL trade deadline and how that changes the balance of power across the league, plus they chat about last night’s electric World Series game 4 that saw the Yankees survive with an 11-4 win, and a fan get ejected in the first inning after trying to remove the ball from Mookie Betts’ glove in the first inning and the fire storm that has created after the fact. Joining the show to chat about the fan ejection, the World Series as a whole and his thoughts moving forward as we await game 5 tonight is ESPN Senior MLB Insider, Jeff Hassan. Later, future Hall of Famer, Houston Texans Ring of Honor member, countless Pro Bowl’s and All-Pro’s, and analyst for the NFL on CBS, JJ Watt joins the show to chat about his biggest takeaway’s from week 8 of the NFL season including TJ having another monster night on Monday Night Football, the Anthony Richardson tap out situation, why he’s pissed the Texans are underdogs at the Jets on Thursday Night, the Hail Mary in Washington, and everything else happening around the league. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you on Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night’s Monday Night Football game between the Giants and Steelers and how the Steelers offense actually looks explosive with Russell Wilson, and whether or not it might be it for Daniel Jones as the Giants QB. They also cover the breaking news that Diontae Johnson has been traded from Carolina to Baltimore, as well as Dan Campbell hinting that the Lions might be prowling on the trade market. Joining the progrum to chat about last night’s game, Arthur Smith’s offense, playing with Russell Wilson, in season Hard Knocks, and how disappointed he was to not be playing on National TE’s Day is Tight End for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pat Freiermuth. Next, ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania joins the show to chat about all the biggest news stories around the NBA thus far, and breaks some news about who will be featured on Netflix’s Starting 5 documentary next year. Later, ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins the show to chat about which trades we might see in the coming days and the breaking news that the Indianapolis Colts are officially benching Anthony Richardson and going back to Joe Flacco. Lastly, ESPN legend and play-by-play announcer for Sunday Night Baseball, Karl Ravech joins the show to chat about the World Series, if the Yankees can get back in contention after falling down 3-0 to the Dodgers, and what the biggest advantages and disadvantages in the series have been thus far. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you on Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreact to everything that happened in a crazy week 8 of the NFL season including the Commanders beating the Bears on a last second Hail Mary, Anthony Richardson tapping out, the Jets struggles continuing as they lost to the Patriots, the Packers getting a big win in Jacksonville despite Jordan Love leaving the game early in the 3rd quarter, the Lions absolutely dismantling the Titans, and much more. Joining the progrum to chat about all the different injury news as well as what we need to know going into tonight’s game is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter. Later, the GOAT, 8x Super Bowl Champion, Bill Belichick joins the show to chat about his biggest takeaway’s from week 8 of the NFL season and preview tonight’s Monday Night Football game, and chat about his mid season awards. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you on Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat and Connor are live from Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana on the campus of Indiana University ahead of tomorrow’s first ever College GameDay weekend trip before Washington takes on Indiana, while AJ Hawk and the rest of the boys are back in Indianapolis in the ThunderDome. They recap last night’s Thursday Night Football game that saw a healthier Rams team beat the Vikings 30-20 and ease the rumors that Cooper Kupp is going to be traded, and then they dive into every week 8 matchup in the NFL and make their picks against the spread. They are also joined by several great guests including Indiana Head Football Coach, Curt Cignetti; 7x National Champion, College GameDay analyst, the GOAT, Nick Saban; World Series Champion, 2x All-Star, Silver Slugger, and tomororw’s College GameDay Guest picker, Philadelphia Phillies superstar Kyle Schwarber; and lastly, the Head Football Coach of 7-0 University of Pittsburgh, Pat Narduzzi. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you on Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Coach Chuck Pagano, AJ Hawk, and the boys preview tonight’s Thursday Night Football game between the Vikings and Rams, and what the keys to success will be for both teams, and Chuck sits in the hot seat and answers rapid fire questions about the biggest storylines percolating around the NFL as we begin week 8. Joining the progrum to chat about tonight’s Thursday Night game and preview this weekend’s game is 3x Super Bowl Champion, former GM of the Cleveland Browns, host of the Lombardi Line and GM Shuffle podcast, and NY Times best-selling author, Michael Lombardi. Next, 2x All-Star, All-NBA, and current superstar guard for the Indiana Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton joins the show after last night’s opening game win against the Pistons to chat about not getting too high or too low during the season, his outfits before games, never going trick-or-treating before, and his relationship with 50 Cent. Later, 5x Cy Young winner, World Series Champion/MVP, 10x All-Star, and 2002 Triple Crown winner, Randy Johnson joins the show to chat about what it’s like pitching in the World Series and how it’s different from the regular season and the early playoff series’, and he previews the Yankees vs. Dodgers World Series matchup and who he likes to win. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you on Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the breaking news that the Chiefs are officially finalizing a deal to acquire DeAndre Hopkins from the Titans for a conditional 4th round pick, last night’s NBA opening night and recap both the Celtics/Knicks and Lakers/Timberwolves games, and AQ Shipley gives his three biggest talking points of week 7 of the NFL season before going into the trenches and looking at the best offensive lines in the NFL this week. Joining the progrum to break down last night’s NBA games and preview the season as a whole is 21 year NBA veteran, 3x NBA 6th Man of the Year, Jamal Crawford. Later, future Hall of Famer, Texans Ring of Honor member, a man with countless Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections, and analyst for the NFL on CBS, JJ Watt joins the show to give his biggest takeaway’s from week 7 of the NFL season and what he’s thinking as we approach the halfway mark of the NFL season. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you on Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night’s Monday Night Football doubleheader that saw Lamar Jackson throw 5 touchdown passes as the Ravens outlasted the Buccaneers 41-31 in which the Bucs lost both Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, and the Cardinals secured a win over the Chargers with a last second field goal. Joining the progrum to give his biggest takeaway’s from last night’s Monday Night games after he called the Arizona/Chargers game is 12 year NFL veteran at QB, and ESPN. NFL analyst, Dan Orlovsky. Next, ESPN Senior NBA Insider, Shams Charania joins the show to chat about tonight’s NBA tip-off games between the Celtics and Knicks and the Lakers and Timberwolves. In hour 2, 4x MVP, Super Bowl Champion/MVP, and Quarterback for the New York Jets, Aaron Rodgers joins the show to chat about the Sunday Night game against the Steelers, why he’s not ready to panic yet and what needs to change in order for the Jets to get on a roll, the booger eating incident on the sidelines, his relationship with Mike Tomlin and the laundry list of players looking to talk to him after the game, how he anticipates Davante Adams playing next week with more practices under his belt, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you on Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreact to everything that happened in another incredible week of NFL football including the Lions outlasting the Vikings, the Chiefs still being the Chiefs, the Packers getting a game winning last second field goal from Brandon McManus to beat the Texans, Russell Wilson leading the Steelers to a massive win over the Jets on Sunday Night Football, and all the other incredible action around the league before looking at some overreactions from around the internet. Joining the show to go over all the different injuries including Jayden Daniels amongst others, which teams might be looking for help at the trade deadline, and previewing who’s in and who’s out for tonight’s MNF doubleheader is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter. Later, the GOAT, 8x Super Bowl Champion, Bill Belichick joins the progrum to give his biggest takeaway’s from week 7 of the NFL season, and previews both of tonight’s Monday Night Football doubleheader games. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you on Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat is live from DKR Stadium at the University of Texas ahead of College GameDay tomorrow before the Georgia vs, Texas game as AJ Hawk and the boys hold it down back in the studio in Indianapolis. They chat about last night’s Thursday Night Football game between the Broncos and Saints and how it was kind of a dud, discuss both of the electric baseball games from last night and how good the MLB playoffs have been as a whole before previewing the college football slate this weekend and making their NFL week 7 picks and predictions. Joining the progrum more to chat about the MLB playoffs and who he thinks is ultimately going to win the whole thing is ESPN Senior MLB Insider, Jeff Passan. Later, the GOAT, 7x National Champion, Nick Sagan joins the show to chat about the Georgia vs. Texas game, the Amari Cooper trade and what he’s like as a human being, his thoughts on the job Curt Cignetti has done with Indiana and why he’s perfect for the job, understanding that football at the end of the day is an entertainment profession, and more. Later, Head Coach of the Texas Football team, Steve Sarkisian joins Pat live from the stadium to chat about whether or not this Texas team is battle tested, the whole Quinn Ewers/Arch Manning situation, the type of players they’re trying to recruit to Texas, some of the best advice Saban ever gave to him, and how he thinks tomorrow’s game is going to go. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you on Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Coach Chuck Pagano, AJ Hawk, and the boys go to Coach Pagano's hot seat as he breaks down some of the biggest stories in the NFL going into week 7 of the NFL season, before previewing tonight's Thursday Night Football game between the Broncos and Saints. Joining the show to chat about the biggest stories around the NFL and give out a couple of picks for this weekend is 3x Super Bowl Champion, former NFL GM, host of the Lombardi Line, GM Shuffle podcast, and NY Times best-selling author, Michael Lombardi. Later, the voice of college football, and color commentator for the NFL on Prime, Kirk Herbstreit joins the show to chat about tonight's Thursday Night Football game, and previews this weekend's college football slate including College GameDay which will be LIVE in Austin at the site of Georgia vs. Texas. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you on Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat more about Davante Adams getting traded to the Jets and likely suiting up and playing on Sunday Night against the Steelers, Amari Cooper getting dealt to the Bills, and what the biggest takeaways from week 6 were as we wrap it up and look ahead to week 7. On today’s show, Pat and the boys are also joined by 4 unbelievable guests including Head Coach of the undefeated Army Football team, Jeff Monkey, Head Coach of the undefeated Indiana Football team, Curt Cignetti, future first ballot Hall of Famer JJ Watt, and General Manager of the Buffalo Bills, Brandon Beane. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you on Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap last night's Monday Night Football game that saw the Jets lose in heartbreaking fashion to the Bills, followed by the news that today they have officially traded for Davante Adams, and what that will do to open things up for their offense and ultimately if it can save their season as they sit at 2-4. Later, they also react to the news that the Cleveland Browns are trading Amari Cooper to the Buffalo Bills for a 3rd round pick, and recap all the action from the ALCS and NLCS. Joining the progrum to chat about the Jets landing Davante Adams and what that does for his excitement is a member of 2 broadcasting Hall of Fames, and the host of Get Up!, Mike Greenberg. In hour 2, Super Bowl Champion/MVP, 4X League MVP, and Quarterback of the New York Jets, Aaron Rodgers joins the show to chat about last night's loss and how they'll bounce back before he brings in Davante Adams who is already in the Jets facility, and how he'll acclimate to the offense and how excited he is to be back playing with Rodgers again. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you on Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreact to everything that happened in another great weekend of NFL football that saw offenses start to put up more points, chat about Nick Sirianni facing intense scrutiny from the fans and media in Philadelphia, preview tonight’s Monday Night Football game between the Bills and Jets, and go around the internet and look at some of the biggest overreactions from the weekend. Joining the progrum to chat about all the injury updates including Aidan Hutchinson being out for the season, and whether or not we might be seeing some coaching changes soon is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter. Next, the GOAT, 8x Super Bowl Champion, the greatest coach and GM of all-time, Bill Belichick joins the show to chat about his biggest takeaways from week 6 of the NFL season, and his thoughts on tonight’s Monday Night Football game. Later, Super Bowl Champion/MVP, and current Quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, Joe Flacco joins the show to chat about the big win over the Titans yesterday, his role with the team, if he’s playing the best he ever has, being acclimated in Indianapolis, his relationship with Anthony Richardson, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you on Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat is LIVE from Autzen Stadium at the University of Oregon for College GameDay ahead of tomorrow's EPIC matchup between #2 Ohio State & #3 Oregon while AJ Hawk and the boys are back in the ThunderDome. We recap last night's 36-24 win for the 49ers over the Seahawks in Seattle on Thursday Night Football, including Brock Purdy continuing to prove that is one of the NFL's top quarterbacks, the electric kick return touchdown to start the second half comeback attempt for the Seahawks, and more. In the first hour, Pat is joined on the field by the Oregon Duck & joins Oregon Head Coach Dan Lanning for a conversation about Ohio State coming to town, what the move to the Big Ten has been like, his approach to recruiting across the nation, and more. Pat, AJ, and the boys also break dahn all the NFL news heading into Week 6, like Anthony Richardson participating fully for the Colts and being a gametime decision this weekend, Russell Wilson's role and status alongside Justin Fields in Pittsburgh, and Jets holdout DE Haason Reddick parting ways with his agency CAA, and more. In the second hour, Pat is joined on the field by 7x National Champion, the GOAT, Nick Saban for a conversation about how tough it is joining on the road at night to places like Oregon and in the bayou at LSU, what it takes to beat a Big Ten team like Ohio State, the job Dan Lanning has done with Oregon, battling the adversity of early season losses as a Coach, what playoff games will be like with a home field advantage, his experience so far on College GameDay, and much more. In the third hour, Pat and AJ make all their against the spread picks for the Week 6 Slate after the boys chat about the WVU Black out uniforms honoring Coal Miners. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/patmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's YouTube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We'll see you on Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Coach Chuck Pagano, AJ Hawk and the boys kick off NFL Week Six & preview Thursday Night Football with a jam packed progrum including the news from Jets new Head Coach Jeff Ulbrich that Todd Downing will assume playcalling duties from Nathaniel Hackett and much more. In the first hour, 3x Super Bowl Champion, Former NFL GM, NY Times best-selling author, host of the GM Shuffle podcast and Lombardi Line, Michael Lombardi joined the show to address his comments regarding Maxx Crosby & Antonio Pierce's Raiders, his updated view on the Davante Adams trade prospects, Drake Maye making his first start for the Patriots against the Texans, Joe Flacco's performance leading the Colts, and more. In the second hour, we are joined by friend of the show, ESPN's newest Senior NBA Insider, Shams Charania, to break news about the Pelicans roster around Zion Williamson, what to expect from Ja Morant this season, Wemby's progress adjusting to the NBA, and more. In the third hour, the Boston Cannon's Pat Kavanagh stops by the ThunderDome ahead of USA Lacrosse's showcase in Indianapolis this weekend, and Coach Pagano makes his against the spread selection for tonight's match up between the 49ers and the Seahawks. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/patmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's YouTube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler & the boys are joined by 4x MVP, Super Bowl Champion, Super Bowl MVP, 5x All-Pro, 10x Pro Bowler, and starting QB for the New York Jets, Aaron Rodgers in the first hour to share his perspective on the Jets recent firing of their Head Coach Robert Saleh, address false accusations that he was behind the move, speak about his great relationship with both Saleh and his family, how tough a business the NFL is, what he expects from Interim Head Coach Jeff Ulbrich, the importance of accountability, and much more. Also in the first hour, Pat, AQ, D-But and the boys also break down the news that rookie Quarterback Drake Maye will start this week for the New England Patriots, and what Boston Connor expects from his debut performance. In the second hour, NFL Senior Insider Adam Schefter joined the progrum to give the Insider's perspective on Jets Owner & former Ambassador Woody Johnson's firing of Robert Saleh, highlighting that it was actually his brother Chris Johnson who hired him, whether or not Jets GM Joe Douglas had advance knowledge of the decision, Robert Saleh's job prospects as he turns the page to next season, and also gives us an update on the Davante Adams potential trade situation & what he's inferred as a change in offensive playcaller for the Jets' from Nathaniel Hackett to Todd Downing. Also in the second hour, 3x DPOY, Texans Ring of Honor Member, future Hall of Famer, Walter Payton Man of the Year, and NFL on CBS analyst JJ Watt stopped by for a great conversation where he gives his thoughts on the success of Robert Saleh's Jets Defense, Kyle Van Noy's epic resurgence as a pass rusher, the Commanders amazing start to the season, his brother TJ Watt joining the 100 sack club, him driving delivery for Pizza Hut, and much more. In the third hour, we close with AQ Shipley's Talking Points coming out of Week 5, and go In The Trenches for Week 5's Top 5 Performing Offensive Lines, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/patmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's YouTube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk and the boys react to the big news of the day: Robert Saleh being let go as Head Coach of the New York Jets, with Defensive Coordinator Jeff Ulbrich stepping into the Head Coach role, with the boys recounting Saleh's tenure with the Jets and what this means as the 2-3 team moves forward in a wide open AFC East. In the first hour, reigning Rookie of the Year, Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud joined the progrum to talk about his continued success in the NFL including a HUGE win over the Bills this past weekend, taking what the defense gives him, playing in the Lahd Hahse, his sick celebration pose after his perfect throw to Nico Collins, playing for DeMeco Ryans, Jayden Daniels' rookie success in Washington, and more. In the second hour, the boys recap last night's MNF matchup between the Chiefs & the Saints which saw the Chiefs stay undefeated and Travis Kelce return to his HOF form, we're also joined by Cincinnati Bengals center & NFLPA player rep Ted Karras stopped by to discuss their push for adjustments around the media's presence in NFL locker rooms around the league. Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell also stopped by to chat about the Vikings incredible 5-0 start, the team's confidence in Quarterback Sam Darnold, playing in London, England, what makes him so successful as a playcaller, and more. In the third hour, legendary actor Michael Keaton joins the show to talk about his upcoming movie "Goodrich" that premieres October 18th, growing up in Pittsburgh, his love of Pittsburgh sports, growing up in the Burgh, his legendary acting career, and more. We close the show by getting smarter about football with Everything DB presented by Darius Butler. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/patmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's YouTube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices